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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
3
The Nungarin team traveled to Trayning on Saturday for a second patch arranged by the local Association and suffered a defeat as Trayning showed strong form from last season. Final scores: Trayning 9 goals 17 behinds, Nungarin 1 goal 4 behinds. Rain interrupted proceedings.
Tense council meeting over land gifted by Wills and Co for river improvements. Drayfield risks conflict by building near the new drain. Mayor and Dr Milner clash while Bernard warns on public land rights. Wills Co transfer documents and park potential debated as officials insist on keeping public land for the project.
The piece quotes officials like Sir Harry and discusses Western Australia Mt Margaret and the Golden Mile as symbols of economic potential. It notes optimism about industry, exports, and local wealth sources beyond olives, while highlighting praise from American and other international visitors about Australia’s opportunities and openness to investment and immigration. General Tan Hamilton touts New Zealand as an earthly paradise with anti snake measures.
The Toudyay District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association urged using the forthcoming conference to press the Funds Department for a five year rent deferment in dry districts. They argued some areas cannot profitably farm wheat despite good practices while others show promise. The resolution also called relief for wheat belt settlers lacking railway access and urged simultaneous railway and water works to aid settlement.
On June 17 the ceremony of Jack Watson and Ida Forward took place at Northam Roman Catholic Church with Rev. Father O’Donnell. A breakfast and dance followed at Jennapullin Hall with many guests and gifts listed, including attire details for the bridal party.
The Goomalling Association lists fixtures for July with Wanderers facing Goomalling on July 4 and Dowerin Wanderers on July 11. A July 44 date at Dowerin is noted, with matches to be played on the round of firstonvmed club, Foomadinty.
Fragmented OCR listing second round fixtures for the Central Districts Association with scattered names and items such as Grass Valley Wonga and Castledine's books. The readable elements reference individuals like Jenna Pullin and Watson, plus unrelated vendors and products including a peppermint cure and a seaside advertisement.
An enthusiastic gathering at Wortham Town Hall formed a provisional committee to establish an operatic society. They opted to stage The Gondoliers with plans to secure town hall dates and seek support from members and associated groups. A follow up meeting is called for 8 o'clock tonight to finalize arrangements.
Miss Amy Webb sugar basin and Mrs Hannagan fruit sir Miss Kelly oil painting. Mr and Mrs K J Watson oil paintings and saucepans. Mrs Hannagan and family breakfast cruet Bienaimnee Aliboury cake tins. Mr and Mrs W Carter and family trust set. Miss M Downey silver mounted cases. Mr and Mrs M T Tavnanagan cheque. Arvind Mrs R H Leeson cheque. Mr and Mrs Pp We Garman Wongan Hills clivatte. Mr T W Forward Wongan Hills cheque. Mr and Mrs Albheury oil mintines kettle. Mr Andre Hall kettle and egg cups. Mr and Mrs J Rewell silver mounted inner jar. Miss P Rewelt silver and pearl bread fork.
A good crowd at West Northam ground saw Toodyay beat Unions by two points in a keen Association game. Neither side brought its best players but the contest remained even to the final bell with Unions ahead at half time. A Toodyay goal late in the match decided the result as Sleter of Goomalling officiated amid some protests.
A garbled note hints at a Saturday game between federals and unions on the West Nurtiwin field. Expect a competitive match with stakes tied to local factions and scheduled play on the home ground.
Fixture list shows games between Unions, Federals, and Toodyay across July and August with dates July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 and August 8. Matchups cycle among the three teams with each pairing scheduled.
The Commonwealth invites exhibitors for a major exhibition in San Francisco from February to December. Western Australia has 6,500 future key space in competitive sections, with the Australian National Pavilion housing exhibits from all states. West Australia plans premier displays of wheat wool and other products, with freight details and expert exhibit support arranged.
Facial blemishes of whatever kind may be removed by electric massage, Mr. T. Hammett is proved to give proof of this to any.
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