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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
An antique style sketched tale describes a charismatic seller named the Merchant Prince Tock who drives a thriving shop with buzzing crowds, offering goods at modest prices and quick turnover. The piece notes local attention, a vibrant street scene, and the seller’s enduring presence in town.
Duty calls Mr F W Stout former editor of the South Western Advertiser is in camp at Blackboy Hill awaiting commission. Mrs G B Tate recovering from illness at Pinjarra Government Hospital and convalescent. Confirmation classes led by Rev Canon Greatorex at St John’s Pinjarra for candidates visiting Bishop of Bunbury. Mail notice lists global routes and schedules with times and locations.
The Harvey Irrigation Scheme will be officially opened on Wednesday next with Governor Sir Harry Barron performing the ceremony. A bank holiday at Harvey is gazetted for the occasion and preparations are under way for the event.
Mechanics Hall Pinjarra hosted a Progressive Enchre Party on a Wednesday evening to raise funds. Attendees enjoyed a cheery fire, several games, and prize winners in both women and men divisions followed by dancing.
The Murray Head Board met at the Board's office with new North Ward member W H Taffs in attendance. discussion covered road closure, financial statements for May 1916, tenders for Nancarrow and Bescham's roads, and plans to seek fresh bids. A resignation from K A Adam and a grant update from Public Works were noted, with next actions set for July 1 and 8.
Sunday services listed for June 18 include Rant Coolap at 11 am and Waroona at 3 pm Pinjzrrs 7 20 puro. Rev. F. P. Christlaneen is named as a church leader.
West Mandurah ratepayers petition for Mandurah Rockingham Road extension and tenders called for 23 chains of road reforming six foot culvert and a drain near Toungs pie. Dr Joyce and Mr Green urge better road making standards and Crown Law ruling sought on material use.
Harvey Rifle Club members shot on Sunday to decide the third stage of the club trophy across 20 300 and 500 yard ranges. A. E. Sands led with 101 points of 105, including handicap, with P. J. Logue and A. E. Stanford close behind on four points back. Jens ran 37 off scratch. Detailed scores follow.
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