Irrigation clash at Harvey Citrus Society meeting in Agricultural Hall
Friday’s public meeting over water policy in Harvey’s citrus district featured a heated debate on cementing and channel work for drainage. The new President Mr Kennedy kept order while sub committee members resigned amid criticism. The article notes past failures, financial strain on settlers, and cementing as a possible remedy, stressing careful oversight before declaring success. It also mentions Mr L Gibbs’s son returning from the front after four years in Gallipoli and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citrus Society
Kennedy
Harvey
Indead
G. G. Gibbs
L. Gibbs
Gallipoli
France
Forfeitures and Land Notices from The Banbury Herald
Government notices list forfeitures for Buswell J L and A J at Boyanup with four shillings nine pence. Land for Soldiers includes Lot Korijekup Harvey 18a or 23 Lot 89 13a or 9p at seven pounds five shillings nine pence per acre improved. Open forfeited land mentions N Travis Nelson Loc 3542 160 acres and D Jones Sussex Loc 702 160 acres at eight pence per acre Bridgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buswell J. L
A. J
Boyanup
Togac
Harvey
Worsley
Bunbury
Bunbury) 3. Forfeited Land Open:— N. Travis
Nelson
D Jones
Sussex
Bridgetown
Harvey Road Board Meeting Notes and Decisions
The Harvey Road Board met Saturday with E Qook presiding in the absence of the chair. Members Zenner Charman Clifton Manning Stewart and secretary attended. Financials showed £116 14s 9d income including rates 90 licensees 16 17s 6d and rent 7 18s 8d. Accounts to £200 13s 9d were approved for payment. Discussions covered road projects, repatriation committees, peace celebrations funding, road connections Harvey-Collie, Marradong road inspection, Koriejekup Avenue graveling, ward revenue and expenditure, drainage works, and health reports with no infections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Qook
C. 0. Zenner
G. P. Charman
M. Clifton
W. Manning
J. Stewart
Treasury
W.A. Bank
Orange
Cookernup Progress Association
Otrier
Lating Riverside
Brockman and
Yarloop-Cookernup
Harvey Citrus Society
Harvey Glee Club
Anzac Memorial Fund
R. M. Wilson
J.P
Brunswick
Harvey-Collie Road
Collie Road Board
Messrs Millars
Collie
Perth
Harvey Board
Marradong
Stewart
Benger
W. J. George
Stephen H. Fry
Harvey
A. Clifton
Scott's
Cook
Brennan
Koriejekup
Charman
Sixth Street
North Ward
Wickham
Herbert
Clifton
Irrigation Department
C. Adams
Adams
Udue School
George
Bunbury Triple Appeal Receives Ongoing Local Support
The Bunbury triple appeal lists further contributions received or promised for the next twelve months. Amounts include numerous individuals and firms such as Narrogin Trading Co and its employees, with a total to date of 577 pounds 6 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipping
E Fowler
C E Johnston
H Earl
Watson
Stephen
McAlpine
MG House
E Owen
D Crute
M Woodley
J Elton
Eastman
Seddon
WV Hayes
Boor
Hislop
WG Bennett
McDonald
Featherstone
Hastwell
H Fleming
Narrogin Trading Co
Kaeshagan
Town Clerk Reports Road Works and Finances
Town Clerk Norrie reports Samson Road renewal from Jarrah Street to Tuart Street with top-dressing for improvement. He notes heavy workload, proposes a temporary clerk or returned soldier for staffing. Electric lighting extended in Albert and Carey Roads. Round Drive lighting planned. Overdraft risk. bank to extend £500. Revenue details for General, Electric Light, Water Board, and Cemetery Board. November bank balances listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrie
Samson Road
Jarrah Street
Tuart Street
Albert Road
Carey Road
Round Drive
Water Board
Cemetery Board
General Afc
Drs
Clean Out the Clinkers With Najol Lubricant
An old advertisement urges clearing bowel clinkers by using Najol a nonabsorbed lubricant from Standard Oil New Jersey not a medicine. It claims constipation causes dangerous poison buildup and promotes Najol as a pleasant safe remedy sold by chemists and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S.A
Nujol
Standard Oil CO
Handy Food Co announces ready cooked luncheon items
Handy Food Co at Stephen Street Banbury offers luncheon fainties and cooked meats ready for pickup. Sausages in beef and pork are promoted for breakfast and all goods are claimed to be produced on the premises under hygienic conditions by experienced workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handy Food Co
Stephen Street
Banbury
Board notes deficit narrowed as plant purchase cited
Reply to Mr Charman states the deficit was caused by the purchase of new plant and is gradually being reduced. The board confirms the next meeting will occur on January 1th instead of the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charman
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Gerner
William & Murray
Central Arcade
Fremantle
William Streets
Samuel
Teede’s
Grand Central Coffee Palace
Wellington Street
Bridge
Potaend
Australis
Bae the
Nurse Richardson
Opry
Espacewerr
Montrare
Telluride Street
Greenbushes
Telephone
H. T. Anderson
Ocean View
W.A
Hunt’s Biscuits
Banbury Herald
Harvey Road Board
Boans
Prioes
Boans Xmas
Bonus Emporium
Universal Providers
Wellington & Maccay Streets
the People’s Mart
Bank of New South Wales
Kalgoorlie
Peter Hansen
TEA Rooms
Victoria Street
Narrogin Trading
Liability Assurance Corporation Limited of
London
Westj
Prince's Buildings
ST. George's Terrace
H. M. Agg
Frank Wilcox
C.M.G
B.S. Arpeewa
PB. Peano
NW. Hanern
Wm. J. Ford
Hatton
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