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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
2
A. J. Castiedine's Norham News Agency lines up a broad Boston area inventory including hotel supplies, cards, auto and cigarette items, toys for children, wedding and fest gear, Atlas school requisites, books, silverware, drapery hardware, envelopes, paper, dolls, writing instruments, neckwear, and home decor. Leslie Pavers and periodicals are delivered daily. Check with Hobart for mail.
A notice announces the transfer of the saddlery business in Northam Northam district to a new owner Roberta Harveson Sudkilem who promises to continue the business along the same lines as before. The outgoing owner thanks customers and states accounts due will be paid and the new proprietor will maintain reliable service across all branches.
Mrs. E Platton runs the Dowerin Hotel business with a general store and wine and spirits shop. The notice asks who will manage the property in Dowerin while the owner travels. Goods delivered to any part of the town.
A historical notice to Roman Catholic customers about fresh savory products and European musical instruments. The text notes importation and supply details, referencing prices and stock but appears garbled. It mentions Crusma medations and a specialty, with unclear locations and dates.
Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. Saturday 30th for a list of fair attractions including Luncheon and Afternoon Tea stalls, fruit stall with sole right, merry-go-round with oat sole right, side show, supply of green cudder, bond sailing tyranny, and related items. Further particulars from FL B. TINT RRLEY Seer.
Northam Race Club announces a meeting on a Thursday in September 1913 at Avon Trials with multiple stakes including Spring Stakes £90 open to all comers and Show Mandical £70. Nominations close August 8 with fees and penalties described. weights to be shared mid September.
Race club spring meeting details for Wednesday September 17 1913 listing trials prizes, distances, nominations and conditions. Amateur riders and regional districts favored with weights and penalties noted. Secretary Mr G Kirby West Australia racing context.
Fragmentary obituary memorial noting a mother named Dennis or Demnis with a broken line of loving memory. Readable fragments mention a photograph on the wall and the family, a son and daughter, missing proper names and dates. The tone is affectionate and memorial.
William Bilton faced a charge of home detention related to jewelry valued at £15 owned by A. W. M. Grover. My Great was charged with violation on premises of Benjamin Nicholas. both were remanded for eight days. An unrelated note mentions an upcoming sports picnic and a railway accident injuring William Black, who fractured his right forearm while assisting telegraph work at Northam station.
Odd blundered notice describes the Southern Brook Ploughing Match with prizes and rules. It mentions a field condition test, entry rules, timing, and a mistyped schedule for Wednesday October 1. The broken OCR includes references to wheat measurements and penalties, with unclear details on exact prizes or entrants.
An officer of the Tails Department will visit Kellerberrin on Monday September 1 and on Tuesday September 2, visiting various parcels and progressing through the area to midday on Wednesday. Details include visits on September 2 and 4, continuing through Friday for the same purpose. R CECIE CLIFTON, Ender-Beoreties for Table
Public notice indicates owed money for teeth work and asks unsettled accounts to be paid promptly. The notice is signed by James J. Keating, managing with experience, and requests settlement of all accounts due. A separate item seeks employment for a married couple with factory and machinery experience in Claremont.
At a Northam council meeting the Financy Committees itemized bank balances for several accounts. The Northam Local Board discussed vaccination, Avon River drainage, and reports on local governance. A governor’s visit featured a Wheat Belt tour with a banquet at the Commer Motel, including remarks by Governor Barry Rayrod and Minister for Tati Mr Bath, and a tour of farms and communities between Kellerberrin and Meckering.
At a Northam Municipal Council meeting, officials discussed storage of dynamite and detonators. Supervisor Mrs White reported concerns about risks and suggested a dedicated magazine for safe storage near the railway, with limited access and oversight to prevent accidents. The council weighed safety, cost, and practicality, ultimately noting no immediate need for a centralized store.
A detailed report from Hawkliret notes a brisk gun club match in fine weather and a staircase of consignments from Messrs Tenty Wille and Co. into the horse and stallion market. Prices ranged with guineas for mares and draught fillies, while ponies and geldings drew modest bids amid holding sales.
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