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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented racing notice from Goomalling outlines class plates, weights, and entry rules for a November 5 meeting. It lists prize items, weight allowances, entry fees, and committee rights, with details on nominations and secretarial contacts, indicating a local racing club event.
Jennacubbine Race Club holds a picnic meeting on Wednesday October 1915 with first race at 2 pm. The programme lists handicap plates, trial stakes and several handicap events across six furlongs and related sums. Nominations close October 1 with the secretary, and a special train runs from Northam in the evening.
The Kalgoorlie Miner and The Farmer mock Mr Colebatch's centralisation claim while praising concentration as a boon. Geraldton shows Mr Percy Wicken seeking department exhibits with little note, Northam sees rich displays. A Northam chaff mishap details misrouted cargo, weathered by wind, boxed in at Yarramony, with sprouting grain feared. deliverymay be refused. Mowers and telegraph notes follow with broadcast schedules and upcoming series openings for road shows and events.
Train specials run October 7 to October 3 with single journey fares to Erwwoode Claremeunt and nearby lines. Services include special routes from Beverley depart 7.20 am and 52 pm, with connections to Northam via Dower and CremmAllimys, and a special Northam to Tenth service. Details list departures, stations, and handling by Douglas, Chhel Traffic Manager.
A fragmented notice lists under Secretary Pablo Works and local courthouses Merredim Kellerherrin and Northar. A Great Bargain opens Saturday with 1181 AM Adea and 39 Frecholil items. Water supply lead likely available, price £1 per unit.
The Bon Marche Stores promote a spring show emphasizing excellence of quality and exclusiveness in design while inviting patrons to view the event. Local plans include a concert and public notices about dates and notable organizers.
Farmers report good soil moisture and crop growth after recent rains though summer water shortages loom. Low stream flow and limited on-farm water storage could threaten supply, with late winter rains delaying harvest and affecting yields.
A Wortham Agricultural Society committee discussed upcoming events and awards. Members approved a second prize for titles and planned exhibits with prize distribution and display details. The group considered scheduling a formal meeting to review the recent show and future plans, with notes on attendee participation and memory of the recent event.
A testimonial touts Doane Ointment as a lasting cure for piles after a writer, plagued by painful symptoms, reports dramatic relief. The letter claims complete recovery after two pots and notes the product’s availability from pharmacies at 50 cents per bottle and 15 shillings at a street stall.
Personal note that Mr. TJ Pemberton J P returned to Cunderdin on Thursday after two or three months in New South Wales. Northam Municipal Council Thursday night meeting attended by Mayor O L Bernard and councilors A J Castledi R J Stewan J J Golding J Ewings N Kenn T S Dunkley. Crs Byfield Milner and Meeres were absent with apologies.
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