Gallipoli Valor Praised At Pinjarra Welcome Home
A gathering in Pinjarra heard a Commonwealth correspondent praise soldier athletes on Gallipoli heights and honour British navy efforts. Capt Blyth and Mrs Blyth were warmly welcomed back, with Sergt Major Delscour and Recruiting Sergeant Bennet urging more enlistment among men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli Heights
Australia
Wey
Army Medical Corps
Beeston
Simpcoo
Simpsoo
Fegerda
Australan
England
Bennet
Harvest Festival at St John’s Pinjarra Parish
St John’s Anglican Church Pinjarra held Harvest Festival services with fruits and produce decorating the church and a large congregation. His Grace Archbishop Riley preached on patience and sowing and reaping, urging faith and lessons from harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Anglican Church
Pinjarra
Riley
St. John
Owensi
Canon Greaturéx
Waifa Howe
Mandurah Red Cross Branch Holds Meeting and Elections
The Mandurah Red Cross Society held a March meeting at Mrs Cooper's home. President Mrs Platton resigned. Mrs James Cooper elected president and Mrs Platton secretary and treasurer. An executive committee was elected with Mrs Scrivener and Miss Sutton as members. A progressive euchre tournament raised funds for the society and community efforts, with prizes won by several members. A Queen Carnival vote tally reached 136 at the Mandurah centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandurah
The
Red Cross Society
Mra Cooper
Platton
Nellie Cooper
Mra Platton
James Cooper
Miss Cooper
Scrivener
Miss Sutton
Miesra Thomas
Hardmay
Ailger
Mra Easton
Perth
E. Platton
Jody
Mian
Mavis Cooper
Mra Tuckey
8. Tuckey
Cooper
Fred Bacott
Hardman
Mra Wilkins
Melville Tuckey
Mradon
G. Button
Sams
Peter
Pinjarra Police Court Decides Boat Return Net Seizure
In Pinjarra Police Court Judge Dowley heard Inspector Lawrence seek confiscation of a boat in closed waters. Joseph Tatham claimed the boat, while the net and gear were ordered forfeited to the Crown after evidence showed the vessel entered closed waters with gear and mullet aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinjarra
E. P. Dowley
R.M
Lawrence
Joseph Tatham
Mr Lawrence
Mandurak
Inspector Lawrence
Tine
Mandurah
Tatham
Charges Withdrawn in Commonwealth Electoral Roll Case
On Wednesday March 15 1916 the Canns faced a charge withdrawn by request of the complainant Mary Courtney and others. Grocock Farquharson and Sielod were each fined 25 and 3x cents for failing to sign the Commonwealth electoral roll. Goodchild and Gerald were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Elizabeth Omelia Cann
Mary Courtney
Josiah Grocock
Jons Farquharson
Ethel May Sielod
James Cal B Goodchild
Ethelgerald
Engagement Annulment Notice in Brniury
An engagement is annulled between Charra William James Roasting and Violet Amy Alberts of Coon with signaller Herbert Mieley and Burying key Hatch Hervey involved. The notice notes training and service context in the Kusters State, as per the official declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charra William James
Brniury
Violet Amy Albertsmith
Coon
Herbert Mieley
Postal Department
Scot
B. Hurley
Buringekey Hatch
Hervey
Raw
Kusters
Farewell Social For Signaller Herbert Hurley
A farewell social was held on 7 March at the Orrijekup Hotel Harvey in honor of Signaller Herbert Hurley who is leaving to join the ALF and proceed to the United States for training. Speakers praised his service as the chair Mr J Grieves led the toast wishing him God Speed and rapid promotion. Music and recitations accompanied speeches as Hurley thanked attendees and prepared to depart by the early morning train for the eastern coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Borie
Orrijekup
Harvey
Herbert Hurley
ALF
J. Grieves
Messrs Shenton
D. Breen
F. Driscoll
Signaller
Hurley
Price of Bread Under Federal Cabinet Price Fix
The Federal Cabinet announced a plan to fix bread and flour prices in metropolitan areas. The scheme sets flour at £11 0s per ton delivered in cities and bread at 6d per loaf over the counter. The Wheat Board official will administer the measures once proclamations are issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Pt Poels
Benator Pearce
Abinet
Xing Tos Peios
Ohare Tin
Hay
Commonwealth
Ant
Wheat Board
Tomato Disease Appears Similar to Black Spot
The disease on tomatoes resembles black spot or blossom end rot and is hard to distinguish. Infected fruit shows black circular spots on the shaded side, spreading across the fruit. Control advised includes burning affected fruit and, if severe, immediate Bordeaux mixture with limestone and lime.
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Festivals
Methodist services listed for Sunday March 19 with times at East Coulap 11 am Warpona 3 pm Pinjarra harvest festival at 7 31 am. Mentions Giles and Bias Hospital and a global statistic about one in a million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Coulap
Warpona
Pinjarra
Giles Do
Sawdust Packing Grapes Attracts Export Interest
A report from Mr. K Canninghan of Sacramento describes using kiln dried sawdust to pack grapes after picking. He notes immediate packing, careful moisture control, and cold storage keep grapes fresh and profitable, with dust screening removing fines for a uniform granular packing medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Canninghan
Sacrameuto
U.S A
Y M C A at the Front Helps Soldiers Home Life on War Lines
The Young Men’s Christian Association is praised for aiding soldiers overseas and at camps through home life touches and social activities near the fighting, with depots offering baths and correspondence facilities. Sergeant Jack’s book "At the Front" illustrates their devotion. The Y M C A., seeking public financial support, asks readers to contact the General Secretary, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imany
Australia
Egypt
Wesrencht
Y.M.C.A
Y.M.C.A. Flinders
Tillage for Apples in New York Bulletin No 383
Bulletin 383 of the New York Bretlon reports cost comparisons between sod and tilled plots for apple production. It notes a charge difference of 5113 dollars and shows tilled plots yield markedly different results with foliage and tree uniformity improving, while overall yield from tillage lagged behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gran d Bo an Millinery Dept Sale Prices
Four tables display heavy reductions on hats and accessories including panamas, straw shapes, and up to date styles. Discounted frocks, coats, dresses, skirts, and undergarments feature marked down prices across white voiles, Japanese silks, and crepe materials. Dress fabrics offered in wide navy and brown tones with reduced per yard rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Java
Win
Leg. Horn
Curacoa
Bargains on Fabrics and Velvets Opened for Sale
An advertisement touts tag pieces cream wincey at a low price, a wide range of finished velvets in new shades, and a 32 inch blousing fabric. It notes a fresh assortment of patterns and colors, with yard prices around 26 6d to 23 per yard and 200 dark ground satin pieces offered in spots and stripes at 64 cents.
Manchester Dept Linen Sale Items for Beds and Towels
A Manchester department listing offers a range of bed items and textiles. Supplies include a double bed, comb quills at low unit prices, French flannel at 11d per yard, Turkish towels sized 48 by 24 inches priced at 10d, and cotton blankets at 48 6d each. A large assortment of all wool goods is advertised.
Dental Defects Linked to Cancer Claims From Conference
A dental surgeon at the International Congress of Medicine presented findings suggesting defective teeth allow poison to pass into the stomach. He notes swallowed matter from poor teeth may cause chronic gastric inflammation and may relate to cancer in the digestive tract, with many cancer patients having long histories of digestive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Medicine
Mallenane Wie
Tihadewild de Stendanau
Greece
Aliwebury Canal
New Furniture Show Preview At Local Shops
The notice describes samples of go carts and pram structures with cradle springs and upholstery, highlighting comfort and affordable pricing. It mentions models from W. Zimpelka with berbagai shapes and materials including wood wicker and metal, suitable for children, with demonstrations available at West Cootap on Tuesday and Friday at 11 a.m.
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W. Zimpelska
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. John’s Church
Charlie Cox
E. P. Dowley RM
Commonwealth Execrorate Brraches
H. Hurley
Ler Harley
Church Services
Methodist
Grand Boan Millinery
Costume Dept
Manchester
Dept
Boan Bros
Universal AL
Roviders
Little
Henry Wills and CO
Fremantle
Thomas Gibson
Waa
Cooper Machines
Stewart Handy Worker
Sridhar
Rancy
Ranmertty
P. Harris
Scarfe & Co
Murray Street
Pinjurra
Coolap Yarlnop
Barney Collie
Bunbury
Marrinup
Pwellingup
Holyoaks
Xanga Rroole
Wurauing
Lam
Mandural
Daily
Ul Om
West Cootap
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