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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
The Northam Agricultural Society announces a general meeting of members for Saturday afternoon at Mechanar Institute. Attendees will discuss improvements from the recent teemer show and welcome ideas to advance district progress and society work.
The Goomalling Roads Board met on Saturday with members J. A. Bowen pro tem, M. Coomer, A. Campbell, A. Bair, H. L. Wile, James Williams, Jus Bowen, W. G. Beton and W. H. Comets. Topics covered included extending water works, rate books, new gravel locations, cattle bells at night, and gravelting tenders with prices listed.
The Rev A L Marshall of St Johns Northam and Mrs Marshall with family on holiday returns on the 28th and arrives at the start of spring. Melbourne resident Peter Clarke aged 84 wed Adelaide widow Wiesbeth Boccious aged 60 in a ceremony conducted locally.
St Johns defeated the Anglicans in men’s and women’s singles and doubles on the Anglican courts. Notable results include Morrell and Merrell of St Johns with key wins over Byfield and Davey, while Miss Hubble and Merrell led St Johns to an 11 to 5 victory in the overall tally.
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The Newcastle Race Club meeting at Toodyay drew a large crowd from Northward and nearby districts. Officials ran a well conducted meeting with several races and results showing Byron and other runners posting favorable times and dividends.
The Goomalling Race Club invites nominations for the November Picnic Meeting to be held on a Wednesday, with entries restricted to district horses. Nominations close on Saturday the 25th. contact Hon Secretary J H Jenkin or A Bensley of the Surtham Race Club. Dalgety and Co. report a weekly sale at Fremantle on October 10 noting smaller sheepskin catalogues, firm prices, and active competition for hides and skins.
Jennacubbine Race Club sets next Wednesday meeting with a large entry and strong fields. A admission charge applies for district riders and visitors, with doors opening at 11 am and a 6 20 pm departure from Nordum for the journey to the track. Trial Stakes prize money and weights for the meeting are listed, including seven pounds for the first horse and one pound for the second in a race open to horses under 46.
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