Irrigation Woes and Community Life in Harvey
From Our Correspondent notes reflect irrigation failures as earth channels fail to carry water with at least three washaways. blame placed on Water Supply Department not settlers. Harvey Fair and Concert raise funds for a new rector, while repatriation concerns linger amid land allocations favoring civil servants. a long-standing settler converts orchard land to a dairy venture, hoping for justified results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Supply Department
Cain
Harvey
Axe Handle Factory Keeps Afloat For Returned Soldiers
Bunbury presses on with an axe handle factory aimed at employing returned men. The venture, backed by local officials, sought subsidies and private investment, with the committee guaranteeing advances. Turnover stands at 500 handles weekly, four to five workers employed, plans to add a broom handle lathe and a tenfold output machine are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunbury
J G Baldock
C M Fawkner
State Board
Federal Board
Lynch
Victoria St
Ellen
Commonwealth
Minors
Perth
Harris Scarfe, Ltd
United States
Gr Minors
Law
Smith
Varigas
Bunbury Recruiting Committee Meeting Report
The Bunbury Recruiting Committee held its final meeting in Council Chambers on Monday afternoon the 16th. G. Money, M.L.A., chaired with A. R. Foreman F Hamilton J Cooke J H Murray and Captain R Edward and J Miller present. Apologies were received from many members. A letter from Donald Mackinnon Director General of Recruiting praised Bunbury’s effort and noted decisive wartime results. The Handy Food Co advertised luncheon dainties and cooked meats in Stephen Street Bunbury, touting hygienic, on premises production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Bunbury
Handy Food Co
Stephen-street
Dean's Pills Touted as Kidney Remedy in 1900s Ad
An Australian newspaper excerpt promotes Doan's Pills for kidney trouble and backache. It includes customer testimonial from Me M. Veale of Rose Street South Bunbury claiming relief after use and stating no recurrence after two years. The ad warns of dropsy risk with neglected kidney disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
M. Veale
Rose Street
South
Bunbury
Doan
Veale
Christmas Orders From Nannowiy Traussis Co
Advertises a price list in this issue and urges readers to place Christmas orders early. Directs assistants to send orders to Nannowiy Traussis Co to avoid the Christmas rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannowiy Traussis Co
Empire Theatre to Feature Miss Phyllis Tots Opening Nights
The Empire Theatres announce Miss Phyllis Tots as star at the Empire Theatre late Bedford Hall on 30th and 31st December. Collie audiences praise the juvenile artists and Bunbury is promised a treat with additional artistic films. The management aims to present outstanding shows not previously seen in the South-West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Tots
Empire Theatre
Bedford Hall
Collie
Bunbury
Land notices and openings for selection in Balingup and Bridgetown
Government land notices list lots for sale at Balingup, open leasing for Reserve 3432 near Nelson 5032, and multiple open for selection locations near Kulikup Quinninup Lake and Bridgetown. It notes forfeited lands, and specifies land offices for lodging applications with details on parcels, acreage and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balingup
Bridgetown
Nelson
Kulikup
Quinninup Brook
Yotiup Lake
W. M. 3Udden
Wellington
W. A. Atkins
Boyshup A.A
Land Office
Bunbury Race Club Announces 1919 Handicap Entries
The Bunbury Race Club lists several handicap races with six furlongs to one mile, detailing prize money for second and third places, eligibility rules for horses within 70 miles of Bunbury, and weight penalties after winners. Nominations close January 8 1919 and acceptances January 18 1919, with entry fees required. Cyril Birch is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourvannoy
Bunbury
Werner Hanvicar
Weer Hanpicar
W.A. Turf Club
Prince of Wales
Bunbury Rava Club
Havng
Clydesdale, Bay
Perth
Scott
O'Hara
Cyril Birch
Adamax Roofing Le: durable cheaper iron alternative
The NARROGIN CRADING & AGENCY CO LTD offers DigMeg Adamsmax roofing as a durable and cheaper alternative to iron. Government stock on hand includes 72 ft rolls at varied ply prices, with free cement and nails. Catalogues and printed materials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrogin Crading & Agency CO. Ltd
Aave
Fgt
Adamax
Bunbury Herald
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the Victoria
Buxover
Rancer Forerst
Insurange CO. Ltd
Busskewy
P_ C. Caucrueas
Dussinkook
C. BH. Woonnnosk
Bispatrons
H. Lace Harvey
P. J. Wann
Forrest Chambers
Chas, H. Curlewis
W. Fowler
Dardanup
Vikophos
A. E. Golder
Aho
Greenbushes
James Street
Primus
Jackson
Wellington-st
Wikineg
Kalgoorlie House
Victoria Street
Mies Knight
At.c.l, Lab
7.C.L
Miss Knight
Stephen Street
J. Lewis Prichard
Lds
Thomas & Co
F. Coles
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
Peoples House Furnisher
Wintey
Ice
Cliff Foster
Cecil Dent
Chas. Sommers
Warwick House
St. George’s
Terrace
Thos. Hayward & Son Ltd
R. Bone, Butcher
Murray Street
W. Snowden
Walker & Hall
Bunbury Recruiting Committee
Tance
Mane
Standard Oil Co
New Jersey
Ferale
Empire Theatres
Sovernment
A. Scheikowsy
the Baker
Tara
Atle
Nf. Peet & CO. Ltd
Georges Terrace
Acreville
Ambi
Go Bickford
Boonecloe
Brie & Keith
Flemington
Einer
Bunbury Race Club
Bunbury Bacon Factory
Fouracre & Wass
Western Australian Turf Club
J.C. Clark
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