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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
3
A Brookton Methodist ceremony featured the unveiling of a new organ with 21 pipes and 13 ranks, led by Mrs Crayford. The event included founding-stone reflections, a morning service, a grand evening concert, and a thriving drive by Mr Cattell to fund the organ, with wide community support.
During the Christmas holidays about 40 relatives gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs Thomas Charles Greharm to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their wedding Mrs Frabuin now Ford was the first white child born in the Colac district Victoria and the first native of the district to be married there The couple married December 83 1860 and lived at Cadet then Goluc and finally Western Australia in 1903 Their family includes 14 children 12 living descendants include Thomas Charles Joseph James Robert William Hubert Mra M Coping Mrs Maud Copping Mrs V Gatroneh Mrs Henderson Mrs McLean and others with 45 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren The couple have survived long lives with many relatives and friends offering congratulations while well wishers sent gifts and pledges for continued happiness and prosperity
At Brookton on Saturday a lively impromptu race formed from a friendly argument. Warr Club owned by Mr W E Robinson raced a small quadruped owned by Mr Dick Turner over half a mile near the town. Each owner boasted, both mounted, a wager of one pound with ten stone on the winner. The event drew a large crowd as the contest began.
Horse failed to break clean at the start but half way through War Clob TM surged to overtake the rival and claim victory amid cheering onlookers. The event closed as a solid contest with spectators noting the neutral reception to the winner.
In the February issue of Whife Dr Witehett reviews a century of Europe’s wars from Napoleon to modern conflicts, contrasting Waterloo with 1915 allied efforts to curb military despotism. Life magazine’s leader notes Europe’s crisis and the war’s grip on liberty, while other items report a Kalgoorlie sanitary worker’s death after a January fall and a recruiting tale from a British journal.
The piece reports on the final stage of the Challenge Cup rifle competition held on a Sunday in January. W. Carroll and D. O'Dea are highlighted for a close contest, with weather hampering scores. Scores for 800 and 1000 yards are listed for participants including Cuy, Brownless, Hebb, and Rev. Robins, detailing ring counts and points.
Sunday skeet scores appeared for Challenge Cup practice at two ranges. W Carroll led with 2000 points at 800 and 1000 yards. BL AB tallied 1000. Jackson posted 21 and 42 for 43 points. Shoyroeke and Lobban also listed strong marks, with detailed scores across 500 to 1000 yard ranges.
Fragmentary notice states the third and final stage of the Pingelly Members' Cup will be held on Saturday and Sunday February 6 and 7. It mentions seven shots over 800 and 1000 yards with optional two sights and possible two wings, noting a 70 point total and afternoon shooting.
Unclear OCR fragment outlines stage distances 800 and 600 yards. Seven shots at each range with sighters optional two fighters optional. All members must be financial before taking part in the competition. Shot under NRA rules.
Pingelly Patriotic Committee held a Friday meeting at Mr Lambert’s office revealing plans for a benefi t picture show to raise funds for the Wide Motor Ambulance Fund. Mr Wheat offered a six pound show with Mary Wheat supplying programmes and a week of ads. Lambert guaranteed no loss above six pounds. Admission priced 2 shillings for front seats, 1 shilling for children. Belgian Relief Fund raffles planned. a future concert with the Glee Party hinted at.
A father's tribute to his only son serving in France. The poem recalls a brave English boy buried in an unnamed grave, a symbol of sacrifice for King and Right. It contrasts pride and loss as the family mourns a single cherished child who answered the nation’s call.
Readable fragments show a summer sale listing ladies wear and infants clothing. Items include white linen two piece outfits, dresses, blouses, chemises, camisoles, gowns, aprons, and stockings with reduced prices. Many items advertise white fabrics, embroidery, and trim. Names of retailers and exact prices are inconsistent due to OCR garble but indicate a broad sale of women and children apparel with significant discounts.
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