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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
A A Smith Auctioneer lists land and commission sales at the mart every Saturday afternoon on Fitzgerald Street Northaw.
Mortgagee for default in payment under Mortgage 5886/1907 will sell at public auction on the 22nd day of July 1913 at Wellington street Northam opposite the Court Moore. Property includes Northam Town Lot 139 and six room weatherboard house with title in Volume 903 folio a. Solicitor Pearson Lyon, Fitz-eadle street.
Annual show details list prizes for flocks including 100 ewes and lambs judged on farms, open to farmers owning up to 300 she, with Hutges Bros prizes and a public works tender notice from G A Munt under secretary for public works seeking bids by noon July 20 for court houses and other projects.
A bazaar to raise funds for the new BC Church building will be held at the hall on August 7. Football match in the evening features local teams Jenaxpullen and Goomalling with proceeds supporting the church project.
A public notice calls for a meeting to form a deputation for ministerial action on routing a new airway via Yorkraking Hindmarsh and related areas. Frank Lavpan Acting Hom Secretary announces meeting details to be advertised later. Mothers seeking board for children at Greywell York Road are advised of available comfort at home.
All friends and supporters of the Home Rule cause are asked to attend a meeting Monday evening next at 7 o clock. The purpose is to arrange reception for Home Rule essays by Mawes W A Hedmimd MLB and J P Donovan.
A fragmented OCR listing various evening religious events in Trishtown including devotions at 7:30, ThVine Service, and Anthem evening choir pieces. Mentions Musa at Ca'erick, Rev. C. Wf. Hamar, Bible Society activities, and local school society gatherings with choir practices and parliaments noted.
The Williamson Dramatic Company plans a Northcarewe Hall season in Perth. Sica Hilde Spons is featured in the cast, with "Everywoman" and other plays. An Irish envoy tour includes a Town Hall appearance, while local meetings arrange events for the envoys. Variety Entertainers form a company to aid charitable causes with entertainment. A football match Jennernapullen vs Goomalling is scheduled for August 7, followed by a ball.
Tenders for public works list lowest bidders for renovations at Northam Residency Turral Sumderlamt and Yorkrakine Rock plus a Northam school. Government tree-work and parish church notices, agricultural shows prizes and drought discussions dominate. Road safety, public meetings, and bank incident notes follow with obituaries and police updates.
A fragmented report notes personnel movements with Basiecs Brigastier-General M Gerson and Abe Peterles, alongside transit to Melbourne, a fortnight’s stay, and plans to depart for England. It also records John Frome's uncontested election to the Northam Roads Board, filling the vacancy after F G Dempster's resignation.
In Goomalling the town deals with disorderly behavior as several cases of drunken or improper conduct lead to fines and potential imprisonment. One incident involved a struggle with a woman and a man’s assault that morning, resulting in an arrest and calls for punishment. Citizens discuss enforcement and the need for order, while a tale of contention unfolds in the town.
The Palace Theatre announces a revised program for upcoming shows led by Mr A Weyweld with six cinema features. Highlights include The Traitrees at Turton Court and a focus on children’s entertainment across America, with plans for noted titles and charming comedies.
A fragmented report describes preparations for the Royal Agricultural show amid frost concerns and debates over exhibits and entries. It notes committee actions, dates, and anticipated attendance, with calls for broader participation and clarity on judging and awards.
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