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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
4
Professor Paterson discusses soil moisture and drought effects, comparing clay and sandy soils and their water-holding capacities. The article references weather, crop survival, and soil science in relation to dry seasons and agricultural expectations. It also oddly interleaves a horse racing program with event names and dates, including Handicap and Stakes races with prize money and entry details.
The article discusses how soil type affects water storage and wilting point, noting greater water retention in wet season clays than sands. It explains that lighter soils store less moisture, impacting crop success in dry periods and cites studies from Western Australia on rainfall and season variability.
Nominations are coming forward for the State elections with candidates announced in North Perth East Perth Leederville Canting Daglish and other districts. Names include Sears Herth Brown Connolly Grenike West Werth Eben Allen Galway George McCarwin Wasley Burt Mirdwick Keeley Mitts Fev Ver ard Gull Robe rnson Wison Mebaren Stewart Money and Stubbs plus Mitchell Monger and Piesne among others. More entries are expected as nominations continue.
In a vivid race scene Anil leads a lively field, with supporters urging bold bids. Tattersall agent Dowerim sends six hole ta Jack Cody into action as the spirited crowd roars for the year’s top sprint.
A historical notice promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills as a grand relief for backache and urinary trouble. It claims strong testimonials from readers and lists price and distribution details, urging purchases through Foster, Mr Ciellan Co, 810 Wurray Street, Perth.
Train services from Northam resume with daily departures to Perth at 6.47 am 7.00 am 4.10 pm and 6.40 pm. Albany sleeper runs Wednesday and Saturday at 9.25 pm. Regular services to Katanning Kalgoorlie Merredin Goomalling Dowerin ToowoDay Bolgart Wongan Hills with varied daily, weekly and special schedules.
Fragmented technical notes describe preventing Smot in wheat by chemical solution steps and handling of smut balls. It outlines wetting grades, soaking, and removing broken or unbroken portions to control the issue.
The Not¢ thatn Literary and Debating Association outlines an October 5 debate between A.N A and Hiber nians. Debaters must be bona fide society members and limit to one society where possible. Inaugural debate arranged by the two teams concerned for the complete syllabus.
A fragmentary page item lists Saturday October 3 and race notes at Canning Park with horse names including Good Turn, United Service, Prince Mentor, My Betty, Smelter, Astral J, High Society, and Morelia. It mentions a wind from the West and advertising notices for Tattersall’s tickets, plus kerosene tins for sale.
Weights for the Toorak Handicap at Caulfield on October 16 are given. Entries include Liyveil July Beggar Bay Bib B13 513 Sir Alwynton Anna Carlavan Gulden Hap Gold Brew Malchester Tudanea Bar jownit Woorak Eubtiius Feramorz Silver Lad Orvieto Pongo Avonwort Royal Laddie Juan Fernandez Mousme Blague The Tant Yeneda Kwasind Warrain Traquette St Vano Pinkerton Rock Temple Tifany Lado fais Miss Meadows Kirtle Tina Walla Mtevn Cock o the North Galden tian Grand Charm lies Mulster Dissolution Merry Mary RuMua Puppuiny Grab Tad Cantala.
Fragmented ad notes large black sateen aprons with gull shaped pockets and lace trim, White Underwear items, special prices on collars and textile pieces, children's dresses and outfits with varied trims, price lines in shillings, line promises quality dressmaking service in own workroom.
A fragment notes a new lustre in hair care products used at Tin Harrett’s salon. It mentions eri es Orests as part of the strengthened hair treatment and a strengthened shine in recent sessions.
Meckering race meeting outlines six handicap events: L Trial Handicap £7 prize, Meckering Handicap £10, Alloway Handicap £5, Publicans Purse £7, Locat Handicap £6, Osborne Handicap £9. Nominations close Oct 5 with W.A.T.C. rules applied, reserve rights retained, bookmakers’ fee £23, no side shows.
Racing notices outline several races with six furlongs to seven furlongs. Nominations close at 7/6 with acceptances. prizes include 15 sov for Flying Handicap and 20 sov Farewell Handicap. Details specify alternate stakes, three months training, and eligibility open to all comers outside metropolitan and gold fields area.
The notice outlines weights and penalties for races under Western Australian Turf Club rules. Nominations close by Saturday October, with weights declared about mid October. Final payments are due by October 24, 1914, and owners are responsible for balances if their horses are not scratched. The committee may refuse or rectify nominations at any time without reason.
The Northin Esteddfod announces events on November 17 18 and 19 with A J Leckie as adjudicator. Vocal choirs juveniles ladies and church sections compete alongside instrumental solos duets and quartets. Prizes range from £1 1s to £15 18s.
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