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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
3
The Goomalling Local Court heard defended and undefended cases before Mr Cowan and Mr J. O Connor. Defendants were fined for alleged offences under the Health Act with costs awarded. Judgments and adjournments were noted for several actions including claims of £2 to £8, costs, and unsettled cases.
A garbled listing announces a magic act and stage program at Town Hall Northam. It mentions Northern features by Westfeatures and a performer named Seu Joriaus, with titles such as Insecta and Notain. Readable fragments mention a wedding display and a show will proceed nightly.
A fragmentary listing from Worthan Market details miscellaneous livestock and farm items with numerous prices. Items include cattle, horses, ponies, draught animals, and gear such as a cream guiding, two-year-old colts, brown fillies, and a bay golding. Names and places appear in a faded postal context, with a closing line promoting appearance and workmanship.
A garbled OCR passage mentions feeling rundown appetite and a modem with unclear context. It references names or initials such as Geo E. Armstrong and a person or organization, but the text is highly fragmented with no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
A party returning to Northam from the Goomalling races met a rollover near Nogogerring. Mr Leader was thrown from the car and injured, others shaken but largely unhurt. A second motor conveyed the group to a dance, while the broken vehicle and the Mayor of Northam’s party awaited assistance.
An early 20th century car breakdown halted a trip to Nor tham from the reeds, with the “bus wagon” delaying proceedings as both vehicles contended for a path. Passengers were given refreshment at the Jenancubbine Hotel while a consternation of the moment cleared.
A turbulent, humorous miscellany recounts a Northam board member's motor trip, a rail passenger prank, and local debates on town planning and unemployed relief. The text blends humorous asides with reflections on civic priorities, park maintenance costs, and voter participation amid political tension.
Race day at Goomalling featured several heats with Glarimz weather easing the program. Notable runs included Calibre’s dominant win in the Goomalling Guineas and a strong finish by Amy Barn in the Sapling Stakes, while Lord George and Sir Ghana led the Handicaps with close margins and heated contention among rivals.
Amateur riders only must be approved by the club. Horses to be owned and raced outside the metropolitan area. Entries require a minimum weight and seven portions noted. First prize £12, an early payment of £10 and £4 second prize referenced. Racing deadline set three months prior to event.
The East Province moves toward nominations on April 22 with polling on May 14. Two candidates are named Liberal Warren Macwick and Labor’s T Betmage. Keimage plans a vigorous campaign. The route of a proposed transcontinental railway between Kutyourth and Yordh Mill dominates local talk alongside speculation of another candidate favoring the Hamm route via Northam. The Swan constituency and Beverley Armadale areas feature in pre nomination debates as the party prepares for the April deadline.
Northam resident M H TL Thackeah has returned from Tasmania and is greatly improved in health. There is no improvement in the condition of Dies Today, daughter of Mr Ad LP of Goomalling, who faces an operation at Northam Hospital tomorrow. Joe Cowan, the noted roller rink star, visited during the work.
The Apett meeting of the Northam Race Club will take place on Wednesday next. Entries are to be decided with several large stakes against small purses. Prizings include £10 £8 £3 £4 for the top horses. five furlongs distance for horses that have never won more than £1 prize and must be owned and trained outside the metropolitan area for three months prior to the date.
Fragmentary horse racing listing for Belmont at five furlongs and beyond. Mentions runners including Sanda of the Orient Wink Allison and Golden Ory with various horses and handlers, but many names are garbled. Unclear results or official details due to OCR issues.
The piece recalls a heroic tale of courage against flood risk and urges readiness to avert disaster. It includes a testimonial praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills attributed to Mr. Lyon, detailing relief from back pain and kidney symptoms after use. The ad claims the product strengthens kidneys and offers purchase via Foster-McClellan Co. with prices and postal options.
A local printing office reports strong demand for job printing work as styles and formats diversify. The shop emphasizes efficient service and steady orders from nearby businesses seeking custom stationery and promotional materials.
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