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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
2
Missing item described as a Gould wire brooch named Zoe. Located between Avon Bridge Hotel and the Courier office. Finder urged to return the brooch to Mrs LH Spencer at Avon Bridge Hotel.
Applicant seeks a billiard tavern license from the Licensing Court of the District of Toodyay in Western Australia. Proceedings request approval to operate gaming and refreshment facilities under local licensing regulations.
A Bay Mare branded SG with four white feet and blaze on the forehead strayed into paddocks. If not claimed it will be sold. Apply Hargraves and Offered, Banjaletring.
A stray bay mare described as about 45 hands with a white streak on the forehead and a bellows-like demeanor was found near Puddos Om Bay. An approximately 15 hands high bay horse branded over the shoulder is also noted. both animals may be claimed for sale by owners or handlers.
Under-Secretary J. C. Trethowan warns ratepayers that arrears for water supply, drainage, and sewerage services must be paid by March 16 or be subject to a presecuation. A collector will call for rates due on Monday. amounts unpaid are to be remitted to the Water Supply Office in Northam.
St John’s reports Holy Communion at 7 40 am and 11 am with children services. Evensong at 7 30 am. St James holds Holy Communion at 8 15 am and 11 am with a children’s service. Evensong at 7 30 pm. Country services listed for Jennapullin and Katrine at 3 pm with Luxmoore Marshall and J P Davoren noted as clergy.
Park Tallor advertises cleaning and repair services next to McKenzies Motor Garage opposite Lands Office. Gentlemen and ladies waited on for orders.
Vintage notice advertises an art union with prizes including a world tour for twelve months and £100 in cash. It lists entry details, prices such as 1s 2d and 2s 6d, a draw date of 18 May 1915, and local agents including H Jackson and T. W. Heide in Melbourne.
_births notice reports the birth of Morrison to Mr and Mrs Wo J Morrison on February 25 at Gance ty Newcastle-snal Northam in Western Australia.
Mr. W. P. Dempster has assumed control of the Newcastle Hotel in Toody yay as part of the Dempster estate. A Sunday service and evening devotions are planned at St Joseph's Church Northam and Grass Valley respectively. An advertisement notes water rates in the local district and a trip to Goomalling on Monday March 8. There is strong interest in upcoming sports meetings with large entries expected and five or six horses anticipated from Ora. The weekly publishing editor announces changes and forthcoming programs and the committee reports substantial donations to hospitals and Olympic funds. Tickets priced at shillings are available direct from the Northam agent.
A sensational accident occurred near Hilaigine Siding on the Goomalling railway in Wolnesiy covering. A crash left seven trucks crushed into a heap of wreckage while a guard's van overturned injuring no passengers, three escaped unhurt.
A parliamentary session discussion centers on the Land Act Amendment Bill. The Minister for Lands explains the bill’s postponement and the need for better land valuation data before introduction. Opposition questions timing and the government’s commitment while members press for discharge from the notice paper.
Military notes report several applications at Wortham Drill Hall for expeditionary service. A prior pool of registrants was joined by new applicants, with 60 men slated for enlistment. Recruits must attend medicals at the Drill Hall on Monday, then proceed to camp during the week.
His Excellency the Governor Sir Harry Barron accepts the invitation to open the Northam Hall fair in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund. The event will be held at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20 and 21, with a large group of workers preparing by making various goods and canvassing.
In the Legislative Assembly the Premier said the Industries Assistance Act covers all parts of the State with no distinction for Midland Railway concession settlers or freehold owners. Questions arose about Agricultural Bank funds, order provisions, and whether Assistance Board actions or bank disbursements affected settlers. The Minister noted no year has been fixed for a contractor program and discussed duties, removals, and possible continuations of remission terms amid Customs cooperation with the Industries Board.
W E Courthope secretary reports widespread complaints to Marmeca Assistance Board over delayed approvals and supplies. Settlers warn horsefeed and seed shortages threaten harvest. some horses starved or weakened, chaff consignments found to be poor. Leaders urge publication of district council findings to spur action before seeding season.
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