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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
3
In Dowerin the Commercial Hotel license case at Goomalling Court collapsed despite strong town sentiment. Citizens and officials praised manager C B Teague for exemplary conduct, while police actions against the licensee drew sharp public protests and a warning against harassing licensers to curb illicit trade.
Local notes describe a mostly cool to warm weather trend through Wednesday and a heated dispute with a distribution company over charges for the Great Book and Wardrobe Bam. Farmers Association meeting covers water supply railway facilities police protection and post office issues with tax-like ad rates debated. Public health concerns cited including a doctor subsidy idea and sanitation problems on the railway line.
An inquiry opened Friday in Northam into the death of Reuben Lewin Westoo who died Thursday near Mumberkton after a rifle accident. The inquest jury chaired by A. J. Kinne, with witnesses Williams, Weston, and Smithson among others, heard that the deceased was in bed reading when the rifle discharged. The verdict returned indicated death from an accidental rifle discharge with no evidence of foul play, and the funeral was held in the Northian county with many locals in attendance.
At a Nsehum Municipal Council meeting on Yhursayighi the newly elected Mavior Bernard presented the annual estimates showing a deficit for the year 1913. He warned that without cuts and new revenue the council would end with a large deficit, and discussed rate adjustments and arrears.
A lively program features six years old hopefuls in singing recitations and dancing with Kid performers and a vote for the best act. Muntor Trin We and Miss Brightie Holt are singled for praise. The evening includes The Dawn of our Spy drama and two comedies Wanted a Sister and Farm and Fist with colorful stage scenes. Our Style in Printing is the t obtainable outside the city.
A Watts and Co advertises farms and houses for sale on Fitzgerald Street Northam. Listings include 40 to 640 acre lots with cleared land, water, buildings, and rents. prices range from 88 to 980 currency units with terms on application.
West Northam won by an innings and 187 runs after Wesley were routed for 83 in their two innings. D. Carta led Wesley with strong but brief contributions while Mott and Maschmedt bowled effectively for West Northam. Complete scores show Wesley subsided to four for 195 and 24 for 0 in the second innings, with West Northam's bowlers dominating throughout.
Local letter from T. Pemberton of Lewisham discusses the Cunderdin post office site, property concerns, and community opposition to a new rail-adjacent location. The writer references Donovan and Lovelace, questions the public benefit, and warns of ongoing private interest shaping the decision.
Northam School Board chaired by Mr W Stewart Jr reports on inspector general guidance and the need to replace an unusable school building. The board supports building a new school at Herre TL and plans a future inspection visit and student competition with supplied fruit and books. A complaint about the Southern Brook school decay prompts urgent departmental attention.
The report details Frank Wootton Imax, a long aging horse in England with a history of winning jockeys and notable mounts in South Africa and England. It references his career highs, family connections, and record disparities through early 20th century racing, including interactions with rivals and scoring tallies.
The funeral arrangements were conducted by W Purslowe of Northam for the late Mrs Sermon with family friends and mourners listed. The notice names the husband sons brothers in law and a long list of relatives and attendees connected to the deceased.
Meekering Lennix club members travel to Northam on Saturday for Meckering v St John s games at St John s courts with play starting at 2 30. Wesley v Presbyterian sides contest in Eastern Districts Tennis Association summer season rounds tomorrow at Weil court with Wesley and Presbyterian players meeting.
A garbled notice lists dubious food shop names and nonsensical phrases. It appears to be a misread advertisement for a grocery or eatery with unclear specialties and fragmented sentences.
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