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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
A fragmentary ALXEW machine note records long distance trips and 60 race meetings. The document references a presicent ality special buss undertaken and mentions a night at day.
Local notes report visits by Bowle Twelve North bowlers to Northern, with four teams prepared for matches. The piece also covers a volatile political scene including references to the Australian election, Labor and Liberal parties, and calls for civic participation. A coroner’s inquest into a death by hanging is mentioned alongside public notices and community events in Northam.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Daklore Ob Seabrook from renal disease and Mrs Ly J Allen from pneumonia, with interments in Anglican, Roman Catholic, and other cemetery sections. Walson and Tunecal area notices mention funeral services, pallbearers, and the Rev J Vina officiating, noting ages and surviving relatives in fragmented, era-typical phrasing.
Mr Mahon replies to rural questions about land tenure and the Arbitration Act. He states the public land issue before the State Parliament will be decided by his judgment on whether any measure is needed. He argues for free debate and votes on protective rates, expressing support for or against legislative proposals depending on community welfare.
The Northass Race Club hosts events at Avon with several handicap races including the WEDNESDAL meeting. Prizes range from £1 to £18 for various sprints and long races. nominations close May 31 and final payments June 10. Weight for all events to be declared June 5 with steward approval.
Fragmentary notice references interference with fences and trespass at a property linked to a party named Bilginton in Watts, shop, Coulee area. It mentions tomatoes and a potential office, but details are unclear and jurisdiction or deadlines are not specified.
The article argues tomorrow's verdict will affirm democracy as the people's right to govern. It contrasts democratic faith with calls to restrict franchise, noting Australians favor broad, one adult one vote. It cites the Constitution's origin and the broad endorsement across states.
The Perth Golf Club visit has been postponed. The Northam fixtures and west-week events are noted, with two club competitions planned for June 7 and June 14. The Criterion Club will participate and a team will travel to Northam.
The week reveals heightened interest in continuation classes with 20 new students enrolled in less than a week. A woodworking clang is planned for this evening as part of school activities while local obituaries and county bookkeeping notes appear in the night events.
Nominations close Monday for the Winter meeting at Northan Race Club. The program includes trials and pacing events with expected entries from local owners and trainers.
Fragmented text describes Mr and Mrs Cathie planning a voyage from Mothenran to Northam on Westvestbny ships. Mentions Mr Cathie being up for something and Melbourne connections. Lexical errors obscure many details but hints at travel and personal life events.
Proprietors arrange for receipt and posting of Progress electing returns in Northam and surrounding districts. Telegraph and glow lighting will display results by late evening with central town look to show updated verdicts. Special lighting aids visibility for shoppers and residents awaiting tallies.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr Justice Booth and references to injections and statements about a person possibly named Wim. The text appears garbled with unclear references, making the exact events or outcomes hard to determine.
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