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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
3
A recent Wednesday event at the Mechanics Institute near Wesleyan Church featured a well decorated hall and a large attendance from residents and neighboring churches. The program included stalls, a show, games, and a cricket club display, with praise for cooperation among local societies and pageant-style entertainment.
The Meckering community notes report the next meeting of the Vuren rs" nant Settlers' Association on Thursday the 23rd with debate on the annual contanvav. Foresters Carnival and a sequence of community events are described, including a fancy dress contest and the Philipston Dramatic Company performance The Rev. GA Burge lectures on missionary experiences with local participation and audience engagement.
Residents gathered at the Aericultvenl fall om jDhuredday to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Rowey as they depart the district. Speeches by local figures expressed regret at their leaving and wished them health and prosperity, with Mr Deeverin and others noting their social contributions. Dancing and music followed, with plans for future business in Wagin.
The article reviews illustrated features and serials including The Woman of luupulae and The Wewmn of ini ulge, noting sympathetic depictions of French Voulntiss and comedy How they got Uhe Voie. It highlights Brazilian Hacienda cattle scenes and Australian graphics from Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide with a rollicking Lodging for the Night strip.
The Corrick company performed at Northam Town Hall on Saturday night. Australian favorites Miss Ruby and Miss Amy drew admirers as Lathe and Elsie entertained, while James Coldwell and Jack Bomny were highlighted for their appeal. The troupe featured lively entertainment with praised music and stage craft, concluding with Mrs Corriel receiving enthusiastic applause and bouquets.
The Northae Bitte Chubinteee holds its annual meeting on Thursday May 1 at Tot tervalle Hotel. Attendees are urged to attend, with the event featuring a vote and committee reports. The record notes a debate on Kee and related topics, including a proposed preliminary slate and voting expectations.
Representatives of the Dowerin progress association pressed Minister for Works Ale W D Johnson for immediate measures to improve the unsatisfactory water supply at Dowerin. The deputation urged proceeding with a survey of the dam area and midwinter planning to secure a steady supply, while the minister promised to consider urgent steps and report back after departmental instructions.
In a tense Northam bowling clash against York, Northam led by BR Millington edged York by a narrow margin. The Northam players drove the pace as the match swung with late resistance, and despite York leveling late, Northam prevailed as the season nears its conclusion.
Fragmented report on a horse racing meeting with claims of a successful event and large fields. Mentions Mr AL Heaztey arranging activities and a special train from Southam. Puts attendance and betting figures in vague terms with times include 1.15 and 1, starts.
A fragmented report describes a Goowaliang picnic meet with clashes over organization and a polling arrangement. It lists participants and a social committee, noting prizes and refreshments, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
The Eastern Chuiriors and Amaneintion clubs held a joint gathering to outline plans for a forthcoming season. Key officials and club members discussed election of a patron and set a date for a council meeting to ratify agendas and future fixtures. Officials urged timely communication and preparation for the opening rounds.
In a rough contest between Birnday and Cay Laity Cayo Valley, visitors led by 11 at halftime. The home side rallied with solid play from Kasten and Richards, while the crowd saw a tense finish as both teams exchanged strong scores and defensive stands.
A fragmented Dailey notice lists kerosene tins for sale at Woody’s Great Teoormint Cure. It mentions dates and locations in the Lanily Tec ar’ment area and references Mr Ry Carte and Chinese Mentersox with brief terms about events in Goomalling and Weltortwerin. The message includes requests to drink good heart and hints at a personal, community selling event.
At Goomalling Race Club a picnic meeting on April 30 1928 featured events including a six furlong class plate and second class purse with nominations and prizes. The day highlighted a water works ceremony and attendance by officials and visitors, with community figures and speeches marking the opening of the Groenill water scheme and a railway station welcome for Minister Jay Worn.
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