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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
In a rough portrait, a longtime trader earns the nickname Merchant Prince Nome and is described as busy and persistent in business since early times. The piece hints at local chatter, advert trading, and a reputation for steady effort in the town.
The annual meeting is set for Friday June 16 at East Coolup Hall with chair at 8 p m. The Report of the Year’s Work will be presented and Lady Barron president of the Western Australia Red Cross Society will deliver an address.
Tenders for Harvey School renewals including canvas and new window work are due by noon to the Minister for Works. Details available at Court Houses Bunbury and Pinjarra.
Local and General notes announce a weekly serial story titled A Hoy dep's Conquest by Mrs Giogi dheldon, declared of wide reader interest from start to finish. The Murray Road Board holds its ordinary monthly meeting tomorrow Saturday to discuss routine matters. Mention is also made of Words Great Peppermint Cure in 6d for chronic complaints.
A progressive euchre party and dance will be held at the Mechanics Hall Pinjara on Wednesday at 8 p m to raise funds for the ball. Separate notices mention public works tenders for Harvey School and a visit by Lady Barron to Coolup to speak on Red Cross work.
Provoye Correspondent reports Harman Bake and Make involved in district activity. Edlaca departs to stay with parents, Mockus returns, Comck back after two months away. May records show 432 lines of rain with heavy falls in several weeks. Dr Barker visits, Perth Public Hospital praised. Potatoes thrive with jarrah district soil. over 20 tons sent to Perth in May from one property.
Correspondent reports timber stocks and shipping delays. Sixteen officers and residents gathered for a South-Western Advertiser Roll of Honour event in Holyoake Hall. prizes awarded to Mrs Hicks and Miss M McMahon, with gifts to Mrs Bandy and Mr Howe. Dancing, music, and speeches followed, celebrating support for service members in France.
A large crowd gathered at East Coolup Hall on a Wednesday evening in May to honor Corporal Frank Williams. Speakers from the community praised his career while guests and residents shared songs, dances, and well wishes.
Mandurah school children contributed gifts for soldiers on Empire Day. Donors include Violet Mead, Herbert Eat, Arthur Maws, Nellie Guoj r, Doris Dawe, and many others who supplied envelopes, soap, cigarettes, cocoa, plum pudding, figs, kippered herrings, and shaving brushes. Mr Henry Greig of the Hed Crous Society Perth sent thanks, noting the quiet, orderly observance and the students' efforts to aid soldiers.
Empire Day was observed at Jarrahdale State School with a day of special lessons on the Britian Empire liberty and justice. A land donation for a motor ambulance to WA forces was announced, prizes were awarded for progress, and Mr Lewin urged lasting effort beyond school. Rifle practice resumes after repairs. scores and regulations on potato imports noted.
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