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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1914
Page
2
The schedule lists Rev G McLaren leading morning services and a late afternoon program including In Memoriam for Jas Avfield and choir performance of Vital Spark, with minister Rev KR Charter Strickson and other activities at Divine Service, Sunday School, and Bible Class.
An item list covers land and estate sales with farms of all sizes and prices, agent details for George Wills and Co Wm. Thomas and Co Commercial Union Assurance and Elder Shenton and Co. An appeal for fair treatment of enemy subjects is quoted from the Minister for Defence. Also notes a balance sheet for the National Bank of Australasia Limited and an upcoming ratepayers annual meeting and lodge notices with administration and probate items.
The November 2 1914 issue reports children court actions with several youths committed to the State Children’s Department, a police fine for obscene language, maintenance orders, a memorial service for James Byfield at Wesley Church, a new name for Kerhala siding, police examinations for promotions, a rainfall tally for November, a mayoral election notice for Northam, and details on the East-West Transcontinental Railway project with contractor Joseph Tinus.
Madame Dolores gave a world class recital on Tuesday night to Northam as Iris de Cairos accompanied on piano. Despite sparse turnout due to local hardship, the performance drew eager encore demands and hearty appreciation for each number, a testament to Dolores singing and her accompanist’s charm.
The Municipality of Northam announces nominations for mayor for the year ending November 141-1 and an electoral poll of ratepayers will be held on Wednesday November 23 at the Town Hall from 4 am to 7 pm. Also notices the estate of James By Field of Northam tar get deceased with claims to be sent to the executors IRARSON LYON and others.
Dr Beveridge late of Mephering is named District Medical Officer at Celtic during Dr wea Rugby’s leave. Miss Peggy Paris of the Philp zewbury and Bohemians is touted as a surprise packet. A ribald piano singer, she is compared to Margaret Cooper, with Mr Young predicting high pop ularity for Miss Peter Paris on tour with the current company.
A Northam council letter to ratepayers states that despite initial reluctance Mayor Bernard agreed to stand again. It notes the town’s difficulties and argues continued Bernard administration is in ratepayers’ best interests to complete undertakings. Signed by the councillors and ratepayers association.
In Northam on November 19, 1914 Horace Withnell remarks that Al Kidson accepted a ratepayers petition and agreed to accede to their request, making Kidson's nomination a clear issue for the mayoral race. He urges publication of the mayor's letter to show sides of the question.
The Northam municipal election opens with unexpected challenger A B Kidson opposing Mayor Bernard Naru at the urging of townspeople. Councillors sign a letter urging ratepayers to return Naru, arguing his continual leadership serves Northam’s best interests. Ward races feature J Ewings in West, De Neill Keandy in Central, and Tinkley in East, with J Richardson slated as auditor.
A tainted clash of views between governors and press over naval feats surfaces amid Sydney’s Emden affair. The West Australian voices harsher realities while Sir Harry Barron defends the Sydney’s action, praising steadfast crews and condemning ungracious praise.
Residents learn that Mer. Philp Newbury will tour with a select party arriving Monday in the Town Hall. Newbury’s singing is praised after a Sydney Philharmonic recital. The lineup includes Miss Peter Paris, Beatrice Mercer, Leith Harvey, Oliver Farrow, and Malie La Roche.
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