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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
5
Minnever Sith and Co reports a large yarding of stock at Northam Market with broad district attendance. Demand was keen despite rain, with wethers, ewes, and store cattle selling solidly. Prices included well bred merino wethers 25 to 28 shillings, store cattle £19 to £20, and sows to £2 7s 6d. The sale featured 3347 sheep, 33 head of cattle and 22 pigs.
Northam Traders Progress Association held its second regular southly roving at the Mechanics Institute. Members discussed joining the WA Affiliated Traders League, erecting women and children rest rooms, and ways to publicize Northam’s opportunities for soldiers and settlers. A deputation to the Municipal Council was planned.
A readers’ inquiry breaks down human tissue into humorous, hyperbolic quantities. Estimates claim a 10 lb man holds vast volumes of gas, carbon, iron, and other elements, enough to fuel dangerous reactions and potent compounds, all presented in a playful but sensational tone.
Tenders are invited by the WA Truster Executor and Agency Co Ltd for the purchase and removal of a two roomed galvanised iron house located at Wellington Street West Northam behind the Ways and Works Sheds.
June 25 yarding of 1559 lambs 156 cattle and numerous pigs noted. Heavy yarding managed by Railway Dept but pens were short. Murchison stock prominent with 4000 store wethers described as plain or fair. prices generally steady with week’s rates. Pigs and choppers sold to strong demand. cattle mostly steady with some better weights and several bullock consignments from the Murchison.
Frank Brown becomes Colonial Secretary replacing RT Robinson after resignation. Seaddan takes charge of Mines Railways and Industries Depart ment plus police and State Steamship Service. Ninghan Road Board met at Trayning on 7th to seek Premier subsidy on the £ for £ busines. Water projects spend 42 months total £200 on supplies £77 on construction £129 on maintenance.
Beans Harness and Saddlery offers saddles plow collars hames straps bugy rugs and lamps with a full range of harness items. Prices quoted in shillings and pence reflect a practical department ready to fulfill orders. Mention the newspaper when replying to the ad.
At a Tuesday ANA meeting the new Branch elected officers for the term. President J. McCulloch and Vice Presidents 4. Broom, Ry, and G. Chiemas, J. 1 Grey, FW L. Stewart. A debate with Northna Debating Society is planned with Marebatl Coffey Grey as delegates. Next meeting set for Thursday July 10 in Town Mall Supper Room.
A table details cattle and sheep shipped from Western ports to Fremantle over the last three years, calculated from July 4 to June 30. About 34 head of cattle remain to be landed this year, currently aboard the Hambra and due end of the week.
The fragment mentions Hoy Children, Matin Cough, and an area remedy titled peppermint Cure. Details are unclear, with no full names, places, or event context to confirm a specific person or organization.
The Northam Road Board held its annual meeting with chairman Mr Carroll and members Mastin Smith Marve Wilkerson among present. The balance sheet for year ending June 30 1918 and the Government Auditor’s reform report were read. The chairman praised members for service as the board faced heavy flood damage and arrears in rate collection. a loan to raise road funds was discussed but rejected for the time being. Toasts to the Premier staff and local agricultural societies followed, with toasts and acknowledgments to toasts and speakers, and the meeting adjourned after remarks by Hon Jas Mitchell.
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