Harvey Citrus Society Meeting Teaches Irrigation and Show Plans
The Harvey Citrus Society committee met to discuss Citrus Fruit display at the Royal Show and packing arrangements for fruit to Perth. Deputation to the Minister for Water Supply was planned for Friday October 1 to discuss land ratings channel lining and scheme costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Abate Society
J. Becher
J. Grieves
K. O. Hayward
A. Jenkins
Snell
Perth
W. J. George
M.L.A
Beecher
Messrs
Hayward
Stewart
Death of Mr A G Mayne in Banbury
Budden notice reports the sudden death of Mr A G Mayne on Monday after a fainting spell following orange market work. He collapsed after landing fruit and died at Banbury Hospital about 8:30 PM the same day. Dr Kennedy attended and an inquest returned a verdict of death from natural causes. Sincere sympathy is extended to his widow and young family.
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Mayne
Plac
Decessed
Kennedy
Banbury
Green
Commonwealth Electoral Enrolment Urges Immediate Action
The Chief Electoral Officer warns qualified persons without enrollment and electors who moved to obtain cards from the nearest post office and return them to Registrars promptly. Delays may incur a 10/ penalty, as returning officers compile the rolls for divisions where residents have lived for over one month.
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Commonwealth
Wish for You Soliloquy Sparks a Neon Nocturne
The tenor murmurs a rueful line as he lights his final cigarette addressing a deer girl. He muses that with wealth he would wish for her, revealing a bleak, intimate moment in the dimly lit scene.
Murray Road Board Considers Major Road Repairs Plan
A special Murray Road Board meeting in Pinjarra chaired by H Daulup discussed urgent road repairs in poor condition. E McLarty urged graveling to fix drainage and identified key roads from Fawcetts to Murray Bridge, Banbury near Blythewood, and Mandurah road. Board explored grants, overdraft, and a £2000 loan for four roads with 60 chain reforms and 1760 to 2000 yards of gravel, plus tender specs.
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Boss- Pinjarrs
Orday
H. Daulup
Messia
W. J. Green
I.mckay
H. Studd
K. McLarty
W. E. McLarty
E. McLarty
Fawcetts
Murray Bridge
Intersowa
Banbury
Blythewood
Mandurah
P. W.D
Punt
Hobinson
Paterson's
J. McKay
Coolup
Mohiarty
Green
Mandurph
Stadd
Iso
Perth-Buntuary
Ravenswood
Local notes on residents joining Remount Union and district farewells
Mr J W Sutton J P, long-time Harvey resident, has volunteered for the Remount Union to serve in Egypt. Mrs K G Roesner shows steady improvement after a serious illness in Banbury. Farmer Nay of Pinjarra, with the 11th Battalion, has returned home on three months leave after illness at sea. Rev J H K Edwards resigns as Missioner for Pinjarra Methodist Circuit for prolonged rest. Five young men from the district farewell in Perth bound for service. engagement announced between Vera K R Christias of West Coolup and Francis Gilbert Williams of East Coolup, Williams also joining Expeditionary Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton J.P
Harvey
Egypt
Sutton
K. G. Roesner
Banbury
Te. Nay Farmer
Pinjarra
11Th Battalion
Dardanelles
Winjarra Cireuit
J. HK. Edwards
Pinjelly
South Australia
Misa Vera KR. Chistuas
West Coolup
Francis Gilbert Williams
East Coolup
Williams
Nul
Blackbuy
East Coolup Dance Night At Coolup Hall
A lively East Coolup event at the Kent Cooly Hall featured a successful line and dance under Coolup Real Ce Ow. Prizes were awarded for a euchre tournament won by J. A. Laughlin, with thanks extended to Mrs. Stubbs on the anniversary of the Coolup Red Cross Society.
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Bel
Kent
Euchre Party and Dance Night At Corlup
A damaged recount describes a village Euchre party with music by Mia Boyd and others, plus refreshment supervision by Mrs Collins and others. Prize winners include C Salter and M Scott. receipts figure shows totals around 8 1s 6d. The write up notes wartime anxieties and local chatter with reflections on sacrifice and pastime.
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Newsman
Nicholas
Scott
C. Salter
M. M. Scott
D. Kirkhall
H. Davie
J. Kirkham
Miss Scott
From our Boys at the Front letter extracts
Extracts from a letter by Pte FL Collins to his parents in Coolup recount life with the 16th Battalion marching gun section at Danlanelles. He recalls camp routine, shellfire, missing comrades Lees and Unni, Bert and Keun D, hospital stays, and updates on health, flights, and letters home. The tone is wartime, personal and fragmented, with distant references to battles and people.
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Pte
FL. Collins
Coolup
Dre. Collins
Danlanelles
Lees
Unni
Bert
Ali
Cate Margulis
Lanier
Gill
Alent Leer Tully
Gonad
Queensland
Irish Recruits Misadventure On Liverpool Parade
A sergeant scolds a newly arrived recruit from Erin's Isle who, after landing in Liverpool, tries to walk to Manchester to save fare. He walks half the distance before deciding to take the next train. no third class available, fare two shillings. He quips about the high cost and continues his journey in a mêlée of comic misfortune.
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Erin's Isle
Liverpool
Manchester
Lime Street
Cottonopolis
Warrington
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Harvey Citrus Society
Vollanteera
Citron Society
Budden
Murray Road Board
Iwch
Virenvaul Carrie
W. KE
McLarty
Develiing
Melarty
Fawcett’s
McKay
Munelay East
Fromm
Bifacra Bo
Blackboy Hill
Mews
VA. Scott
Chris McMahon
Mick McMahon
Alf ‘Tatham
J. A. Laughlin
Friendly
Euctre Party
DAXCE
Boan Bros. Mammoth Emporium
Soni
Boan Gros
Wellington and
Murray Streets
Fabricius’ Produce Store
Wellington Street
Bunbury
Taylor
F. and C. Piesse
W.A. Producers’ Union
Cumming Smith and Co
Fabricius
Svening
Mr. J. McKay
Pune
Corlup
Wiel
Firs Hut
Wea
Genel
Pereowapes
Horpil Bfuniet
Bedad
Lucas & Mercer
Henry Wills
Fremantle
Fluid and Bowie
Agen's
South Western Railway
Thomas Gibson
Steet
Henry Wills & CO
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