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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 23, 1915
Page
2
The Grain and Foodstuffs Board in Perth warns wheat holders missing returns to surrender all wheat in their possession. Returns must reach the Board by March 31, with seizure power exercised otherwise. Fortis forms available from the Secretary of the Board. GEO. L. SUTTON, Chairman.
The Avon River hosts a Belgian Relief Fund event on Easter Monday April 5. Rowing activities begin at 2 p.m. sharp with a prize list including first and second prizes, trophies, and a tub race for boys under 15. Entrance fee sixpence.
A long 1915 Australian page advertises a Great Art Union with first prizes including a world trip and £1000 total value, plus many other prizes. It lists entries, tickets, and agents in Melbourne and Northam, with races and games like handicapped swimming, single scull, duck hunt, tug of war, and Easter Monday events to raise funds for hospitals and charities.
A noted sale invites buyers to find bags and haulage to the adjoining Commercial Hotel area. S Cheney of Meckeris calls for offers, with Blacemith's shop and sheds to be erected thereafter. The sale proceeds as a guitta concern and may be offered separately if not concluded in full.
Next to McKenzie's Motor Garage and opposite Lands Office readers are urged to have garments cleaned pressed and altered. Ladies and gentlemen waited on for orders KA RUUMS.
Four pupils have been selected for violin studies. The program aimed to provide focused training and opportunities for young musicians to develop technical skills and performance experience.
Fragmented report outlines a planned public meeting protesting government actions and highway delays. It mentions Mr Gardiner's retirement and a March party conference, plus lectures at the Mechanics Institute on German economy and seed wheat per acre.
The Goomalling Road Board met at 10 James Street with members James H Bowen Edwiniane, Royal A Parr, W G Bates, A Campbell, James Williams. A wage bounty request was discussed and a seven day sale to motor vehicle owners was proposed. the closure of a road near 254% and payment to a valuer were considered. a £1000 debt issue was rescinded.
Current Happenings note rainfall above average in Northam with a registration at 8 am totaling 33 points for the expired portion of the month. Events include a Merier cricket club t’l in the focal hall on Easter Monday night and a Red Cross Ball organized by the Dowerin First club with proceeds for the Australian Red Cross. Services and gatherings at St Joseph's Northam and Grass Valley are listed for Sunday evening and Monday.
A terse report notes a wealth cut linked to Ricket and agency figure Jack Cody, with details sparse but indicating financial adjustments impacting their roles. The item emphasizes shifts in control and responsibility within the dealings at Ttterpalt's.
Mr Harry Wood, a Meckering resident for four years, is confined to Northam Hospital after an accident last Sunday. He lay unconscious without food or water, crawled to a rock hole for a drink, and was found in a pitiable condition by Mr Charles Wetherall while Mr J Casey reported his cat was unoccupied. Mr Rhodes drove him to hospital where he is recovering.
About 2000 bags of wheat delivered to Thawne and Go for the Far tera Assetuboe Board. From Gov to 2000 bushels of seed wheat are cut out daily for farmers, and it is probable the total quantity delivered will already have been sent forward.
A successful Wednesday evening concert in Goomalling by the Stature of the Presertatins Convent celebrated St Patrick’s Day. Performances included Hinno duel Wearing of the Green voices by Miss Leeson Lehrnidt and others, recitations, piano duets, choruses, ballads, and a variety of acts featuring Misses Leeson Schmid and Lockyer among the performers.
A March 12 gathering at Benjaberring honored returned expeditionary forces including Meivwe Thor Cusack and Private Michael St George. Mr Swallie Hall chaired the event with toasts and commendations as veterans were praised for service and fidelity to their country.
A garbled note references Tattersall's, Jeab Coay, and Dowerin with an agent. The text is incomplete. no clear event or outcome is stated.
Thursday evening's event drew many patrons to the Allied Nations Fair's Serbian stall. An attractive programme preceded a lively exchange of light refreshments for current join. The Bowling Club donated funds and £852 were taken at the gates, part of an estimated total near £1,300. Performers included Miss Kewell, Miss Barwin, the Mises Cody, and D H Mor mill, with musical numbers by various local artists.
The Fair committee met Friday and adopted the Rowing and Banting Club proposal to hold an aquatic carnival on the Avon Easter Monday. The programme appears in another column. An appeal is made for scarce funds books magazines and papers to be revived by Afra G. 1 Theousell or Mry Cody.
A social will be held in the M8NPeE room at the Town Hall on Thursday evening. Admission may be granted by presenting materials for aWeets or for buys.
The council discussed opening a fund to support village bazaar activities and village projects. Action included approving a report, detailing personnel, and arranging annual funding through the man ual system. committee recommended no exit alterations while planning public works and park improvements.
March 18 report from Dowerin notes strong community turnout for rifle club shooting at Inte with tight scores and a top club count surpassing fifty members. A charity ball by Bastar Monilis at Doworin benefits the Australian Red Cross. secretary Me R McQuenn coordinates efforts amid local optimism.
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