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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
3
An exploration of a 1340 Loutrall Psalter study depicting medieval farming life. It traces ploughing sowing harrowing and reaping to illustrate serfs, monastic estates, and early farm tools. The piece links historical images to modern toilers, liberty, and shifts toward a free labor market after plague and social upheaval.
A Wednesday night event at Pingelly Methodist Church drew a crowd for a Salvation Army fundraiser. Cadet Woodroffe led songs and narrated biographs on topics from Joan of Arc to Nazareth, with films like The Blacksmiths Daughter and The Policeman's Nightmare. A quartet entertained and a social dance follows in the Agricultural Hall. Proceeds go to the self denial fund.
In poor weather Pingelly traveled to Brookton for the district premiership match. The game stayed even to the last period before Brookton won by 14 points, 64 to 40, with Renfrey captaining Brookton and Beckwith leading Pingelly.
A Friday Pingelly notice calls prominent district men to play against the local team chosen to face Brookton. The lineup features Mark Windress, Bill McGarrick, Long George, Jack Horn, George Holyoak, and J. O'Brien Tattern. Critics hope the match happens as fresher first team players may be swapped for experienced locals.
A Saturday game at Plogelly saw Pingelly beat Landscape 30 to 16. Andy O’Brien Algy Bailey Beckwith F Grace D Smith and W Sewell led Pingelly while Short McBurney Stretton and M Cook shone for Landscape. An evening smoke social followed with Mr Neil at the piano and several musical items.
Pingelly School Board hosts Arbor Day for the new school opening with tree planting by scholars and board members. Lunch is provided by parents under the ladies committee, followed by games and races. Working committee includes J Lobban and R Pearson. All children invited to attend. note of postponed lecture due to beer weather.
A colonial essay argues settlers need educated wives to accompany practical farmers. It calls for women skilled in cooking sewing and home life, not fashionable notions, to ensure domestic comfort and happiness on the land. It urges schooling for country girls in practical arts and domestic skills to support family life and immigration aims.
The text notes how girls’ ambitions lean toward culture and fine attire. It contrasts schooling with ready access to fashionable hats and clothing from cheap shops, predicting clothing trends will spread quickly across the village by the next Sunday.
The Liberal League of W.A. adopts a platform defending state rights and individualism. It opposes federal land tax customs tax increases claus legislation and domination by any one community. It supports state control of debt assets and borrowing powers, and aims for true political union via rail links with eastern Australia while seeking removal of the federal capital from state influence. Members pledge to support candidates aligned with these aims.
Mr Black, a town storeroom keeper, plans a large new shop in Park Street. A brick confectionery is under erection by Lindoms. Meyler and Bros. add to Paradist premises. a four room brick dwelling is being built. The Exchange Hotel at the rising Patsey Sussets is under full swing with extensive fittings. The Commercial Hotel, owned by Mr Tru, opens, offering dining, bar, and music. The new hotel includes 120 dining seats, a balcony, and a rear bar with yards. Water supply via rainwater tanks and deep wells. Contractors Brigdale and Wilson, with supervision by Mr Wi iG 08, oversee the work.
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