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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1916
Page
2
Notice from the shore organization listing charges for horse shouing equipment and various vehicle parts effective after a specified date. Includes prices for ponies, carts, spring acts, heavy draughts, traveling shoes, and related gear. Indicates costs of cone building and wheeling activities will rise accordingly.
A garbled OCR fragment lists phrases about wood toast and philosophers and a vague health claim. It references a “Great Peppermint Cure” and contrasts quality with wealth, ending with hopeful notes on health and a generic remedy. No clear event or individuals are identified.
The OL Leake Estate offers simple homely lodging for a few daying guests. Local hosts provide basic rooms and meals as part of a quiet country stay option.
The column roasts public figures and the Sunday Times as it traces the Shug-All British libel witnesses Cull and Tull, flags medical action against herbalist Kugelman, and lampoons ministry talk. It previews a Liberal Country Party cabinet with Willmott, Baxter, Lefroy, and others while mocking Scaddan’s fate and political theatrics.
A batch of drunkards faced the Northam Police Court with cautions for minor nuisances. Alfred Jamen Painey received 24 hours in jail. The Anzac Cottage Movement calls a Thursday meeting at the Mayor's Parlor. Soldiers’ names appear in a camp list released by the censor. The Ready Board'n Association criticizes local boards and supports soldiers’ comforts. A Friday league meeting records a £187 6d balance. a decision favored converting funds for soldiers. On Sunday Mr E Spice caught a gold patch weighing over a pound during fishing outings.
Rains in the Jennapallin district after dawn were reported to be very heavy with at least 140 points of vegislazing at the centre over ten hours. The Sulewater river flood and gullies ran strong causing damage to low-lying seed beds and fallow land. A large stream from Jurendine Hills reached Noggogerring Siding beneath the Juren dine brook railway line and threatened ballast before subsiding without damage.
Northam sees staffing shifts with Connor Jeaves and Sergi noted as recruiting figures. A Yallingap House transfer to the State Hotel affects winter months. Reverend L Caene gives a Methodist Mission sermon at Northam. Meades of Cunderdin, a patient at Fermoy Hospital in serious condition, faced surgery after Dr Brow’s urgent trip. Michael McManus, 18, and brother Witham 18, both enlisting, followed their mother’s funeral procession to Northam cemetery before sailing to the front rays.
In Northam from June 4 to 6 a meeting at Wesley Church will feature Mrs Barton speaking on A Call to True Patriots. Constable Kevas from Northam and Constable Tohill from Perth attend, with Revatt’s Ora Banda role noted. An advertisement promotes Dean's Backache Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs R. McRae of Dukesimet Nor tham.
The Swan Express reports on Turvey's looming Northam nomination contest with rivals and party critics questioning his past, his stance on federal matters, and the chance of victory. The piece notes Darting competition and broader dissatisfaction within the Labor selection ranks.
A well attended Goomalling tea on Wednesday cheers Miss Sculler on the eve of her marriage to Mr A Hagboom. Guests donated kitchenware and gifts while B Lockyer chaired a lively evening. Rev E Sullivan W Lewin and A T Plaisted praised the couple as dancing filled the Mechanics Institute hall.
Northam O vation Army Band to perform at the Palace Theatre Thursday evening for its instrument fund. The public is urged to attend at one shilling admission to support the Salvation Army and local charities. The article highlights past charitable aid and the band’s improving timbre and numbers.
Mining notes state The Battler near Westonia shows good quality stone with mill plans and plant on site. The adjoining Great Battler has a larger body of stone, perceived as valuable for long term yield. Stoping progresses on the left level. north reef widths and ore weights are described, with crushing expected to begin by late July using their own battery. Westonia district prospects noted.
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