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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1916
Page
2
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The Armadale Kelmscott Road Board schedules annual and extraordinary elections for April 12 1916. Vacancies arise from retirement of T James A Briggs H Fancote and for a new auditor. extra vacancies from resignations of T Briggs Beenup Ward and T H W Denny Kelmscott Ward. Nomination closes 6 pm on nomination day or seven days prior. J W Turner secretary Armadale March 28 1916.
The Murray Road Board announces the annual election on Wednesday April 1 1916 for seats vacated by term limits. W E C McLarty East Ward Henry Strupp South Ward Ep McLarty Central Ward are eligible for re election. Nominations for these seats must be filed by 6 pm on April 4 1916 with the Returning Officer along with a Ratepayers Auditor for 1916 per the Roads Act and amendments.
A terse note states terms on application to Miss M Urquhart of Coolup. Details are minimal in the fragment. The item reads as a civil or property inquiry with no further names or dates provided in the readable text.
A historical political notice urges voters in the South-West Province to consider Liberal candidates Edwin Rose and John Ewing, Country Party nominees F. W. Steere and H. Wansbrough, while Labour may enter. The piece extols equitable wealth distribution and liberal labor policy, urging citizens to use the ballot to secure representation and progress.
The Murray Road Board will hold its ordinary monthly meeting at the Board office in Pinjarra on Saturday next the 8th inst at 2 pm. Correspondents are reminded to affix postage on MSS for publication or delivery may be refused. Legislative Council candidate Edwin Hose will address electors at Harvey this evening with support from Hon. Jas. Mitchell.
The Road Board Office in Pinjarra serves as Chief Polling Place while East Ward voters use East Coolup Hall and Dwellingup Hall. South Ward polling is at Urquhart's Store Coolup and West Coolup Hall. Central Ward polls at the Road Board Office Pinjarra by order of Returning Officer J C Warr.
In Pinjarra J. T. Lane advertises for a gentle well broke horse for Ladies Hack with a week trial and moderate price. Gibson Bros. of Brookdale list in Pinjarra market notes for Texased grapes or apples on station and price expectations.
The text notes forty six weeks belong to the year and adds six more during Dalv lent, implying a calendar irregularity or religious observance adding weeks beyond the standard year.
Subscribers are reminded of instalment due dates for the Commonwealth War Loan with 25 percent on Friday April 28 and 30 percent on Wednesday May 31. The delay in acceptance dates caused confusion but the stated deadlines remain. Subscriptions unpaid should be paid now to avoid forfeiture of previous payments.
East Coolup Hall hosted a farewell social for Privates Colling and Ward before they depart for the Front. A large crowd heard speeches from Blake Urquhart Collins and others and cheered the departing soldiers. Music and dancing followed a varied program with thanks to the hosts and sponsors.
A Mandurah send off on Friday March 17 welcomed new recruits from the district. The decorated hall hosted returned soldiers including Gallipoli participants. Performers from Perth to Marradong contributed vocal and instrumental pieces, with Wilkins and Haynes among performers. Souvenirs, wallets, and shaving kits were distributed to departing soldiers, and local women were praised for their support. An evening dance and refreshments closed the event.
A highly successful Red Cross Society dance was held at Mandurah Hall on Friday night to raise funds for the Mandurah branch. Music by Melville Tuckey kept attendees dancing into the early hours, with refreshments served by branch ladies. The committee and secretary Mrs E Platton earned high praise for the event.
Enthusiastic gathering Thursday night bade farewell to Private F Paull as he joins the ranks for service. Speakers Gowman Christ mas and J Christmas praised the young recruit, the crowd sang Soldiers of the King, and friends toasted the parents before late activities and refreshments.
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