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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
4
A terse dispatch notes Oldham will stand by as duties shift following an early move to transfer status. The brief item signals a standby role pending formal action and lacks further details on location or duration.
Lochiel a bay mare shown by Lord Dwadoanig achieved top prizes at major shows including the Royal Melbourne and Kilmacmonns events. Her lineage includes Lord Wadallow, Beauty and Hat tam, with progeny such as Lor Column Edward. The horse's performance and pedigree mark her as a premier brood mare in the Clydewinle line.
The noted Glenmore stallion stands at Rossmore with a pedigree including Beomore Lord Dun Gnore and Prince of Alayn. Breeding terms list single payment of 0 10 3 with guaranteed mare care and exchange options. Inquiries directed to Fr Brady, groom in charge, for full details and availability.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a racing or fighting event with names such as Queen Dindiny and St Lécer, plus participants like Sir Simyn and Galen. It lists distant places and figures from a mythic setting, ending with a sales-like line offering terms and contact.
The Thoroughbred Scotland Star stands this season at Goomalling and District with a rich pedigree from Castor imp. to Necklace and Touchstone lineage. Price terms include £5 for one mare and £8 for two mares with grooming charges. Arrangements made with W. Robinson, Goomalling. stud travels statewide.
Foaled August 1308, Sudhouns Hailstone bloodlines and Defiance lineage noted. Champion sires Woodsome Royal, Lord Grey and others highlighted with sale terms 8 10/ mare, full details from W. Eaton and J. Whyte. Traveling stud service advertised for Goomal ling and surrounding districts.
The Peanghtesqaewale Stall’s CROYOON impresses at major events. Grand sire lineage includes Heros and Price Charlo noted in Queensland and Aberdeen shows. CROLYON defeats rivals at Kyneton Dro dure Stakes, with rival Rowmey placing second. previous form includes wins at Highland Show and Boort prizes.
An auction notice details Lord Elgin a well bred bay mare horse about twelve hands high with good bone and hair and strong lineage including Workman Lord Duna Ver ey and Gernot Crom. It lists Prices down and balance when proven in foal and notes mares sold or exchanged to be paid as if in foal. Also advertised are Oswrley and Onterley progeny with racing times and pedigrees from the Australasia trotting circuit and contact JAS. TIANNAGAN at Northam for studs and mares.
The report details Stallion Young McKie and Wellknown sire The Bion, with notes on their show values and potential prize prospects in Australia. It mentions heavy lineage, notable offspring like Glory and Argyle The, and references to JAS. MANNAGAN as the full information contact.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and addresses including CARTLEDING, Fitsqurildet Northen PL, DALE Witagerald-at Norphas, H ROBERTSON Witzgerald-strest Northam, LENZ Jemerubbine, PR PAULI BON MARCHE Medbering, AJP KURTS Weokering, A V ADBURY Newasgent Comberio Heokering.
Goomalling Dowerin Mail Centre reports Rice One RMN activity in regionalgrain markets. Local agencies note fluctuating prices and supply shifts affecting farmers near Goomalling and Dowerin.
The Oddfellows welcome ceremony opened in Northam on Tuesday with a mayoral address to visiting delegates. Grand Master Me 3. Washington and Grand Secretary Mr Lt. G. Hoddinott spoke as the lodge tallied assets over liabilities, noting growth in Western Australia and changes in membership.
In a horse racing notice, Maori Lad, a two-year-old, died after a race at Northam. Managerial figures including Mr MD Leeder and Mrs Maul Donivater are mentioned with sympathy expressed for Leeder and the lad’s connections. The September meeting for the Meckerint Boos Club is noted with nominations closing Sept 7, and other racing items cover a mare’s foal and a secretary position at £80 per year.
Horse racing card for Meckering on Wednesday September 18 listing trial handicaps Open to Eastern Districts, five furlongs to one mile races with prize allocations and nominations. Events include Meckering Handicap five furlongs to one mile, Osborne Handicap and Publicans Purse, with second place prizes and rider restrictions.
The text outlines race regulations for Beverley, Lock, Northam, Dowecis, Geomealllag, Sew watla, Méderms, ’ontardin, and Bel eeuertin districts under Halo tad Regulations and Eastern Districts Association By-Laws. It notes nomination rules, refunds, penalties, and secretary handling, with weights, bookmaking fees, and registration requirements.
A reading from Northam remarks on the Fremantle City Band dispute over two points in the Trades Gala. Citizens praise the Orphans Home tied to Oddfellows and honor Grand Lodge figures, noting charity, governance, and community pride amid local band debates.
An eccentric local event is described with garbled text, noting a gathering in a Tow fall hall and a toast list. The piece mentions Northant party figures, a Ging Gunetotte group, and a toast cadence, with a final line signaling total funds of 225,000.
An old advertisement offers iron and brass wagon parts and full wagons, carts, and drays with repairs and guarantees. It lists terms for various orders, mentions wheelwright and undertaker services, and promotes readiness to supply or split teams and parts. The ad emphasizes satisfaction guaranteed and references multiple wagon classifications and prices.
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