Anniversary notice from Old Dowetin ceremony
A fragmentary notice recalls an anniversary event at Old Dowetin with limited readable details. The text shows unclear spelling and missing full names, dates, and locations.
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
2
A fragmentary notice recalls an anniversary event at Old Dowetin with limited readable details. The text shows unclear spelling and missing full names, dates, and locations.
Amusements note a varied program with moments of comedy and staged performances. Performances include sketches and light entertainment designed to please an audience seeking pleasant diversion.
The Shaftesbury vaudeville troupe performs at Palau Theatre this Friday and Saturday, with a change of program each evening. Cedips and Merritt head the show, drawing praise for novelty and humor, while Joe Lor provides comic variety. audiences are promised a lively spectacle of amusement and music.
The Defence Forces plan a rite renge parade on Wednesday the 19th for munsetry and precticn. SAC.O. exams and promotions will be held on Therwiny night. The annual camp of the 36th liv e includes Northams car ape at Midland Jumelion, commencing on April Sixt.
Northam WA horseowners dominate shows with Dido the pony setting a new WA high jump record at the Royal Perth show and defeating Dynamo. J. Walker rode Dido to multiple wins across Northam Toodyay York shows while Dandy remains a leading contender in various classes. Dido, bred by S. H. Phil tine of Cullem, bought by Walker at three, and praised by judge Mr. McMahon as the best jumper seen.
A meeting at Jennacub Mine heard Mr Stanistreet discuss political and commercial aims of the Farmers and Stewards Association. The branch was formed on the 10th with R H Lesson presiding and A Ryan backing, planning a public meeting Thursday at 8 am to inform farmers.
Curtains from 38 1 to 17s with d price cuts for a three days sale. Long Curtain Net priced low. See windows. Tay Club officers re elected, Hoddy named president for many years. Draws set for matches, forfeit rules noted. Mention of cricket and local sports with names and places amid fragmented text.
JATTERSALLS PRI winners are listed with brief notes on performers. Ling N and OT Rs appear among the entries, reflecting race results and probable placements in the day’s event.
The Goomalling Race Club plans a sweep with listed players to gather at 1.00 pm. Names include Anderson, Bolt, Courthope, Dempster, Evans, Green, Jew, Monger, Slater, Thompson and others. A £10 cash prize is offered. a syndicate at Millar's in Hast Nor purchased a sweep from Mr Hadley Swine, with racing sentiment mixed among district members.
The Western Districts Tennis Association opens with a match tomorrow afternoon on St John’s courts. Presbyterians and St John’s Club will field players including Mrs Golmendes Miss Lee Morgan Connor Metregor Vasell Greenwood N Morrell D Morrell and St John’s players Timperley Misses Pime Flute Sinson Meware Lamcaster Mor.
The adjourned Nor thwrest Association meeting at the Commercial Hotel elected Mr A A Moores to chair. Delegates from St Johns Weir Loco Boars West Northam and others agreed each club provide its own material except waiting gud wickets and to share current materials equally. The association fixed an admission fee of CLIs and authorized special measures, adopting identical points for matches as previously, with variations for innings wins and two inning wins.
Schedule lists matches between St John s, Wesley, May Reserve, Presbyterians, and Wealey from November through April. Dates include Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Jan 14 Feb 11 Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 1 Mar 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Apr 1. Each entry pairs two teams in upcoming fixtures with repeated matchups across months.
A district notice reports Mrs. Watson sold Joy, the mare long trained by Watson for racing. The horse, a favorite with race readers, moved to Kalgoorlie after a tempting offer caused the trainer to part with her, despite no prior intention to sell.
A recap of the W A T C November meeting notes events including Sandringham Turtles race two miles and a reference to 2 IL u 10 with attendance details on Saturday November 1.
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