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Newspaper

Northam Courier

Location

Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Feb 27, 1912

Page

3

Water Supply Protest Highlights Rural Costs and Plans

A farmers meeting at Mechanics Institute led by MLA Mr. Mitchill protested the Water Works Department charge for rural water. They argued prices are unfair, claiming costs and extensions burden farmers while the scheme favors mines. a resolution urged per 1000 gallon charges not exceeding 8d for rural supply and pressed to curb rising rates. The assembly urged government to reduce water prices and reconsider cost allocations affecting agricultural districts.

We J. Mitchill Mechanics’ Institute Wubic Works Jurtiere Ube Guiifields Alla Ahn Lee Mundaring Mousys Une Tha Schame South Australia Avetealia Wurely Polhind Agatnat Alameda Ae Claude Allus Bath Avon Wna Ministry Jabuso Mitchell Wald Thweohlsieldy Burracoppin F. O'Driscoll Furmeretal Wade Pipes Ufuan Vasney Gromall Ing- Ho Muibag Jean Siice Queentes Uy Ark Quaerntes Burges Tnd Stig Yeni Ube Minster Giumalling Samongt Grass Valley Prion Tay Sapak Bernard Me. L. Throssett Mc McNulty O'Driscoll Throssell Ley Kosen Iim Gansi Thas

Feeling Run Down and Ailing Medicine Ad

An old advertisement claims Vikophos wine cures run down health issues. It touts 27 years of experience at the port of ailment and urges women to try the product, priced 3/6 per quart or pint. The ad features Geo E. Armstrong chemist in Perth.

Australasia Boll Jyranehva Lsst Lt Wax

Meeting on water charges and farmer relief at Doodlarine

A large gathering at Doodlarine discussed government water agreements for Lin water works. Speakers warned proposed rates threaten farming, urged a deputation to meet the minister, and resolved to uphold existing water supply and oppose new charges, with several named local figures forming the delegation.

Advertisement on page four promotes Ginny's fencing materials

An agricultural advertisement addressed to readers highlights Ginny’s broad supply of fencing materials. The note suggests the ad offers extensive options for fencing needs and aims to inform prospective customers in the farming community.

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Federal Debate Highlights Australia Senate Session

A Friday gathering at Turveraull's Hotel featured Senator Lew ham and Senator Newdram outlining a busy Federal Parliament session. They cited about 20 bills enacted, including the Arbitration Public Service Act and Amending Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Act, with discussion on Seamen's Compensation and Trans Australian Railway funding and construction.

Lewham Nodtham Iit Australia Arbitration Public Service Ark Aote TransAustrafon Trans Australian Railway Labor Senate East West Austraia Carrie Strange Vibert

Labor policy and farm wages debate in parliament

Speech excerpts discuss the Federal Labor Government implementing pledges and law, relation to farm workers, and the impact on wages. The speaker notes difficulty for farmers to hire and pay, mentions machinery and manure costs, and a concluding exchange where questions were answered unsatisfactorily.

Trane Wishell Werners Burma Me Segaham Spruker Fant Coffey

Letter to the Editor on Press Bias and Australian Politics

A reader laments press bias and calls for a Labor daily to counter what they view as sensational reports. The letter references Prime Minister Fisher, Brisbane troops, and Australian newspapers, accusing some papers of distorting news to undermine the government.

Gould Sabate Ences Wien Yale A Bykadiay Wim Wore Atoitra Fon Court Pracioniy Minteler Fisher Um Brisbane Heterme Pres Trima Thera Australia Labor Wents

Bowls Match Results From Friday Competition

Friday bowl competition featured singles with Ermendes defeating O'Raitoran and O'Havakan beating Walle. Millington defeated Laver, and Filendes beat Walker. Navies Handicap results listed, with Bell losing to Donovan and Miigo topping Newt Matthews. Electric Light noted as Patra. event scheduled for 4480 pm Wednesday.

Father Alaye Ermendes O'Raitoran O'Havakan Walle Ro Msington Bell Wat Donovan Miigo Newt Matthews Rhen Contter Patra Mummal

Many Sided Clergy at Hallows Church Sermon

A garbled account reports a Hallows Church gathering at AU Hallows Church Lombard Street London where Bishop Montgomery praised unity amid inflation. The fragment references a young layman facing a mission, a list of patrons of Kentucky, and mentions of Hieronizht and various religious figures, but the text remains incoherent and partially unreadable.

AU Hallows Lombard-stret Lorlon Hishop Montgomery Eirysanen

Cricket match ends in a draw with scattered scores

The report details a cricket match played on Saturday February 24 that ended in a draw. Notable figures include Woolley remaining not out on 244 and a list of players such as Hordern Cummings Twist Leake and Watters contributing scores. Sundries and multiple regional club matchups are noted, with several paralleled scores from different stations and teams.

Woollay Wickers Kansford Twist Wayerove M. Leake R. Cummings Wingrove Lanka Cummings Wiewer Leake Stebo Ec Wattars Laake von le Dagny Lahserene Haldwinntons Watters Je Watters Cook Sane Honidiey Hacrian O Gatherer Lyau Leake Sumtries AL Leake Mandy A. Watt W. Watters M Leake D Cumminge Gatherer D. Cummings Od. Cummings Twit 1. Griffiths St R. Cummings

Triangular Test Matches in Enstand and England

Fragmented report lists triangular test cricket fixtures between Nugluni Australie and South Ateiog in Enstand and England. Dates include May 27 Manchester Australie vs South Africa, June Leeds England vs Australia, August fixtures at The Oval and Nottingham, with more in Manchester and Royal venues.

Fottawille Piayed Enstand Whem Nugluni Australie South Ateiog Manchester South Aiien Australis Notingham Austentin

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