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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Grayes front gs for peaches apples and fruit weights. Mentions London chaff bags, wider condition, and Drummond and Co Northam. No clear event or full names extracted.
Auctioneers Watts & Co announce a public sale on Wednesday March 5 under Nurse Conn instruction at Pry Talley Avon Wide 3. Items include furniture chairs bedding blankets quilts dressers tables toilet sets stretchers duchess chests mirrors screens curtains carpets a large iron safe sundries and more.
A gold wire brooch named Zoe was lost between Avon Bridge Hotel and the Courier office. A finder will be rewarded upon returning it to Mrs I. H. Spencers at Avon Bridge Hotel.
William Charles Moller residing Albany gives notice of applying at the next Quarterly Sitting of the Licensing Court for the Toodyay district for a Billard Table License. Premises are Rail way Avenue Wyalkatchem Town Lot 21 not currently licensed. Dated February 19, 1915.
Strayed stock described as an Ome Bay Mare with a bell and specific markings near 15 hands high plus a branded Bay Horse marked Mle C over X. The text mentions a sale of Timot cimleied and tenders for See Ee Station to be received by The Arcade Wortham, with contact names BG WOE tt Wathine and Mitchett.
Notice states property may be sold if not claimed. Hargraves and offered items listed. details read partially readable in damaged text.
Tenders returnable up to Friday March 5 1915 will be received by the undersigned for the paint of handrails of bridges through the Northam Road Board district. Copies can be obtained from the Board at Fitzgerald Street Northam office. No tender necessarily accepted. J W Smythe Secretary.
Northam officials report progress toward a first class rifle range to rival Randwick or Williamstown. Papers signed to permit multi-party use on Northam land, with firing rights needed over Mate George Throssell estate. District HQ in Perth to decide final steps, then Melbourne submission. Relief Fund seeks accounts for timely committee meeting and financial report.
The Northam Municipal Council sat as an Appeal Court on Thursday evening to hear appeals against property valuations. The mayor and six doctors led the deputation with an apology from Dr. Golding. The appeals listed included several disputed valuations.
The report lists valuations struck off or standing after demolition or alterations. Names include W Doherty Gairdner street G Nurse Lockyer Avenue and Mrs Roche Fitzgerald Street East. Figures show annual values adjusted or challenged, and several properties referred to the valuation committee for revalue. The WA Trustees Co and Cody estate items note appeals and furniture details and several blocks and cottages undergo revaluation.
A fragmented notice lists the Wortham Distress Relief Fund seeking subscriptions from workers to aid those in need. Also appears: Gent’s suits cleaning and repairs, Massage and Herbal Institute in Perth offering cures and consultations, and Dr Louis Gelle practicing in Perth with hours and address.
Thirty two pupils named have resumed teaching over the past four years. Instruments may be chosen by pupils if desired. Violin pupils may use instruments temporarily. Address Grey Street.
Fragmented report notes confusion over horse eligibility for trotting events at the St Patrick Day sports in Northam under WA Trotting Association exemptions. The piece also covers Northam Municipality traffic fines for speeding a motor vehicle and a horse left in the street, plus a bridge rail painting tender and local court fines.
The cabinet decided to extend the duty concession on Arun, Bollard and Galen straw to private individuals after concerns private firms with foreign contracts would face hardship if confined to the states. Imports will incur duty as usual, with records kept and refunds to follow.
The Farmers' Assistance Board set February 28 as the final date for applications for seed wheat aid with February 8 the last accepted date this Sunday. Minister W D Johnson said no further applications would be received after February and late claims would go to him for consideration.
The financial result from last Wednesday’s Northam race club meeting shows prudence in holding the event. The club reports a stall loss of £1 8d on the fixture, a smaller figure than the potential loss of members fees if the meeting had been canceled.
Nominations close tomorrow for the annual Goomalling Race Club meeting to be held Saturday the 13th. A proposed week in Northam is planned with cricket starting in two weeks and most clubs invited have replied they will attend. A Farmers’ Assistance Board circular published in Northam explains seed wheat branding to identify varieties and growers to prevent misnaming. the scheme cautions against inconsistent branding across bags and advises uniform labeling.
Winter drought kept the Avon River from overflow until heavy rains last spring filled the river. The embankment promises riverside gardens and lawns along three quarters of a mile. Council proposes two bath sheds, temporary facilities, and a potential aquatic carnival during the Easter holidays to promote bathing and boating.
February rainfall figures follow for 24 hours to 8 am on the date noted. January’s total rain was one inch, measured in points. The report lists daily measurements for February with each 24 hour period ending at 8 am.
The February revenue was 404 721 pounds versus 469 424 last year while expenditure was 462 082 pounds, leaving a monthly excess of 57 368 pounds. The cumulative deficit after January stood at 1 061 181 pounds, rising to 1 8519 pounds. for July to February revenue reached 3 086 979 pounds against 3 018 413 last year and expenditure 3 708 598 pounds, producing a deficit of 671 623 pounds. Also notes an unrelated line about an electric massage item and other odd phrases.
An advertisement offers a facial massage course at Tim Harnatt's Hairdressing Saloon. Readings claim relief from wrinkles and stress for customers who purchase a ticket at Tattersall's, with Jack Cody as Dowerin agent.
A batch of men underwent medical examination at Northam yesterday and will enter camp soon. Names include A H Alanson Dowatin J J Adaing W Grainger Narrogin plus several from Northam and surrounding towns. About 70 more men to be enlisted next week with selection open to new applicants at the Drill Hall Northam.
A full Executive meeting at the Belgian Relief Fund Pair chaired by Dr. Rockett approved continuing with initial plans. Stalls will honor allied nations with white dresses and nation flags as aprons, and a town canvas sale will run over April 20 and 21 to aid the Relief Fund with in kind donations including furniture and jars for the auction.
A team from Sorthau bowls travels to York to contest the Colebitch Trophy with fourteen players listed including Morrells, Dunkley, Ka meades, Chidlow, Withnell, McMaoun, Leader, and Guard. Cars depart Mechanic Institute at 1 o'clock. Two weeks hence Northam visits Beverley for the same competition.
J Anderson advances to the semi finals after a 16 to 7 win. He then beats J Dempster 19 to 17 to reach the semis, with N Kennedy and D Beveridge awaiting in the second semi final. The final winner will face Anuderon in the title match.
Mr Percy Howard, a foundation member of the Northam Clubs, acted as club delegate to the WA Howling Association and visited Northam on Saturday. He spent the afternoon and evening on the green, with Mr G. Withnell of North Port Club joining. Horwee and HG Withnolf were among the attendees as honorary members.
Northam bowlers eye Perth trip for the Easter Bowling Carnival hosted by the Western League Association. Club members view the event as a major opportunity, with preparations underway and expectations high for strong performances at the Perth venue.
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