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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
2
Attendance of buyers at the sale this morning showed prices slightly higher than yesterday. Eighteen tracks were offered, ten sold. Prices ranged up to 3 103 16 24 174 Bes.
Sunday schedule lists State School gathering 2 pm, evening service at Pingelly on the science and sovereignty theme. Monday events include a social club and bills, with rector A D Webb and Rev Jackson among speakers. All welcome to attend the services and community activities at Pingelly.
A Baptist church notices two services at Pingelly with Rev. AN George leading sermons on Paul at Mare Hail. Communion observed in Taylor's Well and a mass at Pingelly Agricultural Hall on Sunday November 11th at 10 40.
Readable fragments show Balvation Army calendar with events at 1 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. including a Sergt Major price meeting and a farewell to Captain Webb. East Popanyinning hosts Sunday activities with locations and times partially indicated.
The Pingelly Leader lists subscription prices for periods in advance and booked terms. Rates shown include quarterly and annual options with different payment terms.
Local items include auctions of livestock and town lots by Dalgety and Co, prize poultry and prize watchers, school picnic plans, police court fines, cafe offerings, and upcoming races and church events in Pingelly with frequent references to local firms, hotels, and residents.
Commercial intelligence notes sharp declines in multiple commodities. Prices for potatoes and onions vary, with wheat and beans showing notable drops amid overall market weakness.
The weekly market summary notes steady overall activity with sales values near last week. Prices for wethers, ewes, and lambs are listed, with small yardage gains and larger sales expected. figures show bids around 14/6 for certain sheep and 14/2 for white pies, among other items.
A meeting of the Agricultural Society discussed whether to accept the Government offer of 80 acres for a new show ground and sell the old site. Key speakers argued for the move citing better facilities, while others pressed for terms and immediate funding, with deposits and half-proceeds to aid improvements.
In a parliamentary exchange the motion sought a further £500 in cash for the Society. Six MPs including Mr H Sewell voted for the amendment. The proposal did not include a 12 month extension. Mr Naylor stated the Government could reject the extra cash but the Society might accept the Government’s plan. The business then ended.
At the Agri cultural Society meeting Mr Handcock cited Hon D A Piesse on land tax. He noted proposed rates on unimproved and improved land differ from other states and urged discussion. A motion carried to invite Piesse Hammersley and H Smith to a Pingelly public meeting on the subject with date to be fixed.
The premier agricultural exhibition on the Great Southern line will be held at Narrogin on Tuesday and Wednesday the 20th and 21st. The event promises a complete display across all plants and sections with ample accommodation for exhibitors and visitors. Special train services from Pingoly are available for 8d 9d. Entries close Saturday November 10 with prize schedules and entry forms provided by Gtr. R. Ve Uren on request.
Local notes describe wet weather aiding crops with showers welcomed across farms. A Saturday cricket match between Popany inning and tly soeat teams deteriorated due to persistent rain, spectators and players slogging through the wet conditions.
A reader accuses the Local Ron Bost Supervisor of handling estimates for board works to favor relatives in tendering. The letter questions whether nepotism or other influence ensures the supervisor secures ongoing work for relatives, suggesting manipulation of monthly contracts.
The Pingelly team to face Boorkton on Saturday at Fingelly ground includes Douglas, Smith, Petty, Bailey, O'Neil, Langford, Bongre, Innes, Wittbor, Grummett, Carlisle, Ettnercedies, Foulkes, and White.
Public meeting on Land Tax invited officials A Piewe and Hainioraley. Narrogin Show on 20 21 with rail fares from Pingelly. A N A social praised. Racing updates and agricultural society talks. Dr Kearney and Dr Hitch listed for consultations.
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