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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
3
A 19th century scribe notes rising suit prices from 11 to 14 guineas within a year. With many unable to save, the piece suggests stringy bark fiber overcoats as a practical, if unfashionable, alternative to protect against cold and sun, tracing progress from Adam to bark coverings.
The piece notes wide discussion of cooperation across the state as about forty groups join the W A Cooperative Federation. Northam promotes the movement with many households talks and shares being taken in the new cooperative society. Treasurer Ferguson handles cash at the Bank and urges the secretary to push the committee to start business immediately. Buyers urged to purchase shares.
The London special correspondent reports Dean Iagle of St Pauls delivered an sermon at Kensington last week warning that lack of character tops intelligence as the cause of government failure. He urged a simpler living and attacked luxury, sickness in production and dishonesty. He warned wealth destruction after five years of war and anarchism threats, and said industrialism may die, taking great cities with it.
A C McCORRY offers four acre Severn farm for sale in Nungarin suitable for returned soldiers. Apply to owner for details and terms.
The piece critiques Senator Patrick Lynch for electioneering in the Senate after courting farmers, citing his past defiance of farmer interests and support from the West Australian. It highlights reactions from Prime Minister Hughes and notes De Largie’s editorial push, arguing farmers want direct, honest representation in Federal and State legislatures.
H and H Withnell announce a sale at Fitzgerald Street Northam offering farm waggons lorries drays buggy sulkies and cultivators. New and second hand items include table top waggons box waggon farm lorry and drays with numerous hoes drills furrow ploughs and discs from various makers. All items described as perfect order or almost new with prices right.
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