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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
3
The Goomalling notes describe a succcessful fundraiser for the Convent with a dance and prizes amid inclement weather. It records council and road board discussions on tenders, closures, and water contracts, plus agricultural prospects, church activities, and a Sunday mass led by Rev. Goodman.
A garbled ad promotes My Vikophos a/ Pee Pint claiming medicinal value. It lists Geo E Armstrong, a chemist, and mentions nursing supporters but provides unclear product details. The fragment resembles a faded early 20th century health tonic promotion.
In front of a large East Northam crowd on Saturday, Towdlay New York beat Toodyay 2 6 to 2 2 in the final period. York's Seeaigh and Aubrey starred for the visitors while Toodyay's Smith and Wrath stood out for the home side as the game remained close through three quarters. The report notes strong play from both teams and comments on umpiring and future prospects for cross‑country football exchanges with California and Sydney.
The list lists first round matches May at Federals versus Unions and June 1 Federals versus Newcastle with several June and July ties. Second round includes unions versus Newtautie and York versus Newcastle. Third round features York versus Federals and Toodyay versus Unions with York v Federals and Toodyay v Federals. Semifinals and final to be played afterward.
The fragment lists first round fixtures with dates and teams including Kellerberrin Cunderwin and Mockering. It reads May 25 and June events but details are garbled.
A lively Town Hall opening introduces the new Bulceshell company with a strong cast led by Beatrice Days, Marguerite de Tremellinsy, and A. E. Greenaway. The production Lovers Lane features many principals and promises a vivid stage charade with Beatrice Days as Madame DArcay and George 3. as a celebrated performer.
Valace Pictures announces separate programs to be shown Thursday and Friday evenings. The lineup includes The First Violin Lion's Revenge Totes from N and other films. Screenings feature titles such as The First Violin and The Shorey of the Bor horns with attractions at St John’s Newlandland and nearby venues.
Fragmentary ad text shows W Coben a tailor on Fitzgerald Street offering remedies for colds and ailments. It mentions peppermint cure and general health claims, with garbled phrases about appearance and manners.
Rain brings relief to Dowerin district with 29 games lost earlier. Valen fundraiser and public works plan eyed for more water. post office stretch, street cleaning funds debated. Local clubs report gains and entertainments planned including a theatre night and forthcoming concert.
An obituary from Northam details the death of Michael Kyat, describing his long life in the community and his family. The funeral was held yesterday in St Joseph's Catholic Church, with a large attendance and many local mourners tributes.
Mr George Farnham Farmes of Mumberkine died on Sunday aged 47. He was a farmer and long established in the district with a wife and family. The funeral cortege leaves St Joseph's Church Northam this afternoon as advertised.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Connolly stationmaster at York on a Saturday after a brief illness. The report mentions previous service and references related appointments and probate items from the local court. It highlights Mrs William Taylor and the long tenure of other residents in the area.
Fragmentary notice indicates a meeting of a group called Jenogovitins Progress Aumocu tion with a mayor or leader addressing members for Saturday evening. The text mentions a decision on an act or baton and references a bronchial cough remedy, Werle Great Pepperminture.
A report notes errors in election date setting and poll opening times for the Legislative Council Election. It details confusion over when polling began and the impact on the absolute majority: the official open date shifted, causing irregularities in voter access.
A meeting convened by F C McWianatl at the Temuscontinental Hotel in Northam planned a Pole Call. T B Hankley and others voted to the estate. Horace Withnell agreed to be temporary party secretary. next gathering set for Monday evening the 27th at the Continental.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses purchase, clothing, and everyday life under age rules, mentioning a shop emporium and generic references to feeding famine and new items. It mentions people by placeholder names and hints at regulations guiding purchases and hostilities but contains many garbled phrases.
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