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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
5
A busy winter display at Walker's Book Store opposite Annie Park in Northam showcases toys and books for all ages. The shop also features a broad Silverware range including hairbrushes, hand mirrors, trinket boxes, perfume bottles, and jewelry boxes with Xmas specials such as razors and gift items to attract shoppers.
A Treasury official cites last twelve months spending on luxuries including chewing gum 10,000,000 pounds sweets 40,000,000 guitars 16,100,000 temperance drinks ice cream 7,000,000 perfumery cosmetics 154,000,000 cigars 72,000,000 fur skins 40,000,000 phonographs 5,000,000 and other items, reflecting consumer desires and economic impact.
A Victorian agricultural note highlights grazing policies and the impact of superphosphate on pasture health. John Ford of Mt Duncan Geelong stresses consistent top-dressing for ten years as vital to grazing policy, with April and May identified as key months for work. The article discusses carrying capacity, health of stock, and economic returns, noting that one well-treated acre can match two untreated acres. It mentions field methods, regional practices, and upcoming references to other landholders.
Old and new season stock offered by Paterson and Company includes chaff bags corn sacks twines oils and roofing iron. Fencing wires and netting also listed along with galvanised roofing items and related hardware.
The document records orders affecting stock and dry goods, outlining penalties and procedures under a colonial act. It mentions the date April 1920 and references the Prime Minister Hugh Hughes. It also notes Wool Regulations and precaution requirements for persons and goods entering a port or territory, with enforcement details and compliance windows.
The Northam Town Council discussed Health Committee recommendations to build 100 sanitary pans and to convene with butter factory and dairy milk representatives on distribution plans. They endorsed financial provisions for Inspector Gray’s annual leave and reviewed salaries for the Health Inspector. Finance report showed balances across General, Heal, Rates, and Electric Light accounts totaling several thousand pounds.
The Northam Road Board met Saturday with Carroll Letch Hansen Smith and the secretary present. A death of Dr. Rockett was mourned and a motion of condolence carried. Correspondence included a Coastal Union letter and wage-variation discussions. The secretary’s report was adopted and Armistice Day services were noted at St John’s Chest.
A worn but serviceable phaeton is offered at a low price. It is described as a practical second hand vehicle suitable for office or personal use.
Elder Smith and Co conducted their fortnightly stock sale at East Northam yard on Tuesday. Sheep led activity with young ewes and wethers quoted in wide ranges. cattle half the sale, pigs slower but steady. Totals: 1345 sheep, 24 pigs, 14 cattle, 8 horses sold.
Dalgety and Co Limited held their fortnightly market on Tuesday with 704 sheep sold. Prices ranged for woolly wethers, merino ewes, sound mouth sheep, and small framed shorn eaners, though many pens passed in as bidding was slow and reserves were high.
East and Central Wards faced off at West Northamn last Saturday. East and Rocklin led with 29 runs while Phillips scored five. Central recorded 165 runs with WL Stewart contributing 89. The match ends tomorrow afternoon.
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