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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1914
Page
2
Notices note contributions from residents of Northam and district to a local function to be received by Municipal Treasurer Dr Kennedy at his business or by the Town Clerk at the Town Hall. Also a memorial notice for Frank Monaghan, who died at Southern Cross on September 3 19??, from Ty Harnett and siblings.
Electors are urged to address the labor candidates at Tattersall's Corner to express support for their campaigns. The call emphasizes organized backing by unionists and workers ahead of the vote.
A fragmentary record lists names Wesley, Edurce, Punday and Trenchyr with references to a joint secretariat role. The text also mentions a meeting on September 6 and unclear abbreviations for times and participants. Further context is needed to identify exact roles and outcomes.
A Baptist church service features Rev Chaster Strick von delivering a divine sermon titled A Victorious Intercession for the People. The choir presents ananthem in support as Sunday School lessons proceed.
The Salvation Army held a Sunday fair with Holiness meetings led by Liewt Henstridge and Mr T Harrison. A Salvation Meeting featured Captain Srmurtt with the subject The Deiaracen of Peace. Frighnutsic and sweet singing accompanied the event.
On and after this date all stock soured trespassing on J. Emmur paint in Furi Dowerin will be pursued. Any person found trespassing or damaging property will be prosecuted. JAS Hannagan September 1, 1904.
A meeting of ratepayers of the Meckering Read Board-District will be held at Meckering Hall on Friday September 11 to explain the designation of the Chairman and to appoint a Secretary, with discussion of matters of interest to ratepayers.
Josuh Bradley Kennedy residing at Vier street Perth gives notice of intention to apply at the Licensing Court quarterly sitting for a billiard table license at the premises Radway Avenue Woalkatchem Walkatchem Lot 21 previously unlicensed as of the 8th day of August.
An 19th century remedy touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a universal cure for coughs colds and fevers. The advertisement promises quick relief and reiterates its trusted efficacy amid bustling general stores and street-corner medicine peddlers.
Introductory notices describe New fashion consignments from Goods Cyrtes and Co and Northate's drapers at Fremantle prices, inviting ready sales. Bon Marche Stores announce bed rock cash prices on groceries and drapery, inviting public inspection. A new tinware business opens in Fitzgerald Street Hast, selling goods from Peel Terrace. A Meckering Road Board meeting will discuss resignations and secretary appointment amid district interests. A crowded day talk caps week with a performance at Northam Tawa on Wednesday September 16 at Westey Church, opening by the Mayoress and continuing into the evening. A biographical obituary notes a prominent local figure aged 71 with 30-year state service and widow is mentioned.
The twelfth annual Trades Gala at Kineta Wortlan featured a long procession from West Northam to the show ground, led by the Toodyay Brass Band under cornetist Hugh Mae Vinhow. Numerous exhibitors, including Millar's Timber and Trading Co and Mr Re Hurvesim, competed for prizes with notable displays of harness, saddlery, and a battle cruiser exhibit. Winners were announced across categories such as best kept harness, original character, and various horse and sporting events, with proceeds aiding the Northam Public Fund.
Ratepayers in Meckering Cunderdin Tammin Kelletherrin Dood-Jukine Merredin notified by advertisement that a collection will call on them for annual amounts by specified dates. Northam Lodge No. 73 LOO will meet at Lyfield’s Mall to consider a Grand Lodge Executive resolution affecting war service members and teachers, with contributions arranged by a Special Grand Lodge committee. Members of other LO.F lodges are invited.
Corgtep hay started in twenty races winning one and placing second five times with two third places. Notable wins include Belmont Second Class Plate and Boulder Imperial Handicap with substantial prize money. The tally shows diverse events across Kalgoorlie and Westralia circuits, totaling about £34656 in earnings.
The Commonwealth Electoral Office advises on whether electors may receive and carry party candidate cards into polling booths. It clarifies that cards showing party candidates and their voting instructions are not illegal to issue if they do not mislead or direct the ballot, and that electors may not be required to refrain from carrying such cards into polling places.
A highly garbled OCR fragment evokes marching British and Irish regiments, with references to the Highlanders, Grenadiers, Fusiliers, and sailors. It hints at patriotism, but the text is incoherent and incomplete, bearing the marks of transcription errors.
Personal notes record visits by Thy Hey A Bareay and Miss T W Donildauh to Noetham, with gifts and local agency duties noted. Miss Wood’s absence from service is mentioned, and a nameless resident’s travel and care arrangements are briefly described in a fragmented local notices style.
The last Association football match of the season was set for Burren Rock on Saturday August 29 between Burren Rock and Trayning. Trayning were favored to appear. A social evening followed at Mr A E B Duke’s homestead with guests from the ladies’ committee. Several players have sailed or are en route to Melbourne. Reports mention a devoted feeding-pro wiling and a moving Mopetess condition in the district amid a youth moth event between North Baandee and Marten Rack rescheduled for September 12.
Notes from W J A O'Connor outline Labor Party claims praising its wartime measures and social programs while urging voters to back six Labor Senate candidates and one Dampier House candidate. It labels opponents as opposed to modern democratic progress and advocates strict party unity in the face of national crisis. The piece stresses Labor accomplishments in defence, finance, and industry as justification for support.
The death of Mrs John McPherson of Jeanypuilin occurred Tuesday afternoon at Fortroy Hospital after illness of heart weakness. She was the wife of farmer John McPherson and a daughter of the late Mr J Bonner, born near Neatham 36 years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, with sympathy from many in the community.
The Victoria District Agricultural Society abandons its Geraldton show due to a bad season sour weather and reduced Government subsidies. The district reports the worst season in its history while Kwallyn district sees exceptionally forward crops and settlers expect a good harvest.
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