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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
3
Brookton holds a representative meeting at the Agricultural Hall to discuss government seizure of wheat and delayed payments. Speakers cite delays, questioned claims, and urge protest to the Foodstuffs and Seed Wheat Boards while demanding immediate payment and local milling grists.
Mr Crawford urged better telephone service for Brookton residents to reach Pine Gelly directly via an all night service. He proposed sending a letter to the Deputy PMG from Northam requesting a direct line and 24 hour operation. Mr Thompson supported with Perth experiences showing difficulty reaching Brookton after hours.
Mr Dear drew attention to the inadequacy at the Post Office as only one staffer remained to handle money orders shipments telephone and letter delivery duties. Mr Campbell noted there was no telogeny delivery. After a general discussion it was agreed the staff were energetic obliging and that a third officer is occasionally required to expedite letter delivery.
Mr Dear urged Deputy P.M.G. to note staff inadequacy at Brooklon Post Office where one man and a boy handle ten duties. He argued private letter-boxes would reduce delays. The chairman called for volunteers to tally and install ten boxes, with ten people offering to help. Mr Campbell proposed telegram delivery oversight by the P.M.C. Co.
The meeting considered lighting the town by electricity. Mr. Purnell offered to install an electric light plant if terms were favorable. After discussion, several supported the project if costs were reasonable, and a definite decision was deferred pending clearer details.
Brockton notes report an open point for electoral list revision at Brackton Roade Board on Thursday. Rain and flooding affect roads. discussions cover railway revenue for Beverley Brookton Pingelly and pending work on Brookton Koniinn line with earthworks finished and traffic diversions due.
Corrigin Roads Board held an assembly on Saturday January 0th with Mossr. BT Jonice presiding. Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and confirmed. Numerous correspondences were read including from the Public Works Department about a culvert, Santa Department about a cemetery, and District Surveyor on road closures. Awaiting reports from Lands Department and Water Supply Department. Public gates permission granted subject to Roads Act 1911. Auditors' report received. Annual meeting set for February 21, 1915. Obstruction on W. McLoughtin’s road to be cleared. Health Committee formed. Appeals date fixed for February 7. Accounts £80 9s 11d approved for payment. Financials show credit balance £862 16s 4d and debit £47 5s 9d. Next meeting February 27, 1915.
The Pingelly District Cricket Association held a meeting at the Exchange Room on Saturday evening to discuss sending a team to Perth. Mr. Camm outlined aims, Mr. McBurney was chosen to chair, and W R Jackson may become secretary. A levy of 5 shillings was approved to cover expenses, with captaincy and selection panels to be decided in Perth. The team colors will be two blues and a final arrangements meeting is planned for Saturday, late March.
The Saturday event for the Aldridge Trophy drew good winds and light rain. Brownieat edged Glauk by one point at 800 and 700 yards, with scores and detailed shot sequences listed for each shooter including Carroll Clark and Robins as they posted scores across 600 to 700 yards in a tense final stage.
Sunday event saw four shooters contest over 600 and 700 yards for the Aldridge Trophy. Weather deemed satisfactory as A Hutcher tallied 52 points with 26 at 600 and 28 at 700 yards, Shorrogle posted 48 points across 800 and 700 yard ranges, and A Jones recorded 21 points with scores at 800 and 700 yards.
A chaotic shoot-off contest tied Perrin with Carrel Wanatcay Hs Witla and Banta. Conditions included handicap 13 and undicap 10. Seven shells at 200 yards determined the winner, with final notes listing scores and participants amid foggy OCR.
Pingelly and Beverley prepare for a home and home clash on Saturday February 27 with six best seventy counts ranges and coven shots. Representing the team are Brownleaf Clark Carroll Rev Robin Moldeworth Hatcher G De Jackson Eurergenices Shotrocky J Wansbaroug Witkber Ebwollug. Starts 1:15 p.m. local time.
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