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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1912
Page
2
A dense catalog of properties offered by Witzgerald Strode and others includes MECKERING holdings from 700 to 9208 acres with various clearings, GOOMALLING and JOIND properties noted at prices around thousands. Listings cover land, timber, farms, and ranches with improvements, railway access, wells, and sheds, signaling a major regional land sale auction.
Tenders addressed to the chairman Government Tender Board Murray Street Perth will be received until 2 13 p m on Thursday October 47 112 for the loading carving distributing pipes and pig lead along the Goomalling pipe task Tender forms and full particulars can be obtained on application at the Stationmasters at Goomalling or seeing the bid in person The lowest tender need not be accepted JAS THOMSON Chairman Tender Board
The Northam Agricultural Society awarded prizes for the best crops of peas. J. M. Carroll and W. H. Lawrence judged the entries with J. W. Viveash winning first prize and W. H. Spencer second. Both crops were praised as fine though the winning sample was more heavily padded.
Special trains will convey all parties to the state show and return the same day.
Reported remarks at the Royal Agricultural Society show praise for government actions and public works. The piece notes strong attendance and a luncheon audience crediting the government for recent developments while acknowledging political tensions and election impact on opinions.
The Premier’s speech defends government aid to settlers amidst deferred water payments and rent relief. Lenin notes £40,000 idle in settlers’ pockets, with £69,000 total by year end after extra millions. Agricultural Bank loans reach £400,000 last year and over £900,000 previously, while timber, fruit, and meat sectors receive favorable treatment.
Governor using government capital backing praised the drive to manufacture farm machinery at a royal luncheon, while a leading article critiqued policy restraint. Fremantle firm Calgery and Co. Ltd reported London cable noting wool prices fell or rose across varieties, with total sales for 147000 bales and distribution to America and home consumption.
An elderly man named Louin Vern es appeared in Northam Police Court before Me W D Coman on a charge of unlawful possession of a pair of boots. He was remanded in custody. The report mentions rates, a municipal ward review, and preparations for an upcoming rate roll hearing with claims and objections by ratepayers, plus a ministerial attendance at a local show.
The report notes Mureld Rayne charged with burning in October and an alleged assault on a railroad employee. Witnesses and evidence were presented. defense claims estranged partner fabrication. The court adjourned, with legal aid pending and Rayne seeking self-defense claims.
Memory Elder Shenton and Co report a cautious week in Nareoyin Market with 3 agents noting variable demand. Prices for prime cattle and sheep eased, demand dull at times, and a late sale yielded modest results. Special cattle sale prices ranged from £5 to £8 5s for light to heavy weights amid uneven bidding.
A report on the Northam SRL Carnival bowls event with notes on the memorial trophies, prize money, and the official ceremony to be conducted by Mr. Jumon Mitchell. Invitations are being extended to many, with a meeting held to plan the carnival week activities and the schedule for forthcoming matches and entertainment.
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