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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1912
Page
3
Agricultural districts report continued rainfall impacts with ongoing crop activity. Weather notes indicate overcast periods followed by showers, with variable totals across regions. Officials record rainfall amounts and forecast continued wet conditions into the coming weeks, affecting harvest plans. Weather conditions and rainfall totals are mapped to local counties and agricultural zones for planning purposes.
The Norh than Leal Hour of Heats notes health generally good but warns about an empty house near Loccabel. Tramps camp there and pose infection risk. council debates disinfection, sanitary actions, and costs to fix or demolish the dangerous residence amid broader public health concerns.
A fragment lists amounts due for collection at the Treasury Office Northiam, with names such as Dr. Vibe Meckering and A. Tarr is Meckerine, Chas Tonnies, GF Nacht, W Pitzpates, Winem McAuntie, Horace Trinver, and Charles F. Rirch. The legible text indicates officials and claimants awaiting payment.
Auction notice lists acres for sale four miles from the line in Grass Valley district. It describes existing crops, cleared land, and farm improvements with terms and price details. The listing mentions mortgage details and references a second crop year, highlighting good soil and potential returns.
A well attended Northam Agricultural Society committee meeting chaired by President Andrew Martin outlined forthcoming show preparations. Prizes included £1 1s for the horn record and £2 for a produce item. additional £1 1s offered to boost the driving competition with five or more entrants. Hurdle height to be raised, gate management assigned, horner measurements available by request to Horace Withnell. Next meeting scheduled for Saturday to appoint stewards.
A deputation of Janadholders plans to press for a railway line from Dowerie Metredin to Eastern Gol fieine finn, arguing the route should pass through mid districts and that an agricultural line is needed. They will present statistics showing areas more than ten miles from any railway, often 20 to 25 miles from the nearest station.
The readable text is garbled and contains no coherent facts or named entities to summarize. No identifiable people organizations places dates or events are present to construct a meaningful T S record.
The Northam traders annual Gala will open with a 9:00 a.m. railway station arrival and a march to East Northam recreation ground. Competitions include trotting races with handicaps, cadet sections, a saddle ride, and an exhibition by the North Vote Club. Evening entertainment at the Palace Theatre features A. W. Byfield and additional prizes and acts.
NorThas Municipal Council met Friday with Mayor absent. Dr Thinkley presided. Members Castiedine Ewing Byfield Kenneay and Tope attended. J Richardson sought permission for a street procession on September 4 and the motion to grant was carried. The district commandant thanked the council for support during recent training. Remarks on station gates and Avon River grading were noted for future discussion.
A chaotic report describes a football match between Toodyay and York on the West Northam ground with rough play and key moments, including Davey and Aubrey Felieved, while a council session covers overdraft limits, rate collection, street cleaning, and works foreman reports with details on road gravelling and street improvements.
In a close contest Toodyay won 82 to 71 over York as Davey’s sixer from Bley yard sparked a late surge. Standout performances came from Kevinson Aubell Smith and the Wroth brothers with Lark and Evans among top contributors for the home side. Northam officiated and delivered a firm display amid the final minutes.
Fragmented report lists a Lamar fixture between Maw Re tye and Presbyterian eluie with Towner, Reeves, Cooke, Rostwh, Dempster among participants. Mentions May Saturday schedule and several players and fumbles amid unclear names and order.
A Northan Race Club meeting discussed annual two step races at the Kentucky valley venue and considered new affiliations with local districts. Officials from Gollan, Horace Withand and Lester guided the session, addressing administrative steps, association ties, and future racing developments amid committee deliberations and inspections.
The September meeting at Mowkering Race Club produced a winner highlighted by Mr TT Yeu Mowkering and Wr Horace Withuell of Northam. Fenel faced a challenge over the fences while Avpitiewi and other runners performed. the card included rucins moderation and a jockeys list guiding the event.
A well attended meeting of members of the Robin Race Club was held on Saturday evening. Balwardes chaired, with Chutirchan outlining the business and a committee and secretary to view. A proposal to purchase a course from Mr Reith was discussed. E. Edwardes and others served on the committee. Voting for vice president and chairmen followed with Mr A Hiswas and Mr Law expressing nominations. Mr WE. We Fewnedes and retiring secretary were honored as life members. Elections planned for the next committee meeting on the 5th.
A fragmentary report lists captains for the Houlder Cup race with names like Boulder Cur and Cong Kabire amid garbled notes. The handwriting is unclear, with scattered phrases such as Two tiles aul si yards and Muralite a ile psi Hoiaat Lily, making full officials and results difficult to determine.
An Amusements section previews a lineup of acts and variety shows. Performers include Luuden Lialden and Mumewesky with musical and comedic performances. Patrons are invited to enjoy the program featuring eight entertaining pieces and a series of animated plots presented by Williye and others in September and October.
A garbled notice outlines palace screenings and travel plans, mentioning AV Ahi evening and a festival, with references to Tokyo and other destinations. The item hints at exhibit schedules, venue changes, and tentative dates, but readable specifics are limited.
A garbled OCR fragment references golf, players, and matches with unclear names and places. The text lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes, making it difficult to identify a definite event, participants, or results for a concise summary.
The article reports a heated semi final with two contenders advancing to the finale. The event occurs Saturday with the venue and participant names not clearly legible in the damaged OCR. Officials aim to crown a champion in a tightly contested confrontation.
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