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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
2
To whom it may concern the Board will sit for sewer matters one day in March 1916 at 11 in the forenoon. Any person wishing to appeal may give six days' notice to the Secretary of the Board J Warr Secretary.
Notice that a revision of the Electoral Roll will be held at the Board Office on Saturday March 4 1916 after Appeal Court business. Objections or insertions must be sent by February 21 1916. Yearly licenses for Motors Vehicles and Dogs are due and obtainable from the Secretary daily 9 am to 5 pm. Prosecutions may follow for possession without licenses. By order of the Board, J C Warr Secretary.
Local and general notices cover a Coolap branel executive meeting for 23rd at 3 p.m. Cricket match between Pinjarra and Fairbridge State Schools won by Fairbridge. Stock sale at Ping on 28th with 1,100 sheep consigned by J. Paterson's Farm. Revision Court of Murry Road Board sits 4th March. objections or name additions due by 1 February. Legislative Council Elections update on C. H. Danlop withdrawal. corrections on Ewing's former legislative role. Weather brief notes: recent cool spell after heavy weekend storm. rainfalls recorded at Pinjarra 62, Mandurah 53, Armdale 172, Jarrahdale 138, Jarrah Grade No 1 Mill 118, Branswick totals.
Annual prize distribution for Bt. fpogr takes place Monday 2 on next at the Agricultural Hall with Mr Hant presenting prizes and musical items. Harvest Thanksgiving services at St Andrews Oboreh Mundijong with Holy Communion at 8 pm and Evensong at 7 30 pm. gifts to the Children's Hospital Perth. The 37th Troop WA Boy Scouts parade at Evensong. Eight Hours Art Union offers a world trip or £100 cash plus 99 prizes. past support strong.
An evocative reminiscence recalls standing on Victoria Quay as a vast transport ships away to repair an old brigade. The writer salutes Australian women's courage as loved ones depart, praising their steadfast patriotism and symbolic role in wartime unity and national pride.
A fragmentary call cites outraged womanhood and a plea for liberty and honour among men. The text references the Prov and sounds of footsteps, ending with a vow to strike until justice closes the floodgates of barbarity.
The Murray Horticultural Society hosts its small Show tomorrow afternoon in a large attendance expected. Committee secretary E Ablerone leads as entries are down this year from patron Mrs Baker of Upto. Official opening by J George MLA at 3 with shows open until 5 45 not 6 30. Mrs Fawcett, society president, will entertain guests at luncheon. Judges for fruit and vegetable sections include Mr BV.
Personal notes from Pinjarra recounts families and locals like Reginald Mills Clarence McMahon Harold Leach and Herbert McMahon enlisting with the ALP and Light Horse. Davey Baker finally secures acceptance after two rejections and December 13 posting. others from Coolup district join AGth Battalion drill camps in Lithgow.
Sunday February 20 services listed include Septuagesima Beenup Holy Communion Caim Mandijong Hoy Coni Mindijong Ithibtren s Se ndijong Evensong with Mr Allington Hunt leading.
Fragments show a 7.30 pm event at Pinjarra featuring G. B. Tate with participants Christensen and others. Details are unclear but reference a marriage themed gathering on a Sunday in February.
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