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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
2
B. P. Chidlow offers a wide range of groceries and household items with prices listed per unit. The catalog includes almonds, dried fruits, canned goods, flours, biscuits, tea, coffee, spices, oils, sauces, soaps, pigments, and medicines, highlighting weekly value across aisles.
Striking of rate details show two Northam Road Board actions from 1921 and 1925 setting general rates on unimproved land value with minimum charges under the Road Act 1911. The notices record dates, the rate levels, and the districts affected. It also notes a change in local newspaper editorial staff and a death notice with memorial inscription.
A West Australian report recalls Sir James Mitchell urging available labor for farming and contract work while a deputation of five workers criticizes unemployment figures. The premier weighs immigration policy and city migration patterns, noting many jobless seek city odd jobs rather than rural steady work. A meeting of the Freetrade and Land Values League urged government action to address rising unemployment.
The piece laments lenient handling of German war criminals and recalls the Leipzig trials. It includes a harsh critique of Old Age Pensions policy in Western Australia, a citizen’s complaint about income tax forms, and a deputation from Anti Liquor Leagueists pressing the Perth government for licensing reform while praising a knighthood.
Acting under instruction from Mr A W Gage who is leaving the State will sell by public auction on the premises on Wednesday next, commencing at 2 30 o clock. Hampton street Leake Estate Haushold furniture including dining room suite bedding bedroom suite ware tables chairs lino kitchen dresser safe lino mats copper crockery glassware and sundries.
Germany becomes Yorkshire's top customer for wool tops as Victorian wheat growers vote 15,142 in favor and 2,131 against a wheat pool, signaling a major agricultural policy shift and international trade links.
The article urges government action to partition large private landholdings near Northam to foster agricultural and pastoral development. It argues dwindling mineral revenue and high unemployment justify breaking up estates to create employment and secure future prosperity. It calls for decisive steps at the next session.
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