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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
2
The article argues the Governor-General's decision to dissolve both Houses over the Administrative Preference Prohibition Bill was legally justified but politically unjustified. It claims the bill lacked importance to the public, was a sham by the Cook Government, and the Dissent states the Governor-General abused his discretionary power.
Anticipated chaff prices in Perth show firm demand while wheat markets stay steady. Local church services at St. Joseph's in Northam are listed. Comments on the Bunbury smallpox outbreak credit Dr Hope’s efforts with caution on the term scotched. Railway engine transfers from Wagin to Narrogin discussed with cost and routing implications. Arbitration Court to hear alleged lock-out cases next Thursday. Salvation Army memorial service for Canadian disaster victims held locally. Grass Valley drainage concerns addressed by Northam Round Board. Headstone inscriptions services announced by C. G. H. Day and Co. envoy J. W. Purslowe available in Northam.
A mission will be conducted at the R C Church Goomalling by the Rev Father Tracey of the Redemptorist Order from Sunday 7th inst to Sunday 14th inst. The Convent will be formally opened at 3 pm on Sunday 14th inst. Father Castanares cordially invites all denominations to attend.
A member of the firm C. G. H. DAY & CO. will visit Northam this week to cut inscriptions on headstones at Northam Cemetery. Those wishing to hire his services should contact Local Agent Mr J W Purslowe, Northam.
The governor general is criticized for granting Mr. Cook’s request after confirming constitutional authority. The piece argues the move invites party manipulation, undermines the Senate, and could erode the State House’s standing while increasing costs, reducing the Senate to party leverage in the House of Representatives.
An advertorial item promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure V6 as a remedy for chest complaints. The notice frames the product as a modern, ready solution appealing to readers seeking relief from persistent chest discomfort.
The Northam Licensing Court granted a billiard table license to Mr Phillip J. Miller for premises erected by Mr Millington beside the Palace Theatre. Nearby notes report monthly Northam births deaths marriages, a knuckle duster case, road closures, cemetery boundary amendments, land resumption for water supply, a euchre party and dance at the Railway Institute, and a honey harvest by a New Zealand farmer.
Northam Road Board decides a conference should be held at Northam on Saturday July 18 with delegates from Greenmount Toodway Goomalling York and Meckering to discuss common matters. The chairman and secretary to arrange details.
A quiet May 23 wedding at Northam Baptist Church joined Bertrand W. McGinniss and Miss Tillie Joyce. The couple received many gifts at a reception later at the Somers home, with bridal party members including Annie Joveet as bridesmaid and a brother of the groom as best man.
The York Jockey Club arranged a special train from Northam for its June 17 race meeting. The Northam meeting tomorrow is expected to draw large fields of high class competitors. Officials report everything in order and hope for good weather and rain for farmers afterward.
The Labor selected Senate slate includes Richard Buza cott Hugh de Largie George Henderson Patrick Joseph Lynch Edward Needham and George Foster Pearce all currently serving senators endorsed by the Labor ballot. The piece also notes Frank Wilson’s warning that open membership to the Farmers and Settlers Association would attract Liberals and alter party dynamics ahead of federal elections likely on August 29.
The programme features a Barker drama By His Fathers Orders as the headline act. It includes films on the Japan eruption Sahure Shima disaster and molten lava, plus The Night Bell domestic drama. Other pieces: Gontran Emulates Sherlock Holmes, On The Firing Line, Skelly Buys an Hotel, and Budget of News. Thursday offers scenic Bronholm and Capt E Elismere V C Hearts of the Dark Going for Father, and The Island of Vengeance.
Tomorrow evening the Musical Masqueraders, a talented company of coast performers, appear at Northam Town Hall for one night only. Feature acts include Molly Green soprano Arthur Ives bass Lilian Farrell contraltos Doris Munrovan ragtime Tilly Rudd Maisie Edwards violin piano Billy Wilks comedian Robert Walters conjuror. Popular prices.
Mr T G Halbert advertises in Tammin Cunderdin and Meckering districts a consignment sale this week of vines fruit trees and not plants on the Roselea Nursery account. Horticultural expert Mr O Malley will attend to advise growers and describe the lines offered.
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