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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented ad text lists goods from tobacco pipes school requisites and toys to presents and electroplate wares while a tender notice invites bids for state hotels and a Northam school project. Details are unreadable in places but references Perth public works and tender deadlines.
Stated public notices list a stray black heamby mare and a brown gelding branded GUK and TEY, unclaimed under law, to be sold. The Northam Brewers and Refrigeration Co. announces a business sale and transfer led by T Alfred Strep Ul, with thanks to customers and notice of proceeding by Mr Garcia.
Northam municipality notifies ratepayers that the payment date for rates is Wednesday in October. Failure to pay will see procedures taken without further notice to reserve rates. Town Clerk RH Puence signs from Town Hall. September 24, 1913.
A stray gelding described as white hind feet with a brand on the shoulder was found at Wongamine and will be sold to defray expenses if not claimed within the legally allowed time. Contact YT Buckley for information.
Report from Dalgety notes a lively wool sale in London with strong bidding but prices were 2 to 5 percent lower. Prices for new wool remain largely unchanged though costs for harvest may rise, affecting farmers with estimated per acre and per bushel yields. The piece mentions potential gains for farmers if harvest costs drop and warns of war-time pricing factors impacting wheat handling and credit.
The Northam Brewery Co sells its aerated waters business to Mr R Garcia with his prior ranch experience cited. Included are premises near Denard & Co and Exywalkin's, a new granolithic floor, and orders start tomorrow. Also listed are a Field Day at Nanemananan Farm on October 17, rate payments due by tomorrow, a runaway horse incident near Spencer's Brook, a Southern Brooken fete, Fremantle Wool Market notes, a police case update on Atkins, and various local notices on labor, probate, lectures, and town affairs.
Wanted. Competent farm hand needed to drive horses and take charge of work in harvesting operations. Apply T. and W. Wirbmell, Northam.
The Bon Marche Stores unveil a Spring Show featuring spring dress materials and millinery with a commitment to quality and exclusive design. Amid notes on wool market trends and a lengthy, if tangled, section on local events, an informal report covers shop displays, merchandising, and a golf match with detailed scores and narrative of play.
A rumoured meeting is set for Merredin on Saturday with terms of racing and a Telegram from Mr Cook. The event includes a proposed extra prize for those who have not won more than £5 and features weights for balance events as listed by Secretary Mr Hosner Withnei of the Western Districts racing association.
Fragmented OCR shows a shabby medical ad or product mention Doan's Pain Relief. It references backache and health remedies, mentioning pills and relief claims. The noisy text includes dates, names, and scattered promotional language, but centers on pain relief for backache.
The Northam Club held a Wortham Meeting to raise 50 pounds via bets and receipts totaling around 46 pounds. Admittance was free for Indians, while bookmakers paid for rights to call the works, and talks suggested the club may gain wider public support in future Northam events.
The article notes a meeting planned for November 1 with attendees and activities listed in the local calendar. Participants include community leaders and residents, outlining topics to discuss and actions to take during the gathering.
Nominations for the Moverty races will close on Saturday with a commentary by Sir Heo Merkerine or Hore Withoell. Mr teenecrow is noted among attendees.
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