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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
3
The Meri Poture Co presented entertainment at Meckering Hall. The notice invites attendance for a football match on June 6 at Vist Mackeriier, with details about tickets and program.
A clumsy, fragmented letter to the editor discusses political ideas and liberty, asserting truths about the people and government. It quotes voices about freedom, democracy, and societal values, with references to readers and a location Avonue Northam. The piece reflects debate on state authority and individual rights.
Fragmentary OCR notes highlight Geo E Armstrong a chemist with a potential feature or appearance in Petervaser. Details are unclear but suggest local interest in Armstrong’s work or a public event involving chemistry.
At Northam Town Hall Friday morning a small electorate turnout led to a decisive result as Mr. Colebatch achieved an absolute majority after the poll for the Legislative Council. Mr. Gregory, deputy returning officer, declared Colebatch elected amid applause and thanked officials for orderly conduct.
A meeting in Northam discussed forming a Northam branch of the Farmers and Settlers Association linked to the Parnesasi Sectium, chaired by T M Winding MLC. Attendees debated costs, arbitration, wages, and Labour Union parallels, approving the branch and electing officers for representation at Perth.
At the annual Lam mip Hall meeting the committee listed management for the year. The mortuary report and balance indicate steady affairs. Potter & Co. EVtgerald Northam promote cheap clothiers claiming savings for your business with promises of pounds in your pocket by year end.
Military officers hosted a formal event for visiting dignitaries with a parade, music, and dancing. Guests included officers listed with attire descriptions and numerous attendees, many wearing white or cream gowns and formal suits, enjoying an evening of period dress and entertainment as restrictions relaxed.
Football match at Hast Nuethuen ground attracted a large crowd as Federals edged Toudyay 6 goals to 2. Davey and Easton starred for the winners with strong teamwork and pivotal goals, while Toodyay fought hard but could only reply with two goals in the second period.
A meeting of the Goomalling companies at the Wevhatley Institute dated May 27 chose a new secretary and formed a committee to replace Mr F Je McCreeey. Several members were present, a new chairman election occurred, plans for an annual ball on July 1 were made, and a dance event was set for Wednesday night with ticket details to follow.
A brief item notes a local event involving Vor Bronchie and the creature Pepperminy Mare amid a casual, fragmented OCR style. Details are sparse but indicate a public or social reading of names and phrases without a clear narrative or context.
Tournament schedule lists matches between unions, York, Newcastle, Federals and others across rounds from June to August. Key pairings show unions versus Newcastle, York facing multiple opponents, with dates penciled for each round and eventual concluding results after a later playoff phase.
Grass Valley hosted Tattersalls with Rass Valley prevailing after a back and forth first half. Final by quarters showed Rass Valley at 2 0 2 1 while Tattersalls struggled, and Frank Woe officiated amid a crowded appodion.
A rugged Saturday match saw Meckaring defeat Kellerberrin by 18 points. Meckering stars W Drage captain Deyndale Monghtan Peak Spencer Bur fase Antony led the attack while Kellerberrin’s strong effort included Ganz Castiedine and Teuk. Kellerberrin goals fell to Graham Giedhill Brown Notun Davy as Meckering claimed the win in a high scoring quarter.
In a Central Districts Football Association clash at Northam Jenanpullen defeated Jennacubbine by a wide margin with quarters showing 0-4, 3-8, 0-2 and 4-12 final for a large score. Players Troy Jeyson Beard Watson and A Watson starred for Jenanpullen while C Whit J Rely C Brennan and J Cugunins kicked goals for Jennacubbine. A meeting of the association followed with delegates named and preparations noted for the region's championship and upcoming match against Grammar Valley in Perth.
Fremantle club travelled to Northam for a Saturday practice match against Northam. The visitors faced a keen challenge and were short of ready players. Victory was narrow and the scoreline reflected a tough contest with both sides showing fight.
A fragmented report describes a sports gathering with mentions of Fremantle and Rray Stewart involved in coaching or officiating, noting an easy victory by a favored team and an enjoyable afternoon. The readable parts suggest a football club event with East Nostham and Feel Football Chi references, but many words are garbled.
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