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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Notice states due rates arrears and current must be paid by 30 June 1914 or solicitor will pursue collection. Summons issued against those failing to license vehicles for the current year. Board secretary S Griffiths directs enforcement. notices from Returning Officer Box 6 Northam.
A long discussion on recent rainfall promises in Western Australia notes repeated forecasts of rain failing to materialize across farm areas. The Geraldton weather desk reports no significant rain yet as June nears, while local officials share transfer news and community notices in Northam and Northampton.
The Northam Agricultural Society committee met last Saturday to approve dates for the Royal Society west Northam Show on 22nd and 7nd September and to request reasons for the postponement. They also decided to hold Annual Sw ani Sales on Wednesday and to hold a lowering ceremony for framing the writ. Members propose new terms and contemplate pledge suggestions.
Miss Vickie McNeil of Auburn Vale and her brother were riding when the horse stumbled into a hole and threw her. She was treated at home and remains bedbound but hopes to recover in a few weeks. Also reported: Burran Rock beats Nungarin in a Saturday tour ball match, with local figures Jack and Will Dugdale noted. Persistent dry weather worries farmers awaiting rain for crops.
On Saturday a four stroke competition was held with results listed for players including R. Dempster and others. Monday saw a nine hole mixed foursomes event with pairs such as Miss C. Dempster with Mr Field and Miss Strempel with Mr Strempel along with several other pairings and scores. There will be a bogey competition tomorrow for three prizes donated by Mr N Kennedy featuring first prize golf balls, second prize two balls, and third prize one ball.
The Minister for Agriculture reports a profit of 18 7d for the state meat shops covering March 1 1974 to June 13 1974. The statement itemizes purchases and delivery costs, shop expenses, abattoir fees, yard dues, freight, selling costs, and salaries, totaling 6327 3.
A critique debates Senatorial prospects of Mr. Nairn as a possible candidate and cites a Fremantle and Western Australian political stance. The piece references a Southern Cross Times report on Westunia disturbances, provincial criticism of wheat and dairy industries, and Fremantle’s harbour and centralisation issues in state politics.
Since the last report Millingtom Singles saw Donovan defeat Kennedy 13 1 3 while Meltherson beat Chidlow 21 19 in Trimey Singles Edmeaden defeated Jordan 21 7 The final of the Joe Pairs pitted Jordan and Edmeades against Chidlow and Williams ending 13 12 The Waits Home Benefit show proceeds run July 1 all events are free thanks to Mr Byfield and others and Optical Film Exchange music and films supplied at no charge The Northin public is urged to attend and support the charitable effort
An advertisement touts Castledine’s as a source for school books and a hair care claim. It mentions High rate clients increasing their accounting by communication with Hobart throne and promotes electric brushes for hair strength and lustre at Timm Harnett's saloon.
A Perth message reports the Farmers and Settlers Conference held yesterday endorsed Mr H. Gregory as the candidate for the Dampier seat in the House of Representatives.
Amusements note says last night’s programme at the Palace Theatre combined pictures with vaudeville and was well above average. Tonight offers another strong bill headed by Mary Pickford in Yearly Adrift from the famed Players Co supported by The Gazettes His First Loves The Infernal Machine with Miss Amy Rochelle and Miss Gabrielle Hope performing new songs and acts.
George Blood's Dramatic Company announces a return visit featuring Driven from Nome a domestic drama by Arthur Shirley. The troupe offers complete new scenery and a presentation on par with metropolitan productions with popular prices and reserved seats without extra charges. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The article notes rain fell on Wednesday night aiding crops though overall conditions remain unsettled. It mentions 29 points of rain recorded at JAC and references public debate over state meat shops and Bath's statements on shop profits versus private enterprise.
AnOCR ad fragment promotes Doane Kidney Pills and a Perth address for purchase and remedies. It claims long term backache relief and urges readers not to neglect health while advertising medicines and a retail printed notice from 1878.
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