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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1920
Page
2
Mr J H Larsen calls a 3.30 p.m. farmers meeting at Jennacubbine to discuss local wheat prices and encourage a large attendance. Auction columns note events in the area including a Northam Market next Tuesday and Meckering carnival next Monday. A quote from Jone Hand references Premier Theodore and a remark on rising meal costs and shop practices.
A Proclamation Day Commonwealth Public Service Holiday affects Northam with Poste Restante barrels post registration stamps and telegrams open 9 am to 10 am. Money orders savings bank closed all day. Mails close early at 10 am except Perth mail at 11 am. Deliveries limited to first full 8 am delivery. Telephones remain in service all day with after 10 pm calls limited to continuous-service stations.
The Northam Local Health Authority announces licenses for vendors and makers of ice creams and ice cream, aerated waters, temperance drinks, cordials and syrups, and itinerant food vendors. Renewal must be completed on or before October 31. proceedings will be taken against late registrants. GEO CHRIST Mass, Secretary.
Tenders for public works contracts including renovations and fencing at West Northan School will be received by the Minister for Works until noon October 26 at the Particulara Courthouse Northam.
The Principal Architect Perth will revive the petty contract for East Kwollyn School reenovations until noon November 2. Details include court houses at Northam and Merredin.
APPLICATION3 will be received by the Public Service Commissioner in Perth until 33 October 1920 for the temporary Junior Clerk position in Northam. A knowledge of shorthand and typewriting is essential. Salary according to age and qualifications. G. W. Simpson, Public Service Commissioner.
Westralian champion Eurythmic wins the Caulfield Cup on Saturday with Accrington second and Tangaloona third. The piece notes Western Australian racing policy, subsidies for country clubs, and a new York Jockey Club scheme with a 400 sovs prize pool including the Western Australian Handicap. Nominations close November 1.
Victor Riseley announces his candidacy for the Country Party selection ballot to decide the Toodyay Seat. He asks Primary Producers' Association members across the electorate to withhold pledges to other candidates until his views are presented at an early date.
The candidate announces intent to run in the Toodyay electorate for the Legislative Assembly at the next General Elections. After nine years of service the candidate expresses confidence in continued support from voters and requests continued backing.
A statement to Farms and Settlers Association members outlines intention to nominate a candidate for the Country Party ballot. The author promotes practical farming insight and electors’ needs, promising to share views after hearing constituents in Jennacantine.
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