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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1915
Page
4
extracts from a Pinjarra family letter from Arthur Laslett serving at the Dardanelles describe trench life with delays, discomfort, and morale. mentions other units, signals work, and fear, plus news of comrades, weather, and church songs. notes nursing in Alexandria and transport of timber from a local mill.
A report by the Californian Bureau of Plant Industry led by Mr. A. Shamel finds eleven Washington Navel types eleven Valencia types five Eureka lemons five Lisbon lemons and five Marsh seedless grapefruit varieties exist within standard cultivars. The study notes dramatic differences in yield and fruiting timing among trees of the same variety and records consistent high production in budded trees across three and four year periods. It also describes experimental grafting of Eureka lemons yielding fourfold increases in fruit over three years.
A successful social and dance at Holyoake Hall on Saturday evening raised funds for the Catholic Church. Attendees enjoyed a musical program, a supper at 11.30 donated by ladies, and greetings from Father Sheridan. M C Robert McMahon guided the event, with Stella Howe and Maisie McCarthy assisting as front secretaries. Visitors came from during the Key. Music by Miss Winch and Messrs Jack Palmer and Pedlir Palmer.
Kitchen Notes offer a recipe to boil sheep brains in salted water for ten minutes then fry as crumbled breaded slices with parsley and pepper. A Japanese rice method washes one cup rice and boils it, then bakes uncovered until all water evaporates for light fluffy grains.
A gathering in Dwellingup Friday evening honored departing soldier Mr D Coogrill J B who recently led the Militia. Local officials plus community members praised his public work and association with various institutions. A Forrest District Football Association pocket wallet gift was presented and tokens sent west.
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