Sir John Forrest Leads Early Australian Election Returns
The Morning Herald reports early progress in the federal election with Sir John Forrest leading in both Senate and House tallies. Senate totals show Forrest at 5499 and Clark at 443 with other candidates close behind. House figures list Forrest and candidates like O Loughlin as leading contenders.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Sexare Clark
Lynch
Mills
Reedham
Pearce
Wittencom
Sir John Forrest
O'Loughlin
Sixate
Clark
Needham
John Forrest
A Very Pretty Wedding at Glen Brae Morrison Riley
A wedding at Glen Brae the Morrison homestead joined Florence Emily Elza Riley daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Riley of Taylor's Well Kalgoorlie to Laurence Joseph Daniel Morrison fourth son of the late Mr William Morrison and Mrs Morrison of Glen Erne. The Rev A N George officiated as they departed amid blessings. The bridal attire included white silk and Edelweiss lace with orange blossom. Bridesmaid Miss Morrison wore cream milk with Valenciennes lace. A traveling suit for the bridegroom featured navy cloth and cream silk braid. The reception was large with many gifts. Local notices mention tinware needs from W Truslave Pingelly and cricket club plans with Pingelly. A Perth minor meeting aims to form a Indies cricket club and a boy named Frank Lynch aged ten broke his arm in Subiaco Rokeby Road. Two men William Peters and Alfred Peters were fined for stealing vegetables. Harry Ehaw of Perth fined for mishandling a horse.
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Glen Brae
J. W. Morrison
Florence Emily Elza Riley
Mee
Richard Riley
Taylor's Well
Lnte
Kalgoorlie
Laurance Joseph Daniel Morrison
Willimin Morrion
Myre
Morrison
Glen Erne
Miss. Morziaon
A. N. George
Rokeby Road
Bsubiace
Chrisman
Perth
William Peters
Alfred Paters
Harry Ehaw
Brookton Post Service Described as Neglected and Inadequate
A letter laments Brookton's lack of a postmaster and telephonic service 118 miles from Perth. It criticizes Albany mail routing via Beverley, double rates, and absence of parcel post, urging Federal and State action to restore timely, economical service for farmers and residents.
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Lgast
America
Australis
Brookton
Brockton
Great Southern
Perth
Albany
Bevntley
Brooktonite
Beverley
Great Postal Union
Bagdad
Kamschatka
Woolloomooloo
Hiapadban
Pingelly
Westing
Railway Department
Brookion
Lransr
A. G. Mattiske
Pinegelly
Bullock
Court House Work Advances in Pingelly
After weeks of delay the Pingelly court house alterations proceed under Perth builder J. B. Jones. The plan includes a magistrate bench prisoner's dock witness box public access office for police business and refurbished interior fittings. Completion is hoped before New Year.
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Court House
Capchie
J. B. Jones
Perth
Alsc
Harvest Results and Local Trials in Dale River
Hay carting nears end as harvesters dominate fields. some farmers prefer the stripper and Sunshine harvester remains popular. Prices worry growers with expectant fall drop due to reduced import duty. Mourambine Roads Board acts on West Brook road. Grasshoppers damage young fruit trees. cooler weather noted. In Majorca Victoria W P Taylor dies from accidental gunshot to the head. Two youths, 14 and 11, receive birch punishments for watch thefts. a younger boy stealing balloons is cautioned.
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Imapmr
Mourambine, Roads Board
Westbrook
W. P. Taylor
Majorca
Vic
Foy and
Gibsons
Beverley Notes Cycling and local events report
The Beverley meeting on the Stbinet drew poor crowds due to heat but featured strong cycling results. J Fredericks won the double one and two miles. Mergason won the Ladies nomination. H Morris won the Sheff field handicap. York took the Beverley Sprint, with Morris and Robing placing. The Quarter Mile went to A Yarrana, with Pianta placing second and third. The Wesleyan committee seeks tenders for a new Beverley church, and a Perth trip for schoolchildren was organized. Mr. H A Stanes sustained a leg fracture from a horse fall. Government Land Agent monthly figures show 69 applications for 21664 acres across several clauses.
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J. Fredericks
Tod
Mi Mergason
Dredericks
Sheffield
H. Morris
P. York
E. Gardiney
York
Morris
Sur Robing
A. Yarrana
Pianta
Wesleyan Methodist Committee
Beverley
Wandering Notes Death of Mr. Thomas Scrivener
The 47 year old Thomas Scrivener died in Pingolly from pneumonia. He was a long time Wander ing district settler, highly regarded by locals. Funeral was held at Wandering cemetery with 100 supporters. Rev. A D Webb read the service and pallbearers included J Weir H Darcy J Dowsett and H Atkine.
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Thos
Gerivener
Pingolly
A. D. Webb
J. Weir
H. Darcy
J. Dowsett
H. Atkine
Correspondence on Brown Kent dispute at Agricultural Society
A reader recounts a past letter about Mr. H Brown and Kent at an Agricultural Society meeting. The writer asserts Brown was an innocent spokesman for the secretary and that Kent manipulated events by sending notes. The author apologizes to Brown and says he will present the matter to the society for satisfaction.
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The
Agricultural Society
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Tent
Sheol
Satan
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Kent
Wall
B. L. Haxoeocn
Observer letters stir Pingelly Civic Debate and Spite
In Pingolly a letter to the editor criticizes the local Observer for alleged plots to oust the society president and for dispensing liquor. The writer urges caution toward newcomers, defends prudent use of funds, and argues against petty bickering that harms community progress.
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Agricultural Society
Pingelly
Local notices heap up for Pingelly Cuballing area
Reports here note calls for a new railway platform at Popanyingin and faster telegrams via Perth, plus plans for Pingelly public meeting on railway alterations. Other items include library books arriving, opposition to selling the old Agricultural Society ground, and local sport and festival plans amid wartime context.
Pingelly Rifle Club Saturday match results
Pingelly Rifle Club held a Saturday rifle match with scores showing 5,88 for one entrant, 87 for Holmes bye FC W, 60 for Grace, 68 for Penni, and 49 for G. Naylor.
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Tast
Uiquiiet
Holmes
W. Grace
Penni
G. Naylor
Market Sale At Perth Stock Butcheries Held Back By Prices
A large sale at Perth featured many sheep and cattle from York Beverley Wandering and Bryers. Buyers were active with strong competition for framed wood linges and rolling stock while prices showed variability across wethers ewes and lambs. Numerous lots cleared with bids reaching multiple guineas for stud cattle and Hereford bull selections.
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Srn
York
Raport
Aa Fellas
Stovke
Bryers
Perth
Beverley
Wandering
H. Barron Stuibrsy
Williansia
Uris ‘We sold: 499 large framed wether, 26/8; 124 cuul Gt wethers
Wethers
Koonooua Rains
Murray Same
Eincairn Ewes
Fremantle notes report crime and markets in brief
Wheat sold to day at 804d per bushel. John Soberit found dead at the Madrid restaurant Fremantle. Nellie Davan port arrested for stealing a stock of goods valued at 10. Two lads aged about 14 were punished for breaking into the High School cricket ground and stealing gear. Alfred Hall ship's steward and Percy H. G. Canning mentioned with a 14 day sentence.
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Appaniard
John Soberit
Kiteh
Eriman
Madrid
Fremantle
Nellie Davanport
Birch
King’s Park
Alfred ‘Hall
Percy HG. Canning
Notice of Upcoming Tith and Barky Closing Date
Notice states the Tith and Barky Closing mutual agreement will take effect after Monday next. First half holiday is scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Chapman and Stanes
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Moss
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Sydney
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George
Elf Echool
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Hitch
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Cuballing-Wickepin
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Pingelly Rifle Club
Chaef and Graty Market
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