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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1912
Page
3
An illustrated account describes a grand event in Cunderdin with families and guests dining after an orderly, well managed evening. The ceremony featured child and adult dancing, ceremonial setters and local figures coordinating the entertainment. The text lists numerous attendees and participants, noting the careful planning and warm community atmosphere throughout the celebration.
Local harvest work resumes amid district labor and grain handling issues. Much of the populace is back at tasks while rail links and storage centers report inconsistent output and rising tension over yields. Farmers note overall crop results meet average expectations though some losses and delays raise concerns about timing and market readiness.
The chief event at yesterday’s meeting highlighted the Williamstown Cup as part of the WEC round of fixtures. Dr Rudolf Lothar, Berlin theatre manager, plans a new late evening program featuring one act and a subsequent fashion parade after refreshments, showcasing the latest gowns and tailoring.
A short notice notes styles and printing methods available to tribes beyond city limits. It highlights external access to styles and materials, indicating mobility and regional availability. The item suggests broader distribution of printing options for tribal communities and potential casual reading access.
The Northaw Municipal Council discussed water supply routes and urban planning measures. Officials considered a special meeting, ward inspections, and a temporary hold on certain projects due to health and resource shortages.
The piece notes large British emigration to Australia with many ships carrying around 990 emigrants each year. It cites variations in numbers across shipments, including 100 men and 190 women among some groups, and mentions Avalon and New Zealand involvement. The tone reflects a period-wide emigration surge and associated movements of people and ships.
Property listings note suburban and town plots in Uetown with various terms. Mentions Morby and Marby areas, price hints, and multiple plots with limited details. References a venue called Reich willst Institute and other locality markers, indicating a real estate notice in a local paper.
Northam hosts a charity carnival with generous patronage and a packed program. Capt Kettle and a gunboat arrive as exotic animals and a parade spectacle draw crowds, with events expected to attract around two thousand people. The procession starts at 2 pm from Impl Terrace and Fitzgerald Street, shops open at noon, and an evening waste sale, Town Hall concert, and dance follow.
Friday evening the Lawa Tenuis club met to review the annual balance showing a credit of Lda 2d. The secretary reported the membership grew to 45 men, with 42 in the last year and 89 in the current. Elections named Jeds president and committees formed including Andre gomanit for conduct and 9 rule changes limiting Sunday play.
A party from St John’s Temsia Club visited Meckering for a Saturday tennis afternoon. Warm weather and lively play yielded several close sets with Meckering taking the overall match tally 3 sets to 1 and 55 games to 40 for St John’s.
The St Goans charity carnival features a tennis event this afternoon with a match between St Tolinte and Way Reveenue. The program includes the Avancillion courts and a forthcoming frame. Tomorrow’s play will occur on the same courts.
Personal notes celebrate the sixteenth anniversary of Mr and Mrs A J Osthie with reminders of their Sunday observance and plans. The Chan pman Alexander Mission visit is recalled as part of a broader travel narrative within a European and Australasian context. Names including Vanderbilt and others appear amid varied public notices and obituaries. The text also covers Vanderbilt wealth, a will trust, and a war decorations list, with mentions of aviator achievements and church activities in the region.
Arrangements for forming a cricket club in Northam for Mechanics Institute were set for Wednesday evening but postponed to Thursday due to Charity Week. A meeting at St John Church Hulme is planned to discuss constitution rules, with all players and supporters invited to attend at the United Hall tonight.
Rifle shooting at Jennacobbine club range on Sunday for the Harris Trophy donated by Mr A Harris. Second prize of 1s and third of Ye offered. Scores include AL J Ghose 92 and Ghose TM among participants.
The fourth nonval aymud ul cneral synod of the Methodist Church met at York last week with Rev. J. Tiller presiding. Attending were C. H. Hammer, T. tol Ach, A. Beverley, and many Hope Mission members including Mesaré and Jones. New churches were discussed for Doodlakitte Dowrin and Kimunooppin. The number of members rose to 68 from 31, with Sunday pulen numbers and other statistics noted. An Australian high jump record was mentioned from Bendigo. A railway incident involving a passenger and his wife caused a complaint about kissing in a non-saloon carriage.
Fragmentary text references a local arrest tied to Perth and Con Currey, mentions a negotiation or pact, a medication at 9/9 per bottle and a DOAN'S brand, with unclear context and many garbled phrases.
Members of the Fremantle congregation formed a working bee to develop land near the Wea ley Church. Under Mr A T Jackson direction a fourteen week effort produced a substantial building. Mayor Mr Fd Me Laren opened the square and installed the circuit minister the Reverend Alex Hay. A concert followed to celebrate.
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