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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
3
The article describes a community gathering with ideal weather, large attendance, and varied activities. Events include children’s races, games, and a dance, with awards given to top finishers in age groups. Personal notices mention local residents and a few incidents, including an accident involving a Mrs. Trommer.
The Railway Picnic committee expresses high appreciation for the kindness shown by all in making the annual gathering a marked success. Stationmaster Timigh and the Northam and ’or lines staff receive thanks for rallying support and donations to fund the event.
This obituary chronicles the life of Mrs. Mary Lynch Slater of Goomalling long married to George Slater. It notes her late husband and family, their farm life, and her death following a life of hospitality and service. The piece lists relatives and mourners including siblings, children, grandchildren, and friends, and mentions the funeral at the Toodyay district.
The Northern bowling carnival continued with the Tandicap Pairs event, Watts and McPherson defeating Boye and Hidlow in the final 25-19 after a tense race with three heads to go. The Hamitap Singles and Handicap Pairs saw numerous results, with Foley and Chidiow advancing, and a Wednesday drawing prize for ladies awarded by Mr Tearson Lyon.
The croquet week produced many enjoyable games as the Indiens progressed. Open Singles first round results show Bernard defeating Colebatoh, Roberts defeating Watson, Orlgen defeating Barker, Tumble defeating Nay, Teelaew defeating Humble, Roberts defeating Bernard and Hodver set for a final. Singles and various rounds list further wins by Watson, West, Barker, Colabateh, and others through recaps of quarter and final matches.
In Northam cricket matters enthusiasm wanes among older players. Three or four clubs are forming and delegates from clubs will meet on November 8 to plan the season and fixtures.
The May Reserve will host the postponed game against Wesley clube tomorrow at 2.30 sharp. Only the xetaone's games proceed tomorrow while the ladies finish engagements next Wednesday. Wesley will be represented by D. Cares, HW. Byfield, F. xdmoredoon, R. Marshall, and G. Christmoss.
Wesley and Presbyterian Indies contested a sequence of doubles and singles on Wesley Court Wednesday. Scores show McAregoe Morgan defeating Hicey Stewart 6 5 10 58 and Loomer Coomer beating Loomer 6 18 4, while other pairs and singles led to mixed wins and losses for both teams amid a disrupted, low clarity report.
An article cites a New York Telegraph correspondent stating that in the United States with about 6 million single men, 17 million unmarried men could marry but many lack the courage to do so. It argues marriage extends life, reduces mortality for both sexes, and notes single men and women burdens of labor and vice, while marriage fosters responsibility and stability.
The Handicats prepare for the final Spring round at Goomalling on Wednesday with five district events. Handicapper MF O Mourke assigns weights around forty lores and averages for each event, with Yost entry completing the programme.
Fragmentary text mentions weights, penalties, and a dotyczą weight allotment but lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to confirm a coherent news item.
Melbourne Cup final acceptance list includes horses such as ABLU Tames and Mountain Princess with owners and handlers listed among many entrants. The document names riders and connections like W H Senith Lagou M and J B Plve along with several others, indicating a roster of entries for the race.
A garbled local notice describes a planned Jeanacubbine gathering with unclear outcomes and irregular attendance. It notes a forthcoming event on December 1 and mentions efforts to align the programme, though specifics remain muddled.
Acceptance list for Canning Park meeting includes hurdle race and first class plate events. Saturday program shows entries for a six furlong second class field with sit finlonge noted.
A letter from Mrs A Slocombe of Farwatrest York recounts her twelve year cure from kidney backache using Dow’s Backache Kidney Pills. An earlier testimonial from Perth praises lasting relief and urges buyers to seek Noan’s stay clear of counterfeits.
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