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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
2
Contributions from residents of Northarn and district to the above fund will be received by the Municipal Treasurer Dr Kennedy at its place of business, or by the Town Clerk at the Town Hall. R. I. Duence, Town Clerk.
The page lists a parade and stock sale on Wednesday and a general meeting agenda. It also notes a sale of horses at Avon Bridge Hotel at 9.3 am with high bids and good stock. government notices about surplus projects and industrial assistance, plus a public notice for fences interference and local bank branch transfer.
On account of Mrs Gollan the well known Clydesdale stallion Young Bangor and other horses including Dandy Dick Gay Lad and Little John will be offered at public sale. Presented by Mr George Johns and sold on behalf of the Grog Font estate. Entries invited.
A chaotic stitching of Northam events covers lectures on aeroplanes by A Dey and aviation history, a Friendly Societys dance in the Palace, a Red Cross fund drive, and a royal wedding near Claremont with Stewart and Shannon. Complex notices include a Swiming and Libe saving drive, a workers education talk by Alfred Carson, and various local social pages.
The Department of Vostuminty GAO calls for tenders due by July 7 1915 for mail conveyance between Downing and Yearly. Tender forms and full details available at the Post Office Downing and the General Post Office. The lowest tender meeting specifications will be accepted.
The event listing notes a stock show with Wagyu like displays, a fancy dress parade, and an auction led by Meckinall to raise funds for the Red Cross Society. A long list of participants and performers is named, with a plan for donations and a dress costume van.
The Wesley Club hosts a program at the picnic meet with details about races and prizes. Notable events include the Shiny Stakes with a prize of 19 and other listed races featuring riders Hamlin and Gudlowain Hamlin, along with Nordham Mave.
In East Merion on Eyiteday the Federals hosted Jennacubbine in a tightly fought football contest. The Federals led 5.7 to 3.3 at halftime and finished 5.7 (37) to 5.4 (34), with standout plays from Sermon Bros and Carr guiding Jennacubbine’s late push while the Federals matched the visitors’ pace throughout the game.
Residents across Meetering Goomalling and the eastern districts join a coordinated Australian Day movement. House to house and street collections occur Friday and the following week to support Red Cross funds. Local committees and volunteers organize events in Wongi and Tonanullin to maximize civic support.
A crowded hall event raised about £20 as members of the Red Cross Society and local officials organized a sale and auction. Mrs FLA Rows, Miss D. Towen and Mr EH Ryan presided while Dr Cockey spoke in support of the Red Cross.
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