Jarrahdale War Charities and Local Draftee Roll Call
Jarrahdale residents have donated about 800 pounds for war charities and munitions, a strong show of support. A shilling collection yielded roughly 14 pounds for the M.G.A funds. About 140 men have joined the forces from the district, with families left in bush camps. Recent departures list many local men, showing expected trade disruption and district impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrahdale
Brady
McKenna
Y.M.C.A
Arma
Commonwealth
Aomnget
Hartly
Blackboy Hill
W. Cousens
Buckland
J. Lewis
Egypt
Ronan
Ernest Chisholm
Woodland
O'Neil
Reeves
Mandurah Correspondence Questions Local Fund Rollbacks
A letter from Mandurah residents questions a recent send off for camp bound youths and the lack of a balance sheet for funds raised. The writer calls for transparency on public money, signatures on notices, and accountability for donations.
Tillage for Apples in New York State Orchards
Bulletin No. 383 reports on an apple orchard trial comparing tillage with sod mulch and no tillage over ten years. Tilled plots yielded 116.8 barrels per acre vs 63.16 in sod. harvesting costs were higher under tillage yet overall net gains favored tilled trees. Tilled trees grew larger trunks, better uniformity and longer storage quality, while sod plots produced earlier colored fruit but crisper, juicier, and tastier fruit for longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Parison
Investment of Capital under Commonwealth Regulations
The Commonwealth Treasurer outlines required information for applications under the War Precautions Act to form or expand companies, clubs, or associations and to increase capital. Details cover balance sheets, current and planned capital, debentures, subscription method, issue pricing, and intended expenditure on works, with guidance on calls on existing paid-up shares and six month advance permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
W. @. Higgs
Treaasurer
Formation of New Companies
Guidance on forming new companies requires a prospectus with proposed capital and past business reports. It also orders details on provisional directors, assets to be taken over, paid-in shares, promoter payments, broker payments, subscription type, anticipated support, and working capital.
Proposal to convert private business into a small syndicate
The notice outlines plans to transform a private business into a small syndicate or company under the Companies Acts for family or other reasons. It notes no additional details beyond the proposed registration path and general purpose.
Capital Conversions Require Bona Fide Verification
The Treasurer must be satisfied with the bona fides of any proposed capital conversion as part of issuing or raising capital. The statement emphasizes strict verification before proceeding with financing actions.
Applications for consent to firm registration contain details
The form requires the full names and addresses of each prospective member, their occupations, business or enterprise to be engaged in, and the members experiences. It also asks the proposed capital per member and the reason for any trading name adopted instead of the members' actual names.
Society Formation Notice Guidance
A notice outlines that applications for forming a society club or association or for consent to raise funds must list officers or intended officers, state the objects of the group, and provide fundraising particulars similar to company requirements. The guidance emphasizes full disclosure of leadership aims and financial plans.
Secrecy Decree For War Precautions Officers
The War Precautions Act imposes a Declaration of Secrecy for officers handling applications under regulations 4a 49B 49C or 49D. A Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for taking Affidavits must witness the declaration before duties begin. Penalties apply for false statements to the treasurer or other officers under these regulations.
Poultry notes on crop trouble and soft crop prevention
A Farmer and Stockbreeder column describes crop inflammation caused by irritants, diarrhoea, and poor digestion in poultry. It recommends cart oil as a safe relief, advises reducing irritants like pepper, and suggests a low diet and proper feeding to prevent soft crop.
Methodist Sunday Services Reported Across Several Towns
The notice lists church services for Sunday at West Coolup North Dandalup Pinjarra with sermon times led by Rev. F P Christiansen. An unrelated joke about two Irishmen fishing ends with a humorous wager as one slips from a pier provoking a laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coolup
North
Dandalup
Pinjarra
F. P. Christiansen
Pat
Mike
Begorra
Advertise in the South Western Advertiser Local Paper
Promote your business in the South Western Advertiser, your local paper reaching area residents daily. Contact the office for rates, deadlines, and classified space to boost visibility and engagement in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South-Weastern Advertiser
Harsh wartime learning and global production notes
The piece notes Russia's rye and wheat leadership and its strong agricultural output, second in oil to the United States, while highlighting Allied aims to gain trade lost by Germany. It also comments on language barriers, German military service, and the harsh discipline in armies, illustrating the war’s social strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
United States
Germany
Red Cross Information Bureau Promotes Soldier Inquiries
The Australian Red Cross Society announces an Information Bureau to locate sick and wounded soldiers and those missing. Inquiries may be made in person or by letter with full service details, and costs for cables may be waived for those unable to pay. The bureau operates free of charge to all and aims for prompt, careful assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Red Cross Society
Information Bureau
Coota
Rep Cross Information Bureau
Egypt
Malta
London
Enquirer
Bureau
Eastern Extensions Telegraph Company
Red Cross Society
Mail notices tollt Pinjarra Post Office timetable update
The amended timetable lists closing times for various mail: Perth daily slam at 5 p.m. and other towns such as Coolup Yarloop Harvey Collie Bunbury Marrinup Dwellingup Holyoake Nauga Brook Wouraniing with 9.45 a.m. or 11 a.m. departures on specific weekdays. Recruiting shows 254 men accepted at country centres last week. The piece highlights new perambulators and collapsible go-carts, praised for shape, style, and price, with W. Zippel inviting inspections.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jarrahdale Notes
Jack Coffen
Geoil Carts
Leslie Turner
Alen Thomas William Reid
Phillip Harrison
Leslie Trueman
James Laugher
William Coffen Alexander Barnett
Patrick McKenna
James Kirke
Frank Halliday
Willie Rowe _ Bent
Charlie Barnett
Wreck Howard eJim McKenna
Don Chisholm
Harbert Lewis Willis McCalla Jr
Uke Sifard
Willie Rirby
Percy Fleming
Angus Lind
George Scrivener
Charlie Bird
Alex Wywie
Egbert Reeves
Tom Riese
Alfie Gates
A. Gale
Joe Anderson
Jack Buck
Ted
Ton Moore
Walter Cattack
Willis McLocklan
Yank Wells
Willie Howe
Red Selkirk Eirgieesch
Ben Melvoyne
O'Nil
Angus Dearden
Allert Fee Benard Lawson
Ted Tatam
Bill Bovell
Wvielur
Wissing
Mandurah
Mandarash
Youra, &c
W. FE. C. McLarty
Murray Road Board
Coolup
W.E. C. McLarty
Edwards Road
Prises
Boans
Paris
New York
Quer Catalogue
Emporium
Boan Bros. Universal
Welington
Murray Streets
Perth
Geo. P. Harris
Scarfe & C9., Limited
Murray Street
Henry Wills
Fremantle
Thomas Gibson
Park Street
Bunbur
Church Services
Methodist
Little
Coolup Waroong Yarloop Harvey Collie Bunbury
Marrinup
Dwellingup
Holyoake , Nauga Brook
Siam
Mandarak
Marradong
W. Zinypel
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