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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
2
Public notice announces the annual meeting to be held at Town Hall on Monday November 24. The agenda includes the mayoral report and the final balance sheet. Signed by WP Colebatch, Masur.
TENDERS for Grass Valley School Additions will be received by the Hon. the Minister for Works until Noon November 28 at Partialars Court House Northam. Also TENDERS for Alterations and repairs to Police Station at Soomalling will be received by that Minister for Works until Noon November 10. Details at Court Houses Northam and Goomalling. STRAYED in my paddock a Roan Filly with white blaze on forehead. If not claimed within time she will be towed by law and sold to defray expenses. J. W. CARTER South Beach. STRAYED into my paddock until November 31 and now in my possession: 1 Chestnut Filly and 1 Dark Bay Gelding branded not distinguishable. If unclaimed within time allowed by law they will be sold to defray expenses. D. HONEY Mockering 1.0. November 4 1912.
A six to seven year old boy, Willie Jennes of Northam, fell while climbing a fence near Peel Terrace and broke the bone just above the ankle. He received first aid from Nurse Frost and was later taken home in pain until treated further, while nearby observers recall a local pony show and a road race event with noted participants.
West Northam School presented a Friday evening theatre program to aid the prize fund for scholars. The program opened with songs by scholars under Schoolmaster Grace, followed by a varied entertainment lineup by the Palace Theatre shows. Also listed are upcoming political nominations for Mayor and Councillors, a ratepayers meeting, a euchre party, and Land Board awards for various properties in Northam including Avon and undeveloped land allocations.
The new St Josephs Mew School in Wellington Street near St Josephs Convent was opened by Bishop Clune. Architect Mr R J Henriday Perth designed it with jarrah floors, iron roof, and strong ventilation. Total cost approx £1900 with bazaar profits and subscriptions boosting funds. Commander Leont Taam from the gunboat Ringdoer appointed to rank of commander.
Visitors from the Mothers Union tour the Walys Homes at Parker villa. They view Heaponstead Padbury and St Nicolas Homes, and Guildfort, meeting children in families cared for by sisters. The piece highlights happy progress, hardships, and calls for donations and bequests to sustain the charity.
A Northam column notes visits by notable figures including Mr Jonica Cathie deputy official for West Australia and Mr Strickland of the National Bank. It mentions English financiers considering investment, honeymoon travels of Mr and Mrs Humble, and staff movements at the National Bank. Other items cover Bishop Alune’s arrival, school ceremonies, fever cases, and the memory fund for Sir George White and General Sirdovers Bul.
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