Accident at Broomehill Lingering Woes After Lorry Fall
Walter Fewings suffered injuries when he fell under a lorry en route to Katanning after a boys football match at Broomehill. No bones broken but severe injuries reported. A school team from Katanning beat Broomehill by five points in a Saturday clash with a 1 goal 3 behinds to 4 behinds scoreline.
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Walter Fewings
Katanning
Broomehill
Soya
Katanningpe
Polak
Broomehill Red Cross
Woods Great Penparmint Cure for Coughs and Colds
An old promotional note touts Penparmint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds. The text reads like an advertisement claiming effectiveness with various phrases and measurements.
War updates and local notices from early 20th century edition
Military authorities report Private J Old gassed and admitted to hospital. Kalgoorlie express derailed at Boondi with no further damage. Kyarra sunk by torpedo with unknown location. Linseed oil prices fixed. jute supply and shipping plans outlined. Wool appraisements at Albany and Fremantle announce season end. War casualty notices released by Censor. Tonight Triangle Pictures show Master of His Home with local screenings and recruiting meet in Katanning. Constipation promoted as serious health issue with Najol treatment advertised.
Price of Flax Quotation Triggers Commonwealth Review
The London market quotation for first quality flax fibre stands at 260 pounds per ton causing the Commonwealth to reassess its guarantee of five pounds per ton for green flax due to the price disparity. Katanning Road Board reports resignation of chairman Geo McLeod after a dispute over receptions for distinguished visitors. Mr Thompson elected temporary chair.
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London
Commonwealth
Katanning Road Board
Geo. McLeod
Thompson
Waste collection aids soldiers through old metals drive
In Katanning the Old Metals Branch of the Trench Comforts Fund calls for household items and metals to aid troops. The program, run by State School teachers, Boy Scouts, and volunteers, collects items like old metal and rubber goods, sends them to a Perth depot, and sells the proceeds for the fund. Local organizers Rev W R Lang and Mr G E Orr plan house visits and circulars to recruit collectors and ensure all homes participate.
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Tranch Comforts Fund
Perth
Trench Comforts Fund
Katanning
Boy Scouts
W. R. Lang
G. E. Orr
Lang
Orr
Civic reception for Mr J J Virgo at Katanning
The Road Board and YMCA Appeal Committee announce a civic reception for Mr J J Virgo on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the town hall. The afternoon features musical items and a short address, followed by an evening talk describing life in the trenches and the conditions faced by soldiers.
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Road Board
Katanning
J. J. Virgo
Virgo
Death of Australian Flyer Lieut Bulteel in a R.F.C. crash
Advices from England report the death in an accident while flying of Lieut T B Bulteel, known to many in the district. Bulteel enlisted early, served in Ka tanning, landed at Anzac Cove, invalided to England, commissioned in the 36th Battery, R.F.A., joined the Royal Flying Corps, and died near Wetherandon Camp after a collision at 100 feet during a flight on February 24. He intended to return to the Katanning district if he survived the war.
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England
T. BE. Bulteel
Wetherandon
Katans
Ning District
Katanning Road Board Holds Busy Monthly Meeting
Katanning Road Board convened Saturday with members Mevara McLeod as chair, Garstone Green Richardson Thomson Warren Caldwell Antonio Forbes Bargent and the secretary present. Minutes read and approved while reports covered pipes road work cemetery and a civic reception for J Virgo with a proposed police notice. The chairman announced resignation at meeting end and Thomson was elected new chair.
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Mevara McLeod
Garstone
Green
Richardson
Thomson
Warren
Caldwell
Antonio
Forbes
Bargent
Public Works Department
Hatunning
Dept. Lands and Surveys
Holly
Forbes and Thomson
Sargent
Dept. of Agriculture
Gallahawk
Govt
Katanning
North Fremantle
Dept. of Works
Iour
F. and Sons
A. Parkins
G.P.O
Perth
R.S.A. America Day Committee
R. Bablinger
Messrs Richardson and Green
Kalgoorlie
Mechanic's Institute
Katanging
Hall
W. Kingsmill
Y.M.G.A. Appeal Committee
J. J. Virgo
C.B.E
Y.M.C.A
Trenche
Virgo
Piesse Memorial Fund
Pamble
Railway Department
Links Square
Pemble
Mesers Rogers
Gare
Cobham
Richardeau
McLeod
Morsra Richardson
Garatone
Tll
Health Board Minutes Report Town Health Stable
The board met as a health board and reviewed minutes. The medical officer’s report found town health mostly good with two tuberculosis cases. A plan to address lambing in stock yards was requested. secretary to contact Central Board of Health. W Zimpel offers complete house furnishing and custom designs with Queens land maple samples on display.
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W.zimpel
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Richardson & CO
ARE
Richardson & C
Western Australian Insurance Co
Thomson & Meharry
Katanning Stock & Trading Co. Ltd
RGE
Matemia
Rom Gates Agricultural Sachiniay
Snd
Bagshaw
Belfast
Ford
Dunlop
Commercial Union Assurance CO. Ltd
Eatanning Stock & Trading Co. Ltd
Avatral Terrace
Henry Wills,co
Albany and Katanning
Albany
Lota
Overland
Firestone
Henry Wills and Co
F. Knapp
Tambeltep Cash Butcher
the Commercial Union Assurance Company, Limited
Western Australi Commercial Union
RT. George's Terrace
George H Jolnston
Fire Marine
Katarking Stock & Trading
JLMES
Austrian College At Dentistry
Melb
Dental Hospital
Dental Surgeons
Visite Regulary
Gnowangerup
Tambellup
Broomerill
Che
Katanning Town Hall
Katanning Road
Doris Richardson
Winnie Gilbert
Georgia Girvan
Misses Richardson
Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Miss Girvan
Goldfields
Harold Cornish
J. Old
Boondi
Aereu Rel
Australia
Shipping Board
Calcutta
Fremantle
T. Buxton
Duncan B. Black
Sidoccasion
A. Richards
A. J. Toovey
Tenterden
Til
G. O. Harrison
Kojonup
Wm. Chas. Halden
Cranbrook
Ing
Hoppingatone
E. E. Heitman
M.H.R
Kalgoorie
Battle of Arras
New Jersey
U.S.A
Red
M.C.A. Appeal
Southern Farmers Ltd
Ball Committee
Rockwell
Forbee
Messie Richardson
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