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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
2
At a meeting of the Goomalling Road Board held in July a general rate of one penny per farthing was levied on all rateable lands by unimproved capital value within the district with minimums in specified town areas. James H. Bowen signed as chairman.
Notice that licenses under the Traffic Act 191g for carts carriages hand carts motor vehicles and drivers became due July 1 1994 and must be renewed by July 3 at the town office Guomalling. Failure to renew will render owners liable to instant prosecution. John Adamson secretary dated July 10 1994.
Lieut F B Briggs plans an early next month flight from Australia to New Zealand. He will first fly to Hobart then depart Marion Bay for Doubtful Inlet if weather permits. Estimated leg distances total about 650 to 1000 miles, aiming for a 12 hour journey barring headwinds.
The article notes that unemployment is a rising concern as country workers migrate to cities seeking steady work, while city jobs prove sporadic. Writers argue about solutions as the nation faces periodic droughts and shifting labor demands, prompting discussions on policy responses. The piece highlights ongoing debate in the Commonwealth about stabilizing employment.
The discussion centers on high wages causing job losses as employers cut staff to cope with wage costs. A Sydney parallel is noted with urban migration and uneven wages between city and country. A Perth Fremantle Trades Hall delegation seeks action, citing 1500 AWDR members unemployed. Sir James Mitchell defends limited government control and stresses country work programs amid dwindling mining.
A meeting of returned soldiers regarding a milling scheme is set for Sunday next in Goomalling with addresses by Benson and Teane of Perth. A. E. Shaw announces start of manufacturing jeweller and watch maker business in Fitzgerald Street Northam. Meckering Show plans a third annual event on 14 September 1921 followed by a dance. inquiries to Mr. F. K. Morrell. Isles at Northam Markets Tuesday west feature a sale of sheep and cattle led by Elder Smithams Co. Ltd and Dalgety & Co. Ltd. In the case Kelly v. Wilding over a horse lease, the R M Gibbons reserved decision then later awarded £47 10 in damages to Kelly with costs. Mr. Smith, solicitor, handled Kelly’s interests.
A mix of community items reports a marriage in Cottesloe involving A. T. St. John and Mina Edith Bunsett, Peregian and Leonora police farewell for Sergeant Pilkington, a destructive fire at Doneldnon and Collins factory with £600-£650 damage, and a Military Ball in Northam with notable attendees. Also noted are wartime medals availability and market prices for various foods and magazines.
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