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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
5
McA. E. Warman has prepared the handicaps for the forthcoming Dowerin race meeting to be held on Thursday. The list outlines the assigned weights and expected contenders for the program.
A Berkshire and Poland China sow owned by D O Keefe of Numba, noted by dairy inspector TV Blomfield of Kiama, produced 8 litters in four years totaling 100, with 84 reared and 74 sold for Lyrz. She won four first prizes at Nowra shows in 1917 and 1918, yielding L323 plus ten suckers, all sold young to Bombaderry Bacon Factory.
Northam visited Beverley for a Pennant bowls match on Wednesday. Northam lost on Carters' run but won on Watt's and Foreman's rinks. Final scores: Northam 17 points, Beverley 1. The afternoon was enjoyed by all, with attendees recording thanks to the Indios for their contribution.
On the evening of March 17 Shela and Xe Omallig Methane coordinate support for the Prosecution Convent Building Fund. George Homeen serves as secretary for the effort.
The Southern Districts Advocate notes a ministerial minute proposing quarantine of the Great Southern districts and restricting sheep removal due to Beverley area deaths. The chief inspector Mr Weir cites a disease, possibly a tape worm, while Professor Dakin disputes that theory. A conference is planned for March 5 with parliamentary representatives and now seeks women’s views.
Notice states the annual general meeting will be held at Mechanics Institute at 3 p m on Saturday March 15. Members and interested parties urged to attend.
Kathleen A Hamersley wife of Percy Hamersley of Wilberforce died at Fermoy Hospital on Friday from typhoid fever and complications. Aged 31 she leaves a husband and four children. The funeral moved from J W Purslowe's private mortuary to St Johns Church for burial in the Northam Cemetery Anglican portion. Rev A L Marshall officiated with chief mourners including husband P E L Hamersley and brothers in law and pallbearers Newton Burges and others. Funeral and floral tributes were sent. burial arrangements were by Purslowe.
The article profiles Percy Dennis founder of the Dennis circuit and key operator in Perth Fremantle Kilgoorheath Boulder. It notes his takeover of the Shaftesbury Theatre with Arthur Morley, turning it profitable in the first year and drawing record theatre takings in Stirling street. Dennis has expanded to Fremantle and the Goldfields, becoming lessee of a large chain of theatres.
Sunday next lists Holy Communion at 11am and 7.30 pm, Evensong at 3.30 pm in Grass Valley, Harvest Thanksgiving at St Peter's Meckering at 1pm, and Evensong with Rev J. Mason, Rector. Morning worship at 7.30 am and 7.30 pm noted.
Pastor Rev. B. J. Hosken leads morning worship at eleven with afternoon service at three. Sunday School offerings are noted with playful phrase Hands of the Vater and the Belden Earthenware remade project mentioned in brief.
Sunday morning service at 11 led by Rev Horace Faling with family service at 3 afternoon lime Lund Service and adult Bible study at the Manse Evening service at 7 30 Youth evening 7 30 7 30 Prayer and Bible Study Endeavour meeting Tuesday 8 pm Wesley Guild Friday 8 pm.
A Northam resident Mrs M Smith of Morrell Street testifies that kidney issues caused back pain fatigue and insomnia. After taking four bottles of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills the pain vanished and she slept well, endorsing the remedy and urging other sufferers to try it. Sold by Foster McClellan Co at 9 shillings per bottle or 16 shillings 3 pence for larger sizes, by post from Perth.
Graded seed wheat for sale Improved Baroda Wonder and best bay wheat variety held at 6d per bushel. Also Ruakura oats early by three weeks, heavy yields, fast growth. Rust resistance noted. Prices 42 bushels to note, £1 per 8 bus. Freight to unattended sidings added. Apply.
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