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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
2
June weather yields light showers and rain praise then sparks a push for a telephonic exchange. Yorkrakine residents discuss wire connections to Mungulla via cross road. social note details dances and fashion at a local fair, with names of attendees and outfits.
The season shows ample winter rains across the Eastern Districts, with May rainfall below average but June delivering widespread downpours. Northam records high totals, and forecasts for the growing season are upbeat, promising strong crop yields and a handsome reward for farmers.
Perth June 16 The Governor Sir Jerry Barros opened the third session of the Eighth Parliament amid a large crowd. The speech outlined plans to expand export agriculture, rail development, and several legal reforms including liquor control land valuation tax factory acts and local government measures. Parliament will seek authority to build railway lines to serve the agricultural region.
The Northam golf links are in top condition as the season advances and the monthly medal contest is set for Saturday. Local players, including Northam members and visitors, faced wet conditions yesterday with rain interrupting play but Northam’s Harry Harkness and Dempster showed form in singles while the foursomes struggled to adjust to unfamiliar greens.
A windy wet Saturday saw Goomalling visit with mixed conditions and strong effort from locals. Key players Hatwell Davies and I Lockyer returned, while Gal bert led visitors alongside Gordon and G Lockyer missing. The match featured heavy rain showers and a hard fought first half with about 500 spectators noting the difficult conditions.
A fragmentary history recalls a boy in a 13 of 46 who joined an overland party from York to Kosbourne and Roebourne. Only about 1500 started. 13 perished in water shortages and drought. The group waited three months at the Gascoyne River for rain before landing near the head station with limited cattle and provisions.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions lightning and thunder with unclear phrases and names. The readable content hints at a weather event or atmospheric observation but provides no solid details on time place or impact.
Mrs White of Yor says years of back pain ended after doctor prescribed pills. A neighbor brought Doan's Backache Kidney Pills whose use relieved pain and restored health, with Mrs White confirming the cure and endorsing the product from Paster & Co, Perth.
Readers are told of a postponed Northam tennis event due to rain and wind. The article notes a large but unsettled audience, lists players such as Lawrence, Burgess, Williams, and Meckering, and praises the committee and officers for organizing the fixture despite bad weather.
A fragmented, weathered excerpt discusses timing and light in a distant voyage. It mentions a thermometer and claims about accuracy and trust in devices. The passage references a Zeppelin and night illumination affecting travelers, with a distant nod to TEMPUS FUGIT.
Goomalling overcame Dowerin with a burst in the final quarter to win 56 to 37. Halftime stood 31 to 21 as Dowerin missed chances due to a weathered court, A Hatwell absent hurt Dowerin’s rook. Lockyer Green Lewns starred for the winners. Fixtures list upcoming games at Dowerin and Goomalling through July.
A fragmented notice from the Eastern Districts Association references the Federal team and Enon Club, noting fixtures at West Northam ground on a date in January. The item hints at postponed or scheduled matches without clear details.
Third Round features Wongamine versus Grass Valley on July 6 and Grass Valley versus Jenascubbins on July 18. Fourth Round runs July 20 Grass Valley against Wongamine and July 27 Jennacubbine vs Wongamine plus Seanacubbine vs Grass Valley. Fifth Round lists August 10 Wongamine against Grass Valley and August 17 Wongamine versus Jeanacubbine with August 24 Grass Valley versus Jontinctiame. Sixth Round includes August 31 Grass Valley vs Wongamine and October 7 Jennacubbine vs Wongamine with Rep 14 Jeanacubbine versus Croas Val.
The case involves Arthur Jolison (13) charged with evading personal service under the Defence Act. Prosecutor Mills outlines the charge while Captain Spurge confirms the boy’s attachment to the Law Battery of Field Artillery. The defendant admits missing drill but says no address change notice was given. The court hears testimony on prior whereabouts and potential placements.
Sunday event at the Noreham Innue saw AB Wallaer replacing his usual stance as the shooter. The report notes several young marksmen participated and lists scores from the session.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several personal names and a June date, with unclear context or event. Reads N. Way Ay Bemrd 3 Saundra W. Broom Ti. Ervind W Pratley Northam June 24.
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