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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
4
A fragmentary horse racing notice from Scotland Star details Teorvaghbrea Stallion and other horses, including Cravalt and Trilby, with racing notes and pricing hints. It mentions Scotland Stee and a rough financial context, plus references to breeders and a contact at Goomailing.
Auction notice for a thoroughbred trotting stallion Wilkes G and related mares and progeny. Includes pedigree notes, racing times, and prices in pounds shillings, offered by Jas. Hannagan with terms and contact details. Sale pertains to Kumber Kine Nambling and Wijwerin districts and features detailed sire lines and performance records.
The article chronicles a major burnot event in Australia with standout performer Drengot and leading contenders McKie and Young McKie. It notes crowd size at Oak and Glade venues, cites prize money and notable horses, and credits James Bannagan as the proprietor preserving full details.
Sudtours Hailstong imported by AL Al Dongar. dam Farewell by Waxworka. Mooki Forman A foaled 1904. winner at RA Show London 1904 and champion at RAS Sydney 1904. Combines first class action, a strong foal sitter, and profitable potential sire for breeders. TERMS £10 single mare. Pull particulars from W H Eaton or J Whyte.
The Clydesdale sire Glenmore, by Benmore, with bloodlines from Prince Albyn and Honest Lading, stands for stud. Offered mare terms and guarantees, with foal-getter options and reductions for multiple mares. Further particulars from Fr. Erhardt in Dowerin or Groom in Charge. also to stand at Rossmore, travel and surrounding districts.
A damaged letter expresses concern for a small hospital library and its neglect. It requests reader support for books and notes the Dramatic Society has provided material. The text references a matron, a stall, and worn items, with hints of a civic effort and missing details.
A wedding at the Mumberkine Hall recounts the ceremony of Ver TM Din Rawand Eaton and the Mumberkine bride. Rev Davoren officiated as attendees praised a silk gown and blue mousseline de soie, with a long list of gifts from family and friends as the couple departed for Northam for their honeymoon aboard a train.
Goomalling Road Board held a meeting Saturday with present members including Mr Wo, sister as chair, and Messrs A. Campbell, Jay William, and Ty Owen. By laws on traffic were discussed and annual statements to be forwarded by August 24. The secretary was instructed to address matters under notice and the auditor’s report noted. A road reopening, land matters, and permission to cut Yorkwum on the Goomalling reserve were discussed, with objections only if Lands Department disagreed. Sympathy conveyed to Mourd and district on the death of Mr H. W. Bowen. A letter of condolence to the Kativas Department was planned and a message of sympathy sent to 20 relatives. Loc 244 case opened for consideration.
The article reviews Wirths Circus as it tours with a renowned troupe led by George Wirth. It highlights new acts and importations, including Arctic bears, African hippo, acrobats, and a strong comedy component. Notable performers from Madison Square Garden and Maurid join the season as the show opens near Nortium on August 28.
The Northam racing scene lists a September 20 1912 programme with races including Byring Stakes and Epsom Handicap. Nominations close soon with fees and weights listed for amateur and professional riders, and entry rules specify local residency and horse registration with WA Turf Club.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and locations for obtaining The Northam Courier. Mentions Bb C. Castleding, Fitegeraltst Northem, DALE Vitageraldet, LENZ Jegesonbbins, PAULL Newmght Geckwins, KURTS Mecarae, LADBURY Kewangust Cunierdin. Details incomplete.
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