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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
3
Brookton hosts a crowded programme with a Belgian relief fund concert at the klon Hall and a charity lunch. Local elections loom with retiring candidates and delays in signatories noted, while visitors report a hospital update and a suspected theft at the Oinb Hotel.
A St Patrick’s Day charity ball at the Agrinsitoral hall drew about 40 couples for a night of music and dancing. Proceeds go to the Catholic chancel building fund. Rev Father Hallinan attended, with thanks offered by committee secretary Mr McDonald for support and donations. Contributions from attendees and performers aimed to raise around £8 to £17 for the cause, amid a warm community tone and thanks to organizers and volunteers.
The Brookton Roads Board announces annual elections due to retirements of G Tiller RL Crawford and BR Falls from West and East Wards. An Auditor election will be held on Wednesday April 14 1915. Nominations close at 6 pm on Wednesday April 7 1915 with the Returning Officer Bracle ton. W King acting Returning Officer Brookton March 22 1915.
An elderly couple from Ballville Street Adelaide reports dramatic relief from severe constipation after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. Mrs Cahill adds she herself uses the product and finds it helpful, noting the couple has enjoyed good health for years and recommending others seek the remedy.
Brookton Police Court handles multiple offenses with drunkenness disorderly conduct and theft. Several men, including William Collett and Sydney Anakin, face fines or jail for resisting police and damaging property. others pay fines for drunkenness at the Medford Hotel. Sentences range from fines to short terms in custody.
A fragmented summary from Bevukton outlines a racing meeting featuring Beuvton Basu Chib and Munley near Seas, with numerous horse names and jockeys listed. The report mentions Avontogie fee Prine Site and Rogar Laven among participants, noting stormy weather and mixed outcomes across events.
A fragmented notice lists numerous individuals and addresses including Walton, Parker, Dowlek, Sowell, Keat, Allen, Cousin, Waltons, Nebel, Wallatch, and Pennington among others. Mentions Wogetlige Springs School and L. Smith, Smiaver, and G. Ke Witkin in a scattered, damaged OCR record.
Fragmented OCR notes describe upcoming events at Klug's, with references to King's Pictures freebands and a lively programme. Mentions include a Sisters run, Vita fransings, and Wieglesworth To Trouble with dates blurred.
Minutes detail the Farmers and Settlers Association of Western Australia discussions. Topics include fat stock markets contracts with Messrs Steere and CoJ Moran, a draft contract, agreements on wheat delivery terms, and complaints about inferior produce from the Farmers' Assistance Board. Delegates discuss Dingo pest control funding, tariffs on bran and corn, and petitions to government bodies.
The executive members of the Agricultural Basic Building Marche1 in Wii Mesere discuss expediting horse feed seed and sundry supplies. The Board notes approvals and orders are being prepared while quantities remain uncertain. Delays in chaff supply prompts urgent letters as farmers seek fair pricing and stores with proper receipts.
A fragmented listing describes assorted clothing and textiles including children’s tweed items, coats, skirts, undergarments, pillows, towels, and nightdresses. Items note sizes, colors, and prices with references to Manchester Department and various fabrics such as cashmere and calico.
A battered excerpt shows a deputation urging the board to address a serious seed shortage. They propose shipping seed from Adelaide via land and rail, with a plan to fuel crop production if derided, and warn of consequences without relief. The group thanks the board for its consideration.
A Perth deputation criticized the Foodstuffs Board over wheat allocations and seed transfer rules. The discussion covered acquisition charges, price relief, and district allocations for seed, with farmers fearing reduced acreage and future shortages as 1916 looms. The Board promised to monitor equity and adjust policies if all farmers are treated alike.
District farmers push ahead with switching and cultivating as damp ground forms seed beds. Many have faced seizure of seed and reductions in acreage while boards consider reallocating what farms possess to those without. Community notes hardship and tension over allotment and support.
In the March tennis tournament final J Watson defeated Be Trestrail in three sets with scores 8-6 6-3 6-? The match featured hard rallies and a strong comeback by Trestrail who recovered after a rough start. Earlier rounds saw Trestral beat Gattrell and Sims lose to Watson in varied scores.
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