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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
The state wide debate on a Government Land Tax prompts interest in regional finance. The presented figures show revenue collected by Roads Boards between Albany and Pingelly, listing the revenue amounts and related details for the Great Southern districts.
The article argues that road boards levy taxes while government grants exceed the collected funds, highlighting inequities. It cites Wagin as the heaviest rate with £3158 grant per £1 raised, and Cuballing with two fifths of that rate receiving over £32 per £1 raised. It notes incomplete data for Mowram bine but notes grant concerns.
Sunday August 26 1906 Anglican services listed include Brock State School Evanosng St Pa tearch Montambine and St Luke's Pingelly. Programs also note Sunday School at 3 and Boys Club meetings. Religious instruction in state schools held Monday at 2 and 7 pm with gatherings at Turaday Well Mouraabine and Traylor Well. Rector A D Wana.
Fragmentary church notices list various services and times at a Methodist church and a Catholic church including morning and evening sessions and a Sunday gospel event, with names such as Rev Te decker and Rev A Fingslly and references to Powell's and Bunclay School.
The Salvation Army offers a holiness meeting at 1 am and a Salvation meeting at 7 pm led by Captain Willane. A children's meeting is planned for 3 pm with Sergeant Major Turpin and Major Prive listed among organizers.
An article argues for reforming land tax grants and outlines unimproved land tax effects. Examples compare farm values with and without improvements, noting exemptions for settlers and the impact on small holders versus large landowners. The piece critiques current grants, cites Roads Board valuation methods, and discusses broader state finances.
Local ads urge selling opossum and kangaroo skins to Henry Wills and Co or agents for higher prices. The notice lists quantities 250 owens, 165 hoggets, 24 wethers and mentions payment on either cash or terms.
An item from the Football Association notes a payment of £8 and references three clubs involved in a linked engagement. Names Meyers, J. Byree, B. Taylor, and W. Williams appear in the record as officials or signatories connected to the transaction.
Local head teacher Mr Whitbur announces a library for scholars with Departmental Inspector support for book selections. A fancy dress ball will be held at end of September with a prize for best dress and adult entries later. Admission is 1s for children and 2s for adults to aid child education.
A Pingelly Race Club committee meeting at Monger's Pingelly Hotel set a programme for upcoming races, fixed membership at 7s 6d, and planned nominations and entries with a 30 mile radius rule. Meetings were set for Thursday evening next at 8 p.m. and a safe enclosure for horses was approved.
Local readers and neighboring towns commend the Pingelly Leader on its first issue. Reviews from Beverizy Trwed and The Namepaix Overavee praise the paper’s appearance, content, and potential for growth in the district.
At Wesley Church on Sunday night Rev T Jackson led a lanternless service that shifted to an ordinary sermon on John 3 16. The preacher spoke with power and the congregation was held in rapt attention. Mr J G Brickhill sang Ora Pro Nobis with pleasing effect. A few stray lines in the text appear garbled but do not affect the main account.
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