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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
3
An account from Dowerin outlines a local meeting where hockey and political topics mix as candidates for the Liberal and Labor lines are discussed. The assembly highlights concerns over agricultural hall funding, voter interest, and the need for clear, constructive debate.
A garbled racing note discusses Derby hopefuls and races at Fortime wihth wi selon of wary. It mentions two three year olds in cash at 11 races and a final field with horses like Shiree, Suruiton, and Ubial Beatutary.
The readable lines reflect a fragmentary reminiscence of youth and winter mood, with scattered words about living in a township, age eighteen, and the cold that lingers, suggesting a faded memory or artistic snippet from a larger piece.
The notice announces an entry for the Northam show on the cemetery grounds with details readable in the fragment. It notes timing and location while urging attendees to visit the listed place.
The Northam Gala showcased a large, representative procession with extensive displays from grocers, wheelwrights, and local trades. Judges awarded prizes for best decorated car, most original feature, and superior horse turnout, while numerous competitions from pony racing to potato tossing drew crowds and reflected town industries and festive spirit.
Lamurpay the Loody nyvant and Kod eri are set to meet at East Northern under potential umpire issues. A decision on play hinges on contingencies with Lyona proposed, while a neutral official may be sought if Louenin steps down. Possible transfer talk of Laipire Crappy follows. Teams listed include Cuswirly Eadton Forward and several players such as Mubtam Meharry and Ste vens.
Fragmentary OCR reads like standings and names from an athletics or rowing meet. Mentions Wanderers Dowerin and scores around 3.027 and 2.7 points. Mentions individuals Cooper Smith Gorman Haytee and others in unclear context. No clear event dates or organizations identifiable.
A note from Marshall records a visit by Abe Ward and William to a gathering with Hows and others. The fragmented item hints at a local meeting or event but lacks clear dates or full names.
A damaged report details a rugby style match where Slat wit Uke and Mair's best players faced Goomallining. The teams traded leads into the second half with Moon! and Cubbine contributing repeatedly. Goomallining won by a single point. standout scorers include Rowlin White Thompson and Boardman while Carey Ward led the losers. A separate note from Konon Hills records Kajkaddering retiring after 17 points in a later game.
Wanderers and Dowerin met in a rough match with Wanderers leading by a narrow margin through a half. The game featured a late surge by Wanderers while Dowerin pressed for a comeback, but miscasts and unclear substitutions affected the final outcome as the Wanderers held on with a superior late effort.
A crowded East Northwin venue hosted a tense Saturday clash between Roethan Hates and Toodyay. York dominated, pressing with hard hits and rapid breaks, while Geore Smith stood out for Toodyay with fair play and strong defense as the crowd witnessed a bruising but memorable encounter.
The Goomalling Association releases fixtures for September. Wanderers face Goonalling on September 6 while Dowerin hosts Goomalling on September 19. September 20 features Towerin versus Wanderers at Dowerin.
The fragment references the Central Districts Association and a sixth round report involving Teunsoubline v Wongamine, indicating a legal or procedural listing with sparse readable details. Further context is unavailable in the provided text.
The Northam Golf Championship semifinals are set for tomorrow afternoon with G. M. Dempster facing Harknose champion T. Watson. Koothnar competitor appears arranged for this event.
Merredin Cup events begin at 3 15 with a handicap prize of £90 for the opener and £8 to £2 for runners up. A 1 quarter mile event, then the Tandicap for farm horses, and the Toladgln Plate handicap at 4 45 pm offer £8 to winners and £1 to runners up. Open events run for six furlongs and a mile with weights and penalties described. Nominations close with the secretary at Merredin on Saturday 13 September. declarations and acceptances follow on dates listed. B J Cook, Secretary.
Nominations close Sept 8 for the Northam Race Club meeting on Sept 25 featuring the Avon Trial and Spring Stakes. Events include the Farmers Plate Wheatfield Handicap and Show Handicap with weights to be declared mid September and final payments due Sept 2.
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