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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1916
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Sinclair, a stationmaster’s family, felt a complex mix of emotions as they bade farewell. Mir Sinclair, who had to hurry away, had worked hard on preparations for the ball at Central Coolup, while the family regretted that Mr Sinclair could not stay to see the hall.
An evening at West Coolup Hall featured school children from Eccles and East Coolup presenting drawings and a book, with a silver backed brush for Mr and Mrs Sinclair. Residents funded an adult gift, and Mr Sinclair thanked the community, inviting a future return as dancing continued with Miss McMahen and others providing music into the early hours.
The article describes a visit to a WA property owned by Mr and Mrs Anderson. It praises their hospitality and details the orchard and grounds viewed from the main gate through an avenue of ornamental trees. It notes past pest issues and a department advised formula used to combat them, while crediting early pioneers for Western Australia’s prosperity.
In Mandurah visitors gathered at the Hotel Peninsula and nearby camping areas for events in aid of local causes. Tammin efforts supported the Children's Hospital and Mandurah hall lands, while a pleasant dawn dance at the agricultural hall raised 258 pounds for the Trenches Comforts Fund via the Victoria League. Proceeds covered hall and refreshments with the remainder aiding school children making items for soldiers. Letters from Mandura residents and schoolchildren praised Christmas charity gifts of billies and puddings, requesting more letters. Music was provided by Mrs Dalrymple, Mrs Lawrence, and Miss Maule Carter. A dainty refreshment evening and badge sales for the Children's fund followed. Mr L Dawe assisted with ticket and badge sales.
Items sent to aid the front include knitting cotton from Mrs Carter and Mrs Wilkerson, books from Mrs Newton, wool and sandbags from Violet Carter, boxing gloves and books from Dalrymple, and a parcel of materials for the school children to sew or mend.
The Murray Licensing Court held a quarterly sitting at Pinjarra Court House on March with Dowley B M and G Paterson attending. Renewals recorded include E Platton at the Hotel Man durah and L C Hymns at the Port Hotel Rockingham, renewed to year end.
The amended timetable closes the malls at Pinjarra Post Office with daily Perth and Mandurah closing at 11 am and 5 pm. Marradong closes Wednesdays at 11 am. Pate eeette.
Moyouks Notes reports a devoted group aiding Mr Klein, an ill yard employee, with local Oddfellows backing. Senator DeLargie addressed Labour voters, stressing federal and local politics and the war, drawing a good reception and a confidence vote. Mills activity continues with timber orders and workers leaving for Blackboy Hill. An entertainment is planned for the hall on the 17th and sport at Dwellingup. Father Sheridan visited Dwellingup to conduct services.
The State Electoral Registrar Kalgoorlie cautions voters about enrolment deadlines ahead of the forthwith Legislative Council elections. Notices list the dates for enrolment and qualification actions across North-East and South-West Provinces as authorities urge timely registration.
Commonwealth revenue from customs and excise for February and the eight months of the financial year shows £8,92141 in eight months, against £5,85353 for the full prior year. Regional figures for 1915 and 1916 are given for states including Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory with changes in eight months and February totals. Postal revenue rose by £42,223 in February, and the eight month increase totaled £39774.
The Southern Times reports a tentative coal find near Bunbury with shallow tests indicating viability. Officials warn there is no immediate danger to sleep, but future operations may reveal a payable vein and boost regional industry.
A Serbian Legation in London appeals for funds to aid refugees starving and displaced in Serbia. Donations to Belgrade Relief Fund, St Helen’s Relief Fund, Parliamentary Fund, and Serbian Red Cross Fund are requested via the Legation at 195 Queens Gate, London. Donors are asked not to indicate a specific fund.
A collection of odd household tips and craft advice including how to deter cockroaches with lime powder and to test apples by pressing for a slight quacking sound. It also covers boot polishing with raw onion, ink writing ease, piecing tracing methods, and shining wire with ammonia diluted in cold water.
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