Local notes reveal events in Narrogin and Cuballing area
A scattered Perth newspaper fragment lists social and civic items: dances and concerts by Oddfellows, tennis refreshments, a Cuballing Race Club meeting for March Races, and discussion of a road to Wickepin. It mentions Narrogin baths, a march time contest, and a Roads Board election candidate likely Mr. Fr W. Stokes. broader town plans are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathe
Oddfellows
Follies
Cuballing Race Club
Narrogin
Cuballing
Wickepin
Brock Progress Association
Roads Board
Fr W. Stokes
Farewells by Rev Father Lynch in Pingelly district
Rev Father Lynch bade farewell to his parishioners in the Pingelly district after being moved from York to the gold fields. A large congregation at Agricultural Hall heard his Mass and presented him with over £20. Speakers thanked supporters from both Catholic and non-Catholic communities and expressed regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Masa
Kearney
Father Lynch
Pingelly
Popenginning
Pingelly Progress Association Renewed Community Drive
The Pingelly Progress Association reforms amid initial pessimism and focuses on pressing town needs. A January meeting protested grain freight and a deputation to Perth secured promises including a 100 pounds credit to the Roads Board for water supply equipment and a forthcoming Lands Office. A future transfer of race venues and agricultural show site exchanges were also discussed, with broader aims of local infrastructure and polling provisions. Meanwhile a separate note reports a boating accident on the Edwards River. three men capsized and only West was rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingelly
Progress Association
Sod
B. L. Handcock
Gregory
Wagin
Perth
N. J. Moore
Harry Brown
M.L.A
Horace Smith
Monger
Beverley
Megat
Naylor
Handcock
Roads Board
Trusteda
Aldinga
Pingelly Progress Association
Membes
Farewell Service for Pastor T Jackson Draws Rural Attendance
A large gathering at Marwonga church heard the farewell address for Rev. T Jackson who has served about a year in the district. Residents expressed regret at his departure and sent best wishes for health and happiness in Ravensthorpe. Snakes are reported as more common this season with recent sightings near farms and a recent kill near Mr Clipstone’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phere
T. Jackson
Phe Rey
Rey
Jackson
Ravensthorpe
Clipstone
Farewell sermon as Rev. T. Jackson leaves East Pingelly
The Rev. T. Jackson preached his farewell at East Pingelly on Sunday to a large crowd. Congregations across the circuit lament his departure while a petition to the president to reverse the decision awaits word. He urged regular church attendance and responsibility before administering the Holy Sacrament to about 20 worshippers. Earthquake shocks in Jamaica have caused streams to flow in various parts of the island and a Frenchman named de Vildre was severely punished for ill treating a dog requiring hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jackson
East Pingelly
Gribble
Methodist Church
Jackson
Fedil
Eat Pingelly
Jamaica
de Vildre
Ubospital
Beverley Mechanics Institute Officers Elected At A G M
Beverley Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting on January 24 with progress noted and hall overdraft easing. The library opened this year and membership stands at 47. Officers elected: President E G B Lennard Vice President W W Chipper Treasurer W J Gillett Secretary H G Langford. Committee: Craig Wilson Pattigrew Snellgrove Darton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley Mechanics’ Institute
Mutual
Ln Provement Society
Goldfields
Bever Jey
Plusoin
Taylor's Well Club Cricket Match Amid Smoke Clad Weekend
Taylor's Well hosted a cricket match against Morrison's team as smoke from a distant fire darkened the sky. Scores feature Morrison's lineup with Wasley and Underwood delivering multiple wickets and runs, while Taylor's Well players Gilbertson and Parker contributed steady bowling and batting efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's
Taylors Well
Gilbertson
Morrison Alan
Harvest Notes on Wheat Yields and Fencing Projects
Harvesting is nearly done with wheat yields low on average. Some fields reach about three bags per acre while many report much less. one field averages only one bag per acre. Local landholders also report fencing work: B A Taylor, O Connell, Geo Watts, and Robt Turton are advancing large scale fencing and ringbarking on substantial acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Taylor
O'Connell
Geo. Watts
Robt. Turton
Popanyinning Progress Association Plans Local Developments
The Popanyinning Progress Association held its January meeting with members including Ritchie and Murphy. They discussed a petition against high railway rates, school attendance and building needs, officer elections, and proposals to establish a show ground, sanitary site, and wheat season railway supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Ritchie
Murphy
Bridge
Spragg
Howard
Jas
Ryan
Brockman
Sprigg
Sloan
Jarrell
Beatty
Wm.c. Boreyth
Pingelly Association
Popinyinning Society
Weat
Cuballing Progress Association
Cuballing Roads Board
Inspector-General of
John Brockman
J.P
Mezars
C. E. Bridge
Jan
W. J. Bpragg
Jas. Parker
Ritchie
Jus. Parker
Popansinning
Dunds
Alex. Howard
A. Sprigg
Ritchit
Messrs Murphy and
Alex. Howard Read
Pingelly Track Preparations Ahead of Meeting
Turf notes report rough track conditions at Pingelly on Sunday with several horses in early workouts for the forthcoming carnival. Mentions include Vendetta Melba Dolly The Don and a chestnut filly joining the Dunkeath string. Entries close for Pingelly events on the 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Qpen Prada
Vendetta
Melba
Dolly
Don
G. Potts
Dunkeath
Pingelly Rifle Club Holds Meeting At Monget’s Hotel
A general Pingelly Rifle Club gathering at Monget's Pingelly Hotel saw Rev. Jackson resign as captain and O Rees elected. Committeemen Monger and Byrne chosen. Members urged to pay 1s per week in advance or 1s attendance fee. Ammunition sold at 3s per 1000. Trophy by E L Smith announced for a mid winter contest. Musketry course to start soon. A watchmaker Horn jailed six weeks for obscene window display. Attorney-General petition seeks fine instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingelly Rifle Club
Monget’s
Pingelly Hotel
Jackson
O. Rees
E.G. Monger
J. Byrne
J. T. Bird
Landscape Meurtars
Lobban
Horn
Pingelly Community Notices and Local Happenings
Local items report road board and library committee meetings, church farewell for Rev. Jackson, and a Pingelly to Albany journey. Also noted are weddings, cricket results, dressmaking services, and upcoming agricultural ball plans with various community actions and reminders.
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B. Bailey
Marwonga
A. N. George
Japan
Pick Manning
Lagrance Christie
Afé
Salvation Army
Morgan
Mra
Ews
E. Monger
Clark
Oolo
Marvonga
Pingelly’ Progressive Association
Norwood
Edwards River
Riverina
N.8,w
Hall
Smith
West
aspEst
Rev. T. Jackson
Taylor
Anslyeli—Waeley
Widkate
JL Rans
Brown
Rus
Purler
Underwood
L. Underwood
Wesley
Morrigan
Watley
Lamont
Wasley
Brown B. Marshall
Mott
E. Mott
Brown Bumeau
W. Gilbertaem
Marchal
Parker
Buckles
W.parker
Marshall
W. Underwood
Marshall L
Waeley
Riley
Morricon
D. Gilbertson
Rt Jdhéings
Rameny
Bo Ee H-Sutherland
R. Marshell
Popanyinning Progress Association
Tur Wastes
Fogsil
Geing
Parke
Snellgrove
Acores
Beverley Maron
Overhou
Loore
Sxeutenove Couretrnoy
Moore
Kent A. A
Grachar
Gverhen
E. C
An.a
Vurditt
Yerret
Satunday
Albany
Hartis
Hitch
Exchange Hotel
Nan
Watson Ie
Popanyinning
Mourambine
Buaver
Jas, Byrne
Rifle Club
Pio
Pingélly
Georgs
Orbesiing
Board
Mesars
Sarendty
Ted
Beard
Westbrook
Lraprn
T. Grace
Misa Danes
B. McLeigh
Dalgety& Cots
Signor L. Tozzi
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