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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
3
The Festival of Music at Northam featured a lively eisteddfod with vocal and instrumental competitions. Judges praised performers and awarded prizes across junior and senior categories including violin solo, sacred and secular solos, choral contests, and ladies and gentlemen championships.
Advertises unbeatable weekend bargains at Kennedy Bros featuring children and ladies wear. Includes dolls and children's kimono tunics, lace and embroidery trims, ready to wear gowns, cotton and muslin fabrics, lace bags, veiling, gloves, hats, trousers and military style garments with special prices and yard-wide textile offers.
The report covers a popular local race day with several winners. Amphais meeting provided strong sport, detailing trials, the main races, and a committee lineup including Mewes Levier and M. Lymdaili.
A York meeting notes that on December 1 there will be no registered racing in the metropolitan area. Key figures listed include 60 save, York Momdlicap 50 save, and Farewell Hamrieng 30 sova.
The Goomalling Race Club invites nominations for a forthcoming meeting to be held midweek. Officials including a secretary and other club members are coordinating entries and the event details are being arranged.
In a divorce petition filed by Annacclilia Gordon against John Ross Gordon the court heard claims of habitual drunkenness, abuse, and abandonment. Gordon allegedly drank, gambled, and failed to support the family, with violence and neglect described across years of marriage. The petitioner sought maintenance and division of property, while the respondent disputed the accusations. The case cites residence in Northam and supports maintenance for four children. The court’s decision was served.
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