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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1914
Page
4
A long, fragmentary note from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper discusses revived proposals for income tax and family rebates, arguing about fairness for wage earners with or without dependents. It references politicians, newspapers, and public debate, with digressive commentary on ministers and industry figures. The piece includes social and political jabs about taxation, labor, and turf betting culture.
Lord Curzon praised great British speakers at Cambridge University, summarising remarks from Public Opinion on figures from Asquith to Gladstone and O Connell. The Municipal Council heard Galling on outward and inward alignment, reported bridges near Mortlock River in dangerous condition, and Threswell and Stewarts’ bid for 100 barrels of cement was accepted.
East Victorian farmers blame a microscopic pest for sparse wheat heads this season while thrips may add to losses. Local council debates include parade permission for Great Jansen’s band, Salvation Army rent refund, dog licensing enforcement, and bush fire prohibition dates across multiple districts.
In a tight cricket encounter at Urquhart, newcomer Urquhart top scored with 12 as Goomalling A posted 141 and bowled out Goomalling B for 57. Green claimed 5 for 38 for the A team while Bott ripped through the B lineup with 5 wickets. Principal scorers included Holland 49 Monger 28 Green 23.
York Jockey Club announces the March 24 meeting programme with multiple handicaps. Events include L Trial Stakes, Senate Handicap, Worked Handicap, Two Mile Old Handicap, and a five furlong race. Prizes range up to £10 for first, with weights and penalties defined. Nominations close with the secretary in York and acceptances due March 21, with weights released mid month.
E D Racing Association lists clubs granted dates for meetings in March and April including Goomalling Culham Dowerin Newcastle York Jockey Club Jennacubbine Merredin Cunderdin Beverley Northam with additional April entries. Mentions electric brushes at Tim Harnett's saloon and new fashion books at Castle.
This item presents a damaged OCR style table listing rainfall records for Northam. It indicates publication on May 31, 1912 and closes with December 31 of the following year, noting years 1890s to 1908 with numerous figures and incomplete entries.
Meckering Race Club lists officials and committee members led by President C. che and Vice Presidents. The programme covers multiple handicaps with stakes from 6 to 12 pounds, including the Seckering Handicap and Mortlock Handicap, for horses owned by club members and ridden by amateur riders in the Meckering Road Board District. Nominal half fur long and six furlong races are planned with varying prize money and entrants.
Eastern Districts encompass Bev erley York Northam Gupmal ling Dowerin Newcastle Meckering Cunderdin Kellerberrin horses must be WATC registered. Nominations close with secretary Mr Hy Withnel Northam on Wednesday 18th March. Winners after weights carry penalties. no start without nomination fees. May's Portable Starting Gate used. Ball at Nickty.
A Perth reader recites relief from chronic backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes long discomfort, limited mobility, and eventual improvement after one bottle, urging others to buy from chemists or store keepers at the stated price.
Eastern Railway announces summer timetable changes with limited service adjustments. Northam to Perth departs at 7:45 am and 7:13 am on certain days. services to Toodyay, Chick Tin, and Pole shifted to afternoon or evening slots. Northam via Dowerin to Merredin has enhanced services on select days. Meereclin to Northam and Northam to Wongan Hills show limited acceleration and re-timing, with several routes operating on specific days only.
Third round March 4 Wenley vs May Hesurve. March 1 Mey Reserve vs Tresby teriane. March 18 St. John’s Wesley. March 25 Tresbyterians vs Wesley. April 1 St. John’s May its urve. Facial blemishes of Lind may be removed by electric massage. Mr Ty Hamnett prepared to give proof to any one.
The Minister of Water Supply approved amended regulations for issuing hand boring plants to settlers in marginal areas. A two pound fee is charged for two months, rising to three months with a two pound minimum, and weekly charges beyond. Freight, repairs borne by the Department, deposits refunded on return. Applications via Under-Secretary for Water Supply in Perth.
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