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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
4
A public toast by the Minister for Mines in Wilcannia praised government aid for mining. He cited revived gold production, new batteries at Hourkera Cross, and optimism across Kalgoorlie, Bowker, Murchison, and Afghkatharra. He urged self support for prospectors while valuing roads and services.
Agricultural Commissioner for the Wheat Belt Mr I Sutton schedules practical demonstrations at State Farm Merredin on March 7 at 3 pm and Geraldton on the 11th to show effective methods against the recent heavy losses from rust and disease. Subsequent Daverin district will be targeted.
The following are the averages for the season's cricket of the Wongamine Club to date. Batting. mh.
Goomalling Association faced a sparse Oak Park side as only six visitors turned up. Goomalling won by 163 runs after dismissing Oak Park for 31. Mand Glass 36 not out anchored a late partnership that nearly set a group record.
Promoter Mr. R Garcia advertises a boxing card at the Palace Theatre on March 7 featuring Wes Casserly of Northam versus Sorrell of Albany. Also listed are Albany blues and other paired bouts with a program including music and preliminary sparring amid steady ticket value and hype from Garcia.
Advertisement details a prize drive offering £1000 in prizes and a chance to win a world trip plus £100 in cash for one winner. It lists bowling scores and competitors such as Gowld, Coyle, Gorman, Wilkins, and Hatton, references to auctions, and mentions a sale event at Oak Park v Goomalling B at Pak Perk scheduled for a Sunday in March.
The Northam cricket clubs start new season with St John’s facing Banks at East Northam and West End meeting Loco at West Northam reserve. Teams feature St John’s players Carter Beard Dal Vis Richards Downing O Connor Watson Morrell Whiteley Feeley Thackrah A Morrell Forward Tancaster Sermon King plus West Northam players Bignell Jenkins Farring Buckley Sutcliffe Cuddy Mettam Itzstein Easton McCurdy Beckley Mevers. Loco lineup includes Tetlaw McKenzie Smart Onslow Maddock Sutcliffe Hyse Thackrah Cooper Giles Treweek. The mining output note reports 213,339 fine ounces for two months to February 2.
Great Art Union offers chances to win prizes to benefit hospitals and public charities in Australia. Tickets cost 2 for £1 11, with draws on 19 May 1944. Send stamps or note to 165 Flinders Lane Melbourne for tickets and number notifications.
Fragmented OCR yields a vivid 19th century advertisement for a “Teen's Backache Kitmey” and a sales pitch for bottles. It mentions pricing like 2/9 per bottle and 15/3 for a larger lot, with delivery or posting details tied to a company listed as Fouter McUiellan Co. at 818 Mura 0 aure pou wet.
A rare cricket event occurred in Geraldton when Geraldton and Mereyntl clubs clashed in the local premiership contest. Geraldton batted first and were all dismissed for seven runs, seven batsmen failing to score, with one duck.
The Northam Club will visit next Wednesday to play the third Marwick Cup match. Each club has one match credit in this competition. the coming game should be interesting as both sides show form. The Electric Light Fours first round begins in mintas region with 32 entrants and several close results noted.
The Doneria Race Club announces its annual picnic meeting to be held Wednesday at Marcie II in Mt. The notice calls for members to attend and participate in planned activities and refreshments.
Meckering Race Club announces a program on Monday March 30 1914 featuring divided handicaps for two races of seven furlongs about six and a half, with weights up to 9.7 and entries for First and Second class plates. Included are trial, Sapling Stakes and multiple cup events with names such as Meckering Handicap Galloway Handicap and Rose Handicap. Wagers, nominating fees, and local district restrictions apply.
Under WA TC exemptions the committee may cancel races for insufficient entries. Nominations require fees by March 6 to the Hon Secretary. weights announced around March 10. Colors, pedigree, and meeting rules must be supplied. scratchings fees and admission details listed. grand ball by V Taylor.
The Government Gazette lists dates for race meetings by clubs including Culhamy, Dowerin, Newcastle, York Jockey Club, Jennacubine, Merredin District Racing Club, Cunderdin, Goomalling, Beverley, Northam, Kellerberrin and Merredin Racing. Prohibitions on bushfire lighting have been extended in several Roads Boards districts, covering West Arthur, Geraldton, Northampton, Brookton, Greenough, Goomalling, Wongoo, and related areas from November to late February.
York Jockey Club announces Easter Meeting events with six races including Trial Stakes Flying Handicap and Two Year Old Handicap. Nomination and acceptance details set, weights explained, and conditions note penalties after declarations. Secretary Mr Brownie and Perth resident Mr Mares listed among organizers.
Eastern Railway issues changes to train timings for summer months. Adjustments include Northam to Toodyay and Perth routes with early morning and evening departures, Toodyay branch schedules on select days, and express accelerations on Merredin and Bills Branch lines. Night and Saturday services receive specific revised departure times and limited operating days.
Law terms note that facial blemishes of any kind may be removed by electric massage. Mr. T Harnett is primed to give proof of this claim.
The Minister of Water Supply has amended regulations for hand boring plants issued to settlers in agricultural areas. The minimum loan fee drops to £2 for three months, with 6s weekly for beyond three months. Freight, repairs, and non returned parts cost borne by settlers. deposits of £5 refunded on return. Regulations take effect Jan 1. Application forms available via the Under-Secretary, Perth.
Fragments indicate steamer Wittings and Abafioune Pars with aged stock. Readable names point to inventory notes or a supply line listing in a damaged page. The text shows garbled phrases but references equipment items and stock age without clear actions or outcomes.
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