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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
4
The railway announces changes to the Perth Northam service with trains to Molayue running on Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays. The 4 43 PM Northam to Perth service operates on Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays.
A local notice proclaims that L A Solomon’s interest in the sheep shearing business has been acquired by J McGarry of Meckering and Solomon partners. The new venture hires Bix Fast Expert Shearer to shear at least 750 sheep daily. Wool will be shorn, bagged, and ready for sale on one fee. Farmers wishing to have their flocks processed should book early as shearing starts mid September.
Tender notices from Northam invite bids for five mile brick work near Norham. Details available at Clob Hotel Northam in the evening. Lowest tender likely to govern selection. inquiries ask for full particulars.
Enders are invited for labor only for St Joseph's 1t.C. Behoo Keller berrin for the New Father O'Reilly Pisna and specifications can be seen at Millara Tina Kext Northen and Kellerberrin tenders Clowe with the undersigned on AUGUST 1. Any tender need not be accepted. Millars Kellerberrim or East Northam.
For six months ended 30th June 1917 returns are due in September 1917. Income tax returns required if income for six months was £110 or over. Land returns must show all land held on 30th June 1917.
Branch customers of the Government Savings Bank Northam are asked to present pass books on July 31 and August 1 for inspection and for re insertion of interest for the year ended June 30. Pass books may be sent by post to the inspector, Government Savings Bank Northam. Perth July 24, 189.
Nenders for water school verandah works and repairs will be received by the Minister for Works until noon on August 7. Particulars at Court House Northamod Police Station Meckering. C A Mudt, United Secretary for Public Works.
Rev. I. Faull preaches morning family service on the biography of Enoch. Evening evangelistic service at 7 30 features Our Savior and an anchor themed solo by Miss N. Cotts. Anthem The Ring of Love and favourite songs mark the close of the service.
Sunday next at St James Church West Northam is 11 am service and 7 pm Holy Communion at St Pauls Goomalling. Evensong after Trinity at 4 am and prayers at 1 am. Rector J Mason conducts Holy Services and a Young Penh meetings schedule includes 10 am and 2 30 pm open air events Avon Street Adjutant Brigade in charge.
Northam Local Board of Health warns that the season increases diphtheria risk and urges parents to seek medical attention promptly for children with colds sore throats or mumps. Guardians are advised to use an effective gargle as a precaution. A. W. Byfield chairmen.
For sale a brick house with four rooms and all conveniences in an excellent position. Small deposit required and balance as rent. Term details not fully legible in the fragment.
Lost Wednesday night a gold brooch with outlined heart shape and initials AT and Pearls. Reward offered by Mko Middleton at Union Bank.
Desire to sell or exchange for a draught horse the well known trotting stallion Old King Core as farmer Thate has given up farming. Stallion is a winner of throw races. Further portion. Tare from K Wilkerson.
August 17 18 Northam Dog and Poetry Show in Town Hall. S. G. Beach takes over former Cohen premises seeking trial. Licensed Victuallers advertise new price list effective Monday. Kennedy Bros Great Winter Sale ongoing. Eastern Districts Rifle Clubs Union delegates meet likely next month due to floods. Electric wires at Ezywalking Boot Shop sparked a blaze. no damage. Mr W. G. Whiteford dies aged 13 in Northam. 60 years married with funeral at Presbyterian cemetery. St Josephs School Bazaar looms during show week with euchre tournament and various stalls. Peppermint Cure offered for hacking coughs at night.
To meet the food shortage in England, every acre is cultivated and agriculturalists work day and night. Motor tractor ploughs with acetylene lamps extend work into darkness, while a suggested social gathering for housewives promotes drapery shopping at moderate prices from Canter and Co. Drapery.
The Paironst Festival connected with St James in word and song with Rev Canon Moore leading. A welcome social followed the service in the Hall with songs and recitations by Mrs Carrier B Smith and Canon Moore. The rector welcomed Moore who responded. The evening ended with the National Anthem. Grace the Archbishop plans to visit St James in August for confirmation. On August 6 there is Euchre Party and Dance in St James Hall with good prizes. Next Wednesday a St James Hall conference for country district representatives, tea served by the Ladies Guild near six. Monday next the GFS meets in the Hall. Miss Stargtret Ruswell of the Zenamn Mission visits late next month to lecture in St James Hall. Sunday services at St James are cancelled next Sunday at 11 am and 7:30 pm.
The Avon Butter and Bacon Co operative Company Limited has assented to registration after delays for memorandum approval. Provisional Directors report Government support of £5000 for land and buildings, with plans by J J Achilties and machinery costing up to £1400. They seek 45000 shares and plan a shareholder meeting within four months to appoint directors and discuss the cooperative clause.
Depositors at the Government Savings Bank Northam are asked to present passbooks on the 36th of July and 1st August for inserting interest earned in the year ended June. Addressed to the inspector, Government Savings Bank Northam. Also notes Sunday Mass at St Josephs 10 30 and devotion at St Patricks Irishtown 7 30 pm.
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