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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 15, 1912
Page
3
Weather shifts from hot to cool with plans for midweek services and a sunlit Sunday. School board met at Hudge’s house for initial business. secretary appointed and instructions obtained. Water concerns, railway notices, and local post office changes noted amid broader community updates and upcoming skating season closure.
Amusements note a Palhod Theatre event with prize fund for West Soria school featuring famed future programer and dancers. Images of Navaria and Verwailles appear, with a matinee at Tralacr Theatre and a local picture show attracting the town’s families. A list of performers includes Wong Ty Suty and Keenan, with oblique references to a late chaplain.
The Wearty monthly meeting of the owes Vroginns Nesowiation discussed road construction on the Cantly dam site and a new waterworks plan to ease drought. Farmers face limited water supplies but expect improved crop prospects with an early completion, while a crop review highlights 8 Meld wheat from Lutans property as notably promising. The board plans further crop reviews next week.
Residents and members met on November 2 to discuss funding for an Agricultural Hall on the Association’s site. A cricket ground and pitch began, a monster picnic and dance were planned, and fundraising proceeds were described as fair. Expansion works included railway yard alterations to ease vehicle movement, with agricultural harvests beginning and stripping expected next week.
Vague report mentions a competition entered by Northway tweeters and a revival of Shin with a win at a solar event. The text references Nasrany phone LP, a singing tram fear, and a 40 Jub date. Also notes Western Australia, Frommantle, and individuals Stretiti and Wie, with fifteen months on the Continent.
A Watts and Co auctioneers land and estate agents list property on Fitzgerald Street Northam Warms Morby Mache and More under terms to sell town and suburban lots with various acreages and prices. Includes brick and stone structures and nearby institutions with terms offered.
A Northam charity carnival drew crowds as promoters linked generous gifts to community cheer. The event featured a daytime procession, costumes, and a three hour program with stalls, performances, and a laughter-filled crowd of up to two thousand. Organizers praised volunteers for planning, with leaders including Mrs. Nicholson and Mr. Montgomery directing activities and accounts. The carnival aimed to raise funds ranging from £120 to £200, with profits to be tallied in coming weeks and celebrated as a success of local cooperation.
A garbled list outlines a village costume display with attributed roles and participants. Names such as Captain Betty, Mr J Heal, and Mr Tesi appear amid odd spellings and misread terms, detailing characters like Beokkeat-Vames and Cruandor with a cast list and roles.
A lengthy report details a country-town sports and social event with many named locals and visitors. A parade around the oval precedes races including Novelty Bicycle, Harriers, and Snipe events. A shower interrupts, tents, and a concert follows in the Town Hall featuring the Bohemian Orchestra and local singers. A new St John’s Cricket Club is formed with officers, rules on dues, and aims to field players in matches.
Goomalling won by 111 runs after amassing 199 for eight in an hour and a ball. Key performers included Munger, Gordon, French, Paisted, Green, Courthope, and L Edwards. Oak Park were all out for 4 in their reply as bowlers Gould and Green led the attack with support from Edwards and Dempster.
E Burton and A Wilkins won by Green White and Gould. Meckering team totals 278 for five and 230 for five as Southern Brook visits. Script notes Gibbs and Sturgese mentioned. cagey scores show Rocklife Burgess and Benson contributing solidly. Meckering to Grass Valley and return match on 24th inst.
The Bantam Districts Tennis Association president Mr F W Cooke pledged three guineas for an association tournament with first prize from donated funds and a second prize from entrance fees. The proposed event aims to boost inter club competition among members of affiliated clubs.
Tait has arranged Australian tours featuring Madatun Clara Butt and Me pening in Sydney on May 18 1918 Kerley Rumford with affy concerts and Mr John McCormack opening in Melbourne on September 4 1918 with Mr Harry Tander for 22 works Enter 1914.
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