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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
2
A Murray Road Board meeting on July B, 1916 resolved that the various rates be levied on the rateable value of all rateable property within the five wards of the district as prescribed in the schedule and in accordance with the Act of 1911.
Extraordinary election notice for Pinjarra and South Ward vacancies due to resignations A R Adam and C Joyce. Election set for August 1916 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m with nominations due four clear days before, per Roads Act provisions. By order of the Board Secretary J C Wark.
In a Wednesday afternoon match at Pinjarra Pinjarra and Fairbridge Farm Schools produced an exciting game with Fairbridge edging Pinjarra by one point. Douglas Scott of Pinjarra suffered a wrist fracture during play and received treatment from Dr Joyce.
A Friday July event by Friendly Societies raised funds for the Children’s Hospital. A large crowd attended. Mrs ladies impressed with refreshments and dancing led by R. McMeekan. Past Grand Howe and Palmer received engraved diplomas. the IOOF branch praised for its growth and generosity.
The Mandurah Red Cross branch held a charity sale at the seaside resort displaying cushions and knitted items made by Mrs. James Eacott and others dedicated to Earl Kitchener. The event featured a spinning exhibition, a dance, a raffle, and gifts from local supporters. proceeds aided the Bowing Fund.
A fragment describes proceeds of a dance and transfers totaling £10 6s 8d with further sums and references to a dance fund and knitting goods. It mentions forwarding money to headquarters in France and notes questions from ladies about the knitted items and the Pleasant Street source.
A Murray Horticultural Society meeting at Mechanics Hall Projerrs discussed prize allocations for industrial exhibits. Prizes include Mrs Warr’s for best six growing plants and a collection of ferns, with donations from local benefactors for best single growing plants and fruit and vegetable sections.
The final shoot for the South West Cup was held in Bunbury on Sunday July 6. The report lists competitors such as Wend and Great Pepparasias with form and Cola as notable entries, noting some movement and scoring variances.
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