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Newspaper
Pingelly Leader
Location
Pingelly, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
2
England closes November 22 announces new season openings with a splendid variety show. Call to choose while stocks are well assorted and selections remain available.
Commercial intelligence covers the wheat market with November delivery noted and prices fluctuating. Reports from Mundaring, Shenton, Beverley, Bunbury and other areas show varying demand for feed, mutton, and cattle with notable activity at Capley’s Selling and North Fremantle Fat Stock Market.
Public Notice announces Messrs Harvey Bros formerly of Perth and Eastern Gold Fields Lines have taken over the Bakery and Confectionery business recently run by Mr J F Muhlsisen at Park Street Pingelly. They request complaints be made to the Bakery Park Street and pledge civility and attentive service to merit patronage from town and country residents.
The notice reports six Merino ewes stolen from a farm near Exet Pingelly, with a reward offered for information leading to recovery. The thief entered the paddock about three weeks ago, described the animals as very wild with distinct brands, and the owner, F. Rad, of Taylor's Well, asks for assistance within the allowed legal time to cover expenses.
A record of church services and rectors including Pingelly references and various evensong times. Entries mention locations Pingelly Ut Vian St Daily Mating Ryensong and several individuals such as Rev EK Danning Taylor Woll Mr G Avtan Blaney Crovainig and Mr B Ward with prayer meetings and children’s wear events noted.
In this issue of Che Pingelly header readers learn of upcoming sales by Eller Shenton and Co. at Crown Theatre and notices about local events. The report mentions a charity collection for the Lelginma Wrcket Fund and invites the public to view school children’s work and attend a clergy service. A Christmas-like program at the Crown Theatre and various local notices follow, including a memorial service, a boxing and snake exhibition discussion, and society financials with a call for member subscriptions.
The account describes Lord Roberts dying after a prolonged illness with doctors in attendance and a final peaceful rest. Reports say his burial arrangements shifted from Westminster Abbey to St Bante Cathedral, with shifts in ceremony plans and a national monument proposal by the British Government awaiting Parliament approval.
A damaged report describes a Tuesday show at Pingally Mechanics Institute featuring piquant acts and a variety of European acts. The event drew attendees and raised about 40 pounds, with prizes awarded for competitions and a notable scene of humor and music.
On Saturday December 26 Wandering Athletic Club hosts a sports meeting to raise funds for a piano fund. A 14 event programme includes handicap log chaps, tug, ob-sar, shellield handicap, tilting the ring, horse and pony racing, ticking the football, wheelbarrow race, pillow fights, maid and wife races, stepping 100 yards, and more. Several races for children plus an evening ball in Waldering Agricultural Hall with a first class beer and muss promised.
Residents of Stoney Cromning plan a naval plane display and New Year speech with a dance to follow. The notice lists events for men women and children and horse events, with hot water for picnickers and refreshments at the booth. In Inverell a nine year old boy and another child drowned while catching crayfish near Tingha.
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