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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
3
Readable fragments indicate a local society item naming Mrs G R B Oldham and a possible surname variation Growm. The brief notes a personal interest or obituary context without clear dates or roles. Further text needed for precise event or relation.
The UWigh Class American Trotting Stallion Lord Elgin born 1904 stands about 16 percent cash value and is advertised as sire of two year olds including Lord Ligin's Pride with registrations and foal guarantees. Full details offered by J Palmer Kumertine at Northam and surrounding districts as the horse travels between Kumber Kline Nambling and Dowerin districts.
The article lists Wilkes G as sire Osterley and traces Thoroughbred and trotting lines through Childe Nfee sid, Kentucky Maid, and Kentucky Wait imp. It notes records, prize times, and progeny such as Maud S., Harold, Nettie, Jay Gould, and Bonanza with times from 2.09 to 3.30, plus mentions of other named horses and Australian stock. It ends with sale terms, health certificates, and contact through JAS Wankagan, Proprietor.
Toa Draugt Stallion Breddy Hillier Me Gambier and the Rest McKie are featured in a lavish horse show focusing on prize money. Notable entries include The Rest McKie and Old Brine Charles, with organizers led by JAS. HANNAGAN, proprietor.
The Thoroughbred stallion Scotland Star stands at Goomalling District. Bred from Cravat and Trilby lineages, Scotland Star had a fair turf career with about 18 races from 5 furlongs to 1 mile. Brown, 18.8 hands, strong bone and muscle. Terms: £8 small mare, £3 two mares, £2 15s three or more. Groom’s fee 4/8. Arrangements through EW Robinson at Goomaring.
Official list shows accepted entries for the Australian Hurdle at Caulfield tomorrow. The three miles and a half event includes horses such as Arquabise and others, with applicants invited for the secretary position at the Mumberkinn Jarosine Rare Club at £20 per year.
A local Benjaverring fundraiser hosted a lengthy programme with music recitations and costumes. Mrs Lampard led a tricks display and the audience pledged generous support for a new hall and a strong working committee to organise winter entertainments.
The fragment praises Sour for leadership as treasurer and thanks contributors including Mesira Brow and Lampard for grain shed work. It mentions a proposed Compotige-Moit railway and suggests Benvaleering may become a significant area if the plan proves correct.
The Yorkrakine Vrigrese Association meeting was disrupted by heavy rain and wet conditions. Members discussed railway communications and potential irrigation concerns as farmers reported favorable growing conditions and rainfall with ongoing school and community events noted.
A historical brief notes remedies for chest complaints with reference to Wroda as a notable performer or proposer of a cure. The item appears in a dated 1/8 format, suggesting a column under medical or health advice.
A vintage testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills to relieve back pain and kidney trouble. Mrs M W Horrgson of Murrell Street and a Northern reader claim the pills cured persistent back discomfort after trying various remedies. The ad urges readers to purchase at 2/1 per bottle or 15/8 for a pair, via Foaster-Metie Co. 31% Murray-atevet, Perth.
A garbled-era catalog lists Balmoral boots, glace kid shoes, and leather lined boots. Items include boxed calf, chrome sole, and leather lining with various prices and sizes. advertisements mention Boston stores and S.aint J. Clark's Glacie Oxford and Derby shoes.
The fragment mentions a printer and schedules for planting and payments from last year. It references strawbery and timing, asking to dig up data around a time near harvest. The language is garbled, with repeated references to the printer and late payments.
Catalog notes describe Gent's fine kid BATMORALS and BALMORALS with terms like BATMORALS and BALMORALS, sizes 7/14 and 9/14, highlighting leather quality, welt construction, and value in a social wear context.
A fragmented listing shows multiple items including Gent's Felt Slippers and Leather Slaps in various colors and styles. Entries reference sizes and batch notes such as 2/8 and 11, with mentions of Sand Strides and Stormfront Golos in a hurried catalog passage.
Readable items advertise youths boots in solid leather calf balmoral styles for sizes 1 to 4. Mentions leather boots and Balmoral variants with odd spellings and garbled product names.
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