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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1920
Page
5
The Jennacubbine Race Club held its annual meeting Wednesday with a large crowd. Secretary Liz Bowen and committee praised for flawless arrangements, though the Handicap suffered when a Perth car breakdown caused rider shortages for several horses. The day featured 16 bookmakers and a five shilling tote.
In a tight handicap event Rouleau edged Peggy's Jos by a neck with Eile Queen close in a photo finish. Jockeys Percival and Sampson posted notable drives as early pace set by Joy ine and Pergs faded. Time recorded at 1 minute 20 seconds.
Elder Smith and Co Limited report their fortnightly stock sale at East Northam gates. Ninety eight seven sheep were yarded along with head of cattle as water shortages affected turnout. Prices ranged for crossbred weaners and baconers with pigs clearing at good prices. firm sold 797 sheep, 60 pigs and cattle.
Dalgety and Co. Limited held its annual market last Tuesday with 18 a sheep and 70 pigs offered. Strong demand for rigs and a well cleared yard produced excellent prices. Wether eaters and ewe weaners fetched several shillings, pigs ranged from 40 to 1383 for porkers and light stock. The Brn sold 75 sheep and 70 pigs.
The Northam Road Board held its monthly meeting with chairman Carr and members present. Discussion covered Public Works Department notes on the new Road Act and a government plan to subsidize boards for road and bridge works. debate over rootmaking machine use and cost.
Fragmented OCR text contains garbled plea for readers to share news and help with items on land and stock matters. No clear events, names, or dates are readable to summarize.
Dalgety and Co dated February 11 records yarding of 7663 shicen 2460 lambs 652 pigs and 52 cattle at Midland Junction. Yarders describe a large turnout of city and country buyers with many local graziers present and overall prices easing slightly from opening rates amid variable quality.
At Goomalling Police Court Buckley Neville and Gregan faced charges related to using a saddle. The bench considered unlawful possession and ultimately fined Buckley and Neville with imprisonment terms plus a request for one week to plead. Mr Neville defended the accused.
Church notes announce a Harvest Pentival with fruit and flowers collected for the hospital and a Harvest Thank Service at Dennapulin. A senior choir prank in Burlong is reported, with gifts to workers and a communal supper. Holy Communion and Lent services are scheduled, plus a Friday children’s service and Saturday hall activities. An Arekblahap siltmetry train detour is mentioned.
Mrs Sarah Adderley of Gairdner Street Northam died Sunday after a prolonged illness. She leaves husband Richard Adderley, three sons and two daughters. Funeral Monday carried to Northam Cemetery Anglican mortuary with service by Revd P J Nicholls and Revd J Mason. Pallbearers included R Adderley and sons Harry Percy and Bert Adder. Wreaths and tributes noted. Funeral arrangements by Mr J W Purslowe.
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