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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
2
Classified notice outlines advertisement terms for casual ads including payment requirements and rates. It specifies fruit optional items like grapes or apples offered per case on Station Pinjarra in a terse, period-appropriate tone.
The Murray Road Board announces the annual election for wards East South and Central to be held on Wednesday April 12 1916. Nominations close April 4 1916 at 6 pm. Polling places listed include Pinjarra Road Board Office East Coolup Hall Dwellingup Hall Unquhart's Store Coolup West Coolup Hall and Pinjarra Office. W. Warr is Returning Officer.
Mr Jas Hair of Waroona reports disposing of Me H.W. Dan at Waroon to Mr TG Marui of Mundaring. In Dwel lingup Police Court Belmont Whelagan noted guilty pleas with fines of £2 or 7 days and £10 or three days for separate charges. Rifle range Pinjarra project moves forward pending lease signing by Mr Paterson. East Coolup Red Cross reports disagreement over a recent editorial about branch activities and clarifies motives and unity with the community.
Fragments describe mail closing for overseas destinations at Pinjarra Bus Office and Milwa for March 26. Items note a capital-venture notice from the Commonwealth Treasurer and a district visit by Avuy Kemeutit Bawaraieunde to inspect horses for military use, plus a cinema program at Vinjucrity with featured acts and photographs.
The annual Harvest Festival at Pinjarra Methodist Church drew a fair congregation. Fruits and gifts decorated the church as Rev. F. P. Christiansen preached on I am the Bread of Life, praising Australians and war sacrifices while urging a future of charity and unity. Gifts were sent to the local aid house.
A St Day celebration in Pinjarra featured a Mechanics Hall concert and dance with raffles and prizes. The event raised funds for the local church and Sand Bag funds, with committee members led by secretary treasurer Mr B McLernon and Mrs Button earning praise for organizing success. The Hon. BE Malay M.L.C. presided, and a varied musical program was well received by a large audience.
A large East Coolup gathering met at the Hall on Tuesday evening to plan Baxter Monday events and support the local Red Cross Society. Miss Boyd presided and a committee was formed to organize Easter Monday activities including afternoon tea, side shows, a concert and an evening dance to raise funds.
A garbled text suggests cleaning blankets at home with Naptha soap and cold water. It mentions soaking for at least twelve lutira and rinsing until some residue is removed, then drying using a portable remel and hangers. The passage is incoherent and difficult to follow.
In a tightly contested Pinjarra versus Fairbridge junior clash on the Pinjarra Ground, Pinjarra triumphed by nine runs after Brave batting from J Green and A Greatorex anchored the chase. Wickham led Fairbridge with 31 in the first innings as Jacobs added 16. Green and Greatorex shone for Pinjarra with key contributions, while White and Wickham shared the bowling honours.
Sunday services listed for East Coolup and Pinjarra with times and a note on Rev. FL P. Christiansen. A list of donated or distributed items from the Red Grass Society is recorded, including household goods and clothing as described in a partial transmission from Mrs Lintbay.
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