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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
4
Beehive Store in Northam reported dense smoke found at opening. Fire brigade arrived to discover a cellar behind the shop had ignited unintentionally. Firemen from Cape in Caddy extinguished the blaze with little damage to goods.
A general Northam branch WE meeting on Monday 16th inst presided by Mr Haigh elected officers including A Haigh as president G Peters as vice president J Wall as secretary C E Riley as treasurer and auditors J Bond and Doherty. Mr J A Darbyshire spoke on arbitration court issues and urged active union participation with the officers now to file forward details. Mr Wall elected delegate to general conference and meeting adjourned for urgent business next Monday at 7 30 p.m.
A general committee met at 90 15th Street to set October 17 for the railway picnic at York Recreation Ground. Sub committees will arrange train connections for all district employees and plan events for all ages. Donations of trophies are coming in, signaling a likely successful event.
The notice directs farmers stock-dealers and others to Elder Shenton and Co.’s Northam and Meckering Market sales to be held on Tuesday and Friday respectively. Large drafts of sheep are invited at each sale with a tempting offer for buyers seeking this class of stock.
The Church of Christible School plans its eleventh anniversary on Sunday with a public meeting on Wednesday. Evangelist Mr A W Connor of Subiaco Church will open all meetings as Conference President of the Associated Churches of Christ in W A. Coughs at night noted with Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
The Methodist Guild announces a married ladies entertainment at the end of August following last year's successful event. The social and musical department will run next Tuesday's meeting and discuss Charles Wesley and his hymns as part of the program.
The 1080 day of the war article laments global trade disruption and price surges while announcing remnants and odds at low prices. Carter and Co. in Northam promotes affordable, sound bargains on men’s and ladies drapery as substitutes amid inflation.
On Sunday morning Mass will be celebrated at Joseph's Church at 8 o'clock and in the Hall, Jennapoliin, at 10. Evening devotions will be held in the former Church commencing at 7 30.
A historic advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for chest ailments. The text markets the remedy as a universal treatment, claiming quick relief and wide use for chronic coughs and respiratory troubles, typical of patent medicine era promotions.
Anglican news notes St James Patronal Festival and two Holy Communion celebrations at 7 and 10 am on Wednesday. An afternoon children’s service at 4 pm and Festal Evensong with a Canon Moore procession follow, then a social in the hall.
The third week of Kennedy Bros Great Winter Late starts today with notices on another page about an accumulation sale of remnants and oddments offered to the public. Throswell Son and Stewart of the Big Store Mortham advertises weekend learning in groceries winter drapery and children's items.
Tenders are invited for the erection of a brick and stone residence at Egeline five miles from Northam with labour only. Tenders close July 28. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOR WALSIL at Clul Hotel.
Enders for Von Hille School alterations will be received by the Minister for Works until noon July 24. Details cover court houses at Northana and Goomalling and the Police Station at Wonean Hills. Under Secretary for Public Works CA MUNT officials oversee.
Enders for petty contracts sought by the Minister for Works due by noon July 31. Includes Meekering School additions and repairs for court houses at Northam Meeker Quellington Northam York. Under Secretary for Public Works.
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