18 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
At Mt EF A Keller's Pilot estate three Corrie dale crossbred ewes strayed into Mt Pilot ranges. A fox hunter, the manager's son, captured one sheep. the fleece weighed 4 lb 8 oz with a 23 inch staple. The sample was sent to Algety and Co for analysis.
Death of 75 year old Thomas William Cook at his Hampton Street residence Northam after a sudden heart failure during a midday visit to his daughters. Survived by wife four sons and five daughters. funeral held Sunday at Anglican Northam cemetery with Rev Grimes officiating. Funeral arrangements by J W Parslowe.
Cunderdin and Yorkrakine met at Tammin with Cunderdin scoring 50 points to 26. Cunderdin beat Doodlakine by a final of 14 behinds to 1 goal 3. Bell and W Stewart starred for Cunderdin while Bonser Moss and Barry shone for Doodlakine. T Condon umpired.
The Richmond correspondent reports Edkins and Co, Cambridge Downs contractors, led a 26 man team that sheared 29,912 sheep in 58 days. The record credits Mr Kelly for leadership, noting each shearer averaged over 200 sheep daily and about 1500 weekly between 1900 and 190 days, highlighting a high output for Australia.
The wedding of Mr William Moir and Miss Mary Antony took place at Quairading on May 27. The church was decorated with white flowers. celebrant Rev. Watson of Merredin officiated. The bride wore creme toga silk. bridesmaid Grace Brown wore creme cashmere. They will reside at Cunderdin after a honeymoon in the metropolis.
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