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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes Easter holidays ending soon with workers expected back on the 26th. Mentions Palmer and aides at the State Hotel and inland shifts as they prepare for a front line push.
A donation parcel from Mandurah arranged by Mrs Dulrompie supported Trench Comforts Fund with items such as books Miss Wilkerson jam milk papers Mrs Newton jam toothbrush Maude Newton cigarettes Mrs Oldfield soap cigars Dorie Butcher tobacco Sylvia Escott and others. The list reflects a varied assortment aimed at aiding the Mabdural folk.
An appeal notes two new donor opportunities for Fairbridge Farm School. Mr Kingsley Fairbridge reports receipt of a donation and requests contributions to fund Thomas meal for crop fertilising and orchard dressing. The notice thanks past supporters and invites further aid. An engagement is announced between Keith Loehee Wright and Tapper Jeonld Cox.
The Fairbridge Farm team defeated Pinjarra by three runs in a five match series to crown the school champions for the year. Umpires, players, and hosts Mr and Mrs Fairbridge provided generous hospitality as E White captained Fairbridge and J Green led Pinjarra.
A Mandurah Hall Queen Carnival event organized by Miss Daisy Green drew a fair crowd with performances by Miss Parasloye Alderson Mr V Lane and others. A separate Harvey fundraiser features an ugly man contest with Miss Harley leading voting totals 4736 to 3524 for Mrs Jenkins.
A large Coolup crowd gathered at the Boat Coolup Hall on Thursday April 13 for a send off dance for Private E A Harepeet bound for the Front. Speakers Blake and McKay praised him and wished him God speed while Harepeet thanked attendees. Music by Misses V Christmas PD Herron and McMahen kept dancing late with Coolup M C Chris McMahen in charge.
A bread and butter dance in aid of the Red Cross Society was held at Man durah Hall on the &h April. A moderate attendance enjoyed the evening. Door takings totaled £168 with ball expenses deducted leaving £1 16s 0d for handover. A 5s donation from Mr Tatterdell was gratefully acknowledged. A parcel from the branch was packed Friday and sent to headquarters containing a jama suite three pairs knitted socks and 18 slings.
Mr A. Williams formerly of this jenna now manages the Suilie Miner at Collie during a brief Pinjarra visit last week. He returned to Coli by the afternoon train on Saturday.
A large gathering at West Sea behad se Patawatt bid farewell to Private Gibbings with speeches by McGowiman Urquhart and Followen praising his abilities and wishing him a safe return. The event included songs, a recitation Our boys in brown, and thanks to hosts, with Mrs Collins and others performing.
The Harvey Road Board election results show T Bayward and J Grieves as elected for Central Ward two vacancies. Returning Officer noted many informal absentee votes and urged proper ballot completion. Grieves and Hayward thanked officials and ratepayers as residents praised their long service to Harvey district.
The advertisement promotes collapsible Bo-carts for tram use and large, comfortable perambulators made in wood and wicker. W Zimpel claims a full stock of the latest designs with cradle springs and easy to wheel. It invites inspection and promises pleasing results for shoppers.
A fragment describes a gas weapon invented by an Englishman and patented, with a German air raid on a village near a royal residence. It notes a bomb causing casualties and the King and Queen reportedly residing there with the Queen uninjured.
A farewell to Mr A Dearden after 13 years in the Jarrahdale Office is marked with tributes and good wishes for his safety return. The Methodist Church art exhibition in Mechanics Hall drew social and financial assistance, with school work praised and decorations noted. A timber yard accident involved a worker who was treated by Dr Jose of Pinjarra. Controversy arises over conscription discussions and draft dodging concerns among locals.
The South-West Provinces and South-West Province fix polling day for May 13 with writ return May 20. Chief polling places listed: Central Provinces Town Hall Giralton, East Province Town Hall Port Burn, Metropolitan Town Hall Perth, Metropolitan Suburban Central State School Claremont, North Province Courthouse Rowbourne, North-East Province Town Hall Katgnoeth, South-East Province Town Hall, South-West Hanbury Drill Hall, West Province Town Hall Fremantle Neailouy.
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