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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1912
Page
3
Farmers meet at the Mochauiéa Institute to condemn high water charges under the Public Works Department. Speakers argue for lower rates, compute costs, and press for government action to avoid overpricing water used for farming. The meeting endorses a protest and tasks a committee to present the case to the Minister.
A garbled notice hints at health concerns spanning 27 years and recommends a dining room and shamrock total maystrei remedy in Australia. It mentions a port of ailment and know how to trouble Ht better than any mat.
About 100 members gathered at Doodiniine to oppose government plans to tax water and charge per 1000 gallons plus a fixed sum. Speakers denounced the rates as ruinous to farming and urged a strong protest, with a delegation to meet the Works Minister.
An advertisement fragment urges attention to a Vietnet message to the agricultural community about Vis firm supplying fencing materials. It hints at extensive catering to the needs of farmers, suggesting utility for prospecting fencing needs.
Federal politics report on Senator Newham's Saturday address to about thirty attendees at Tatersalls Hotel corner. He touted past Labor gains, reviewed bills including Arbitration Public Service Act and Seamen's Compensation Act, and praised cross-state Labor support amid opposition to the Trans Australian Railway project.
The record reflects a fragmented speech referencing the Kadens Labor Government and alleged reforms, suggesting aims to legislate labor protections, cheaper machinery, and higher wages for workers. The speaker acknowledges uncertainty and faces questions from critics while thanking the speaker and Mr Coffey.
In a thin championship singles run the day sessions produced several close bouts. Astmendos defeated O F innerin 21 to 16 while O Hairan beat Twit Walker. Millington won over Lowder 21 to 11 and then beat Walker 15 to 20 in another match. Ratt defeated Honowan 27 to 25 and Haine beat Matthews 21 to 12. Thom beat Conttant and Light Paine led players into final rounds as organizers note the next games midweek.
Fragmented OCR pieces describe clergies, poets, and colonies, referencing Lombardy and London. The garbled text mentions nameless figures, a Damininus, and verses about travels and conflicts. It hints at a treaty and cultural questions but no coherent events or dates emerge.
The cricket match at Bewley saw Sydney facing delays as rain interrupted play. Australia started strong but endured a tactical struggle with wickets falling amid a cautious chase, while Warwickshire captain Mr. Hounig and teammates pushed to set a challenging total. Final notes recorded several batsmen and bowlers, including Wooler remaining not out and key dismissals by Barnes and Hash. The day ended with evolving scores and postponed play due to unsettled weather, leaving the result to be decided on the next innings.
A fragmentary report from a February 24 cricket match lists DOODLS KINE and Wingrove with several players named, plus numerous incomplete score snippets. Other lines mention Gatherer, Leake, Twist, Ry Cummings, Hogan, and various club opponents with partial totals and outs, all in a rough, OCR-like format.
Following a nine day span the Triangular Pest Matches will be played in England with representatives from England Australia and South Africa. Matches run from May 27 in Manchester to August 21 at The Oval and include games at Neath and Nitrincham. Printed in the very latest tone of the current issue.
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