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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
Tenders for the Nor tham Hospital renovations and Courthouse works will be received by the Minister for Works until noon June 21. Tenders must be in a schedule of quantities with the deposit marked Tender. Northam details enclosed.
A trolley of fabrics and garments priced with typical yard and piece rates. White flannelette calico and various linens, towels, and novelty fabrics anchor the listing alongside men and women’s apparel from shirts to corsets and coats. Multiple sizes and patterns, with many items marked as usual prices.
Impounded car or agency property at the Northam Municipal Pound per 2 1921 will be sold to pay expenses if not claimed within the time allowed by law. Poundkeeper: Miners.
A Melbourne Age column is released in Goomalling Dowerin arguing that Europe and America’s price surges spread, and Australian merchants overstocked at top prices may trigger a broader crash. The writer accuses firms of profiteering, citing a Perth tailor who charged fourteen guineas for material, claiming merchants manipulate prices to maintain gains.
Local items report a cadet injuring his wrist during basketball and a factory worker losing fingers in a sausage machine. A town lands sale proceeds with 40 blocks sold due to unpaid rates. Perth rumors hint at Sir James Mitchell stepping down as premier amid government drift critique. Also mentions Woods Great Peppermint Care for coughs.
Promoter report from Vagileville notes the Meckering Vaudeville Society reorganized under CMC Ty 0 White with a three member selection committee. Mr Williams leads a push to present a local vaudeville program within three months, with Rhodes as president and Holly as critic.
Federal authorities impose a nine shilling per ton duty on bananas stirring criticism of government policy. Critics say any production shortage worsens the burden on Australians while officials defend tariff aims. Also mentions Woods Peppermint care for coughs.
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