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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
4
A Perth reader from Carew Street Katanning reports backache and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims the remedy strengthened kidneys and stopped pain, noting the pills are sold by all chemists at 3 shillings 9 pence per box.
The Katanning Road Board held its monthly meeting in the Board’s office Saturday with chairman G. Mcleod and members R. L. Richardson W. Longmire B. G. Caldwell and the Secretary present. Discussions covered census data for average rentals in Katanning, Public Works Department accounts, a potential representative for the district, and water supply arrangements. Donations were approved for the Katanning Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund Perth Children’s Hospital and other appeals.
The board discussed bridge work near Mr Gee and a stone ford proposal for House property. Prosiie reported iron clearance near Cartélup, Richardson authorised tree removal on a road near Forbe’s, and Longmire noted poison on Warren Road with Hinddleton authorised to grub poison on Oxley Road near Forbe’s place. Dale said trees were cut on Police Pool reserve after fencing was erected. Accounts of £506 7s 3d passed for payment. Wilson’s tender for up‑dray was 40 pounds, cate priced at 2/6 per bushel, with up to 200 bags to be bought at 2/6 per bushel. The chairman thanked the board for support. responses of thanks followed.
A fragmented notice promotes a Graham's promotion offering I Coupons and a large box of chocolates given away on the 23rd. The text includes garbled phrases about a New Year's Day, a boat club regatta, and scattered names that are not clearly identifiable.
Practical experience outlines daytime fire behavior and night decline, stressing rapid mobilization and windward attack. Teams should patrol burn edges at daybreak, remove potential fuel, and use rakes axes and bows to halt spread. In virgin and pine forests crews must coordinate movement, widen fire breaks, and ensure gaps join burned areas to prevent reignition.
A December 1918 fire in Lucky Flat near Piliga East State Forest prompted recommendations for targeted backburning when direct attack is impractical. It advised dawn operations, mounted patrols, water supplies, and rapid redeployment to guard against rekindling, noting winds and long burns challenge effectiveness.
The club schedules a New Year Picnic shoot for Monday January 3 1921 inviting members wives and friends. Afternoon events include 22 rifle contests at 300 500 600 and 700 yards with first second and third prizes no member may win more than one prize except champion aggregate or handicap. The second quarterly aggregate concluded last Saturday with W Williams first 876 points and W Mutlenger second. The 6th monthly spoon over 500 and 600 yards saw Dawant lead with 70 up and Lockley close behind after 600 yards.
Mor vianity ties and key Dyites go to Geahamn according to cryptic OCR fragment. The readable text hints at a local figure or group, possibly Geahamn, with unclear context and missing dates or events. Further lines are needed to establish concrete persons, organizations, or actions.
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