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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
3
The Northam Municipal Council reviewed the financial position with Cr. Dunkley noting improved accounts. The minutes show the electric light and water services debates, and a promise of government funds pending.
A tender from F. Drey for a three year lease of Bur-Sood Park at 10/8 per acre was accepted after Dr. Stewart said 10/6 was fair. Payment to be in advance. Discussion on street lighting at Hatton Street crossings and Barnatt Street and Burling Road. borough clerks noted crews had not completed installations and no reply from railway commissioners on boundary questions. council adjourned.
In glowering weather the Federals beat York 38 to 33 after a tense match. Key players included Nicholson for the Federals and Fisher for York, with late goals from G. Nicholson and strong defense from both sides shaping the second half. The Eastern Districts Association fixtures list York versus Federals in upcoming rounds.
The document lists early May fixtures including Cunderdin on May 1 at Meckering and Tammin at Vammin, plus May 25 matchups Kollerberrin versus Cunderlin and Tammin versus Mackerity, indicating a regional Australian cricket or football schedule.
Government Gazette lists sale and survey details for Avon and Ninghan districts. Northam Agency parcels include Avon Location 1596, 15050, and 18103 acres with varying prices per acre, forfeited conditions, homestead farms, and purchases. Ninghan Location 361 surveyed with 961 acres, plus parts of Detwallind subdivision and other holdings. Bidders must respond by Wednesday May 2 in the Northam Agency.
The American Church observes the Festival of the Ascension with two Tory Communion services at 7 am and 10 am and children’s service. A special coronation year emphasis and choral worship mark the day as part of the church’s celebrations.
The Rev W F Turton and Mr Ceci Throssell will represent the Northam Presbyterian congregation at the General Assembly of WA in Perth today. J Oakley, a veterinary surgeon, was kicked on the left leg and needed medical care. Mr A Breve of Great Vesey met a painful motorcycle accident, injuring his leg. Gordon L Conrad arrived to arrange the Pitigmer-Deupigion Dramatic Company’s town hall season opening next Monday. Dr Tt Denpree and stnudes Mie Tuggion of Morty spend a few days at Bunbury. Somstaire Robinson’s transfer from Northam to Lancefield has been confirmed. Club officers listed include M J Fitzgerald, John Marshall, W Dew, E X Eaow O Connar, McCreery, A J Bod, E Courthope, GW, E Dimsn, W G Eaton. Mrs Andrew Dempster remains ill in Northam. community sympathy is offered.
Voters head to the polls for the Legislative Council elections with contests in several provinces. The East Province features Warr Marwick, T. P. Beinnings, and H. F. Cornkwtch in a active campaign while other provinces see unopposed incumbents. Returning officer J F Gregory will oversee counting at Ketlecberrin, with results due for publication in the next edition.
Mr. A W Byfinid presents a five program of lectures at the Val Po Theatre this evening featuring Charlo Calms and the Anave of Speake. On Thursday night a star film will be shown including The Sign of Ampulve and Love and Year with The Scapegoast a Western comedy. Where the Money Wat
The article previews the Vlimmer Denil aton Dramatia Lom Pony season opening May 21 at Town Hall oval with cast including Matty Phicamer Reynolds Devutiou and Rawson Br eakgoortle. George Tyubecadge stars in A Village Priest with Beatrice Day Lizette Parkes and others. Second production is Clyds Fitch's Lovers Lane with 20 children sought for stage roles. applications at the stage door Monday at 9 oclock.
The WA T C publishes a racing advertisement inviting horse owners to note nominations for the WA Derby and Karrahette Plate both on December 28 1913 with closing date December 4 for yearlings and foals. Nominations also open for the Sires Produce Stakes 1913 1914.
The Surrey secretary Mr W Findlay announces Australia Eleven’s fixtures in England for internationals. Two day matches expected across venues including Leyton, Oval, Lord's, Oxford, Manchester, Cambridge, Bradford, Bath, and Edinburgh with matches against England, Scotland, Warwickshire, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Essex, Somerset, and others. Dates shown for September and June with various opponents and venues such as Lord's, Oval, and Glasgow.
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