Letter from Sir John Forrest to Me Harry Wright’s send-off
An appreciative letter from Sir John Forrest reads at the Me Harry Wright send off in Balingup. Forrest commends Wright’s long service as chair of the Balingup Posts Board and offers a financial contribution to the presentation fund. He notes personal friendship with Wright and family, and extends best wishes from Lady Forrest. The letter expresses pride in Wright’s public service and hopes for continued community harmony.
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Sir John Forrest
Teest
T. HL Wright
Balingup
House of Re Bresentatives
Melbourne
Hedley
Wansbrough
Hsg
Canioman
Balingup Roads
Wright
Thomas Wright
Hamilton Wright
Lady Forrest
Eilingup
John Forrest
Correspondence to the Editor on a wartime social event
A reader denounces the Upper Blackwood bachelors for planning a dance amid war. The letter argues youth’s love of pleasure clashes with patriotism and laments potential neglect of friends facing danger. It warns promoters may resemble “fiddling while Rome burned.”
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Blackwood
Nec
Rone
Forrest
Denlganup
Wyidge Town Association Opens With Weather Absence
The first Wyidge Town Association match was postponed as many players were absent and spectators were scarce due to bad weather. Red and blue vs blue and white formed a reduced teams match with few locals stepping in to play. Meharry’s team won led by captain Geo Meharry with Tom Hastie as vice captain and R Petersen as secretary treasurer. The registration fee of 4/6 was paid, and Sunday fixtures remained undecided likely between Antony and Dowat’s teams.
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Wyidgetown Association
Meharry
Wits
Geo. Meharry
Tom Hastie
Por
Petersen
Sifimtay
Dowat
Chrome Chet Comphammes and Weule Creat Papprganat Cure
The fragmentary notice lists names and a project titled Cure with unclear context. Readable text mentions Chrome Chet Comphammes and Weule Creat related to Papprganat Cure, but no verifiable event or outcome is evident.
Members invited to join Mechanics Institute and events
The article notes room for more subscribers at the Mechanics Institute with a 56 fee to cover the rest of the year, access to nearly 000 volumes, and new books arriving by mail. It mentions a forthcoming puche tournament and dance on June 18 to raise funds, plus hospital and local board discussions and upcoming concerts and school events in Greenbushes.
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The
Mechanics' Institute
Greenbushes Hospital Monthly Meeting Minutes
The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Tuesday evening with Mr J G Keyser presiding. The secretary reported arrangements with Sister Mackenzie and that Malcog Despard would proceed to the front. Dr Nelson noted 41 patients treated last month and 16 visits to the surgery with 87 calls. main causes included injuries and wounds, eight, colds five, diarrhoea four. Two patients admitted and discharged. Mr Wo Lewin resigned. Mr J GC Ayiil elected to fill vacancy on the committee.
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J. G Keyser
J “R. Cooper
G Hitchens
J. W. Herbert
B. R. Robinson
Cretary
Mackenzie
Malcog Despard
Mel Talland
Ced
Nelson
Zemat
Raven
Ptom
Wo Lewin
Ayiil
Greenbushes Notes and Local Updates Warm Weather Helps
The past week brought heavy rain easing fears of delayed ploughing while crops benefit. Private E. Biggers of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry reports a shoulder wound from an explosive bullet and hopes to return to front if possible. Local smithy F. Bigerts moves to the town centre near Dr Nelson. Teachers conference housing strains Greenbushes hotel and board facilities. Grand Concert by Miners' Fall committee draws expected large attendance. Mining prospers with rains reviving activity. some cambers closed for water, others building. Hospital finances face strain after Timber Corp Mill closure. subsidy request denied. Local staff endure and hope for mill reopening. W. Lewis gains railway post. Recovery of H. G. Keyser noted. community grateful for hospital care.
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E. Biggers
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Australia
Ntacksmith
Greenbushes
T.C.L
Timber Corporation
Ineal Hospital
Perth
HG. Keyser
oMcrash
Ireentushes
Greenhushes
W Lewis
Lewis
Ihff
Keyser
Western livestock sale reports from Copley’s Siding and Midland Junction
The June sales note prime Murchison wethers and Derby stock with prices to 39s for heavy wethers and 14s for ewes. Cattle yardings at Copley’s Siding dip with 320 head and firm opening bids, while Midland Junction records a modest yarding of 1404 sheep and 64 cattle with firmer lamb demand and varied pig prices.
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Copley's Siding
Derby
Murchison
Mall
Murchison Wethers
Derby Wethers
Copley
Wales
Midland Junction
Toxtay
Mopschison
Otyta
Pupils of Pinminop School Hold Fin ple Day Program
The Pinminop School held a Fin ple Day with patriotic songs and recitations under Miss Cowen and Miss Davis. A tea was served by pupils, the new piano arrived that day, and prize winners in concert work, needle work, gardening, spelling and homework were announced.
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Pinminop
Miss Cowen
Miss Davis
Ami Parvook
Plano
Tor
Dinutgup
Davis
George Chambers
Marguerite Blechynder
England
Pearl Filston
Len Bilston
Soto
Fthel Sambell
Mons Halston
Olia McAlinden
Ethel Sambell
Opal Bilston
Marguerite Blechymden
Alice Draper
Mtonal Bilston
Bulry Bilston
Olea
McAlinden
Vera Bilston
Ethel Sambeh
Hest
Ruby Bilston
Meal Lovell
Front Line Letters from Bridgetown Soldier in World War I
Letters recount brutal trench life near Neuve Chapelle January to April, with mud and cold, volleys and gas, a march from trenches to brickfield positions, German bombardments, and grim battlefield scenes. Other notes report government health audits, a retirement of a board member, and municipal financial actions.
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Bridgetown
L. Dobbs
Clermans
Neuve Chapelle
Germany
Old
England
Bridgetown Local Board of Health Holds Monthly Meeting
The Bridgetown Local Board of Health met Thursday afternoon with President W A H Smith presiding as several members were absent. The meeting began at three o'clock after quorum was secured. The secretary was instructed to respond regarding former reserves and sanitary contractor charges for waste removals and public health removals. The Under Secretary for Lands noted changes to the water service boundaries while the Board discussed waste removal and contractor compliance.
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the Boars
A H. Smith
F. Wood
A. Brechynden
Draper
TP Awcock
Ror
Renly
Health Department
Cateman
Bridgetown Victorious in Bunbury Match
Bridgetown team traveled to Bunbury for a club match and an evening social at the Rose Hotel. Results show Bridgetown won the overall contest eight to one with several notable individual results among Bunbury and Bridgetown players.
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Bridgetown
Bunbury
Bridgetown Club
Rose Hotel
Bridgetown Representatives Returned To Me By Motor This Morning. Following Oe
Eh Brown
Bunl
Sparks
Bridgeto
Knight
Iambury
Alinutt
Bridgetown Moshanies Institute Holds June Fundraiser
The Bridgetown Moshanies Institute committee met on Thursday with President C Laverty presiding Rev F Davis and Messrs Bartlett Tomelty J tmms Wad dington attending. A government grant of 15 468 pounds was credited to the Institute and the Wridgetown Choral Society secured use of the stage for June 30 rehearsal at a charge. A sucker tournament and dance are planned for June 18 to raise funds amid low subscriptions.
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C. Laverty
F. Davis
A. E. Bartlett
Tomelty
A. J. Tmms
al Waddington
J. Thomson
Wridgetown Choral Society
Bart
Shacliners Gnands
Davis
Obsessive Battle Report From Dardanelles Achi Baba Action
German newspaper dispatch describes Allied effort in the Dardanelles with French and British forces attempting to seize Maidos road positions. French troops cross higher ground near Sedd el Bahr while Senegalese infantry push up the slopes under heavy Turkish fire. Guns and bombardment continue as trenches prove stubborn.
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Mesmore
Maidos Road
Kerevor
Kaithta
Bhi Haba
Krithia
Krithia Road
Alt
Seine
Battle of Achi Baba Ends First Stage in Gallipoli Offensive
Armies clash at Achi Baba as Turkish defenses hold and British and French forces press along the Krithia road. Turkish guns bombard advancing troops while French reserves reclaim trenches and resist sustained assaults through the day and night.
Fleet construction aids army advance on Challinoli Peninsula
Allied forces report deep water piers and road improvements completed to support landing operations on Challinoli. Five water piers facilitate transport loading while coordinated efforts by army and navy showcase notable joint efficiency and rapid works at the southern end of the new island.
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London
Challinoli
Yeswui
Sem
Navy
Insula
Brent Seaparte
Fragmented World War Era Poetry Reflects Warning Tides
The fragment discusses warnings about wartime dangers and alliances with Australia, warning against trusts in treaties and urging unity and naval readiness. It references Germany and Java and calls for joining peaceful clubs while preparing defenses. The text blends poetic imagery with geopolitical anxieties of a distant era.
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Java
Auralae
Oling Fe Clube
Roy
Australia
Bridgetown Local Board Appoints Walter Toyer to Seat
Mr Walter Toyer is appointed to a seat on the Bridgetown Local Board of Health replacing Alf Waddington. Mrs Geo Reading and children return to Bunbury by Saturday’s train after holiday with Mrs TR Williams. Several local officials and visitors noted in Bridgetown society.
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Bridgetown
Tettovolls
EF. Machin
Banbury
Willams
Astley
ER. W. Denner
Reidgetonen
Frank Towel
Oli
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H. A. Keyser
Acconinls
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Herbert
Timate
Air
Cooper
Great Southern
Sone
Ted Edwards
Vannaford
Florence
Greenmishes School Garden
Edwarta
Willmott
Ted Tunning
Ted
Greenbushes Hospital
Evies
Nate
J. Fvitson
OUF
F. Bigerts
Creenbushow
Ibs
Elders Weekly
Rupert
Dinninup
Varrline
Romanders II
France
Teport
Wen
Blechyn and Wood
W. Toyer
Me. Waddington
Police Department
Wood
Bicchynden
Colonial Natual Insurance Co
Thurlay
Br'dgetown Local Board of Health
Brown and Knight
Is and Allnutt
Winty
Parkes
Urquhart
Bie
Teidgetown
Bridgetown Moshanies Institute
Dardanelles
Act
Achi
Babe Mae
Ash
Mead Bartlett
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F Prench
Tlame
Uloves
Achi Baha
Kerevos
Sonegasse
Achi Baba
Plevin
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