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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
4
Monthly report to the Local Board of Health notes risk from outlying areas as diphtheria cases may arrive. Proposes fly proof doors and windows, frequent use of disinfectants in WCs, and WC covers to minimize risk. Debate over powder disinfectants vs liquids ends with plan to insert policy guidance.
North East Tammin hosts a meeting with lengthy notes on officers and events. The report lists elections including a president and treasurer, a picnic, and a long program of races and children’s contests with names of participants and placements.
Vincent Astor reaches age 22 and gains control of about 19 million from his father Colonel John Astor. The report details how the estate spans properties across New York including docks, hotels, stores, and theaters. Astor remains publicity shy, focusing on his work with its machinery and his family.
The New York surrogate ordered a £9,000 annual allowance for the Astor child until age 21, rejecting Mrs Astor’s plan to divert the vast estate. The court will hold the fortune in trust for 21 years with the capital and interest invested at four percent, possibly exceeding £1,000,000 on maturity.
Goomalling racing meeting on March 9 lists trials and handicaps with prize money amounts for five furlongs to seven furlongs. Nominations close February 24, 1913, with rules on weights penalties and TOY. Only registered WA and local clubs allowed to ply calling. conditions set by stewards.
Market bulletin reports Dalgety and Vorbide offering a sale of sheepskins with lots priced at quoted rates. Quality ranges from light to full woolled hides with prices per pound varying by condition, including red and gray skins and lamb skins. buyers are advised to refer to catalogue and bid accordingly.
The Commonwealth Electoral warns that every person entitled to be on the subdivision roll must enrol or face penalties up to two pounds, with first offenses capped at ten shillings. Enrolment claims must be sent to the Electoral Registrar for the subdivision within twenty one days of eligibility.
The 1913 program lists multiple handicaps across classes at Jennacubbine with prizes from £1 to £20. Events include Five furlongs to One mile races, pony and second-class plates, and remaining details cover entry fees, weights, and nomination deadlines under Wag club rules. Winners’ weights impose lb carries and entries close with secrecy provisions and verification requirements.
A garbled report mentions a rowing or running event with a winner named Me Troll and others named AH Ghia and Chime. The text is heavily corrupted and does not provide clear dates, places, or outcomes.
A faded warning urges vigilance against flood risk and promoting a kidney remedy. It cites Mr W Lyom of Northam praising Dosa s Tackache Kidney Pills, claiming two bottles cured pain and gravel, with five years of kidney health since. The note ends with a sales pitch for the pills at 3/0 per bottle and distribution by Foster McCtel lan Co.
C. C. Beale leads a thriving piano business in Australia overcoming early prejudice against a new domestic maker. The Beale piano, named for him, suits the Australian climate and now ranks among popular instruments. Direct sales cut out middlemen, yielding lower prices for buyers and highlighting national manufacturing.
The Northam Courier lists public notices published every Tuesday and Friday priced at one penny. Names of advertisers and local businesses appear, including Castledine, Dale, Robertson, Lenz, Millard, Bon Marché, Kurts, Ladbury, Lardi Bros, Lowe, and others in Northam and Mesker.
Shabby listing shows second-hand sulkies and gear for sale including two wagons and inch tyres. Read as a neighborhood ad with sparse details and unclear names.
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