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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
3
The article recounts Brookton residents greeting Mr Shepherd and Campbell during preparations for a railway opening to Perth. It describes community plans, local diversions like a vanished bag incident, and civic events including a forthcoming opening ceremony and banquet with expected attendance by local MPs and officials.
An elaborate wedding at Dingley Dell Brookton joined Miss Gertie Spice and Mr. Robin Spice in marriage. The bride wore cream lace over satin with pearl accents, and her attendants included Miss Thelma Reese. George Spice served as best man as guests toasted the couple before they departed for Perth and the caves for their honeymoon.
A public meeting in BrooktonKunsinn discussed the BrooktonS Kunsinn railway opening. Attendees included local officials and residents with plans to invite the Minister for Lands for an opening ceremony on Monday the 26th. A banquet for the minister and residents was proposed.
The Pingelly Local Board of Health held its ordinary monthly meeting in the Boned’s office on Thursday the 5th. Present were Messrs Schilling (chair), Murdoch, Wilson, Nelson, Harvey, Sapiabe, and the secretary. Previous minutes were read and confirmed. Correspondence from Public Health Department and Dr B Aikins noting mosquito classification and requesting specimen collection was discussed. The board agreed to send specimens in boxes or folded in paper, and to provide a description of water sources. An amount of £2 19s 6d was approved for fumigation on property at Stratfortfalraofs. The hall's drainage and water bottom details were noted, and a request to the property owner to install a rowling was discussed.
The report notes the secretary's original team won but was weakened by HT Hatcher's absence. E Coomber filled in for Hatcher, and D O'Deacon is mentioned among assists. Conditions were poor with unreliable wind affecting play. W Carroll recorded the high score of 85 points in a 600 to 700 point range.
The week end program outlines the first stage of a spoon competition beginning Saturday and Sunday next with handicaps for four rainpne and a list of competitors led by Pope Aldridge Jones Rouse Wooldridge Dali Laurie Mareden A Robinson and Lobe. Shooting starts at 145 p.m. and all members are invited to participate with handicaps assigned from the range.
Keystone comedy Wild West Love screens at the Skating Rink next Wednesday. Rampager stars in a letter note that a vital word was omitted, changing the sentence meaning.
Testimonial from Evelyn Nelson of Betmers Street Horkile NSW praising Dr Morse Indian Root Pills for easing long illness. She reports loss of appetite, heaviness, and morning sickness relieved after treatment. Climate in Australia said to affect liver. pills claim to restore liver function, improve digestion, and relieve constipation and stomach troubles.
Wellworth inspection lists ladies hosiery and gloves for sale at Pearson and Co Universal Providers Parade Street Pingelly. Items include plain black cotton hose in various sizes, black cashmere hose, Lisle hose with embroidery, and suede finish gloves. A large stock of trimmings, ribbons, laces, and other accessories available.
A talk critiques the Noxious Weeds Act and its enforcement citing costly inspections and uneven application. It argues the act fails to prevent stinkwort spread, allowing infested neighbor lands to remain untreated while others struggle under the rules. A motion to amend the act to make landowner duties universal is to be discussed at the upcoming meeting.
A noisy Sunday saw lively doubles play and a close final between A and J Watton. The Watston brothers secured victory after tough sets amid delighted spectators and sunny weather. C B Chivers, in charge at Nalyaring School, plans to capture enemy scalps with courtesy, while students presented him a gold medallion for his efforts.
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