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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
3
The Northam Road Board report from Thursday recalls a dangerous accident at a social event with several injuries and a separate railway crossing issue. At the Saturday meeting presided by Mr A Carroll and with directors present, they discussed road alterations, rate arrears, and penalties, plus notices to ratepayers and property owners.
A Saturday night gathering at the Northern Workers Club honored Mr. and Mrs. Burrows for long service to the railways. Chairman Mr. T. Cooper presented a pendant and a brooch, praising many happy hours shared by railway men. Guests wore tokens of appreciation, and the evening featured songs and recitations by Monarch, Sherrard, Richards, Cattell, Fryings, Tareop, and Starr, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
Casserley of Northam defeated his opponent, Little Tich, by knockout in the eleventh round at Ver Ranpire Theatre Midland. The match, arranged for a £20 wager over twenty rounds, saw both boxers near even weight with Casserley at 9.13 and his rival at 6.1. The fight featured a strong middle and late-round surge from Casserley, who knocked Tick to the canvas in the eleventh. The crowd and backers were buoyant, and plans for additional bouts were discussed.
Describes high frequency electrical treatment called diathermy used in a hospital setting to raise tissue temperature without direct contact. Claims include relief of pain from neuralgia and other nerve disorders, with heat localized to affected areas and minimal tissue damage, potentially reducing need for surgical operations.
A fragmented verse about Mary and a lamb mixed with garbled phrases and odd spellings. The lines suggest a folk rhyme feel with errant letters and uncertain meaning. No clear event date location or person beyond Mary appears, leaving a cryptic, literary snapshot.
Fragmentary note mentions Woods greeting Pepparmict Oury with an unclear score or timing 1/8, leaving details unreadable. No further context or identifiers available.
The secretary read a letter from Mrs Mitchell MLA seeking estimates for proposed work costs for the coming year. A tally of expenses shows 40 to 45 pounds for a culvert on the Graze Valley road. A petition seeks road connections via Carter's road to Malabains and Goomalling, with board members to report next meeting. The Board discusses by laws, road deviations, and city warding costs while awaiting further inquiries and tender plans.
A brief weather note documents rainfall in the Eastern Districts for a recent month. It cites totals and mentions affected areas, noting variations by location and potential impacts on agriculture and daily weather patterns.
A major tennis match between Dublin’s clubs and May Reserve clubs is arranged for Wednesday afternoon July 16. The gemmen will play at St John’s court with players from both Indies and the opposing clubs taking part.
A newly appointed committee for the Northam Eisteddfod plans a significant session at the Council Chambers Northsin. Officers and committee members will be present to discuss the program and dates will be confirmed.
A mangled report from the Daily Mail describes a Cold Storage Trust case involving Cusid and a Miss Mirt heir to a wealthy family. Frederick Kelly and Min Ave Moron reportedly led a scheme to lure suitors to communicate with a young woman at a rural farm, with sales and legal tangles linked to New London, Connecticut.
A reader reports backache and kidney trouble eased by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The letter praises the medicine, notes husband suffered kidney weakness, and urges others to try the remedy with price and retailer details included.
In a rough match York and Tooday played to a 1 2 draw as fouls and near misses marked a tense period. Captains Callaghan Evans and Smith led their teams with vigorous defense and late pressure, while crowds reacted to contentious calls and stinging chants from onlookers.
A rough struggle featured Toodyay and York with standout plays by George Smith for Toodyay and bursts from Fisher and Attwell. A disputed goal and umpire calls sparked crowd tension as Toodyay narrowly triumphed 4.80 to York 1.42, amid lively traffic and a heavy attendance.
Fragmentary text resembling Kipling style speaks of resilience and common humanity. It references the Bard of Harp and a musing on enduring work and public life. The piece lingers on advice to persevere, credit, and caution against cynicism in the face of doubt.
Records of clubs in the Hasternistricts Football Association show results for the season. York vs Union and Toodyay vs Federal listed, with third round York vs Federal on July 18.
A court case described by the Daily Citizen details Mrs Macfarlane seeking a divorce from her husband after an alleged separation of two months. The husband denied abandonment and claimed persistent affection, while witnesses testified to social indiscretions and criticized the relationship. The hearing included requests to produce three witnesses as evidence before a final ruling.
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