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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
3
A local association discussed new water charges for farmers, debated a conference delegation for Totwdgin Road, and noted delays and repairs. The chairman urged action, with members compiling travel plans and expressing thanks as the meeting closed.
A meeting of the local Progr es Association discussed new water charges and rates for Welw. Mr C G Nolan chaired as officials warned that farmers may face high costs per thousand gallons. A deputation to the Minister for Works was planned to seek rate reductions while noting some delays. Wheat prices and sowing delays were also touched on in brief remarks.
A garbled excerpt lists amusements and notices tied to a fair or festival. It mentions events, a stage show, and ads about agricultural items for distribution, with blurred references to vendors and community activities. The readable fragments hint at a lively but unclear program and the promise of further details in the publication.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a remedy for nerves and fatigue. It cites mysterious experts and a chemist named Geo E Armstrong at Metweet Etrand Dring with a claim of years of experience and a potion sold per quart.
The March sitting of the Northam Licensing Court at the court house heard Mesos and W Puen seek a license for a Morredin business premise. Mr Abbott opposed the application but after evidence was taken the license was granted. The Beach section saw Mr Wo DL Cowan as chairman with W J Stewart and H P Colsbatch also present.
A Rap has applied for a billiard room license. The license request concerns Megs tt Sereda and involves standard licensing considerations.
Lodging and eating houses licenses were granted to Bee Raphael, Mer Pedin and Mandy Stephene for Oxelng tom Se Rooms in Northam.
Yorkrakine residents contested a provisional certificate for a publican's license. Arguments covered land ownership, ministerial authority, potential hotel development, adjournment requests, and objections from landowners and neighbors amid verbal submissions and witness accounts.
The past few days have been unusually cool with the thermometer not rising above 4. Below is a list of temperatures for the flat week, noting values around 74.3 on some days and 1.3 on others, indicating variability and a generally cool spell.
The annual art union offers twelve prizes including £100 cash or a £500 art valued item, drawing broad public support. Committees pledge to donate a substantial sum to hospitals and public charities, while representatives like Mr. Then W. Tide oversee ticket sales and distribution from 281 Flindarr-tann.
In Goomalling Local Court a case Colle v Smith contested a £88 claim for a mare sold by Colle to Smith. Witnesses described delivery, ownership, and health, with correspondence and attempts to settle, but payment and mare recovery remained unresolved as the matter adjourned and continued.
Evidence shows J A Loader and associates willing to back the matter. They claim travel to Dowerin and back to Noriham, with a copy letter to head office reporting the deal. Counsel spoke, the AM delivered a verdict for the plaintiff, full amount plus costs.
Timothy Marnett, a builder and accused, faced a Perth police court on a February 1 charge of attempting to obtain £4 by presenting a forged New South Wales Bank cheque. Witnesses described a sequence of promises to repay and change, with the accused later claiming the cheque was good before failing to repay. The case, including bank and witness testimony, led to remand for trial at the Criminal Court in Berth.
Mr Geo KE Armstrong of May-street Perth recommends Vikophos an excellent wine for hot weather and advises all women to try it during the summer heat.
In windy shore conditions, Northam defeated York by 30 points to claim the Cup. Led by A J Monker and Watt's strong play on No 2, Northam secured two wins this season. York hopes to send a representative team to Perth next Exposition week.
Report covers multiple matches in the Northam championship singles with results. J Millington loses to Walker while Haimogies defeats Millington, Richardson beats Challow, Ode Marcell defeats Tres, Withers over Morrell, Garcia defeats Humbles and McPheram beats Millington and Broomhall. Other noted results include Electric Light Petts and Tes matches with several near finishes.
The fifth test match concluded on Friday with Enquckney winning by 70 runs. The pitch was soft the next day and spoil potential play, as the side had hoped to chase a result. The Association Competition will proceed with Northar wd ending to a nurto afternoon, while the abuse clubs will measure nest 1 sy coocuntann.
A fragmented record lists competitors such as Walker Cosmopolitens Mackering Hogan and Donnan Tammin Kelierberria with scores like 110 and 408. Other entries include Stewart Cunderdin versus Waeal 138 Meharry Dowerm versus Osk Park 128 and Mecker ig versus Stewart 148. The note appears retired with several misspellings and unreadable segments.
Dates set for Triangular Test Matches in England with teams from England Australia and South Africa. May 27 Manchester Australia vs England at Lord's Lords July 8 Leeds England vs Australia July 15 Lords England vs South Africa July 20 Manchester England vs Australia August 12 The Oval England vs South Africa August 21 The Oval England vs Australia.
The Secretary of the Surrey County Club outlines tour fixtures for the Australian Eleven, listing matches across England with venues like Lord's and Oval, dates largely undated or provisional, and noting uncertain dates for Bearsborough and Tinstings while numerous fixtures against county sides and clubs are proposed.
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