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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1914
Page
2
Public notice states that particulars are supplied upon application for land estate matters including sworn valuation. It indicates a general agent handling the process and invites inquiries for details and eligibility or required documentation.
A brief one night performance titled Direction Dantan Neren headlines Monday November 30 at a local venue. The show promises a concise program with distinctive visual and musical elements.
Rate payers sign a request for Mr Kidson to stand as mayor in the upcoming municipal election. Mr Kidson replies with pleasure, acceding to the request.
The Parliamentary Labor Party voted Friday to form the new Ministry. All current ministers remain except Mr Bath who retired. Mr Scaddan was unanimously reelected leader and the new list includes Messrs Johnson, Cobber, Walker, Drew, Angwin, Dodd, and Underwood with Walker potentially dropped from the ministry as rumoured.
An extraordinary election to fill Council vacancy after Dr Janes Byfield’s death will be held on Tuesday December 8. Nominations due by 4 pm on December 1, 1914. Also ratepayers’ annual meeting in Town Hall at 8 o’clock to hear the mayor’s report and annual statement. A mayoral poll will be on Wednesday November 12 at the Town Hall. Yorkrakine School committee appointment replaces Isaac Scott. Creditors meetings for Morris Codex and Chit Bros. allocations for positions include Prewher Treasurer Scaddun and various Ministers. railway control decision pending by the Premier.
The article discusses a change in Lands Department leadership with Mr Johnson moving from Works to Lands, noting it as a sign of potential policy shift. It mentions succession to Bir Anewin, Mr Bath's retirement, and the nod to a permanent appointment, along with nomination procedures and officials involved in the election process.
In a public exchange Sir A Bowman Kidon responds to Mr Meeres and Mr Horace Withall about private talks on standing for mayor. Meeres recounts private meetings and a public requisition influencing Kidson and Bernard to offer themselves, while Meeres defends his conduct and notes the public interest in the mayoral race.
The local contest centers on Mayor Bernard versus Kidson with Underwood and Borman in play. Readers are urged to study the situation as ratepayers argue the mayor should be chosen by voters, not councillors, and question Bernard’s willingness to continue in office.
The article notes Mr Hotmann secured nomination for Committee Chairmanships while Mr Seaddan did not decide who will helm the Railways Department. It appears likely the Railways post remains with the present handler, possibly Mr Collier, with the Mines Department unlikely to demand all of his attention.
Nominations received for Mayor of the Municipality of Northam for year ending 30 November 1915. Names: Oscar Lifchite Bernard and Alfred Bowman Ridson. Poll of ratepayers on 25 November 1914 at Town Hall, polling 9am to 7pm. Deputy Returning Officer R H Duence. Also adjourned annual ratepayers meeting tonight at 8 o'clock to receive mayoral report and annual accounts.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a property listing for Watkins and Mitchell at Commercnd Chambers on szgeratd street. Text mentions clients decreased their bank by account and communication with Lobart through A. 1 Crstledine, but details are garbled and uncertain.
The Roman Catholic Church lists Sunday events at St. Joseph's Northam on November 29. Mass is at 8 am followed by Evening Devotions at 7 30 pm. The notice preserves local parish timing details for readers.
A letter argues against forcing Bernard or others into the role and endorses Mr Kidson as the best available candidate. The writer, Horace Withnell, praises Kidson’s vast experience, ample leisure, and strong town interests, predicting he would honorably fill the position and bring credit to the town.
A requisition bearing sixty seven resident signatures urged Mr Kidson to stand for mayor. He assented to the request, signaling support for his mayoral candidacy.
In Nungarin season harvests are poor with many efforts failing to salvage even small yields. Settlers near Kwellean and Dumberria report only a few bags of seed barley and wheat saved across Firbank Comenack Bany Baroota Wonder varieties. Farmers hope for better storage security and await news on a new general of agriculture while Mr Cattom Grasby engages with the Farmers and Settlers Association.
Phillip Snowden, the English Labor leader, argued that drinking harmed the working class and worsened poverty. He noted socialist and social democratic parties recognizing the issue and urged workers to discard alcohol to strengthen political power and improve labor conditions. He cautioned drinking often precedes strikes and blacklisting.
Basso Alr E. Oliver Farrow known for exceptional experience sings with Philip Newbury and the Bohemans. Trained at Guild Hell School in London he joined musical festivals across Australia and New Zealand enriching current company works. Fragmentary text mentions places like Foochow Kandagar Zanzibar St Helena Singapore and stock references to a cure.
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