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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
A garbled 19th or early 20th century notice lists farm tools and wagons. Mentions ploughs from £19/10 to £20, slated models, light destroyers, harvesters, engines, and assorted wagon gear. Indicates sale or sale terms, various repairs, and altered axles.
Mortgagee sale of Lot 139 Northam and Lot 4 deposit under Transfer of Land Act 180Y. Auction at 8am on Wednesday July 16 at premises Weilington street opposite the Court House Northam. Dated July 2, 1009. Pearson Lyon Solicitor for the Mortgages.
A fragmentary notice describes a fair with sheep judging, a dance titled Noire in a festive venue, and a government committee event led by Bernard Parker. It mentions mothers seeking school attendance, a Greywelle event at Fort Bosch, and a town council drive for public engagement with dates in May and August amid local civic planning. The text cites Moses Burgess and Jona Sexo in committee roles with fees listed for event items.
Tenders are invited up to 8 pan Saturday, August 3, for the erection and completion of a Weatherboard residence in Charles street, Northam, for Mr. H. F. Griffiths. Plans may be seen at the Wellington Street office, where tenders are to be delivered. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Deposit by marked cheque with Tender. A Whiteford, Architect.
A garbled OCR item reports a failed trial of a mint cure with unclear names and dates. The readable elements mention a commission at a tint and a disappointing outcome for a cure described as eypermint.
The report chronicles a Sunday program with songs and readings led by Mime EL Ste and Messrs Merrick and Lockyer, amid talks on Bible Society work and charity. It covers Licensing Act hearings at Nudham court, a housing accommodation dispute, and remarks by Rev A S de Evy on missionary fundraising and the Bible Society’s aims.
A Saturday meeting of Northam Agricultural Society committees noted attendance by A Martin president and others with several members absent. New member I Macpherson welcomed while reports covered a publican booth use, a Wesley Caddies dispute settlement, prize money distribution for youth and senior merino trials, competition on the show’s first day, entry deadlines, and a donation from Mrs. Mand Dempster aided by the Commercial Bank.
The York district team forfeited a football match against Toodyay after disputes over umpire selection at Northam. The game was abandoned as the association officials indicated the match would be forfeited.
A fragmented obituary and notices recall families tied to the district's past, including Captain Jamen Meleun Dougater lineage and Clarkson kin. The piece also mentions Muresk and Toodyay origins, retirement life, and a late residence at Midland Junction, along with social notices from the Workers' Club and an appointment of peace officers in the Northern magistrate district.
A meeting at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday night covered affiliated rules and correspondence from the York Club. It notes unpaid tribute to York players and discusses area trespass on playing fields, with plans to approach police for justice.
The schedule lists July 37 Yerk versus Toodyay, August 3 Faderais versus Unions, August 10 Loodyay versus Fedecais, August 17 Yerk versus Unions. Semifinals and final follow.
In a hard fought game at Goomalling, the home side edged Dowerin by ten points. Ted McCreery sparked Goomalling with long goals as the final quarter shifted momentum, leaving Dowerin’s late pressure short of the mark.
The article describes Tammin A Wenhling at a local district gathering held at Lise retid ui, with various attendees including Frank Banfield and Bessie Rexorn. Mentions a fashion display, refreshments, and socializing among attendees.
The Sanu wt lanch officers hosted a grand Military Ball on Friday evening in Northam. A luminous scene featured elaborate gowns, formal attire, and dance to the Huffwlats Tvchmurn. Mrs Lorenzo and Mrs Burch led elegant hosting as cadets and guests celebrated a successful fundraising event with community support.
Amusements note Mr A W Byfield brings a specially attractive series of entertainments to Palace Theatre this week. The program includes pictures and two D.W. worths with comedy acrobats. Engaged for tonight Tuesday, and additional shows Thursday and Friday nights.
Tomorrow evening at the First Skating Rink a fancy dress and poster carnival will showcase a long program of skating events. A grand march under colored lights will feature as the highlight while costumes, prizes, and intermission competitions attract skaters and spectators from 7:30 to 10:45. Details available from Messrs Kennedy Bros.
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