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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
2
Antique style list of salverware and ornaments for tobacco goods including cigars and envelopes. Mentions ladies' handbags, paper, toys, bags, marking tickets, and generic silver or pearl items. Ends with a fragment about the Sunday Times and Hobart communication.
Tender notices advertise completion of state hotels and North Cumloochy dwellings, with bids due noon October 7. Details list contractor options, location access at Barracks, York Terrace and Northam Court Houses, and a note that right to accept subbids rests with the Minister for Works. A stray notice offers electric massage to remove blemishes.
Wednesday October 1 notices offer Liberal Prises for all sections. Over £90 given away for Poughing. Entrance to the Poughing match closes at noon on Tuesday September 30. Grand Ball at night with Fires-Class Masi, good food and refreshments, usual prices. Hansen, Home Secretary.
A fragment Friday September 26 reference notes a Goomatling Dowerin nail in a historical column. The readable text hints at a local item or event but lacks full context or details, preserving only the partial gendered names and date fragment.
Police investigated a disorderly scene at a fair where Mr A Dowell displayed items including a heated implement causing a flame. A grain theft case was linked to a Brookton shed incident, with Steuart, Wal Hoey, and Crawford named among property owners and losses reported at over £190.
At the Northam Show Messrs Addicant and Clickton displayed wagons carts drays and farm implements earning first honors for stump-jump barrows Their exhibits showcased custom builds for farmers amid a bustling crowd returning home past the railway station The event drew locals with scenes of country life and social gatherings including a Workers Club reception for Mr Sherrard and talks by local figures, reflecting a festive community atmosphere.
The Northam Show hosted an official luncheon with Governorate and government representation, praising the ladies for their hospitality and elaborate decor. Highlights included the H. and H. Withnell exhibit of York gum waggons winning first prize, with refined construction notes and racehorse sulky marks. A tragic accident occurred as a toddler Lance Eglington Millstead died after a sulky incident near East Northam, leading to an adjourned inquest. Farmers' exhibits showcased Carter and art mowers and McKay's agricultural implements, including a Mayer grader and grain-cleaning gear, praised for merit and value.
The Bon Marche Stores staged a Spring Show emphasizing excellence of quality and exclusive design. The event showcased a wide range of samples across agencies, including specialty products and farm goods, with emphasis on fashion, home items, and related social events.
Tomorrow at East Northam ground the Toodyay and York teams renew their clash to decide the Eastern District Football Association premiership. York bring back injured Healy, who played after three weeks out. Also report the Wongan Hills and Kalguddering annual match at Goomalling, won by Kalguddering by several points.
Northam residents enjoyed a busy week with numerous amusements including the Musical Kennedys at the Palace Theatre King’s Pictures and Smith’s Night Out by the Northam Dramatic Society at the Town Hall the Philip Lytton Dramatic Company performances and Hyland’s Circus Several dances were also held reflecting a lively cultural slate.
A fundraiser concert at Wiley Hall Sallumtay on September 14 was to cut hall debt by whisk proceeds but debts remain. Postponed to October 16 a public gathering will feature farming talks with Miltlend Leake and possibly Mr Views. Recent heavy rains boost prospects for harvest. organizers urge continued rainfall.
The Northam Racing Club hosted a successful show with a record turnout and strong betting. Jockeys led by McManus and Middleton sent series of competitive runs, with Volition and Mariner among notable horses. The day featured multiple heats, tight finishes, and a meticulous secretarial performance by Alfred-Housley.
A 1913 letter from Minister for Works W D Johnson critiques a water supply measure. He warns the bill would invite a comprehensive scheme and urges public discussion and timely action. The context references the 1911 “Tiimward” wording and planned application of the Act within twelve months.
A garbled poem fragment reflecting on wandering East and West and what money can procure. Mentions Woods’ Great Improvement Cure and claims top job printing quality at this establishment.
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