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Newspaper
Harvey Chronicle
Location
Harvey, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1916
Page
2
A black kelpie named Toby is missing from Paterson Bros. Creaton Pinjarra. The dog has a tan collar with a chain and answers to Toby. A reward of £1 is offered for information leading to its whereabouts or return.
Master Tom Laslett, son of Mr and Mrs H A Laslett, was injured Saturday evening by an explosion at the river bank while testing a homemade pom pom. An eye injury prompted by the blast led Mrs Laslett to take him to Perth for an eye specialist. Latest reports say the boy progresses satisfactorily under care.
Local notices express thanks to Dr Joyce Nurse Dixon and friends for aid after a fatal fire that claimed Mra Sheehan. Dr Lovegrove’s illness noted at Kateenya Hospital Perth. E Platton and Ernest Fawcett honored with departures to service and retirement. Jarrahdale updates report debt relief efforts and Methodist celebration plans with services across Collie Banjoeman Warovia Pinjarra and a reception for the Methodist President.
Weekly rainfall figures at Mandurah and Pinjarra note totals and daily amounts with a 754 port month total and March dates. Mail notices close for overseas and Front soldiers on the 4th. Local events include Sunnyside Oranges samples and a Mandurah committee planning a charity button day for the YMCA with proceeds.
Fragmentary note mentions Dwellinuny Wingarra and Poe Chal de Bune with a big log activity at night. Details are unclear and many words unreadable. This record preserves the core names and the vague event.
A reader criticizes the Road Board over Meelon gravel versus Dandalup materials for the rail siding near Mudville, arguing the government overcharged and mismanaged construction. He urges using Meelon gravel, questions siding necessity, and suggests resignations. He closes calling for a series of informative articles for ratepayers.
A reader letter complains about Dr. Tyce studying puddied clay and mud science. It mentions mixes, proper proportions, and cement blends, but the text is garbled with missing words and unclear points.
Murray road board notes discuss removal of a fence and public access, list request of ratepayers in the southwest Murray Road district between Estuary and ocean, and payment terms. Several road and gravel transport requests are considered from Dwellingup area to Coolup and North Dandalup pits. Tenders for sleepers and ballast loading are discussed, with bids and prices noted.
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