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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1915
Page
4
The Goomalling Road Board held a lengthy session approving works and budgets for road and bridge projects. Officials discussed lane boundaries, rail alignment, and funding for local improvements while health board duties were integrated into ongoing tasks.
The Farmers and Settlers Association executive considers a draft contract for forward selling wheat. A committee including Courthope Burges Tanner and Wake will submit a draft form after solicitor review. The document sets delivery terms, price per bushel, allowances for vendor seed, and force majeure ending the contract if drought or other events prevent performance.
Boan Bros outlines wartime store policies and community aid as over 700 employees are supported. The emporium promotes fashion rooms, Italian and British-made goods, and improved service with a large viewing showroom. It highlights Evans library offerings, low prices, and convenient departments for ladies including a steving salon.
A letter to the editor from M Andrew and K Mitchell on behalf of the WA Women’s Motor Ambulance Fund requests public support for a £500 goal to fund a front line ambulance vehicle for wounded servicemen. They urge shilling contributions from every woman and appeal for newspaper publicity to reach readers and district representatives.
An advertisement offers prizes including a work of art valued at £1000 and a trip around the world with cash prizes, noting the committee has paid full value for the artwork and may sell remaining advertised prizes. The draw closes 18 May 1915 with tickets from Melbourne agents and direct requests. It also includes notices of rainfall data for Northam and public printing services.
Rainfall in Northam last year reached 717 points, the lowest since records began in 1877, compared with the long term average of 1625 points. Previous lows were 430 for 187, 973 for 1902, and no year fell below 1125 except 1807. A table summarizes the past year’s totals.
The Light Hours Committee of Melbourne offers a first prize of a twelve months’ world trip plus £100 cash or a work valued at £500. It lists 99 other prizes from £160. Past support has funded hospitals and charities. Tickets cost one shilling each or 22 for £1. Purchase via Northam agent Harry Jack or send to Theo W. Heide 163 Flinders Lane Melbourne.
Despatches and receipts at Northam Post Office noted for Wednesdays and Saturdays with 4.30 pm and 6.40 pm mail times. Record mentions a Travelling Post Office service with Perth end stations and enroute mail flow.
An old report notes that hair gains new lustre and strength through electric brushes, a method described as having been imitated in Tin Marpstt's maloo s.
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