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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
Auction and sale notices list Perth area produce sales, farm equipment, and household items with details on items like International Harvester gear, binders, cutters, and a three year term sale model. The notices invite bids, state contact details, and mention locations, dates, and terms for the sales.
A public reception for the Prime Minister Andrew Finber is announced in Leimdered on Friday morning with invitations to ratepayers and townspeople. Tenders for provisions for the TAMMIN Camp are listed, with February 1st to March 5th as the period. separate notices reference assistance for Northam supporters and a meeting to form a committee to secure the Trumper seat.
The issue lists a multi item auction and sale of farm stock tools and sundries including cattle horses and farming gear. It also covers a church anniversary service in Northam, a court case over offensive language, and community notices with names of local residents and institutions.
Goomalling Race Club hosts day racing on March 1 with several stakes races including Prial, Sapling, Goomalling Handicap, and Flying Handicap. Nominations close February 24 1913 with entries overseen by stewards and WA Turf Club rules. Local horses within 23 miles may enter. penalties apply for prior winners.
Kennedy Brothers prevail at the Goomalling Dowerin nail event in Virtuay on February 14 with strong performances from Northam. Local clubs and spectators witnessed competitive showing across multiple stations.
The item lists a council meeting schedule for Monday and notes a funeral for Mr. Worodleton at the Northam cemetery officiated by Rev. A. Ly Marshall. It mentions cadets social tonight at the Drill Hall, harvest prayers at Northam Methodist Church, and a youth education drive led by Mr. Holley. Also covered are a land sale to Mr. M. Atwell, and various local notices and upcoming civic engagements.
A rough profile of Mr F J Lanin, a Queensland politician tied to the Northam district. The article praises his cautious reputation, notes his birth in Kilmarnock in 1862, education, and service as Queensland minister for Railways and federal positions. It mentions long-standing influence and private life in Gympie, Queensland.
A lispy report from a local club recounts a Tuesday night match where Foreman's team led 20 to 1 against Edmondestemu, plus notes on players Hisherdove Olsen Scase Vorenan Morrell Beoom Wit roll and an upcoming Wednesday gathering at the Club house with Mr HL Manger. Members urge broader participation in future events and discuss nomination timing for party and championship events, hoping for a representative list of competitors by February 19.
A garbled report references a boxing contest and training notes with unclear wording. Names and specifics are missing, leaving the exact event, participants, venue, and date unresolved. The fragment suggests prep remarks rather than a final card.
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