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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
2
The Northam rainfall figures are noted for the five month period with a claim of average levels. Town officials outline tender results for a new London office and infrastructure work in Northam, including an architect’s plan misgivings and concerns over the frontage and street view.
Commonwealth of Australia notice reports removal of a writ for the Division of Mare in Western Australia and lists dates for a related court appearance and a town hall hearing. Details include Northam town events, a May 8 1913 hearing, and a May 14 sale of impounded goods. It notes the mayor C L Bernard and poundkeeper HL Miners.
A distressed fragment reports a water shortage affecting stock. It notes a Grey Pony Mare of mine, injured and aged, with a claim time for sale to cover expenses. James D. Frost of Grass Valley and a Jon a. are referenced in the partial notice.
Messrs Beald and Co. pianotuners will shortly visit Northam. Orders may be left with Miss Spice, agent for Boyle Pianos, care of A.J. Hatice and Co.
A maid is wanted for a cookery school at a centre. Salary is £1 per week. Apply between 4 and 7 pm today.
Reports say a shunting accident near Katanning on Tuesday morning caused a goods train collision with a full car at the tracks. The engine derailed, wrecking the line and causing extensive damage. two suspects face disorderly conduct charges after a football crowd incident. Minor injuries reported to a guard.
The Northem season starts with a three o'clock practice match at Wast Northam ground between Federals and unions. Federals will pick from Fusion Nichalso Morrell N Morrell Richards Caddy Wilkerc rom J Wilkeryous Jorgenson Minson Parnous Stevens Rensil Met lam Glewart Mewtin Coren Hickey Byfield Turnock Snetheram Snes Brown and others. The Federal Club meets at Enst Northam Sunday morning to elect captain vice captain and selection committee.
A newspaper notice lists evening amusements including the Aurora Trogdom adaptation of Wea Beadden with A Sawmill Hazard described as a dramatic plot about property deceit and revenge, The Signal of THtress with a mill局 misunderstanding, plus comedies When Helen was Elected and Tha Damiy, a natural history piece The Friend of Birds, and several musical and analytic presentations including They Gnagin and Pirlo an Reni Collector. a varied program with lively scenes and entertainment.
Defence Forces news lists senior cadet parade times for May with compulsory and voluntary notes. It mentions upcoming market day postponements due to election polling, a plan to train at the range, and cadet sports challenges with Northam. Also notes a talk on irrigation by Mr Moody and an Avon River Improvement Conference with a short talk on water conservation.
A council committee recommended allowing a weekly three night Town Hall film program to help the "white elephant" project pay interest. Councillors clashed over ticket selling duties, nuisance concerns, and personal involvement, while others offered to handle the task. The mayor noted council members were not elected to perform menial labor, as talks touched on public duties and personal interests.
Good racing at Goomalling on Wednesday saw a better class of horses compete with several exciting finishes. Weather kept some away, but the meeting ran smoothly under secretary A W Robinson and starter N T Hannagen. Highlights included Joy Girl's win in the Highland Plate and Glen Thor’s strong finish, with several close crowds and tidy organization noted by officials.
A Northam court heard evidence in a case against GE Sullivan charged with stealing gold, a cheque for £210, a purse and other items from Michael Makavia. Witnesses described drinking on trains, bag loss, and the pursuit of money linked to the alleged theft, with testimony continuing over two days into the next morning.
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