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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
2
The enterprise by Mes ors Beron and Caddgin purchased a cinema and held its first performance at the local hall to a full audience. Mrs Besten supplied music, justifying admission. The next show promises exceptional quality on Saturday. Dr Lovegrove is expected to move to the area in coming weeks, a welcomed addition to local welfare.
The premiership match at Tambellup drew a large crowd. Toolbrunup dominated early and won 4 goals 12 behinds to 2 goals 10 behinds. Standouts for Toolbrunup were Murphy, Herbert and Holland. Tambellup’s best included Gmeyner, ONeill, Nicholls, Carrington, Saggers and Roy Saggers.
An editorial from London argues dentistry has played a significant role in keeping soldiers fit, noting government appreciation and a shift toward broader duties. The piece urges the profession to move beyond local concerns, pledging support to government and community efforts as part of modern civilization.
Francis May Burridge aged 2 years and 11 months died after an accident near Bam Boo gate on a Toolbrunup to Tambellup trip. The child fell from a car door that opened after passing through a gate, was hurt by the vehicle, and died before medical help. Deep sympathy is offered to the Burridge family as other local officials consider cabinet matters and imperial discussions.
Messrs Henry Wilss and Co report a clearing sale of sheep on the Sheridan property Win dermere on August 4. Yarded 2803 sheep and 2 rams in fine order, including hoggets and various tooth ewes and wethers. Prices ranged from 18? to 29? for wethers and ewes, with 12 rams selling 2 to 64 guineas. Total sales 2141 sheep and 12 rams.
Katanning Poultry Club hosted its fourth annual show at Katanning Town Hall with an outstanding display. J. P. Norman won best local bird with a brown Leghorn Cockerel. Messrs Johnson and Box took top honors with a brash Orpington cock, also securing multiple special awards amid a strong field including Wyandettes and Rhode Island Reds. Judge Childe praised the high standard, noting exceptional Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds.
The list records many champions across multiple classes including Rhode Island Reds, single and comb breeds, pullets, cocks, and hens. Notable names include J. Baker, V. D. Pailthorpe, C. S. Gannaway, A. Collins, J. E. Walters, and Johnson and Box. Breeding pens and utility classes feature winners in heavy and light breeds, with also duck entries led by Mrs. J. C. Abbott and Mrs. Howson.
A sequence of sale notices lists W G Drew auctions furniture sale at the Mart Clive Street today at 2 30. Henry Wills and Co announce a sale on Wednesday August 11 on Mrs M L Quartermain s behalf. Katanning hosts a sheep sale on Thursday August 5 with 1000 sheep, and a big sheep horse and cattle clearing sale on Wednesday September 8. Zimpels furniture promotes longevity and value crafted in-house by selected materials and expert artisans.
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