Beverley Amateur Athletics Club Opens and Local News
The Beverley Amateur Athletics and Gymmantic Club was opened by the Mayor amid a large gathering. A week of fair weather gave way to rain, with seven months’ total reaching 11 inches 33 points by July 31. Reports from the Beverley Mutual Improvement Society, a proposed new school site, a charity concert in East Beverley Hall, and a Beverley Police Court case about a contract for clearing are noted. The Beverley Municipal Council plans to raise a 1000 loan for a gateyard purchase and street improvements are highlighted.
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Beverley Mutual Improvement Society
Beverley
Mosars
E. G. Lennard
W. Smith
J'S.p
John Manugaway
Joseph Clason
J. Davis
Spry
Ruach
Dance to aid Church of England drawn by local ladies
About 20 couples attended a Friday evening dance to raise funds for the local Church of England. Hosts and helpers included Mr Barry, Mesdames Sewell, Smith, Blobas, and Mr Moild with others providing music. Several attendees wore silk and muslin outfits with flowers in hair, as guests enjoyed a social event described with period attire and lively detail.
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Church of England
Bitepatrick
Sheard
Mark Rickards
Mina Clarkson
Miah Bebinnon
Miss Sheerd
Mim Laurance
Miss Biggin
Misa Evans
Land Tax Debate Draws West Australian Farmers
Farmers rally against proposed unimproved land tax arguing it penalizes effort and rewards speculation. Speakers claim new valuations would tax productive work, raise costs for 1000 acre plots, and threaten settlement. A unanimous resolution condemns the bill and urges action to protect agriculture and roads funding.
Meeting at Pingelly Rebuffs Land Tax Plan
A large rural gathering at the Agricultural Hall near Pingelly heard farmers and settlers denounce a land tax proposal backed by the Moore government. H J Brown chaired and urged district unity, arguing the tax would cripple new settlers and force farmers to bear a deficiency they did not cause.
Wagin Meeting Opposes Progressive Land Tax Proposal
At the Wagin Agricultural Society meeting held Saturday Mr Clark criticized government policy on progressive land tax. He argued the tax would burden small farmers and those clearing lands, not suitable for farming centres in WA. A sub committee was formed to organize a public meeting against the tax and the motion passed unanimously.
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Handcock
Moore
West Australia
Perth
Page
Lobban
Caldow
Wagin Agricultural Society
Clark
Mezars
Cowder
Sprague
Nenke
Ebsary
Ploughing Match Plans Drafted At Committee Meeting
A committee meeting on the ploughing match was held with chair Mr Naylor and members including Hug hes Edwards Sewell Lobban Robinson and Kent. They resolved to hold a Geld trial for stamp ploughs and open events on October 18 with prizes for 2 3 and 4 furrows and judges McBurney Taylor and Fowill appointed. Further conditions will be announced after a later meeting with the Agricultural Society.
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Naylor
Hughes
Edwards
G. M. Sewell
Lob‘ban
AG. Robinson
Mr Kent
Lotto Tk
Lobban
Manuufacturers
Stampjomp
Maasre McBurney
J. M. Taylor
A. Fowill
Pingelly Street Lamps Lighting Question
A Pingelly Roads Board outlay installed two street lamps for the town and lead. The editor questions why lamps remain unlit by day to allow visitors to see them, suggesting lighting at night to be admired by those who visit on Saturdays.
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Pingelly Roads Board
Roads Board Deliberates on Townsite and New Offices
Ordinary meeting of Mourambine Roads Board in Monger’s Hotel discusses correspondence on road work and townsite plans. Residents press to keep Nimbs hill name, office building plans advanced, and a ratepayer meeting set for September to authorize offices.
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Ation
Westbrook Progress Association
Nimbshilling
J. W. Hosking
Small Bore Rifle Club
Black
M. A. C. Fraser
Ste
Public Works’ Department
H. Smoker
Mr. Edwards
W.A. Chamber of Manufacturers
J. D. Blain
E. A. Boyer
Brom H. Taylor
N.W
Walwaffing
Westbrook
Schultz
Brookston Roads Board
Borgett & Co
R. A. Johnson
A. W. Powell
R. E. Beard
Tender results for road works and drains district
A list of successful tenderers for road formation gravelling and drainage on Wan dering Road North Mourambine Road Wynarling Bridge and Brown Road with payments per chain and total bids. Fresh tenders announced for street lighting two culverts causeways and road works including Chip Gully and Weat side Nimbadilling Brook.
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Wandering Road
Thomas Bros
North Wandering Road
J. Thomas
Formit Ij. Thomas
Wynarling Bridge
Brown Road
W. Brown
Wynarling Road
W. Goldsworthy
Leslie
Mourambine Road
Scudd Brow
Pastore
Foctoy Scud Bros
A. Brain
Chip Gully
Clipston and Pallett
Dale River
Shad
Greay
Dalverking
Tandacape
Snow
Baptist Church Notes GE At-Home Christian Endeavor Held
A Christian Endeavor at the Baptist church on Wednesday evening drew about 25 at the consecration gathering. Visitors were welcomed and approximately 80 accepted invitations. After games, the group ended with family worship led by Bh and Ray, with George assisting.
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Christian Endeavor
George
Derication Service Promises Notable Attendants
A derication service is planned for next Sunday at 3 pm with children presented to God by parents. The Rev. Mead is expected to conduct at 3 pm and also preach at 7 pm. Special singing will feature both services and attract attendees.
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Childre
Mead
Commercial Intelligence on Markets and Livestock Trends
Commercial Intelligence reports improved business with farmers buying trelly credit and store stock selling slowly. Horses remain in demand and land sales show fair activity. Cattle turnover is light and prices steady. The note mentions 65 acres near Ketsmning Pingally Market and a sale on August 26 with 26 fat cattle and 510 acres described as well prepared land.
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Shewee
Rulsan Pei
Pingally
Sianeerie Feihers
Sonta
Lectures on The Argentine Draw Attention in Pingelly
Mr. E L Handcock spoke on The Argentine at the Agricultural Hall Pingelly. The lecture praised Argentina as Australia’s great competitor, outlining land laws immigration and agricultural progress while comparing treatment of new arrivals to Western Australia. Proceeds benefited the local library.
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Pingelly
E. L. Handcock
Australia
E. C. Monger
West Australia
Agrcultural Department
W.A
Finolog & Business
Rome
Model Parliament Discusses Bachelor Tax Bill in Pingelly
The Pingelly Model Parliament resumed on Tuesday debating the Texan Bachelors Bill. Mr Rees argued bachelors should face a tax, claiming a married man supports town building and factories. Critics warned against policy causing marriage incentives. the bill was rejected on its second reading.
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Rees
Findlay
Rev Jackson
Perth
Reen
Cies
Billy
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Pingilly Land Agency
GSR
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Fature
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G. A. Robinson
Mr. Holyoak
Agricultural Bank
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Bovers
H. J. Brown
Moorambine Roads
Victoria
Searcene Committee
Medare
Couch, Calder and Co
G. BH. Wills
James
Anise HT
Mourambine Roads Board
Monger's Hotel
Messrs Brown
Stone
Parker
Sheddick
Mr. Sewell
Meners Taylor
Rage
Taylor
Roads Board
Brown
Weatbrook
Messie W. Hosking
B Bransby
JH. Beeson
N. B. Nicholls
W. J. Giles
Taxker's
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We Board
Messrs Naylor
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Derication Service
Commercial Intelligence
MR. Handcock
Model Parliament
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His & Allright
Rina Sane Agency Sale
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