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Newspaper

Pingelly Leader

Location

Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Aug 24, 1906

Page

3

District Land Settlement Pingelly Report

The Pingelly district reports strong three month progress with 55 instructions in hand. New public school opening, Exchange Hotel, and Wesleyan Church mark growth, while Popanyinning gains a Commercial Banking Company presence. Seasonal cereal crops look promising though fodder moisture was limited for grazers. Land values and sales hold steady with eastern district expansion and new holdings by investors signaling confidence in the region.

Stubceed Pingelly Wesleyan Church

Beverley Land Office Reports July Selections and Revenue

Beverley Crown Land Agent T G Walker reports July totals: 85 land applications for 19 508 acres across clauses 55 56 17 and 74, most land east of the railway and near the rabbit proof fence. Outlook for crops is strong with fallow proceeding, river running well, and revenue for the month at £447 4d, higher than last July. Suburban Brookton lots sold well at auction August 2.

Crown Land T. G. Walker Theg Brookton

Tree Viewed As Curious Wonder of Growth

The passage notes a tree with unusual proportions and bearing abilities. It is described as a curiosity rather than a notable feature, yet its growth appears suited to its natural conditions. The text emphasizes the plant’s natural fit with its environment.

Overden Corregeo Goyder

Land land applications flood Narrogin Pingelly district July

July reports show 35 197 acres applied for agricultural and pastoral use in Narrogin and Pingelly. Applications include 43 residential 5 765 acres 11 non residence 3 5 7 59 acres and 5 200 homestead acres plus 632 acres special allowance totalling 15 137 acres first grade land. Nine town suburban lots and workingman blocks also listed with nine crown grants. Revenue 603 15s 10d including 73 15s 9d for Agricultural Bank. Land sale at Pingelly July 4 realised 243 with Wolwoiling and Morrogin lots fetching 170.

Narrogin Pingelly Cuballing Popanyinsing Fingelly Agricultural Bank Joans Sight

Local Government Land Age report on crops for quarter end June 30 1908

The report notes good steady rains and a promising crop season in the district. Lambing had fears two months prior but turned out not as bad as feared, though below last year's strong percentage.

Juce Reports Darkan Country Trip and Rail Link Debate

The acting chief in spector reports on Darkan country exploration and a proposal to transfer Darkan from the district to Narrogin due to railway connections. He doubts gains from the move, notes roads to Dar kan, and says he plans a thorough survey after road improvements. He observes rising land values west of Wagin and new ownership by small landholders.

Darkan Wagia Narrogin Dackan Wagin

Perseverance Lodge Formed by Good Templars in Pingelly

On Wednesday the Good Templars opened Perseverance Lodge in Pingelly with twenty initiates. Dr. J C Brickhill, Perth City Council Grand Chief, spoke urging temperance and abstinence while aiming to help alcoholics, and officers were elected as listed.

Good Templars Pingelly J.C. Brickhill Perth Western Australia Grand Lodge Perseverance Perseverance Lodge Wesley Church D. Black, Jr Ethel Black

Pingelly Public Library Opening Ceremony Planned

The opening ceremony for the Pingelly Public Library will be held at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday afternoon the 25th. If MP Horace Smith cannot attend a local citizen will perform the ceremony. A musical programme is planned and the Indies' committee will direct activities. A 6d charge covers expenses. A meeting of subscribers is called for the following Saturday to elect officers.

Horace Smith The Indies’ Committee Masdames ML Sewell

Pingelly Triumph Over Brookton In Season Highlight

A Saturday Pingelly vs Brookton football match drew a large crowd and was hailed as the best of the season. Pingelly led at half, Brookton surged midgame, but Pingelly finished strong with Waldeck and Beckwith contributing, final score Pingelly 3.7 25 to Brookton 1.7 13 with Langford as umpire.

Pingelly Waldeck Brookton R. Long Beckwith Dewar Sullivan Monger Pipgelly Eod Benfrey Algy" Bailey Uluely Iley Scons Brooktos Backwill Bailey O’brien Pingefly

Advertising Pays for Freemason Advertisement

A private letter from R. Gampson of the West Australian Freemason in Perth notes the newspaper advert for The West Australian Freemason is effective. Brethren request free copies and several subscriptions are already received, with Mr Sampson expressing satisfaction with the response.

Gampsos Freemason Perth Saya West Australian Freemason Sampson

Pingelly Football Club General Meeting Minutes at Monger's Hotel

The Pingelly Football Club met at Monger's Hotel with President Monger presiding. Members Byrne Kuhlmann Bailey Holmenby Richard Horn and Williams attended. Sheehan benefit sports funds totaled £5 9s 7d. Narrogin sought a match with Pingelly to aid Sheehan and offered to contribute. Road conditions delayed a proposed match with Landscape. The club leads the premier list by four points and members were asked to pay the levy for Sheehan. Meeting adjourned after thanks to the chair.

Monger Me Monger Messrs Byrne Kuhlmann Bailey Holmenby Richard Horn Sod Williams Sheehan Narrogin Pingsley Sheshan Messie Byrne

Odd Fellows Meeting Plans Membership Drive and Events

The fortnightly Odd Fellows session at the Methodist Church was led by Rev. T. Jackson with good attendance. Discussions covered medical questions and lodge rules allowing new members at half fees until September, plus plans for a basket social and dance led by J. B. Monger. Past Nobles Webb and Riley are aiding efforts.

T. Jackson Dr. Fraser J. B. Monger B.S. NG Webb and Riley

Pingelly Leader Business Directory Entry List

A historical list from Pingelly shows numerous local trades and shops including cafes baker general stores blacksmiths wheelwrights butchers bootmakers and professionals such as dentists chemists architects undertakers and a land agency. The text includes names like Caldow Hughes Me and Co Nicholon Lanistios Adlam Lavater and Adlam with references to hotels and merchants.

Beverley Notes From Our Own Correspondent

Weekly Mutual Improvement Society meeting reports high attendance and strong papers. Beverley Mechanics Institute seeks library reorganization and funds via subscriptions. Local land tax meeting looms with Mayor and M L A speakers. Agricultural Society show planning stalls, revival of schedules urged. Roads Board revision adds names. elections set for September. Local EC Church lads plan a fundraising ball on Thursday the 30th.

Mutual Improvement Society L. Symonds Mechanics’ Institute Beverley Mechanics’ Institute Beverley Agricultural Society Iime Beverley and Brockton Roads Board E.C

Political Para. Critical of Land Tax and Local Governance

A reader criticizes political maneuvering and land tax ideas affecting Perth and district. He questions meeting calls, wheel tax impacts on settlers, and local road work delays, urging clearer government action and accountability.

Odd Political Banter From Bowen On Courtship And Marriage

The quote from Sandy Bowea notes the quirks of politics and courtship ethic, joking about how declaring affection before marriage contrasts with post marriage protections. The remark shifts to a satirical line about in-law interactions and authority within a household.

Sandy Bowea Abe

Pingelly Model Parliament resumes amid rising Independent strength

The Pingelly Model Parliament resumed with strong Independent gains on the benches. A vote of no confidence was tabled but not passed. apologies were accepted for ministerial absences as debates continued on the Upper House, Old Age Pensions, and cigarette smoking. Kent wins the Kent seat, aligning with the Independents as the House adjourns.

Pingelly Independent Party Mr Naylor D. Rees Carter Jack J. Byrne Independent” Party A. A. Kent Kent Independent ’ Party

Taxation Question Draws Outcry Over Western Australia

A letter from Keough argues taxation is strangling growth in Western Australia. He condemns state policy that rewards early improvers while taxing unimproved land, claiming new settlers face steep levies as they develop township blocks.

Emmy R. Bir Western Australia Stae Keough

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