Pinjarra Police Court tackles Good Friday breaches
At Pinjarra Police Court on Wednesday May 17, before Mr E P Dowley PM, Everet Platton licensee of the Brighton Hotel Mandurah and William Ambrose Wilkins licensee of the Peninsula Hotel Mandurah faced charges under the Licensing Act for keeping premises open on Good Friday. Platton pleaded guilty to failing to close the bar during prohibited hours and was fined £1 with 3s costs. He also faced a second charge for drinks being consumed on the premises with a £5 fine and 3s costs in default seven days. Wilkins pleaded not guilty but was found in breach of the hours with a 1 sovereign fine and 3s costs in default seven days, plus a £5 fine and 3s costs for employing a female in the bar on Good Friday. Other witnesses detailed bar activity and staff involvement. the magistrate imposed fines accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Mandurah
Platton
Sellenger
Jaye
Inspector Bellenger
Costa
Treveller
Ledger
Howard
P.¢ Lyoes
O'Brien
Tuckey
Shawyer
William Ambrose Wilkins
Peninaula
H. ‘Haynes
P.c. Lynes
Constable O'Brien
Peninsula Hotel
Wilkins
Inspector Sellonger
Michael O’brien
Constab Lynes
Paterson
Baynes
Dowley
Famale
Gertie Lockyer
Mr Haynes
Constable Lynes
Mr Paterson
Miss Lockyer
Millie
Inspector Sellenger
Mra Yates
Misa Lockyer
Sellenzer
Harvey Notes Social at Lower Hall in Harvey
A social at the lower Hall Harvey linked to the Methodist Church featured a lecture by Rev. Thomas Cook on Christianity versus German Kultur. The program included performances by Mim Jenkins Miss Rose Redwood Rene Graham Miss V Stewart Miss R Redwood and Rev. T Cook. Refreshments followed with games late into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Thomas Cook
Hia Reas
Rey
Mim Jenkins
Rose Redwood
Rene Graham
V. Stewart
R. Redwood
Rev. T. Cook
Mia Jenkins
Cook
St Yarloop
Send-off to Soldiers Ends With Auld Lang Syne
A celebratory send off praised returning troops with speeches by T Gowman J A Urquhart and Gilbert. Nicholas Gilbert and others acted as M O for the occasion. Guests joined hands sang Auld Lang Syne God Save the King and the jolly good fellow chorus as meals and dancing followed. Private G Inman was guest of honour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Gowman
J. A. Urquhart
Gilbert
Nicholas
M.O
Gibbings
Mead Gilbert
G. Inman
Mesdames Foley
Christeas
McMahon
Mesers T. Gowman
Qbhristmas
Private Inman
Mesdames Davidson
Collina
Hao
Millx
J. Smith
Collins
Anglican Church Fair At Dwellingup Supports Building Fund
The Dwellingup Anglican Church held a two day fair in May at the Dwelling Hall, attracting many patrons and raising about £50 for the church building fund. Stalls featured sweets, produce, jamble, fancy work, and a well attended art gallery with boxing displays by Rev. Dunn providing entertainment.
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O'Dwyer
W. King
Dominions
Mins Cotton
Meatames T
Mrs Sutherland
Mra Lowden
Mesira Quirepel
Crammond
Mesdames Manning
Fry
Kenrick
Jones
Dunn
Hagewr
Reotor
Meedames
Queripel
Memers Jones
NEWEST FASHIONS AT LOW PRICES WITH COATS AND DRESSES
Advertises a range of ladies wear including coats, shirts, costumes, navy cloths, maid coats, dresses, under skirts, bloomers, and children's items. Highlights include tabulated maid coats from 39 to 45 inches, special prices on bloomers, corsets, and double-width cotton tweeds in mid greys. Distribution and exact sizes noted with numeric prices and descriptive terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deess Department
Perth Notes Reflect Political Tension After Carnival
A Perth column notes rising political tension as candidates and officials face scrutiny amid campaign chatter. Rumors touch on North Perth seat and opposition figures while ostatbacks of liquor interests and local media figures spark concern. The piece hints at a forthcoming general election with lively civic interest.
Appreciation from North Dandalup residents 1916
Mrs. 11. Dantop chairs Murray Road Board and North Ward rep. A letter from W A War Council secretary thanks North Dandalup residents for patriotic efforts. Enclosed notes value £5 16s for Disabled Soldiers Fund. Congratulates Mesdames Baachaim and Scudden on successful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantop
I Murray Road Board
North Ward
W. A. War Council
North Dandalup
C. H. Dunlop
Eoy— Deer
Baachaim
Scudden
R. Peplor
Harvey irrigation costs debated at Campus meeting
The West Australian reports a Harvey irrigation scheme discussion where figures show department costs versus settler costs. Minister for Lands and Agriculture W D Jounaun spoke at Harvey Campus about fixed minimum charges, while growers press the government for clarity and fair terms amid unclear figures and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Irrigation
Banbury
Harvey
Landa and Agriculture
W. D. Jounaun
Harvey Loll
Tuis
Pasaing
Harvey Rifle Club Spring Shoot Announcement
The next shoot will be held on Sunday at 9 am for a captain Mr W R Jackson trophy. It will be fired in two stages over 300 yard and 500 yard ranges with ten shots per stage and two optional fighters. Members urged to attend the range on the fixed day. For Stronchial Coughs take Wooda Vive at Peppermint Cure Ieed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunray Vert
Donald
W.R Jackson
Renge
Timber chartered for South Africa and South Australia at Holyoake
Brisk business in Hol yo ake notes two vessels chartered for timber export. The Apolda will carry one thousand loads of jarrah to South Africa and the Westfield about two hundred loads of special timber to South Australia. Father Sheridan led a Catholic service in Friendly Societies Hall at eight. Local social scene includes Mr F H Maiden J P and others. Rain relief noted. illnesses and a family setback mentioned. Regional tensions and fence tampering reported. police urged to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiyats Pam
Apolda
South Africa
Westfield
South Australia
Father Sherridan
Friendly Societies
Greaeey
Holyoake
Batya
F. H. Maiden
J.P
Law on Newspapers and notice to stop delivery
The law states that advance payers must notify at end of period if they do not wish to continue a newspaper. If no notice is given the publisher can suspend shipping and the subscriber becomes liable for arrears. Any person who uses a newspaper is legally a subscriber, whether ordered or not.
Poultry Breeding and Woodwork Notes From A Fragment
Fragmentary text discusses poultry breeding detailing care, housing, and feeding practices. Mentions woodwork on a poultry farm, drying wood, composition price per year, and methods for preparing stock for market. Includes references to hatch rates and timelines for raising chickens.
Church Services in Melbodess Sunday May 28
Sunday services listed for Melbodess including Weet Conlig and Pinjarra venues. Details show morning and evening arrangements with local church listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet Conlig
Pinjarra
Pau
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E. P. Dowley
Bazacues
Hayng
Dowskey
Harvey Notes
Anglican Church
Dwellingup
C. Herrington
Bake
Esecott
M.C
Costume Dept
Boan Bros
Universal
Perth
Welington
Murray Streets
Beldom
Geo. P. Harris
Socarfe & Co., Ltd
Monsay Sener
Henry Wills & Co
Fremantle
Fair City
Sky
Bkg
Altianos
Albany Bell
Mather
Bung Joa
Seaddan
North Perth
McWvaliam Smith
Sunday Times
Comittes
Harvey Rifle Club
Henry
Hoyoake
Mfr
Andy" Dunn
Deleie
Ale
Woods
Church Services
Melbodess
Rew
Urieriy
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