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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
2
Prices for manure and related fertilizers listed in old Rye market notes. The figures include per cwt rates for bone dust, superphosphate, soda and related products, with unclear terms and units.
Murray Road Board announces a by election for the North Ward to fill the seat left vacant by A inson who has joined another post. Polling will be held at the Hall North Dandalup and the Road Board Office Pinjura from 9 am to 5 pm. Nominations must reach the Returning Officer seven clear days before polling. By order C Warr Returning Officer.
A Totadgin Farmers and Settlers Association branch donated 27 bags of seconds wheat to the Fairbridge Farm School via secretary Mr John S. T. The founder Kingsley Fairbridge and staff express heartfelt thanks to the association.
Over the past week the Country Party candidate toured Blakwood Upper Blackwool Preston Wall districts visiting Bilvetown Mini ip Jayet Boyne Brook Dianinup and Creston. Mr Wansbrough highlighted rent issues and urged direct resident representation in the Upper House. In Bridge Town and Boyce Brook he was supported by Leader Me Wiles mott. Liberal candidates Edwin Rose and John Ewing addressed electors at Jarrahdale and East Coolup with strong receptions alongside Hon. H. P. Colebatch and W. J. George.
A held over report from Mandurah last Friday lists proceeds for Red Cross funds at the centre along with other local items of news.
A large crowd gathered at Mechanic's Hall Pinjarra on Wednesday evening to honor Gunner Ray Paterson returning from Gallipoli after 20 months in service. Speakers praised Australian sacrifice and urged ongoing support for those serving, with Paterson warmly thanked and the crowd cheering for current and future soldiers.
An Australian soldier story recalls General Birdwood and an English colonel disciplining a wary sentry during trench duty. The sentry alarms a superior with a shouted duck, prompting a reflexive response and a tale of discipline.
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