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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
3
A letter urges readiness and warns that without conscription Britain risks German tactics. It argues nations must defend themselves and fund war via taxes, condemns anti conscriptionists, and cites economic and moral stakes, urging national unity and clear stance on man power and wealth mobilization.
Empire Day events at Yarloop with Wagerup and Cookernup schools included a parade to the Yarloop Recreation Reserve, a singing of the National Anthem, and a program of sports. A tug of war won by Wagerup, evening songs and recitations followed, and proceeds were shared by local school funds.
The Commonwealth War Loan offers 9 year repayment at par with 4.4 percent interest and six months of interest paid on December 15. Instalments extend to November 15 and are seen as a substantial investor bonus. The piece notes broader wartime finance risks, stressing Allied financial resources and the need for funds to support armies and munitions.
Memorial note honors Corporal A Capps of the 16th Battalion killed at Gallipoli on May 2 1915. The piece recalls his bravery and sacrifice for Britain and freedom, contrasting with a merchant seaman’s wartime anecdote of a daring escape from an Austrian pirate. It describes a blue coated figure returning to a boat with a worn rubber pouch and a clay pipe.
Weekend window display highlights trimmed hats from termmed millintey with prices from 2s 6d to 6s 14d. Also offers coats skirts coats and gowns in latest designs, dresses fabrics and corsets at notably reduced rates.
Prices for hides remain high though easing, with no expectation of a drop. Wool advances are offered against the clips, with three months free of interest if shipment is used. Buyers may choose cash on arrival or ship to any market, as preferred.
A short notice invites readers to write for information about Wool, Sheepskins, Hides, or all lines the business handles and expresses willingness to assist if further details are provided.
A local ad promotes free blue cent labels and post cards. The notice emphasizes no charge for the labels and cards with no further conditions listed.
A historical note references Hayden's RK Conquest with mentions of Sister Angels and Word the's Fewela The Masked Wyk That Vipeis le 6. The fragment preserves branding and publication style without full context or date.
In a Silvermead manor, young Harrie confronts a powerful guest with a desperate plea for help. Robert Fielding reacts with concern as Harrie explains a perilous situation and pleads for rescue, prompting a tense decision about her future and safety.
A damaged text fragment mentions a watery area and a price or value tied to a person or place. The readable words reference a location by the water and another figure, with unclear context or full sentences. Further detail remains uncertain from the fragment.
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