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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
2
The amended timetable lists the adjusted cut off times for different mail classes at the Pinjarra Post Office. It sets new closing hours for outgoing mails and outlines any changes to pickup schedules for local deliveries.
A dated catalog fragment lists Nyal products with prices in old style notation such as 2a 6d for Hirwatone and 3a 9d for Iren Wine. Other items include Almond Cream 1a 3d and Laxscold 1 3d. The list includes Nyala Cold Cream and Little Liver Pills with similar figures.
The Pinjarra Red Cross Society reports dispatch of items to Government House over the past week including 7 43 wale, 25 mullers, 8 woollen skirts, 3 carriage pieces, 1 pair cockades, 2 jug overs, and a cushion donated by Ming Freda spr ticgt. Funds and receipts noted, with credits to various members and a total of £2104 mentioned.
Anglers led by Hocking Howieson and others report a productive morning at Mandurah with over 35 snapper up to 50 pounds announced. The party also hauled skipjack whiting flathead and other fish while kingfish to four pounds show steady catches. Mat Barber plans a big fishing party with Skipper Laslett coaching to outdo rivals.
Local items from Pinjarra report no Christmas mass at Catholic church attendance, postal and government office closures for Christmas Boxing Day and New Year. Miss O Connor departs for Perth Gwalia for Christmas with her parents. Timber shipments and school social notes conclude the column.
The local Girl's Friendly Society held a brisk sale of work and a Christmas dance. Mr Hat opened the bazaar at 3:30 pm, tracing the GFS history and movement. Proceeds help Perth Lord fund £2300 debt, with £1000 outstanding, and support Mundijong’s work. Presents from the Christmas Tree went to children as afternoon and evening entertainments delighted attendees. The event praised the GFS, noted future plans, and highlighted new go cart styles and perambulators showcased by local trades.
The Pinjarra State School held its annual prize presentation on Friday with head teacher Mr. C D Evans awarding prizes for the scholastic year. Dux of the year Miss Alice Howieson led Standard VII, Winnie Kay won Standard VI, and other top students included Robert White Standard VI Reg Gren Standard IV Amy Spencer Standard II Barbara Howlecon Standard VI Victor Phillipa Standard I Ran Sent and Janice Heetor Cemidy. A provisional certificate went to Alum Haywant. Afternoon festivities in the school grounds featured girls’ displays and the boys’ drinks and the event concluded with a pleasant closure.
Local brief recounts several residents traveling over Christmas holidays. Mr Porter attends holidays in the capital. Mrs Wilkins visits Mandurah to see her brother at the Mandela area. Mim Linehan travels to Winjarra and Puuralay, then to Wilgetown. Rutherford, Mor a resident, works with the Agricultural Department at Veraidion.
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