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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1913
Page
3
The Northam Municipal Council met with Mayor C. L. Bernard and councilors Wil ape Bylieks Kenedy Golding Mesres Trunkley gunk Siewert present. River improvements discussed as a key agenda item in this local government session.
Witnesses described a violent assault on a constable during a disturbance in Northam. The incident involved multiple men in Fitzgerald Street near the Commercial Hotel, with police intervention and medical attention sought for the injured officer and bystanders.
A fragmentary notice describes a film or stage amusements feature titled “Kent Trowenaions” with a plot involving Cabestan, a murder, a hidden fortune, and a love triangle. It hints at crime, danger, and a Western life vignette including a femme fatale figure and provocative sketches.
Witnesses describe three men attacking a person on a footpath near a tailor shop while a postman and police intervene. Accused and accomplice fled toward a nearby station as the victim suffered injuries. Defendant detained. court orders include fines and short imprisonment with potential custodial terms and service options.
Hobe Hayes faces charges for assaulting Constable Bennear and Lester near the Commercial Hotel. The jury heard stories of choking, pulling, and threats with a baton, while witness testimony described blunt force and near unconsciousness. The bench convicted Hayes with fines and a one month grace period to pay.
The town faces unpaid rates after a revision court heard no claims for the insertion of rates on the roll. Many voters have their names struck from the list, leaving 37 percent disenfranchised at the annual mayor and council election. Wesley Synod hosts a public reception at the church this evening with devotions led by Rev Joby Hee Tomorrow features a space-tent demonstration.
The Piewie Meeting of the Coonall inng Hace Club at Goomalling drew high entries for five events. The hack race remains popular. Secretary Mr. J Aygalcias told members to expect a successful meeting with close handicaps. The first race starts at 2 pm with listed handicaps to follow.
The article surveys the 113 14 cricket season in Neethawn with clubs forming at Halle Way Loco Shad and talks of practice, funds, and lineups. It notes Wooley and West Northam teams likely to field strong elevens and mentions country enthusiasts compiling player roundups. The fourth team may form from state bank players and delegates plan a meeting on Saturday.
The winter season tennis program, aside from a featuring Une Wesley vs Mi Reverse Oliba match, wraps up with Lie Winter events and the Einstern Districts Re sositation. Anuciation face Wraight to settle Leash Asture's summer form, amid noted drama and gradual match enjoyment, as St. Ighn's, Presinterians, and Wrates await next rounds and the Ambogation’s annual tournament plans unfold.
Final acceptances for the Melbourne Cup reveal a crowded field with contenders including Ulva's Take, Golden Goblet, Mountain Princess, Audacity, Belove, Sir Vive and Gladeon among others. Names appear with owners or conditioners such as W H Smith, Mr Connell, J Everettian, J E Pie, G Harrigyny, R Lewis, J V Hopwood, and TF Folland. The list notes a selection and mentions eager anticipation for the race.
May Reserve plays Wesley Club in a scheduled match at May Remeye starting at 28 sharp. Representation by Minus Wenley Rickey. Emergency notice from El Bbrearte state. Messrs. Daves Tresian Cus.aml Marshall listed in attendance.
The Presbyterian club clinched a decisive win after a winter season ending with a 9 game stretch. Matches featured strong doubles and singles by Edmonden and Dempster, with notable performances from Connor and Morgan. Final tallies show Presbyteriane 2 sets to 30 in total games, highlighting a tight, high effort contest.
Agricultural societies allot show dates with Albany November 1 Kalani November 9 Winnebv November 12 and 13 Movint Harker November 9 Murray November 15 Arvlesmen November 2 Tinesaiton Tweambar December Mawnomre the member.
The report details a softening wool market with subdued American and Continental demand, shrinking sales, and cautious buying. It notes better quality wools like mint condition performing but overall prices dipping as buyers delay purchases and suppliers adjust to reduced orders.
In a close Saturday noon matchup the teams played their games with mixed results. Scores show Vilas beating Wy A and Pope defeating Weendes, with observers noting the strong effort and improving pace. The reference to electric brushes and new saloon lighting hints at local business enhancements tied to the event.
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