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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
3
A damaged OCR snippet describes a weather impact and local improvements in Goomalling. It mentions heavy downpours, a town improvement effort, injuries or incidents near a corner, and concerns over who will pay for resulting repairs. The text is garbled but implies a public notice about property damage and costs.
The Presbyterian gathering Friday evening highlighted the anniversary of the Northam Presbyterian Sunday School. Rev. W. F. Turton presided as the program showcased the children’s disciplined training, with Mrs Turton presenting prizes and many young participants receiving books. Prizes and program highlights included various recitations, violin solos, and orchestra selections, while the pressman noted the event’s orderly conduct and community involvement.
Nominations for the WA Derby and Karreballa Plate close on December 30, 1913 with races set for early 1914. The Watt Derby and Sires Produce Stakes offer substantial purses and feature two year old divisions. Notable entrants include progeny of famed sires such as Alan, Antonio, Argonaut, Ayr Lad, Barbarossa, Blue Spec, Carbinesi, Garda, Poseidog, Positano, Prident King, Rouge Croix, Royal Artillery, Sylvaile, Sir Robert, Wallace and others.
The Northam Hospital faces overcrowding from patients in outside districts and infectious diseases including diphtheria. A letter to the Laval Board of Health reports a recent diphtheria case from Wongan Hills and calls for isolation wards to treat cases away from the town to prevent spread. The motion to urge the Commissioner of Public Health to establish district isolation wards was unanimously carried.
At Northam council meeting the Works Committee presented a report proposing eight street projects for the current year. The plan includes Chidiow Street West Ward and Mortgages Avenue routes, with costs, a garden scheme debate, and amendments on funding. The mayor carried the motion to adopt the schedule amid discussion of drainage and garden developments.
Vir Beckett stated that a question arose from Dr Milner regarding recent diphtheria cases at West Northam. He noted the area had been sanitized though a yellow flag remained, while Dr Rockett explained cures and the ongoing risk.
Personal notices report General Sir Robert Bailen-Powell’s arrival in Perth for four weeks, a forthcoming marriage of Alfred Tanne Marshall and Charlotte May Hotland at St John’s Church by Rev A L Marshall, and actor Reynolde Denniston in a critical condition near Kingoonya with slim hopes of recovery. Probate granted to Emily Ann Anstey for the late Gem Anetay of Towlsay.
The council debated the planned public works and funding with emphasis on ward spending and an upriver weir raise. Officials argued costs, overhangs, and the sharing of rates, noting potential water supply benefits and garden schemes near the Avon River.
Northam school children marked Empire Day with a morning program and afternoon holiday. The State and private schools showed films at Palace Theatre, funded by Mayor and Council, with gifts from A. W. Higfield and Miss Simpson Pearse. Films included Boys of Bulldog Breed and Eastern Industries, provoking laughter as students sang patriotic hymns. Mr W J Stewart chaired the School Board event, and a vote of thanks was given to trustees and contributors. About 4200 children attended or would have, with half the town school capacity used.
Market summary shows widespread weakness and volatile trading as cattle and horse industries face tight supplies. Prices for livestock and related inputs drift lower while buyers seek stability. forecasters expect price relief only if demand improves amid rainfall and seasonal factors affecting the Gascoyne district.
The Licensing Court quarterly sitting was scheduled for Northam on Tuesday June 4 but severe heat led to postponement. The treasurer’s bench will convene instead on the following Friday, superseding the initial date.
Eastern Districts Association reports a close football match as the Federals defeated the Unions on a soggy field. Key players include Parsons and Mast for the Federals with Gunton Parsons delivering decisive goals. for the Unions, standout defense and key stops, but the Federals maintained pressure and finished ahead 25 behinds to 2 goals.
The schedule lists Jung 1 Feterals against June Unions and Second Roun duna 15 Unions versus Newcastle on June 23 in York. July brings Unions versus Federals with multiple York matches and July 18 York faces Unions. Third Round on July 20 features Unions versus Toolyay and York versus Bodernis. August events include Kederain vs Davns Averast and Feerain games with York as a participant and semifinals and final to follow in Atlee.
A jumbled report describes a late game scene with Wanderers and Skater Gina Sanit etc. The text notes Wanderers, George, Lume csmith Uidhure, and Wynne among players. Authorities respond as darkness falls and witnesses recall the tense moment.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference Goomalling events next Saturday, tram services, and a list of people including Byrne Carey Coyle Chatfield and Downey with unclear roles. Details are garbled and several names and actions are not decipherable.
A permit committee met on Saturday to discuss player clearances and club affiliations. The Wanderers face new arrivals including Theh Slater and a few others as they prepare for an upcoming match with the Devil Lynch clearance pending final sanction.
A garbled report on a golf event mentions Northam and York, with scattered names and partial scores. The text cites players, venues, and a late afternoon game, but many phrases are incomprehensible and several proper nouns are uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR list of names and groups including Marshott Gentliemen Adowne Wiemath Richards Tove Donohae Morrai Horton Viveash Westey-Grentiemen Stevens Willis Neave Garritey Mug Lavon Mendames Watts Porter Wickes Houde Brame.
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