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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
2
A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the burglar who broke into the Mumberkine Agricultural Hall at Hylton on the night of May 13. The incident involved theft of refreshments at the Jennacubbine Tennis Club. C J Gregory, Secretary.
Notice stating that Mr W E Pearson is not authorised by the National Mutual File Association of Australasia Limited to act as agent or receive monies. Dated 27th May 1944, Western Australia. Official administrator Wright signs for the organization.
A purse containing about four pounds is reported lost on Friday May 22. Reward offered for its return to Stewart and Sons.
Found near the property a brown gelding branded near the shoulder. If not claimed within the time allowed by law, it will be sold to cover expenses. Owner listed as W. G. Pettit and location South Guiunderdin. Chronic chest remedy Woods Great Peppermint Ceeva referenced.
The Seuschald interest submits undermentioned lots for auction by Government Auctioneers at the Public Hall Merrein on Wednesday June 3 at 1 am. Lots 17 and 42 price £30 each with £1 deposits, other lots priced and terms listed. several lots reserved from leasing and occupation as Reserve 15449.
Mails from Northam Post Office depart for Eastern States Zealandia RMS Moldavia and other routes with varied departure times in May. A meeting of the Workers' Habitation Association is planned to discuss forming a local branch, with invitations sent to organisations. Next Monday is King’s Birthday holiday. Fancy Goods consignment at Castledine’s News Agency. article on Cooperation for Farmers highlighted on page 4.
Empire Day celebrated at Northam State School with singing of patriotic songs and speeches by Dr Henry Colehatch and MLC Mitchell. A Fremantle memorial to Maitland Brown is urged to be removed and relocated to Geraldton for safety. town council and Port authority clashed over responsibility for maintenance. Other items include notes on cattle trespass literature, poisonous mushrooms warning, Miss Menzies leaving the Northam firm, and various local notices on commerce, agriculture, and entertainment.
A 15 foot tall two ton Strasburg model clock begins a short exhibition at Northam Merchants Buildings on Thursday March. It reproduces the great original with the twelve apostles procession every quarter hour and has just concluded a tour of the Eastern States. Open daily 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm until further notice.
The half yearly ratepayers meeting drew few attendees besides officials, sparking light hearted jibes about municipal leadership. The piece contrasts Westonia with distant places, mentions postal misdirections to Westonia, and notes low costs at Castledine's for pads and envelopes.
The second match of the first round of Association football will be played on the West Northam ground tomorrow afternoon with umpire McDonald tossing at 3.20. The Federals will be trimmed by Bell Byfield Caddy Carry Carter Rewell Gudgeon Dempster Ferguson Gibson Jere venson Hyde Minson McMahon Mayersbeth Michael Nicholson Miller Durkinson Johns Robins Peike Richards Stephens Sinclair Taylor Morrell Fisher and Snooke.
At the Commercial Hotel on Wednesday evening President Sinclair presided over a full attendance. Delegates decided to give McDonald an interim trial next Saturday and to ask Kelly of Midland Junction to provide a trial loose on Saturday week. The association agreed to a Northasus match against a combined team on August 22 and granted several permits. On Monday afternoon the Harrisons of Fremantle will visit Eastern Districts Association at East Northam ground. North Perth Association Club signified the rotation for visiting Northam tomorrow night to play a local team at the West Northam ground on Monday next.
Northam continuation classes reopened with a large turnout. Twenty three new enrollments lifted the roll, following 67 pupils last term. Adult classes for millinery dresscutting and bookkeeping expand, with 15 adults awaiting further instruction. A notable student travels from Mackering for weekly lessons and another from Bralabaine attends Friday evenings. Enrolments span Elementary English English Literature Commercial Arithmetic Practical Mathematics Shorthand Bookkeeping Woodwork Millinery Dresscutting.
Passenger trains run from May 1 from Northam to Perth Albany Katanning and intermediate stations at set times. Perth daily 6 49 am and 7 0 am, Tim 6 40 am. Albany sleeper service nightly 9 25 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays. Katanning and intermediate stations daily 10 45 am. Kalgoorlie and intermediates daily express 8 8 pm.
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