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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
2
A genuine clearing sale is announced for the farm area south of DogDllabing on Wednesday March with details issued at Noun. The notice lists sale of land and household items, inviting local bidders and observers to attend.
Elder, Shenton & Co. advertise public auction of all livestock including highland shepherd mares and fillies, hacks, pigs, and dairy stock, plus cattle, field gear, and farming machinery. Lot includes plows, carts, wagons, harnesses, implements, crops, and sundries. sale to be held at the Goo Cyeful Farm Loree with items listed for prospective bidders.
A Watts Co auction notice lists items including Oak Dining Suite, Table, chairs, couch, rocker, bedroom suite pieces, stove, runner, hose, and other Sundries. Auctions by H Raster appear as part of public sale details for Crump to Bell and nearby streets.
Descriptive notice seeks an elderly man for simple periment duties at Winsorgh boarding house. No third party or residence details. Apply in person at the boarding house for inquiry and potential employment.
Government will auction leasehold interests in town lots at the Staty Hotel Honck Rock on Saturday at 3 pm. The notice lists lot numbers and prices in several currencies with percentages. Under-Secretary for Lands oversees the sale.
Hanrahan of Konendo street at Cottesloe Beach meets well furnished Austin in a terse note that sketches a meeting or arrangement. The fragment hints at a location and a person, with no clear outcome or date. Further detail is not provided in the text.
Memorial notice for Dalton in memory of a brother lost near Kochi or Mombasa around March 20 1912. Sister Antony and nephew Jack insert heartfelt tribute asking rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements for McManus and family announced by PURBLOWE Undertaker. The service follows the wishes of the late wife Anni, with burial at the Rotian Catholic portion of the Northany cemetery.
The column mocks veterinary advice for various animals and critiques public figures like Radix Griffiths and Bill Hedges. It questions remedies for a blind eye, mentions a “white Australia” issue, and implies political manipulation in labor promises while noting future promises of opinion notes and theatrical endorsements.
In a lively letter, readers defend and extol community figures including Frank Wilson, Murray George, and Harry Throssell, urging their deployment to settle the Territory. The piece praises Bill McCreery for years of dedicated service and laments strict medical reevaluation that blocked his front-line role, calling military rules harsh and unfair.
Local brief items report lectures in doubt due to low attendance, a notable shareholding tally led by Mrs Parwer and Mr E B Lockyer, a death of Mrs McManus at 52 after an internal illness, her funeral planned for Northam Catholic Cemetery, and community notices including Dowerin troop activity and a humorous remark about a man reading a book in town.
A fragmentary roll of honor lists locals already sent to the front in 1915 while others prepare for camp end of month. Names include Hatwell Stewart Vintella Roach and many more. Nearby notes cover a death at East Northaw and funeral details for the Green family with mourners listed and arrangements by Purslowe.
A notice asks residents to verify eligibility to vote by Friday the 24th, with rent or freehold property values used to determine qualification. Names must be on the roll of the Legislative Council for the East Province, with contact via Mr. F. Gregory in Northam. The Northam office will stay open until 10 pm Friday for claims and registrations.
The East Province election in May nominates M Cabe for the Counts Party. The letter cites his six years in the district, farm and business ventures near Kellerberrin, leadership roles in local branches, and four years on the Road Board including a year as chairman. Authorized by E G Silabury Kellerberrin.
The Dowerin Race Club held a Thursday picnic meeting with good attendance and solid betting. officials and the secretary Taylor displayed sportsmanship riding in events. net proceeds expected around £70 for the Queen Carnival.
A local editor explains a misapprehension about side shows at the Northam St Patrick sports. The writer says he refused permission for shows on grounds, clarifies a mix up with the West Northam Queen Carnival Committee, and notes no authority was given for side shows.
Reverend Father McDermott assumes charge of the local parish awaiting Father O Donnel s arrival from the Old Country. Mr Sam, long stationed in Northam and attached to the letter sorting department, has been promoted to head office Perth as senior letter sorter. Commissioner Hay, Salvation Army chief for Australia, visits Northam during a state tour to present his lecture Australia s Awakening and will attend the Annual Congress in Perth this week, likely guest of Mayor A W Byfield. Jack Simons dines with his sister and shows renewed vigor after recent criticism, promising to outpace detractors.
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