Repatriation scheme shows strong two year results
The local repatriation association reports a two year test with a 1918 revenue over £1,500. About £300 came from Provident Pictures and the rest from gifts. Grants and interest free loans total £436, leaving £3,200 in assets. The aim is independent return for soldiers, aided by Commonwealth and local funds, with the annual meeting set for Friday night.
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Provident Pictures
Treasury
Doleing
Australia
Land Open for Selection and Local Notices in Katanning
Land open for selection Kojonup suburban 66 and 67 priced £16. Applications at Katanning Lands Office. Provident Pictures airing The Law of the Land and Snubs with The Battle of Arras filming at Katanning Town Hall. Katanning Water Board completes mains to town. new reservoir and connections underway. Red Cross appeal donations total £499 6s 10d. Wheat price conference sets 4/4 per bushel guarantee with 3d advance to farmers. Superphosphates price rise discussed due to shipping limits. NUJOL laxative promoted. local retailer W Zimpel advertises low prices to boost sales.
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Katanning
Melbourne
YMCA Meeting Forms Committee for War Aid Appeal
A Katanning Town Hall gathering of about 40 including several ladies voted Mr. Thomson MLA to chair the YMCA appeal aimed at a £500 district quota. Captain Love of the MCA outlined the work since the war began, noting YMCA huts in camps, free provisions on depots, and entertainment for soldiers. aim to raise funds with low executive costs.
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Katanning
Y.M.C.A
R. L. Richardson
House
Thomson
M.L.A
Trench Comforts Fund
Red Cross
M.C.A
West Australia
Love
J. J. Virgo
Empire
Blackboy
Denmark
Perth
England
France
Palestine
Virgo
Association
Potter
Bray
Woot' Ure at Veppermint Cure
A concise fragment notes Woot' Ure at Veppermint Cure. Porough and coldn, never fails, 1 Wand.
Our Boys and Returned Heroes from the War
Mrs F G Joy reports Pvt Lindsay Joy wounded with a bullet through the neck at a listening post though not seriously. Sgt W O’Meara of the 11th Battalion returns from furlough in Katanning after earning the DCM. Lieut R E Tree of the Camel Corps in Palestine wins the Military Cross and special commendation. he has been wounded twice. Arthur Lee of Broomehill enlists with five brothers and a father serving in France. George Green has five sons in khaki. Sergeant Drummond-Hay has one brother in service. his parents are in England on war work with four brothers in the firing line.
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Lindsay Joy
F. G Joy
W. O'Meara
D.C.M
Katanning
O'Meara
R. G. Tree
R. E. Tree
Camel Corps
Palestine
Tree
Arthur Lee
Broomehill
France
George Green
Drummond-Hay
Empire
England
Victoria
Western Australia
Katanning Brass Band Holds Annual Meeting at Town Hall
The Katanning Brass Band met Monday night in the Town Hall with Mr. Thomson presiding. Minutes and reports from the secretary and bandmaster were adopted. Donations were solicited to cover a £61 bank balance, £40 of which was pledged. Officers were elected including President A Thomson and Treasurer G Thomas. The evening featured band selections and instrumental solos by Cruttenden Samson Tree Badham, and a quartette by Morrell Thorne Baker Overington.
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Katanning Brass Band
Thomson
M.L.A
E. B. Jones
J. Baker
G. Thomas
A. J
W. D. Nicholls
Green
J. Barkley
J. B. Jones
A. Morrell
F. G. Joy
A. D. Smith
Moosebing Childrens Dance At Focal Hall Funds Disbursed
The Moosebing children's dance held at the focal Hall on the 24leult listed expenses for flowers, cakes, cushions, and outfits. After deductions of 16/- expenses the balance funded Electric Lift and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Provident Association. Thanks were given to assisting ladies for a successful event.
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Mera
Miss Day
H. Muley
Tanner
Dunstinte
Garst
Tambellap Notes Annual Meeting Of Rate Payers Held
The annual meeting of rate payers occurred Saturday in the Hall with about 50 present. The Board chair read and confirmed last year's minutes. The auditors report for 1916-17 was adopted amid revenue shortfalls blamed on wool delays delaying dues. A. Dawson complained the Road Board Office roll was used by the show committee and secretary during secretary hours, prompting a rule against meetings in the office then. A proposed secretary role failed by one vote. next meeting day change to be notified.
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Iran
A. Dawson
Road Board
J. Crawford
YMCA Appeal Promotes Patriotic Funds and Events
The YMCA appeal invites district residents to donate generously for patriotic funds. A mug’s concert will raise funds, followed by a fancy dress ball. Sheep owners will be asked to donate sheep, with gifts of produce, poultry, or saleable items welcome on the next sale day.
Wool-claiming Demonstration by Government Wool-classer Mr Gallahawk
Mr Gallahawk the Government Wool-classer will visit Tambellup on Wednesday 19th inst to demonstrate fleece preparation and clipping methods to suit buyer tastes at the Hall He brings rolling tables fleeces and samples for a practical session All interested persons are invited to attend
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Gallahawk
Returned Soldiers' Association Annual Meeting Notice
Attendance at the last RSA meeting on Friday June 7 included a welcome to Captain Love representing the Y M C A. The president outlined Provident Association work, then a vote of thanks. Notices for Provident Association council representation were taken. An RSA annual meeting is set for June 14. RSA members and intending members should meet the secretary on June 13 at the Relatives' Association welcome home in town hall or at the secretary's office King’s Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for June 19 at 8 pm.
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Captain Love
Y.M.C.A
Dr. House
RSA
Relatives’ Association
King's Hall
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Romsian Hemp
Ford Care
Dunlop
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Henry Wills, Co
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Bo Sure
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Billy Daily
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H Junnston
Policina
Katanning Agenty
Katanning Stock & Trading O., Ltd
Ura
Lis
Herald Office
Kutanning
Erfield & Holmes
Amtrulian College
Melb
Dental Hospital
Dental Surokons
Albany
the Tambellup Times
Soldiers' and Sailors’ Provident Association
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Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
W. Zimpel
YMCA
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KK. Piesse
Thomson Sue
Gobi
Messrn Potter and Synnatt
Mr. Richardson
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