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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
4
A Western farm discourse argues railways overcharge pioneer lines for wheat transport, calls for nationwide freight cuts, and notes sheep values rising with July and August markets. It cites pastoralists in Wickupin Merredin Wongant Hills Mullewa and Nangirin, with expectations of higher wool and mutton prices amid scarce rainfall and policy reforms.
At Wongamine on Saturday Wongamine and Toodyays fielded strong sides with Toodyay youngest eleven and Wongamine missing key player F Wat son. Wongamine scored 227 and Toodyays top scorer 46 by O J De Mamiel. game finished in a draw with three draws this season.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a local item about Cambedine's and a youth named Setwol Boyte with unclear actions or outcome. Readable terms are sparse but indicate a historical notice style and possible sale or culling language. No verifiable names beyond Cambedine and Boyte.
The schedule lists club events from February to April including Jensacubbine Chu February 18 and February 24 Newcastle Club, March 4 Guomalling Club, March 10 Culham Club, March 18 Dowerin Club, March 25 Newcastle Club, March 23 York Jockey Club with March 34 for April 1, Jensacubbine Club, April 4 Merredin District ta ing Club, April 6 Cunderdin Club, April Goomalling Club, and April 15 Beverley Club.
A struggling text warns readers to heed early signs of backache and kidney problems. It promotes a tonic described as essential for kidneys and health, offered by a company with a price of 9/9 per bottle and distribution details.
The Turf reports the first acceptances for the Newmarket Handicap and the Australian Cup. Notable entries include Cajon, Nwwara, Lay Cider, Capitan White, Tadanga, Antionette, Caimaine, Averse, The Lintie, Trixette, Sweet Li, Royal Laddie, Qouir Burn, and Cap. The Australian Cup is set over two miles and a quarter with entries such as Upright on Four, Defenne, Buckler, AtlansJond, Charkatan Weneth, and Ostressa.
Readable text fragments mention places and names such as Winnipeg Galveston and Meritus. No clear event, date, or outcome. Content appears as OCR noise with scattered proper nouns and locations, lacking a coherent report to summarize.
A fragmentary racing card for Helena Vale outlines events at six furlongs and one mile two races. Names such as Pride DATTCE Opera King Watmneton Winter's Flavus and Jupiter appear among listed runners, with classifications like FIRST CLASS PLATE and JUMPERS FLAT RACE noted amid dense, unreadable text.
Officials list and race card for Meckering Race Club meeting within the Eastern Districts. Nomination details include Meckering Handicap £12 second horse from the stake, amateur riders, and district restrictions. Closing date for nominations with secretary Mr HL Thwell Nudham. penalties for false declarations and bookmakers’ fees noted. Ball at Nuetty H, YEQ. Secretary
The Southern Brook event raises funds for SRICULTURAL UMay RUUD with racing on February 25. Open to unaffiliated mares and geldings aged and trained locally, seven races include Maiden and Five and Six furlongs events, amateur welter, and farmers handicap. Admission 1s ground, children half price. grand ball night with listed prices.
A quirky race card details handicap penalties for all ponies and Galloways, weight allowances, and amateur rider conditions. It lists six furlong events with stakes from £6 to £40 and outlines two main plates, entry costs, and approval by stewards. It also notes eligibility rules, weights, and nomination deadlines with contact for secretary at Goomalling or Northam.
The notice details altered summer timetables for trains to Perth and connections. It lists departure times from Northam, Toodyay, Clackline, and surrounding lines, noting special days, accelerated services, and weekly patterns on Tuesday Thursday and Friday. It mentions Toodyay branch services and intermediate stops, with specific am and pm departures and adjustments.
The schedule lists round by round ties for Wesley, Tresbyterians, St John’s, and May Reserve. Matches span February to April with Wesley facing St John’s and Tresbyterians, and May Reserve meeting multiple opponents in successive rounds.
The Water Supply Minister approved amended regulations to simplify plant loans for settlers in the Tal areas. A £2 fee grants a three month plant loan with £3s weekly charges thereafter. deposits are £4, refunds on return. Department covers freight repairs. charges only for unreturned plants and working plant costs borne by applicants. Copies available at the Under Secretary’s Perth office.
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