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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1916
Page
3
The passage describes support for Mr Robinson and Mr McKay amid wartime fears. It notes that if the enemy prevailed, key local roles like the roads board would vanish. A defender of Australia is praised for taking up arms, with wishes for God-speed and a safe return.
In the annual Road Board elections across the state the Murray Board saw Dr C Joyce win South Ward by eight votes after late counts, while Wm Palmer and Wm Thos Deeble contested East Ward with Palmer securing the seat by a substantial margin. Edward Melarty was returned unopposed for Cent Ward as tallying closed.
Town Ward R Fouracre North Ward Jas Hair and South Ward Hugh McNeil were retained unopposed for the WAPDA positions, with all incumbents remaining in their posts across the board. The terse notice confirms the unchanged leadership in each ward.
In Armadale Ordinary wards Thomas James Armadale Town Ward Anham Briggn Armadale West Ward Henry Fan cole Kelmscott Ward Auditor George Varley were the only nominees for each vacant seat and thus declared elected unopposed.
Church services listed for Sunday April 16 in Marriuup and Pinjarra. Dwellingup at 3 p.m. Pinjarra at 7:30 p.m. Rev. F. P. Christiansen to conduct.
A damaged note from Guoar to Annie Fisu mentions a missing friend, a war death of an uncle, a valuation of £400, plans to sell, and returning to go anywhere you wish. It promises nugget gold and asks for an immediate reply to the sender’s address.
A readers' letter explains that while columns accept correspondence, the newspaper does not necessarily identify with the views stated. The note emphasizes openness to opinions while maintaining editorial separation.
A letter to the editor argues against Allied trade restrictions in wartime, noting robust American exports from 1907 to 1914 and during 1914 15, and compares Britain’s blockade impact with historical support for the North. It asserts U S trade advantages and Britain’s shifted ship use amid submarine losses.
The Coolup Red Cross Society met at East Coolup Hall on Wednesday Sth April with strong member attendance. Miss Boyd presided as secretary’s fee for the quarter ending March showed a balance of £18 while expenditure reached £14 13s. Lid. The East and West Coolup work party remained well attended during the busy season. Since January 1906, 1206 articles have been requisitioned to headquarters. The War Council licensed several ladies to collect funds: Miss Boyd Burnside Mrs Chas Salter Hillandale Meeton Miss Hilda McKay Glen Isis Coolup Mrs Foley Suistage West Coolup Mrs Holland treasurer Coolup Mr Stubbs secretary Coolup. The general secretary praised the branch’s clerical and financial methods. A discussion followed a letter from East Coolup Hall Committee before the meeting closed. Easter Monday arrangements are in hand with good attendance expected. refreshments and attractions planned, with a sports programme under way.
Perth writer Frank Wittenoom details crossing Suffolk mares with a Vik stallion to produce efficient long distance carting stock. Progeny reportedly perform well hauling 11 tons of wool and fodder 130 miles to the railway, and carting up to 10 tons of wheat over 80 miles weekly. pure Suffolks may be better, but the cross shows clear utility.
Practical advice on collecting eggs three times daily in heat and keeping nests cool. Recommends adding salts to drinking water, providing shade and range to prevent summer ailments, and giving young stock cool quarters to roost in to avoid overcrowding and disease.
The Perth Notes discuss the Queen Carnival's appeal amid what the writer calls wowserism, praise Fremantle trips and West Australian industry, critique liquor policy and import restrictions, and note rising prices and trade slackness. The piece observes Perth’s social scene, with references to bread, cinema, and local labor as evidence of prosperity.
A 1866 catalogue notes a navy and white line, velvet and silk wear, felt hats with bands, and white corded silk trim. Velvet and felt sailors, velour pieces, smart coats, and garbardine sports coats are advertised with prices from 29s 6d to 7s 11d. Special line includes ready to wear items and new grey champagne costumes and belted garbardine coats.
A list of bargain items from Boans includes merino combinations with long and short sleeves, various corsets in white coutil with attachments, Royal Worcester corsets, and children's wear. Also offered are costume cloths, wincey fabrics, dress tweeds, seal cloth, navy wool serge, and infants' flannelette gowns. Prices are given in shillings and pence.
Political tensions loom over Perth as leaders face increasing defections and public scrutiny. Jack Scadden remains steady and brisk, driving through the turmoil with his chauffeur, while the state endures nightly unrest and unanswered questions about the future stability.
Rapid advances in baby carriages yield 80 shapes and styles with cradle print and lypholastered finishes. Large, comfortable, affordable enough to avoid luxury status. Collapsible go carts for tram use, steel wood and wicker models, easy to open and wheel. W Zimpel invites inspections to showcase the latest designs.
A tight catalog of groceries with numerous items and prices including sardines, salmon, dried fruits, syrup, groats, hops, jelly crystals, kerosene, macaroni, matches, milk, mustard, oil, oats, peas, pepper, pickles, rice, raisins, salt, sauce, soda, vinegar, and more. Prices are listed per unit or per dozen, reflecting a mid 20th century shop inventory.
A catalog style inventory of horse clipping machines, plough gear, saddles, breechings, plough winkers, chains, leads, baits, split links, patent steel whippletrees, barbed wire, galvanised wire and fittings. Prices in pounds and shillings accompany each item, reflecting a British made hardware sale.
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