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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 03, 1914
Page
2
Notice of altered services for Proclamation Day with special departures from Northam to Perth and reverse, including morning trains to Spencer's Brook and Wongan Hills, and tickets available from officers. Rosters and schedules posted at all stations for details and times.
The notice reports seed wheat selection guidance dated November 4 1914 from the Goomalling Dowerin Mail. It notes the process of choosing suitable seed for crops and outlines practical considerations for farmers.
Northam retail premises close for a day and local discussions cover seed wheat viability for dry eastern areas. The Northam Municipal Council reviews finances, annexation questions, industrial disputes, and public notices while the town experiences rainfall, agriculture prospects, and social events.
The article discusses prorogation to November 26 and covers land valuation issues for settlers, calls for reclassification and extended payment terms, and critiques of current pricing. It references comments from officials and stakeholders in Western Australia about land use, drought areas, and barley and wheat farming prospects amid drought and policy changes. It notes settlers' hardships and urges government action to reduce valuations and extend credit terms for pioneer farmers.
Mr Stuart Patterson of Keller Kerrin and Mr Hutcher of Bruce Rock urge farmers to secure suitable seed next week. They stress the urgent advisability of obtaining seed tailored to local sowing conditions.
The Northam Bowling Chair season opener features first rounds of handicap singles and pairs events staged by Mr Jas Potey and Mr Tom Harmnett. The afternoon ceremony includes a Hirenine rite with likely representation from York and Beverley clubs. Ladies have offered help to ensure a successful day and Hon Jus Mitcher will conduct the evening scene.
A meeting discussed tar from Messrs Watson and Whitney of Esbourne sourced from Newcastle. Dr Goldings questioned setting and durability of the tar on a post office road, noting some samples failed to set due to low pitch and possible evaporation or washout despite thorough rolling.
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