Farewell to Harvey pioneer D Leitch from Rifle Club
Harvey residents gathered at the Kor Hikap Hotel on Tuesday as the Harvey Rifle Club honored long time member and former South African campaign veteran D Leitch who is enlisting for active service. President J Grieves led the toast to a safe trip and speedy return amid musical honours and warm applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Hoe
Autheist
D. Laitch
Harvey Rifle Club
J. Grieves
Leitch
Rifle Club
Mr. Leitch
Farewell to Rev Edwards at Vinjesta Mission Circuit
The Vinjesta Mission Circuit held its January meeting at East Coulup with Rev A J Barclay presiding due to Rev W W Rodger’s illness. They bid farewell to Rev J K Edwards after nine months as district missionary, noting ill health and plans to recuperate in South Australia. Friends presented a watch guard and sovereign purse as thanks, with remarks by Mr Chambers of Warcous and others hoping for his speedy recovery and return to field service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinjesta
Ac East Coulup
Igckost
W. W. Rodger
Banbury
A. J. Barclay
Perth
J. K. Edwards
South Australis
Biateria
Illner
Maine
Chambers
Warcous
Edwards
Deeble
Coolup
Barnes
Tate
Binjarra
Missionary farewell in district garden service
God’s work in the vineyard ends as Rev J E Edwards resigns for health reasons. Applause for unity across Dwellingup and Holyoske districts. A social program follows with songs and readings led by Mrs Deeble and others, closing with hopeful remarks for future district work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoske
J. E. Edwards
Mra
Deeble
Mra. Stubbs
Mr. Tate
Mra. Collins
Mary
Mra. Holland
Misa V. Herron
Holy City
Mr. Deeble
Mrs. Blake
Mandurah Red Cross Society Dance Raises Funds for War Work
A dance at Mandurah Hall hosted by Society-Mesdames Scrivener James Eacott and Platton raised 178 for the war fund. Garments and needlework by women members were shown, including flag cushions. A large parcel of items was sent to Lady Barron, while many gifts from friends supported red cross relief efforts.
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Mandurah Hall
Mesdames Scrivener
James Eacott
Platton
Macdurah Hall
Wam
Bing
Barron
Mim L. Sutton
Mim M. Sutton
Warwick
Mavis Cooper
James Cooper
Scrivener
Christina Cooper
Mona Platton
Tuckey Sen
Wilkins
Wilkerson
James Kacott
Hudson Cox
Mumile
Coolup British appeal for local family funds
The Freyoh appeal in Coolup set an Oct 29 deadline for each member to contribute not less than a Troth fin. Local contributions are to be sent to Mise Boyd Barngide Coolup or Mrs G B Stubbs Coolup before October 29.
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Freyoh
Mise Boyd
Ordinary tissue paper excels in everyday uses
A brief note highlights ordinary tissue paper as versatile for daily tasks. Its strength lies in softness and absorbency, making it suitable for guests, cleaning, and quick personal care in households.
Farewell Social for Private Robert Kirkham at Coolup
A farewell social and dance in Coolup bid Private Robert Kirkham God speed as residents praised him as a popular cricketer and footballer. Speeches by Mr Deeble and Mr Collins, with songs by Mea Cullins Holland and Coruiah plus music by Herron Williams and McMahon marked the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kirkham
Coolay Hall
Ihinst
Mea
Cullins
Miss Holland
Collins
Deeble
Kirkham
Man Pleads Guilty to Potatoes Theft at Pinjarra Court
John Breiman faced Pinjarra Police Court for stealing 14 bags of potatoes worth £2 from Ada Mu Ulla Sharpe of Keysbrook on September 2, 1915. He admitted theft after being found with the produce and trying to hide the act to aid Mrs. Hayes and her children. He was fined £1 or seven days imprisonment.
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Messrs. W. Taylor
H. M. Dallas
John Breiman
Ada Mu- Ulla Sharpe
Keysbrook
PLC
McKinley
P.C. Brodie
Kelnacott
Byron Hayon
Tomy
Beans Offers Special Job Purchase of Smart Hats and Fabrics
Beans advertises a wide array of hats and garments with special prices from 5/11 to 8/15. It highlights Black Tagel Sailors, white linen frocks, embroidered robes, undergarments, dresses, corsets, silks, and dress materials. Also notes new Jap silks, printed materials, and a new mail order guide available free.
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Gtr
Joyce visits Perth amid old Jarrabdale ties revived
Dr Joyce visits Perth in official capacity and meets former Jarrabdale employees who express pleasure at his return and acknowledge past ties with Born Bros Universal Providers and the local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Born Bros
Universal Providers
Perth
Tommys Humour Amid Frontline Farewell Tales
A wartime miscellany recalls Tommy At King as a steadfast humorist and brave fighter. A chaplain comforts the dying soldier while stories of Nap in the trenches and patient wit amid danger unfold, including dictates on front line life and revived jest at the base hospital.
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Tommy
Holyoake Timber Yard Brisk Amid War Efforts
The mill is cutting sleepers for South Africa and handling large international orders with two benches shaping paving blocks. Locomotives Hewer and Grafler are in service or repair as the society ships operations from bush landings. The Store Butchery and Bakery remains strong despite wartime. Local men continue joining the Expeditionary Force for King and Country. An entertainment fundraiser is planned for the Red Cross Patriotic Fund. Religious services were held at Druids Hall and Nangw Brook landing with sizable congregations.
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South Africa
Bath
Hewer
Marrinup
Bush Landings
Jaurala
Sinclair
Red Crows Patriotic Fund
Rye
Sheritay
Druids Hall
Daun
Nangw Brook Landing
Lolyouke
Dates of Agricultural Shows for Several Towns
Wandering on Thursday October 28. Katatiing on Wednesday and Thursday October 27 and 28. Tamberlup on Tuesday November 2. Goowangerup on Thursday November 4. Murray on Saturday November 6. Kojonup on Wednesday November 10. Bridgetown on Wednesday November 18. Donnybrook on Wednesday November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandering
Katatiing
Sthursday
Tamberlup
Goowangerup
Murray
Kojonup
Bridgetown
Donnybrook
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. D. Leitch
Methodist Quarterly Social
J. BE. Edwarda
Red Cross Societies
Mandurah
Qur
Pinjarra
Underclothing and Children's Dept
Manchester Dept
Gallipoli
Billies
Tommy Atking
Tomety
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Ould Qireland
Palestine
Israel
Mike
Rooney
Toraury
W. Zimpel
Henry
Fremantle
H.W. and CO
Thomas Gibson
Holyoake
Fabricius’ Produce Store
Wellington Street
Bunbury
Taylor
Puesse
Yorn
Tulephome Bor Liuularrys
Henry Wilis & CO
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