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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary notice touts Melvin's millinery and dress goods offerings with auction plans for assorted items including hats and garments. Tenders sought for road works near Meckering and surrounding districts with deposit terms and project details.
A fragmented notice lists May start dates and altered schedules for rail services. It mentions Northam, Western-Merzediun region, and several routes with days Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday. It references Dover and Keller areas and asks readers to view station posters for details.
Commonwealth of Australia General's Department Perth invites sealed tenders for conveying mails from July 1st 1918 from Worrelucking Yorkraking and Carrabban Spring. Tenders close 3 pm Wednesday 2nd May 1918. Also notices on real estate and local meetings follow in Northam listings.
The Northam Agricultural Society will hold an ordinary meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday afternoon May 2 at three oclock. The agenda includes the society position and the advisability of holding the Annual Show. Secretary B UIMPERLEY invites business people to attend and disclose the position affecting trades. Washhouse 6 Bath Anply thie eek ACISLAND Tampton-strest
Local column reports on Vernon Hamersley and Gregory representation, Liberal victory reactions, church services at Toodyay and Northam, and the Northam ratepayers meeting. Mentions farmers’ debts, tax figures, and editorial sniping at the Times and Scaddan. Includes notices of sheep sales, a sandbag workers meeting, police court cautions, and a postal tender inquiry.
Mrs M A Young of Tattersall Hotel invited a challenge to play any lady for the Northam championship with proceeds to Anzac Cottage. Mrs Hopkins of Leake Estate sought to know if the match was still on. They agreed to play, likely Monday 29 May, with Phil Millar’s rooms offered and Mr Teague to give an exhibition.
Mr B G Millbank of the Bank of Australasia was badly injured when his motorcycle skidded on a slippery York road near Dole Siding on Monday morning last week. He was taken to the Public Hospital for treatment and is reported to be making satisfactory progress. His son, Mr G R Millbank, is a petal inspector in Northam.
A notice lists tender areas from Korrelooking York to Dowerin and Badgerin with close date Wednesday July 5. A man reported a grievance after his ewag and belongings were stolen while he searched for feed, including a razor strop razor and shaving glass. police court action expected.
Nominations for the Dampier meeting at Merredin Race Club to be run next Saturday May 27 list numerous horses including Avonwave Miss Joyance Splice Gun Loch Iris and Silvertop. A printer’s error had Nangeenan Stakes advertised as nine furlongs. committee allows free nominations to all eligible horses with acceptances at scale.
The existing iron wire telephone link to Dowerin is being replaced with a 2001 copper two double line system. The new line runs from post offices to railway stations at Dowerin Berring and Goomalling with the Railway Department completing the Nivtham to Dowerin section. Completion is expected about three weeks from the date.
A large crowd gathered as Returning Officer Mr. Gregory announced East Province results. Hamersley led first count by one vote over McCabe, with a recount showing a tied final tally of 1650 each and Hamersley declared winner on a casting vote.
A man named Collins was admitted unconscious to Northam hospital after his sulky struck an obstacle on the Morlock bridge near the Transcontinental Hotel and capsized. The incident occurred about 6:30 PM yesterday evening.
The Northam Agricultural Society plans a general meeting this Thursday at three o’clock in the Mechanic Institute to decide on holding an annual show. Businesspeople are urged to attend to discuss community support and subsidies, as cooperation is essential for the event’s success.
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