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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
Mrs Reschbieth, president of the WA Women's Conference, urged steadfast focus on motherhood as a worldwide aim. She praised women's efforts to save children and criticized men for tangling in trivial legislative matters, advocating women seize chances to reform the old world.
A large York gathering heard Professor Kettle critique Sir Edward Carson's rhetoric as a risky style amid postwar debates. The York Jockey Club hosted a substantial meeting with races including the Eastern Districts Handicap where Guinba won by two lengths from Prince Mentor, and the Flying Handicap with Bond claiming victory. Other events included the Trial Stakes won by Gumba after a protest overturned Drury Lane, the York Handicap won by Lotvima, and the Farewell Handicap where Twi and Saucy Bee contested, with a notable arbitration outcome on the latter.
Wanderers surged ahead with a three-goal burst in the second quarter and never relinquished the lead, defeating Goomalling 7.5 (47) to 3.9 (21). Standout players for Wanderers included T Smith and G Smith, with Coomer Studson Brooks and King contributing strongly. Goomalling’s W Monger missed due to a knee injury, and new forward T. gels added a first class showing. Upcoming fixtures list Wanderers vs Dowerin and Goomalling vs Dowerin on successive Saturdays.
Tomorrow the Federals travel from Northam to Toodyay to face the local lab in a tense journey. The selection list includes Bell Byfield Caddy Carta Dempster Donald Forward Gibson Gudgeon Maverspeth Minson Nicholson Miller Peake Mar Munson Richards Stephens Snooke Sinclals and more with three Nicholsons noted among players.
June 20 Toodyay vs Federals. June 27 Unions vs Toodyay. July 4 Unions vs Federals. July 11 Federals vs Toodyay. July 18 Toodyay vs Unions. July 25 Federals vs Unions. August 1 Toodyay vs Federals. August R Unions vs Toodyay.
The opening association football match was played Saturday at Burran Rock ground with Burran Rock winning 6 goals 10 behinds to 3 goals 2 behinds for Nungarin. About one hundred district residents attended Bir Fred Williams wedding in Hungaria. The rainfall section notes two light showers this month, public works reticulation progress, and prospects for the season with historic rainfall context and local wheat land development.
Tonight's amusements promise a top programme headlined by a Clarendon Company fixe production about the Black Plague and the Great Fire of London. The show also includes the experimental title Ol St Se etait a le Clearing and Subsoil ing of Meptven, a dramatic reel on explosive use, Just Nobody, A flight ina Farman Hydro Aeroplan, and several strong comic pieces.
The Tivoli Vaudeville Co plans June 25 and 26 shows with artists Rochelle Donsa the Spanish Princ, Gabriel Hope, and Byfield company. Rochelle, eighteen, billed as a versatile musical girl with a soprano voice, receives strong praise though local chatter questions the show’s breadth. Gabriel Hope performs varied instrumental numbers, including piano, and is noted for a striking musical act.
The sixth Eastern Distwiers Dog and Poultry Society show will run Tuesday and Wednesday at the Palace Theatre. Rhode Island Reds debut and caponising demo by Mr T Parkinson mark the event with 20 display pens and high standard birds. Tickets 5/- members and 1/- public. drawing for five trips and prizes.
Mrs Vimey and Mr Richards defeated Miss Woodd in a doubles match yesterday at St Johns Croquet Club. A dance at the parish hall followed the event on Wednesday the 24th, drawing attendees and proving highly enjoyable.
Municipal finance shows debits on June 1 totaling £2,334 3d and £2,979 68 3d, exceeding credits by £54 163 9d. Debits address general and health accounts while credits include loan rates £341 7s 8d, loan funds £617 16s 10d, electric light account £1,275 0s 0d, and trust account £45 7s 14d.
The Nor-Tihany Race Club’s Iane meeting posted a profit of £20 6s ad, marking a triumph for secretary and committee. Mr Beazley has managed secretarial duties for six race meetings, each showing profit, building total term profit to £209 Rs ad. The final position is strong, enabling probable improvements in appointments before the annual meeting three months away.
Report notes eagerness for expert wolf coach services by local pavers and both sexes. Learners aim to master shots as Liat Opimet reportedly wins championships. Competitions begin tomorrow and Monday with possible changes in format on Monday, including likely removal of foursomes.
Mr. T. Harnett is prepared to give proof of facial plemmishes by electric massage to any new customers.
Weather note reports May rainfall at Northam at 17 points, a record low for May, but compares longer term to 44 years of data. It cites eight Mays since 1877 with below two points and notes average May precipitation around 16.25 points, suggesting some years were drier yet overall May may not doom harvests.
The Northam Agricultural Society will consider J M Carroll's motion to elect a fifteen member committee at the annual meeting with five to retire each year by vote totals. The proposal changes from self nomination to a three year term after initial election and aims to improve committee selection. The Panamanian exposition opens February 1, 1915 in San Francisco with extensive preparations. The Young Australia League plans a large delegation to the opening ceremonies, touring towns and funding through self support. Northam hosts two nights of varied performances July 8 and 9 featuring music, vocal duets, and gymnastic acts by a strong youth group, led by Mr Geo J Reid, with box plans available at Caseledine's Central Newsagency.
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Residents of Northam and district mourn the death of Mrs. Hammers wife of the Rev C F Hamer who was well known locally. Mrs Gammice died on Tuesday at Dongarra where her husband is stationed. The news comes as a sorrowful blow. Shacklock spent a few days in Northium arranging a visit by the Y A L Boys due early next month.
An advertisement inviting readers to take an electric face massage course at Tim Harnett’s hairdressing salon and to buy school books at Castledine’s. The notice blends beauty treatment with a local bookstore offer.
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