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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
3
Readable sections describe plans for a Mechanics Institute event with Mrs. We Robinson as agent for toys and goods, plus agricultural machinery and presentations. The article mentions a children’s fund program, local harvest activity, and expectations for farm crops and water conservation pressures affecting town water tanks.
The Dowerin cricket match drew a large crowd as the bachelors and married men vied for runs and bragging rights. W Leonard led scoring with 77 while Holmes remained not out at 21. Bodie 5 and others added to a lively afternoon. The event accompanied by a social gathering hosted by local families, with notes on notable performances and the public interest in the outcome.
A brief item notes the Courier office taking on printing duties for every description, outlining the workload and the assignation of labor to manage the varied descriptions and copy needs.
Mr Lumberson replies to a letter about Canderdin post office location. He argues residents influence land blocks and central placement. Mr Donovan of Woonsooring Farm defends local opinion, denounces claims of unrest and asserts residents’ concern for fair site choice.
A scanned ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as cures for backache and kidney disorders. It references McClellan Co of Perth, and urges readers to buy with price 10 shillings 8 pence for a six bottle pack, promising relief after use.
The notice lists multiple properties for sale including five room brick houses with half acre land near Long terms, town and suburban lots, and farms at Morby with prices per acre. Terms include cash and arranged payments with specifics on acreage and locations.
An annual Northam health report notes improved tuberculosis control with only one local case and highlights ongoing infant and maternal concerns. It lists maternal health risks, birth outcomes, causes of infant death, and calls for clean water, dairy efforts, and municipal sanitation to protect families.
A local institute lays on a dance this evening with a similar format to a prior event. Attendance is expected to be strong as members gather for music and refreshments at the hall.
Reports detail a dispute in Northam over fire insurance upgrades to internal installations. Representatives pressed the council to undertake the required work or face higher rates, citing Underwriters' Association guidelines. The council agreed to defer to a municipal committee to evaluate proper procedures and likely costs.
Cricketers at Northam Association resume opening match play with Wests led by top bowlers Moloney and Shauiland. Key performances include Hopkins taking five for 245 and Moloney with multiple wickets as Sundries and total scores are noted. wild scoring and lengthy play noted as the match progresses into late innings.
A cricket match at Boweris between Siarwed and Single featured mixed results with top performers such as Aiken and Maschmedt. Innings details include scores for Easton, Manning and Thackrah with notable bowling figures from Jenkins and Maschmedt and a late innings collapse. Marital status notes appear in the lineups.
A fragmentary report notes West Northam first innings with Sutelive bowled by Boston and O’Lonnor, plus Semmens, Manning, Bignell, Richards and Maschmult contributing. Wallace led with top marks at 30 yards and 70% last, while Lockyer and Linchpin performers impressed at commonwealth shoots amid scattered scores and absences.
A fragmented report details a Wesley contest with a tense finish. Key figures include the Wesley players and coach, while mentions of defense, batting-like play, and late scoring frame the drumbeat of the match.
A garbled urban notice describes a Polo event at the Drill Hall on Wednesday. It mentions a meeting with a noted captain F C McKinslt and references a future jet and pine products amid unclear dates and attendees.
Fragmented OCR excerpt notes lawn tennis and local labor issues surrounding a partnership with workers. It references names like Hartloynut and Purveee and mentions a bill seeking 1/808 vorse to pesoliades amid financial tensions and late payments. The passage is unclear and partially garbled.
A fragment discusses a sunrise to dusk light powered mechanism using ambient energy and a flexible rind producing movement. The text mentions a university context and a heated type setting, with references to a salve and burner cycling.
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