Waroona Red Cross social and half year report
A Waroona Red Cross Branch meeting at the Hall on 29 June featured a half year report by the secretary Mrs Whettem. The roll showed 74 members, funds activity included receipts of 45 19 8 and expenditure 31 1 9 leaving 14 4 7. Items despatched to Perth head office included nightshirts pyjama suits hospital caps and more. A dainty afternoon tea was served and Miss Cramer with Mrs Ransom presented a shawl to Mrs J. as a notable token of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waroona Red Cross
Mra Richarda
Whettem
Mra Wttem
Perth
Pavy
Fred Bowles
Miss Cramer
Ransom
Commonwealth War Loan terms explained for subscriptions
Inquiries answer exact terms for the War Loan issue. Subscriptions may close August 1 1916. The instalment plan requires 10 percent on application and 10 percent monthly from September 1 1916 to May 1 1917. Over £100 subscribers gain full twelve months interest on June 15 1917 with complex adjustments. £100 or less receive twelve months interest on June 30 1917. Early payments earn full six months interest on December 15 1915. Terms aim to widen participation and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eystem
Germany
A Soldier's Letter From England Invalided Private W Smith
Private W Smith of the 7th Victorian Battalion writes from England after being wounded. He mentions a comrade Jack Stockdale, Gallipoli memories, and exchanges with Arthur Cooper of Hares. The letter touches on health, travel to London, and the weary mood of English life during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
W. Smith
Arthur Cooper
Hares
Smith
Jack Stockdale
Gallipoli Peninsuts
Hospitaabio
South Tampion
Urence Peatly
Ty Beintel
London
Englsud
Australian Soldier Letters From Moseley Visit Amid War Strife
A correspondent recounts reaching Moseley near Manchester, discovering a hospital in Blackpool, and facing travel delays. He describes friendly Mosley locals welcoming him, the crowd’s curiosity about his Australian identity, and a chaotic but humorous reception at pubs and shops. He plans to return to the front as his condition notes fatigue and battle scars from Gallipoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
Moseley
Manchester
Blackpool
London
Glasgow
Scotland
The
George
Mossley
Kaiser
King Billy
Thad
Crown
Mimsley
Goodie
Ward
Arthur
Weymouth
Australia
Gallipoli
Robert
Thanet
Rhitine
Maine
Harriet Wentworth
Harrie
Robert Returnet
Wyuna
Silvurnoad
Andrew
Hilsudal
James
Wiliam
Aletek
Bin
Governor General visits Jarrahdale mill town
Sir Ronald Munro-Ferrgusion visits Millar’s mill town as roads are leveled flags flown and the governor general meets children at the Post Office. He tours the works with officials and mingles with workers. A rifle club shoot on the local range provides additional activity.
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Govenor
Ronald Muvro-Ferguson
Millar's
McNeil
Munro
Brady
Jarrahdale Rifle Club
A.I F. Wok
Serpentine Jarrabale Roads Board Finances And Practices
Local revenue 656 pounds 158 shillings 5 pence and government grants 459 pounds total 815 pounds 15 shillings 5 pence. Expenditure on administration 139 pounds 1 shilling 2 pence includes secretary salary. Roads expenditure 698 pounds 16 shillings 3 pence total 838 pounds 4 shillings 8 pence. Balance about 360 pounds. Working foreman paid 12s daily, uses own scraper, chains, plough and horse shovel. Gravel laid early and late winter. wet weather fills holes and washed-out centre of run. Rate: ad valorem at 0s 0d in the pound capital value and 0s in the pound annual value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serpentine-Jarrabdale
C.J
Boans' Emporium Offers Bargain Goods This Week
Boans' Emporium promotes cash saving lines across all departments. The copy claims outstanding value and social appeal, urging readers to place orders today amid a sale like no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOANS
Borns' Emporium
Fairbridge Farm School Brochure Praised by Press
A pamphlet from Fairbridge Farm School founder Mr Kingsley Fairbridge highlights the institution peporting benefits for the Commonwealth. The piece notes sturdy, well behaved boys under Mr Fairbridge and cites The Sunday Times praising the Farm School. It also mentions partial government subsidies and its significance for the state and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsley Fairbridge
Fairbridge Farm
Child Emigration Society of
Oxford
England
Farm School
Jajaeen
Sunday Times
Fairbridge Farm School
Uch
Hoyoake Notes Show Sent Off Miss White at Social
Our correspodent reports a social evening at Mr T Lowe's residence on Thursday the 29th in Holyoake to bid farewell to Miss White who left after fourteen months at the Society's Store. The event featured singing, dancing, speeches, and a presentation with a glass and cedar comb and best wishes from friends and colleagues. Continuous music and local attendees, including Mr Cole and Masses Creek Bros, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Lowe
Tharelay
Misa White
Holyoake
Ad Masses Creek Bros
Hatt
Mias
Meekan
Mac
Ieee
J Fry Realuwes
Andy Dancan
Andosiurion
O'Dwyer
Evs
High Wool and Hides Prices Offered by Local Buyer
We offer top prices for hides and sheep skins with cash on delivery and no commission. Hides remain high despite a slight dip, and wool advances are available with three months interest-free options or a cash offer on arrival, with flexibility to ship to any market.
Wool and hides inquiry request from trade firm
A concise invitation requests information or references relating to Wool, Sheepskins, Hides, or any other lines the firm deals in. The company expresses willingness to be pleased by receiving inquiries.
Free Blue Card of Suggestions and Post Cards Offer
A notice inviting readers to obtain a complimentary Blue Card of Suggestions along with postcards or uints, promoting free materials. The offer appears as a public promotion encouraging engagement and distribution of the listed items.
Hayden Conquest and a Vengeful Oath in a Turbulent Tale
In a dramatic scene from Mrs Georgie Sheldon's serial, the heroine curses a rival with a vow to win back Robert Fisiding while nursing fresh facial marks and plotting. Meanwhile William Wilder clashes with Robert over Harriet Wentworth and the estate, threatening legal action as the fight for power and love escalates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ike Agnes Haselfeld
East True
Agnes Hareifeld
Tomch
Ming Hazelfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waroona
Commonwealth War Loan
Jarrahdale
Wellington and Murray Sts. Bers
Hoyoake
Watt
Henry Wills
Fremantle
New Zealand
Western Australia
GEO. P. Harris, Scarfe & Co., Ltd
Murrayttrest
Hayden
Georgie Sheldon
Fairview
Harrin
Mas
Mr. Willer
Fielding
William Wilder
Warner
Mebert
Willoe
Iberia
Mr. Wilder
Toler
Sin
Wis
Conauer
Mo Fevn
Eveung Prystin
Grim Pleasire
Navini
Aeriarulus
Robert War Ivheil
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