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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
3
Harvey Road Board held its monthly session with Eastman opposing the traffic by-law and the board planning to raise the issue at the Conference. Other items include road subdivision approvals, drainage work, road widening proposals, and advancing wages to £100 to enable fortnightly pay.
A reader correspondence expresses intent to convey views to the editor. The missive discusses mutual understanding and the desire for clear communication of opinions.
A Raid Board discussion challenges road making theory arguing that paddling clay to form roads worsens rather than aids durability. References include Patersons road, Ravenwood bridge approach, Marradong road, Byrdenoon repairs, and local district notes on paddling effects.
The Murray Horticultural Society met at Meatinnion 3 Hall on Saturday to elect officers and discuss prizes and shows. New officers included Mrs Fawcett as president and Miss L McLarty as secretary as members approved donations and planned the Spring Show for October 28.
Boans claims quality and money saving service with every promise fulfilled. Shoppers are offered low prices on daily essentials all year, enabling daily savings that accumulate into pounds. Mail orders encouraged and a special announcement teased for next week.
A new system allows purchase of a £10 War Loan Bond for £1 by Aug 11 with £1 monthly installments for nine months. Full interest paid June 5 1917 and every six months thereafter. Investors repayable on May 5 1925. Employers may deduct from wages or employees may apply directly. Interest rates and terms described amid broad circulars urging participation nationwide.
The Chief Electoral Officer reports on the ongoing state electoral canvass. New rolls are being prepared with the governor’s proclamation in mind. Enrolled electors are retained, qualified but unregistered voters receive claim cards, and reminders are issued to those who have not responded. Rolls will be sent to the printer early this month and must exclude writs issued within 14 days of the writ.
Advertises top prices for sheepskins and hides with cash on delivery and no commission. Mentions eased hide prices but still high, urging regular shipment. Also offers wool advances with three months interest-free if shipped, or cash offer on arrival with option to sell or ship to market.
The notice requests readers to write for information with reference to Wool, Sheep, Sheet Hides, or any lines the firm handles. It expresses willingness to assist and invites communication.
Harrie Wentworth Fielding, the heiress of Silvermead, accepts a winter marriage to Robert Fielding after he promises to manage her estate. In a tense scene at a pine grove, Harrie contemplates her new life and the demands of social duty while rival Loline and society watchers plot around the couple.
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