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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1913
Page
2
Meckering district offers 481 acre farm near Wasel with 00 acres cleared and water connected. Northam area lists 900 acres of excellent grazing land with good water and wells two miles from town. Both properties include grazing stock and poultry and invite cash rent or share options.
Auctions are scheduled by Northam, with sale time set for two o'clock. The notice outlines the event details and participant requirements in a concise local advertisement.
Municipality of Northern issues an extraordinary election for councilor in Central Ward Nadham. Nominations require a deposit of five marks and are due by 4 pm on February 1913. Mayor C L Bernard returns as Returning Officer. February 11, 1913.
A report notes a top harvest and strong wheat output with a good harvest of hay. The yield reached two tons per acre, compared to an average of 18 bushels per acre for wheat.
A Northam police court case convicts a man for motor receipts violations and lack of license, fining him and listing related witnesses. The report also notes federal election timing, a redistribution affecting Mahon’s seat, cadet competitions, and continuing education classes with details on instructors and enrollment.
The report covers the Sapling Stakes and Galloway Handicap at Goomalting on March 3 with district owners, including Toodyay and Bolgart, facing eligibility questions and improved farm practices. It also notes Irish sports day plans in Northam, a Northam exchange connection issue, and Northam Municipal Council elections with potential candidates and filing deadlines.
The annual Jenna cubbine Race Club meeting is set for tomorrow with racing starting at noon and a full day of events. Secretary A J Glass and staff organize the fixture, expected to draw a large local crowd and several district horses competing in a well staged program.
The Northam Race Club announces its February meeting, with secretary Hermes Withnell noting satisfactory mail responses. I Wy Hancock will frame handicaps Thursday after reviewing Wednesday’s ratings. nominees include Joy Giel, Hintwood, Fortula, Lock Light and many others among 40 plus horses in races such as Harvest Mandicar for four furlongs.
The Goomalling Farmers and Settlers Association held discussions on arrears of rates, track closures, water regulations, and road routes. Members urged completing required paperwork, opening tracks north of properties, and organizing a formal official opening for the irrigation works.
Walker-Millington secured a 31 to 17 win in the Builes Brown trophy semifinal described as close yet decisive. Bach oan and Millington anchored the scoring with Mills and Buck timber contributing to the decisive late stage lead.
A fragmented notice notes the Marwick Cup oil take event on Saturday at the Nor Mba grits. York ety will send four-rink sewn. Visiting Wart tna Jone at this office.
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