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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
2
A fragment lists miscellaneous groceries including washing soda, cloudy ammonia, tomato sauce, vinegar, dripping, baking powder, sugar, unsweetened milk hydration notes, pepper, and assorted goods with prices and quantities. Names Pam and Quince appear among items. The text resembles a brief shop inventory or ad from a past issue.
The Wotton's Organiser will address meetings on the aims and objects of the Farmers and Settlers Association in towns across the district. Meetings run from Minnivale to Toodyay with dates July 31 to August 16 and times listed, public urged to attend. W E Courthope is Hon Secretary, Toodyay District.
Regional mail dispatches list August 4 for Eastern States New Zealand United Kingdom Europe and Singapore plus Fremantle Albany Fremantle legs. Northam reports Hikes Hall outrage and arrest of Richard Davis over a girl incident. Local notes cover Anglican services railway pledge weather and community events at Dowerin Northam and St. Joseph’s School.
The Labour Women's Social Club held its fortnightly party and dance at the Railway Institute on Friday 24th. The event was a social and financial success with prizes won by Misses Moore and Jeagnes and Messrs Hegarty and Drohessy. Gratitude expressed to Mr Miner and Mrs Thaines for prizes and Mrs Forbes for music.
The Methodist Ladies Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at Wesley Hall on Wednesday afternoon presided by Rev G Melare. Mrs Stewart was honored with a jewel case after being thanked for her services as president. Mrs Dyer presented the gift and spoke of the group's appreciation.
Wortham Agricultural Society lists entries for the Handiesp Trot contest with horses including Waratah Mantle Dunkley Frits Julia Mortlock Vierk Puddy KR W. Dennis Diamond Hannagan Doreen Yau Cleo Wilkes Van Sittarat and other entries. Handicappers judges Mr Ostman and We S Samuel.
A quiet wedding was held Wednesday at Sortiesvetivalist Church. Anne pay Loncon of Arnold fur ork wed John Davey formerly of Kalgoorlie. The ceremony was by Rev G McLaren with the bride attended by her brother-in-law. Afterward guests gathered at the bride’s home with music and dancing. A brisk attendance and lively program followed the reception.
The article chronicles Liberal and Labor campaign tours across towns such as Westons Cunderdin Tamms and Kellerberrin with speeches by candidates W J Butcher Dempster Lionel Throssett and others. It notes rains aiding the Liberal tour, lists six Liberal Senate nominees including Butcher Dempster Spencer, and reports Senator Pearce and Senator de Lorgie addressing meetings while urging votes for Labor or opposition.
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