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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
3
Local notes describe Meckering sports plans including a golf club and a dramatic cricket program led by Downing and Rhodes, with youth coaching, nets and a concrete pitch. The piece also reports on road improvements, wheat prospects, farming trials, and new sand plain plantings as the district faces weather and irrigation challenges.
The September weather remained ideal for rowing with occasional frosty nights. A large crowd attended the Trendsy show on Sept. 23 at the Foreman residence where Hilda Foreman married John Stronach of Fuinmin. The ceremony featured cream chiffon and orange blossom, with Mabel Foreman as bridesmaid and Mr Lyne Gorton as best man. The couple hosted forty guests at a wedding breakfast and received many gifts including a cold initiating sleeve pin from The Tridentiakd. The Moon be remains a focus as they begin their life together.
In Goamalfing on Sunday afternoon a ceremony laid the foundation stone for the new Goomalfing Convent school. Bishop Torres of New Norcia officiated, with Rev. Father Gilbert and Mr. J. I MaAuline speaking. donations to the building fund were received or pledged, funding the project beside the Catholic Church bloc.
A partially legible postwar notice outlines a scheduled tennis match between May Reserve and St John’s at St John’s Court tomorrow morning. It lists several names and notes a Friday meeting at the Mechanics Institute to arrange future details.
A hard fought match at East Northam ends with Toodyay 161 to York 91 as Toodyay rallies from a slow start. Key players include Ellery and Fullerton for Toodyay with York’s Scott and Screaigh delivering late scores. The contest, marked by pressure and momentum shifts, showcases both teams’ strength in a closely fought season finale.
In a tense centre battle both sides failed to secure clear advantage as Toodyar's strength held the midfield. Despite robust defense and frantic rucks the lovers missed final honors, with visitors leaving pleased by a hard fought win. The home team showed grit though key players were depleted by injuries.
The Southern Bok Agricultural Hall committee led by Chung Foun hosts an event tomorrow in a rural agricultural center. A large gathering of residents and visitors is expected with music, a ladies’ supper, and various contests including ploughing, horse shows, and a horticultural and flower show. Entries are reduced until Wednesday, with motorists urged to avoid frightening livestock and keep to safe routes.
A children's dance organized by The Indies of St Jubma Church West Northam took place in Vie Keilwas last minute last Thursday evening. Prizes, music, and a parade of young performers featured mentors and MCs including Me Matthews and Miss M Hemingway. Numerous attendees listed include Mint Creshaw and many others, with a festive finale and community participation.
Jcinacubbine Race Club announces a meeting on Wednesday October 2 2013 with first race at 6 p.m. The programme lists First and Second Class Plates with £16 total stake and two £3 races, weights up to 12 7, entries for handicaps starting with 91 7. Trial Stakes of £6 includes prizes, and several stakes including Galloway Plate and Octobler Handicap. Conditions follow WATC rules, with entries closing October 11 and bookmakers’ fees noted. A special train is arranged from Northam for the event.
Readings describe piano entries including Luet Warnival Le Ubenat and Holo 19 years, plus sonata ix BD and various movements. Includes vocal solos and duets like The Shave Dreem and Sainted Mother with obligato, champion solos for ladies and open violin and piano pieces marked by ages and titles from the event at Northam.
Nomination details for Meckering Race Club events at Meckering WA. Includes Meckering Handicap with £12 stake, Tublevis’ Worst, Galloway Handicap, Urborne Mandila, Amateur Stakes, and rules for amateur riders and nomination closing on October 1. Notes on eligibility, penalties, and conduct under WA Turf Club and Meckering Districts Association bylaws.
H and H Withnell Geneva iron founders undertakers offer waggons drays sulkies buggies and farm implements. Includes new and second hand sulkies buggies wagons and equipment with prices and orders for immediate delivery plus insurance and show exhibit statement.
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