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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
2
A colorful local character, known as the Merchant Prince, drives steady business in the square with a busy stall and crowd draw. He hustles for regular customers, spreads news, and keeps activity high as townspeople flock to his sales and windows display.
An order dated 24 June 1916 by the Governor-General repealed a prior June order on bread prices in Western Australia. The notice records shop delivery pricing for tib loaf at 2d, ally loaf at 4d, with delivery charges and late-sale surcharges. Signed by E. J. Russell for the Acting Prime Minister.
Pinjarra Red Cross Yarra branch held its annual meeting at Mechanics Hall with the annual report submitted. A new Pinjarra to Dwarda telephone line has opened for public business. Mail notices outline international and front-line mail deadlines and RMS Orontes service dates. A social at West Cooloop honored Private John Mills on leave before his deployment, reflecting district support and patriotism.
The weekly rainfall at Pinjarra Post Office reached 207 points, totaling 623 for the month and 1077 for the year to date, compared with prior year figures. The article also explains compulsory Commonwealth enrolment under the Commonwealth Electoral Act, urging residents to enroll and transfer where needed to avoid penalties up to 2.00 pounds.
The South Western Advertiser and Harvey Chronicle move under editor Mr W T Pring who has managed the papers for six months. The papers, produced in Pinjarra, seek strong local cooperation, advertisements, and job printing to serve Armadale to Mandurah, Holy Oak to Brunswick.
In clear weather at Fairbridge ground the Fairbridge team, captained by White, edged Pinjarra 3.11 to 3.2 in a lively match. Key players for Fairbridge were Curd White and Allen. Pinjarra highlighted by Jack Green whose control and skill stood out. Score progression shows Fairbridge leading after each quarter.
Captain Charles Ahearn resumes command of A Company 16th Battalion in Egypt after injury. Soldiers Willie Shearer John Rhodes Jimmy Henley and others in France and Egypt report progress. Illness of Bert Trearn’s son in Egypt. Sydney Biglowe and Dennis Cosgriff gain postings. Local milling figure Mr. Sydney Biglowe enlists. several men pass medicals for camp.
The Harvey Rifle Club held a Sunday shoot at the range for the captain's trophy second stage over 600 and 700 yards. Conditions were poor and weather affected attendance. Scores with handicap for the day are listed.
Proclamation sealed June 14 under War Precautions Act fixes maximum bread prices for Pinjarra Mundijong and Warcona. From June 23 a pound loaf costs 4d at bakehouse, 2d delivery for a 1 pound loaf, and 4d for a 2 pound loaf with an extra halfpenny per loaf on certain days.
The text advises keeping cleanliness in two conditions for sound milk production and suggests lamp care by placing a salt lamp in the reservoir and soaking the wick in vinegar before use. It also notes giving all farm animals access to powdered charcoal and mentions feeding stock with various ingredients.
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