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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented notice from Perth lists a dividend related item attributed to Eko Varley secretary at 59 A.M.P Chambers indicating a formal financial action. The readable portion implies an official notice of dividend distribution or entitlement.
An extraordinary election will be held on Wednesday August 1 1916 from 10 am to 7 pm to fill vacant seats in Pinjarra and South Wards following resignations of A Rt Adam and C Joyce. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer seven clear days before election per The Roads Act 1911 and amendments.
Rail employees plan a social and dance Friday at Mechanics Hall Pinjarra with a good turnout expected. Reports from Armadale and Pleasant Grove note farewell for Private Geo Morritt on long leave with a social evening including singing and dancing. Mail deadlines announced for the United Kingdom Canada Ceylon Japan Egypt and Europe with Kaisar-i-Hind closing 14th October.
Service conducted by Rev. Vance Creatures drew a fair congregation at St John's Anglican Church for the Me see vo anniversary. Murray Cultural Society notes exhibitors should prepare six flowers of each variety for sections 113 to 128 130 and 131. Boans Family Annual praised for up-to-date information and extensive lists. published by A S McClintock with W K Jones & Co of Perth coordinating production.
Personal notes from Pinjarra report Mra Edward McLarty receiving a farewell message as part of the 43rd Battalion route march at Durban. The town hears of soldiers in training at Park House Depot and lists several men from the area. An English exchange notes Henry William Line's death at the Nelson Hotel in Prittlewell and mentions the Exchange Hotel sale to H A Laslett.
Mandurah hall fundraiser evening drew a large crowd with substantial funds expected to boost hall improvements. Attendees included Private George Abbertit and Sergeant Henry of the 8th Field Battery, with plans for a new deck access, brick chimney, and updated entrance.
A reader criticizes Dr Joyce's Pinjarra Ward address and members of the local board. He urges ratepayers to demand prudent administration, questions the gravel road project and bridge cover, and proposes material improvements using local gravel and clay mixtures.
The secretary Mr D Patterson of the Murray Articulural Society informs that the annual meeting will be held in an early part of the week. A disc work may be presented at the gathering.
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