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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
3
Pingelly natives and families filled the Agricultural Hall on Christmas Eve for a grand A N A tree display. Mesers Holmesby Borgelt and Naylor oversaw preparations with Father Christmas, gifts, refreshments, and a village dance, praised as the best Christmas tree event yet.
The Cuballing Boxing Day sports at Rec reation ground drew about 240 attendees despite a heavy morning rain. An afternoon turnaround followed with races, vaulting, and a tug of war between Cuballing and Narrogin, plus social events and later hospitality at Host Savage’s hotel. Receipts totaled around £11 11s at the gate plus other income, with expected profit near £14.
A Xmas day gathering at Mr. T. J. Parker's home drew fifty five guests. Juveniles enjoyed a specially made prize pudding. Cricket and shooting contests entertained all. Master W. Parker led in cricket while tied for shooting with Master R. Parker. Ladies led by Mesdames T J and J J Parker shared top bull's eyes in shooting. Evening featured piano solos by Mesdames Monday and J H Thomas, with songs and recitations by listed performers. Supper closed a pleasant day.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the West Pingelly Progress Association held a December meeting with Mr. Gee Cane presiding. Correspondence from the Education department on school details was complied with. Road clearance along the York Williame road was requested to improve access and bridge works near Elbberkkine Brook noted. Harvesting is underway though weather delays persist. yields are generally average with some fields good. New Year social events at Mossie Darcey Brom officiated by Mr Price on Wandering Road featured games and dancing with hosts serving fare before departures.
Residents gathered at H J Brown’s residence for a Christmas tree and toy prizes. A cricket match, children’s games, tea, and a social followed with speeches, supper, and dancing. The event drew many locals and was hoped to become an annual gathering.
A rainy New Year’s Day program in Pingelly under the ANA saw most events run on time despite heavy rain. Disqualifications occurred in the quarter mile and mile bicycle, with J Horne and J Lacey punished, while a large group of officials and helpers conducted events, Euchre prizes awarded to Miss Populeon and Mr Naylor, and a small profit anticipated. Pingelly Rifle Club also reported a Boxing Day shoot with C Rees as top shooter and Bert Lawrance winning the boys’ match.
On Friday in Mourambine hall district children and parents gathered for a prize distribution. A lively program featured a copper game, toy gifts, and a scramble led by Rev A D Webb. Dances followed with music by Mesdames Smith and Fairhead and MC Mr Fairhead.
In the Methodist Church on Monday evening an entertainment aided by circuit funds drew a good crowd in warm weather. The program opened with a congregational hymn, followed by magic lantern views by Rev. T Jackson with explanations by E L Handenek. Scenes featured State farms and stations, with festive hymns and vocal items by children led by Miss Donne. Gifts were distributed to Sunday school scholars and a hat trimming contest for men was won by Mr. Teede with Mr. Hambert second.
The Landscape Farmers Progress Association held a meeting on the 29th with low attendance due to harvest work. They discussed inviting the Premier and Railways and Agriculture Ministers to visit in February over railway communication concerns, ordered manures from Guthrie and Co, and asked the Roads Board to address windlass troughs wells spout and guard rails. A special meeting is set for January 6 to discuss a recreation reserve and a future camping ground move to a new well site.
The wena quarterly nesting of Pingelly circuit was held Monday with Rev T Jackson D Black sen J T Penny H Willmott W Price and A T Penny in attendance. Members welcomed Mr and Mrs Dans and family and Mrs Willism. The gathering rejoiced in church work progress in the congregation and Sunday School and prayed for a renewal of spiritual vigor among Christians.
On December 1 at the Methodist Church John Howard Venning and Miss Ethel Black wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev T Jackson. The bride wore cream cashmere with lace and orange blossoms. bridesmaid Miss A Price and groom’s brother Mr W Black attended. A reception at the bride’s home followed with speeches and gifts from relatives and friends.
The Cuballing Roads Board met in the Agricultural Hall Cuballing with Pauley chair Rose Watts and the secretary present. Correspondence from the Lands Department and Minister for Works was discussed with reserves placed under the Board’s control and recreation and agricultural sites approved. Several accounts were approved for payment and road maintenance actions were proposed including clearing fallen trees between Cuballing and Popanyning and constructing a stone crossing on the mail track, to be acted on in March.
The town reports discuss the Ronda Board meeting and Railway Commission proposals on a new crossing. Progress Association gathering planned for Monday and other local events include auctions, stock sales, church collections, and grants.
Narrogin and Cuballing factions clash over a proposed Narrogin to railway route with claims of a 1 in 80 ft grade and aid from anti-Cuballing leaders. Boxing Day sports drew crowds despite rain and a tented show. A valueless cheque passed in Cahalling and a warrant issued for the drawer. Rowett’s water supply remains steady as Canalli assumes Pugh’s bakery business. Roads Board met with three members.
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