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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
A correspondent criticizes the Teachers' Union for pursuing unfitting lines and urges alignment with AVLP and allied unions. The piece argues chronic teachers' impecuniosity stems from poor organisation not absence of collective action and calls for dignity and focus on educating workers rather than pandering to exploiters.
Melbourne wire reports a May 30 note on WA opposition to the January Wheat Board agreement. The inter-state talks in Melbourne hope to fix local prices at 7s 6d a bushel while ensuring supplies to NSW Queensland and Tasmania. A April conference saw Mr Baxter challenge WA and a motion to enforce board determinations was carried. WA Premier Mitchell refused comment. The dispute risks blocking shipments and deepens tensions between WA and the Commonwealth over wheat policy.
Quotations for Victorian wheat on the Melbourne Stock Exchange show prices for various lots and delivery months. Notable entries include 4 Footy 1915 16 at 15 6d, 9 1d. Pool 1918 9 164 2. Pool 1918 19 at 645 10d 67 8d. Pool 1919 20 at 2 6d. and others across pools with freight terms Fob.
The Weckerins Road Board met in Cunderdin on May 29 with A Chafied as chair. Members discussed road repairs and finances, noting about £3000 in rates owed, largely from LAB farmers deemed largely uncollectable, and debated issues on South Cunderdin to Quairading road, Nine chains gravelling for Kitto’s road, North Cunderdin road deferment, and Hindmarsh Association farm road through North Tammin. The secretary was tasked with inspections, and measures included funding for a hove and dray for Gobblegatten road repairs, daily pay rates for workers, and estimates for three street lamps, with accounts totaling £235 9s 6d approved.
A deputation led by Meas CH Rhodes Jweeny and Ren Arblarster urged the Meckering Road Board to appoint a medical practitioner for the district. They asked the board guarantee £100 with government subsidy £100 and district pledges of £300 from Meckering and £100 from Cunderdin. The board agreed the request was reasonable and considered a £100 guarantee as the first charge on West and Central Wards.
The recent rains favor ploughing and seeding as land stays in fine condition. A local syndicate bought the depot shedding from Me W McGarry, assuring continued operations. Farmers welcome the shed sale price of 600 pounds. Jack Rodgers bought Charlie Stubbs estate on the main business thoroughfare for 2840 pounds. Stubbs plans to depart for the Eastern States soon.
Dalgety and Co reports a Midland Junction sale on June 2 with 5919 sheep 1354 lambs 573 pigs and 14 cattle. The Metropolitan trade drew grazers from Eastern Agricultural areas Great Southern Railway Midland and a few from the South West and Murchison. Yarding quality varied with large ram crossbred and merino wethers present. sale opened firmer than last week and remained firm. 854 lambs offered. prices realised satisfactory for 573 pigs of good quality.
May financials show revenue of £473,701 and expenditure of £674,718, a deficit of £201,017, pushing eleven month total to £814,786. Last May revenue was £375,455 with £478,634 expenditure. despite a near £100,000 revenue rise, costs climbed about £200,000. Major increases stem from Acts, Premier's and Lands, police, and undertakings, with railway spending leaping from £1,185 to £368,453 while rail revenue dipped.
Clarkson, employed by Mr Solon, died after an accident at a stable Monday morning. A witness heard a noise, found him on the ground, and he died soon after. Post mortem showed spine injury. Funeral at Church of Erland and Wonham cemetery on Tuesday with wife as chief mourner. Mr Freeman oversaw the burial and Mr W Pursline arranged details.
Tafluenan Oils announces a new product, Woods Great Properenint Cure, claiming enhanced vitality and wellness benefits. The release promotes the remedy as a natural blend with purported long lasting effects.
The Northacs Local Health Authority issues a notice to cowkeepers operating premises not registered under the Health Act 1908 1919. It states that paying a fee does not grant exemption and actions will be taken against anyone who disposes of Dairy Ferences without first registering. GEO CHRISTMASS.
Charitable stake event listing at Northam with £150 prize to be held around June 30 during the Prince of Wales visit. Proceeds go to the Soldiers Memorial Hospital Wing.
Programme notes a divided handicap with four plates for 64 sows? divided into four stakes. Four races include Class Plate at five and a half furlongs and six furlongs. Open to all horses with nominations 75 64 and acceptance 74 6d.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a first class plate and mile acceptance with unclear placements. It references a race order noting first, second, and third positions but lacks complete names, dates, or venues.
A historical racing notice details Trial Stakes with prize money and weights. It lists multiple events including first, second, and third place sprints, distances from six to seven furlongs, and entry fees in pounds shillings. Open to horses owned and trained within specified metropolitan regions. nomination and acceptance fees vary per race.
Conditions under WAL Turf Club and Northam Race Club bylaws announce weight re handicapments and declarations. Weights to be declared by June 18 with final acceptances due that week. all horses not scratched will be considered acceptors and fees borne by nominator. Committee may refuse or select nominations at any time. Registered bookmakers only. Official names: Thunder five, Mr Steve Chipper, Mr H F Wilkimon.
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