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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
2
Auction and racing notices for Dowerin and surrounding districts outline property sales, partnerships, and horse races. Details include farm land near Dowerin, 200 acres with 50 acres cropped, 24 shillings per net, and a sale by A Watts and Co. Also listed are race entries, prize money, and conditions under the Western Australian Turf Club rules. The document mentions auctions, tenancy, and a horse event with five furlong races.
We, the undersigned business people, announce the closing of a shop at 12 noon on Wednesday November 19, 1912. Signatories include W Goomalfing, manager, Royal Albert Hall, Fania, W. K. Courttion, A. McMinn, Minard and Kenworthy, WOW. Fate 1) Me Portent, for some and Forma.
Fragmented OCR text describes a sale by law with a timetable and expenses. Names appear garbled: G. REVI and Souph Cunderdin. The fragment suggests a public sale governed by timing and costs, likely tied to a legal or official process.
Current Happenings reports the Charity Carnival in Northam on the 14th prospers, with large crowds insured and expectations of future success. A Metropolitan liners visit is announced, fireworks court fines are noted, a derailment near Moenoar is reported with no injuries, and a skating accident at Palace Skating Rink injures Dr. M. Vetri.
Northam pedestrians and Northwest clubs were well represented at the Eight Hours Carnival in Clareont Monday. The Sheffield Handicap and Quarter-Mile Handicap were won by RB L Wollenden. The Northam Wesley Hikers Club contributed J Wilkerson Caneerley A Mottem G Baie and W Steven to the 10 Mile Championship, with a seventh place for the Northam team. A church on Tuesday evening will host an address.
The Northam Carnival featured a tense Fours final where Busselton defeated Boulder after a late rally to claim the Berry Shield. Earlier rounds saw Terth defeat Freemason, and a day of pairs and singles results with various defections and forfeits shaping the event.
Esteemed Northam business man Mrr. W. de Lutter returns from a year of travel in Australia and New Zealand. He recounts experiences from dock strikes in London to floods in Norwich, Hendon aviation scenes, and crop losses in England. He notes rising living costs, widespread distress, and a shift in social behavior including increased Sunday drinking among middle-class women.
Croquet event at Sortham hosts a carnival with Northam Croquet Club members and visitors. Competition featured two rounds per entrant, top scorers Bernard and Watson highlighted, and an exhibition by Mr McVeigh of Leeds, currently doubles champion. News notes mention a local club reshaping grounds and upcoming season plans.
In Northam readers find a notice about local amusements and performances, highlighting venues and dates. The fragment notes enjoyable offerings and suggests residents attend events for culture and leisure.
The Palace Theatre presents a program including The Quealy's humorous sketch Married or Photographed, Gautier’s humorous sketches, a drama adapted from Sir Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake, and Alpine scenery films.
The Anglican churches schedule October 27 services with Holy Communion at 10 am for St Sophi s and 11 am for St James. Special talks by Brigadier Winter and Colonel Rel on Salvation Army offerings in the Salvation Army Hall follow, plus Sunday School and choir activities. Local notices include a sanctuary hanging event and a humorous talk on marriage.
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