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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
2
A damaged page snippet offers a large prize draw with a twelve months round the world trip option and various prize values up to £1000. It urges purchases, postage details, and entries before a deadline, with Melbourne and Australian contact references and an unrelated sale notice for a Roman laundry item and a public works tender notice.
For arabe and Clearing up 1a sam Br for biowgph of soiled Logue Scrub. Tenders mingle aubsnitted separate de onlaby. Sec. New 2216/58, 3 tailor sast ot Recing Siding. A dance of water and exoetient feed under returnable March 15. Wiz. iSerat ocr eng Snow nok, seco sy. T. and H. WITHNELL, Northam.
Impounded two animals Feb 19 by Poundkeeper A J Ford and G W Gardner. A black and white bull about three years old, no brands, unclaimed by noon Marl 12. to be sold to pay expenses. A grey pony mare branded JC on shoulder, unclaimed by law deadline. to be sold to cover costs.
Found horse described as Bey Gelding with red cover and white shoulder marks. Weary text indicates unclaimed by March 18 1912 and possible payment of expenses. Contact H B Ferrer. Coweowing.
Manuscript fragment notes a date February 3 and a couple named Edwarde and Hank in a small community notice. Details are incomplete but indicate a family event or acknowledgment surrounding the Edwarde surname and a Hank association.
Stock notice reports a stray mare about 14.2 hands tall branded T-0.M near the shoulder. If not claimed, the animal will be offered for sale. Listed by A B Richardson, Gubbiegaiten.
Rural Workers Union of Australia calls a special general meeting at Northam on Saturday for chair positions, balance sheets, arbitration, and committee reports. A smoke social will follow for Senator Needham and others. Secretary Labry Dhu notes date February 39 0112 and Perth district headquarter.
Funeral notice announces the death of Hue teymade at Me Adeorge Warner and invites mourners to attend the burial at the Northean cemetery. The funeral arranged to leave the brother-in-law residence Me Mortis Harmestpeat Weer Northen at 246 THES (YORSDAY) APTHR NOON JW) PURSLOWE Undertaker.
A historical glance traces Australian wool growth from early 19th century beginnings to modern scale. The article notes population shifts, rising demand, and irrigation advances driving wool production, with pioneers like McArthur celebrated and the industry’s global commerce robustly developing despite past shortages.
The text credits Captain McArthur and the Rev. Maraden as prime movers in the early Australian wool industry. It notes the founder of thirty ewes bought in 1798 and references wool from Marcien's fleece and cloth, with mentions of imports from Spain and England and royal or noble interest in the enterprise.
Discussion on the Meckering Goomalling water extension, with the minttrul cautery meeting at Meckering chosen as a central meeting place. Signatories favor the lower rate and 1000 gallon charge as the extension progresses, anticipating a large, influential deputation. Also notes local business openings and a court appearance over railway carriage misconduct. The Presbyterian resignation at St Pauls is announced with a meeting called to discuss it.
A detailed notice outlines an excursion from Northam to Cottesloe and Perth, with trains from 7.20 to 4.40 pm. Tickets cost adults 6/6 and children 9/8. Proceeds fund local committee activities and Sunday gatherings.
At the Northen Como gathering last Thursday the town discussed steps to curb mosquitoes. Cr Castledine urged contacting Peeth officials for Perth inspired methods, while Cr Oakley noted kerosene spraying on public property, with underground private tanks still breeding.
President of the Northas Agricultural Society Andrew Martin sails by RMS for an Eastern States holiday. He is joined by his wife Mir RL Thuokrak who is reportedly recovering after a prior ailment. Minister Benatve G. F. Pusrco and Portmaster-General CE Feawce passed through Northam aboard the express en route to Keigootlie, amid crowds of local Labour supporters. The Defence Minister will return to Northam by Saturday morning’s express.
Un clear text describes J Katou winning the 600 yard race with 97 yards credit after 4 of 45 in a misread event. Saturday features a given match between Metropolitan Union and Beal District Union. Metropolis Union offers prize for highest local team score. A delegate meeting of Laon factions planned tonight to assign twelve club delegates and discuss hosting improvements.
A debate on a preacher's faults and virtues contrasts with a town invitation. G. Ty Sutton, Northam Wheat Belt Commissioner, will visit Northam on Saturday next, March, to present a technical talk titled Wheat Mgt and Sewage Prevention, with practical demonstrations.
Agricultural notes describe a cattle illness episode with symptoms of extreme restlessness and possible paralysis. Guidance includes paddock bleeding, doses of linseed and carbonate soda with milk, and timely veterinary consultation. The text outlines interim care to prevent complications before the veterinarian arrives.
A report discusses lucerne thriving in unexpectedly dry climate, citing trials by Mr Cruickshank planted in September 1910 and subsequent harvests. It notes exceptional deep rooting, multiple cuttings through dry years, and rainfall averages around 25 inches, suggesting lucerne can be economically produced in arid regions with careful management.
A crowded event details a heavy drenelits accident where horses and a wagon collapsed near a well, causing injuries and a large loss of wheat. Mrs Yates estimates total damages around £100 as investigators assess the scene and determine fault in the chaotic liquidation.
The Northam Council discussed delays and safety when reviewing siding on the railway and the need to repair the Mortioes Bridge. They approved tender calls for timber removal and riverbank work and reviewed a balance sheet for payments and loans amid ongoing public works.
Meases Dalgery and Co report unins for the coming fortnight with consignments to Robb n Jetty on Thursdays and to North Fremantle on Wednesdays. York March Mease Eider Sheaton and Co offer cattle and goods at Coply s Sidings Tuesdays and at North Frouanty Wednesdays. Listings include Narrogin March 7 Goomalling March 7 Wan March 5 Northam March 12 Beverley March 19.
Arnold Armread is named principal at the Mealmack school while Miss Ellen Clarke receives appointment as assistant teacher. The changes take effect from Tuesday next, formalizing new roles in the local education staff.
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