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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
3
The cloudy Dowerin day notes a rainy spell and a public interest in town improvements. Local residents, including the resident and several townsfolk, discuss plans at a viewing at the Commercial Bank and report activity around a new building project and ongoing services.
A local roads board in Goomalling communicated a plan to allocate £36 for specified works and to forward the Farallon Department’s valuation. Railway Terrace not included for roads purposes, while Throwell Street was reserved. J Daly of Northen was noted for a weekly wage of £2 10s. A scaffolding permit was issued for the erection of a new board at a Stave hotel in Woujmn Hills.
An attendance of about sixty including Court members and guests from other lodges filled the hall for a Foresters social. Brethren toasted the committee and officers, with brief remarks on finances and foresters’ aims as the evening progressed amid songs and refreshments.
The report notes modest changes in the House with 38 Liberals and 97 Laborites, while Senate candidacies largely stayed the same. Ballot results show ministerial supporters maintaining a strong lead, with Western Australian figures listing electorates and unopposed seats.
Weather notes report scant seasonal progress with rains expected on the sth inst and 05 points more on the ioth. Government boring near Coarty North found a rich water supply at 128 feet, while local committees discuss Sheepetit grant and railway movement to attract government support. Deputations to the Premier will be announced in upcoming columns.
Mr J Communsioner of the Fruit Industry spoke to farmers on global irrigation schemes. The talk described Murray River intake works and canals linking to the Loddon River, with vast storage, distributary channels, and a total scheme cost of about £1,800,000. It noted Australia’s major irrigation projects in New South Wales and Victoria, including Mildura and the Murrumbidgee, and discussed water rights, levies, and the potential for extensive dairy and crop production fueled by controlled water supply.
A Beverley bowling club reports progress toward forming a third local club and increasing inter-club competitions. The group plans to present updates at the next meeting, aiming to organize matches next season as interest grows.
A meeting of the Eastern Districts Dog and Poultry Society approved a two day show to be held at Tattersall's Hotel Wednesday and Thursday. F J Robertson presided with committee members Pind, Lavoks, Spencer and Meares present. Exhibits will be allowed from 9 am on show days and the council discussed fixtures and town hall arrangements.
A readable fragment notes the Northham January team preparing for a visit from Queteliqe linked golf players. It mentions a nine player Cottsloe club lineup and arrival in Sor ham for two planning days. Northam leaders cite team selection and rule compliance as key issues.
A long suffering patient shares relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The testimonial credits immediate improvement and lasting cure, with a call to keep a bottle at home for ongoing support. Distributed by Porter McLean & Co. and available at local shops.
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