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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
3
The Northam Agricultural Society held a special Saturday session to discuss a fruit show and related exhibits. Proposals included a fringe of farmer participation, potential costs around £45, and securing dates and locations for a future event while arranging a subcommittee and secretary duties.
The Northam Association and West Northam teams played two more matches on Saturday. Detailed batting and bowling tallies feature players such as Morrell, McKenzie, Onslow, and Maddock with top scores and notable bowling figures. The West Association season starts January 3, with innings totals and sundry performances outlined for both sides.
Schedule lists January dates for St John's vs Loco and West End vs Banks then March matchups St John's v Loco West End v Banks Loco v Banks St John's v Loco and other notes about rescheduled fixtures and matches with nearby towns.
The Goomalling team defeated Owk Wark by 51 runs with strong batting from Matt esweet Uaisted and 'ott c Coton. Bowling highlights included Gom Bowling Hoty six for 3 and Edwards taking 2 for 15 as Goumallings played across a holiday weekend, with matches scheduled at frameport club ground and references to local stores and officials.
St John’s bowled out for 138 in first innings after nine down at 136, West Northam replying 113. Carter and Morrell led St John’s final chase, with Beckley and McKensie starring for the North team. final total left unresolved as draw looms.
Dalgety and Co Ltd reports a year of mixed results with improved rainfall in parts of Australia aiding pastoral sectors while Western Australia remains drought affected. Wool, dairy and meat prospects are described, debt levels, reserves and reserves allocation outlined, and directors propose a 5 percent interim dividend with a £50,000 transfer to reserve funds and a benevolent fund.
The NSW election count shows Liberal strength rising with five country seat gains while Labor secures several seats, including a Labor Deputy Leader loss for Mr Wool. Absentee votes still to be tallied, Woollahra result hints at Liberal emboldenment, and speaker prospects center on ex‑Parl. Morton.
A novelty device offered at Mr. J. T. Marnott’s hairdressing saloon promises an electric facial massage via a router. The item appears in an oddball ad snippet with unclear details or clear endorsement.
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