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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
3
The report describes a disrupted event on dagen rd near el agem with people injured. Count and Counters de Piatra appear to have escaped major harm though a wheel incident caused damage. Respondents are treated at a hospital while bystanders and helpers assist in the aftermath.
An archived financial report outlines advances by the Agricultural Bank, noting a total authorised figure of £600,768 with £528,008 spent on improvements and £213,019 on purchasing implements. It records 5,019 applications for advances and 3,442 loans granted, along with allocations for stock purchases, liabilities, and irrigation, highlighting the bank's mobilization of funds and expenditure categories during the year.
A Meckering wedding at St Peter's Church featured Miss Mim Icy Dene-Fre ants and Mr. Wax dieney Hailey with a ceremony noted for elaborate decorations and a reception at the Meckering hall. Guests included numerous locals and relatives, with gifts of silverware, china, and jewelry, and the couple departed for their honeymoon after the celebration.
St Johns and Wesley teams clashed on a Wednesday afternoon with mixed results. Stephen led St Johns in singles while Miss Mickey, Stewart, and the youngest Wesley player Miss Broom impressed, contributing to St Johns seven sets and 44 games to Wesley's one set and 17 games.
The May Reserve Presbyterian event reports Men's Doubles led by Middleton and Richarstoon, Foil and Morel, with Morrell and Gudgeon strong in several pairs. Singles saw Richards and Morrell win. Micklletint fell to Fusmell while Morrell scored 65 in one set. Ladies Doubles featured Dempster and Mey defeating Hawcock and Jowt Ayew. Ferembs and Mrs Fueoble won 63: and 60 in other bouts. Totals show May Reserve with 79 games across 17 sets to Presbyterian 4 sets and 1 game.
Mr W I L of Northam transferred a justice of the peace commission to Wortham district on August 15. Master Markey, son of a Meckering postmaster, topped Commonwealth Public Service exams with 365 points, while a NSW candidate scored 246. In Kalgoorlie August 12, a marriage united Edward S. Rev of Kalgoorlie tramways and Rebel M. Smith. Mr R W Wallace earned top rifle score for Western Australia in a national match, setting a high mark for the team of 12.
In windy conditions at Loomalling Goomalling defeated Dowerin 7 to 13 in a tough display. Key players for Goomalling included Tockyer Monger Evans while Dowerin lacked form with captains and main men out. Tomorrow Wanderers face Dowerin in Goomalling for another clash.
A Northern Police Court case reviews a man charged with unlawful entry and intent to steal. Witnesses describe a hurried escape, intoxication, and an attempted defense by family and associates. The accused was found guilty and fined with costs.
A mid day public incident in Jenmscubbine ends with horse and sulky colliding with a telephone post on Fitzgerald street. O'Brien sustains facial injuries. Davis and Davisetti are charged after a drunken spree and property damage. Police detain them, with Davis fined and given hours to meet justice.
A reader laments urban neglect and the state of roads near the Avon river. The writer urges council action to repair aging lanes and address water damage, calling for practical fixes and safer transport routes for residents and visitors. Northam, August 25.
The second term shows overall good attendance with emphasis on crafts and practical subjects. Evening classes begin Sept 2 with free access for under 18. adult attendance pays a nominal fee. Timetable lists English groups Monday and Wednesday evenings, and various trades and subjects on other days.
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