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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
3
The fortnightly Debating Society gathering in Dowerin featured Mr Geo Allamson presiding in the council chamber. It was a literary night with papers hinted and speakers invited, though several portions remain unclear in the damaged text.
Northam hosts an eventful Royal Show with numerous horses and riders performing. Notable entrants include Bear Dido Little John and Bashi, with Star and Desperado among top finishers. Dido clears a record after multiple attempts, but several competitors face near-misses. the crowd celebrates skillful riding and nerve in the ladies and hunters sections.
The annie bachelory fall was held Friday night with seventy young ladies present. Hosts coordinated by Mr Merburt Bowen and a strong committee organized the event in a brick hall. A marquee sheltered guests, refreshments were led by Mrs W White, and the room boasted lace, flowers, and elaborate dresses. The dancing continued until the early hours, with ladies wearing dresses in cream, white, blue, and pink, featuring lace, satin, and decorative trims.
Promoters report growing backing for the Northam Eisteddfod as entries close on Safunty night. The programme plans two sessions and an afternoon, with choirs from York and Cunfordin and contests in music, chorus, and opera selections. Tickets on sale at Robertson's. prices 2/6 reserved, 2/- or 1/- unreserved.
At Meckering Spring Meeting locals reported smaller attendance due to Perth shows. a full card of races featured favorites toppled, with Countess and Sparta Girl among winners. The program highlighted tight finishes, betting, and heroics by jockeys and handlers amid mixed weather.
An injury accident near Burke’s siding on the Northam line left Mr. Spimew Charken with damage to both arms and back, hospitalized at Northam Government Hospital. Witnesses say Mr. Clarken and James Uremon were among those treated after the incident, with trains and a Royal Show exhibit referenced in a chaotic report.
Fragmentary text reports a rise of televirie brushes and strengthened hair offerings tied to Harnett's saloon in TrYT. Readable details are limited. article fragment hints at a local trades or social setting with named location.
MR GREGORY requests that all rainfall reports from agricultural and northwest stations be sent to the central Met Department officer so they can be published locally. The Commonwealth Meteorological Bureau notes the difficulty of compiling and distributing monthly reports from distant stations and urges central access for public information while stressing scientific value and cost.
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