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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
The store touts low prices on life necessaries as war time increases rise elsewhere. It explains Boans ordered fully and delivered early, keeping big stocks that wholesalers in Perth and the East have sought to buy, but customers in the State will benefit from early buying.
Sunday masses and evening devotions listed at St Josephs Church with 8am and 7 30pm times. America Day collections in Northam raised 1 62 3s 54d for Soldiers Institute Fund. Perth conference backs MPs reduction and petition planned. Northam butchers G Donald and Co suspend delivery cart from Monday while keeping counter sales. Church of Christ Bible School marks 13th anniversary with Evangelist W L Ewers and special programs. Town Hall tea and public meeting set for Wednesday evening at 5 and 6 pm with 7 pm chapel meeting. Miss Kline of Northam, accountant for A W Byfield, passes Institute of Accountants Victoria final exam becoming first WA woman Associate in the Western Australian Institute. second in WA after Miss Hamilton.
The June wedding at Merre dim Mercury in Nungarin joined Miss Eileen Creagh and Sydney TP Herbert, son of Mrs C Herbert of North Perth. Rev Sydney Herbert Cox officiated with local pastor Mr F E Turpin assisting. The reception followed with about 50 guests and numerous gifts.
Extreme regret was expressed on Monday last when news arrived that Mr Joe Snook of Cavershaw Meckering had died that morning at his home from a stroke. A 76 year old native of Wilshire England he lived in Australia 36 years, 11 in Meckering. He leaves a wife five sons four daughters and many relatives. The funeral was held Tuesday at St Peter's Church Meckering and interment followed in the Church of England section of Meckering Cemetery. The church was crowded with tributes and mourners including sons Claude Laurie and Graham and many relatives and friends. The arrangements were handled by Mr J W Parslowe.
Elder Shenton and Co report a fortnightly sale at East Northam with a record yarding of 13 500 sheep of which 5 000 were unadvised. Buyer attendance was weak and bidding slow. Pigs and cattle sold poorly with 14 cattle yarded and six sold. Quotations cover local and well bred stock with varied prices. total 4 354 sheep and 6 cattle sold.
The Northam Municipal Council met July 4 with Mayor A. W. yfeld and nine councillors present. The Health Committee endorsed H. Good for working foreman. Finance reported bank balances across several accounts and 1,266 8s 8d in payments. Resignation of Dr. Moore accepted as he departs for England to serve as a munition worker.
Returned soldiers and investors are invited to buy 10 acre lots of Morley Park and Waratah Estates north of Perth within six miles of the Town Hall. Boans Estate Agency advertises auction next Friday the 9th with blocks reserved at six pounds per ten acres and free plans on request.
At the monthly meeting the Northam Road Board discussed arrears and agreed on drastic measures to collect all overdue rates. The finance report showed June collections of L548, year total L1577, and arrears around L770, with accounts of L320 approved for payment. A Meckering road closure inspection is scheduled for 25 inst. The board cited several correspondences and financial positions at the Treasury and bank.
A local newspaper item advertises openings for all kinds of executive positions at the courier office. It notes available roles, likely requirements, and contact details for applicants.
A brief note records Bee Coughs taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure, a patent remedy popular in early advertising. The line hints at a local or regional use but provides limited context about purpose or outcome. Public notices and advertisements from this era often mention cures and health products with branding and supplier names.
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