Local Council Debates Roads and Railmen Safety Measures
The board approved road and bridge works and footpath raises at railway crossings in Clive and Argent streets after heavy rain damage. It instructed upgrades to Warren Road deviation, a new gully bridge plan, stray cattle by law, and relocating stockyards. A pound keeper role was opened and tenders noted for Travelling Holding Road. The Great Southern Conference urged car licensing and bicycle registration. Wheat price proposals and seed release terms were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellenup
Taylor Road
Moorebing Road
Sargent
Warren Road
Clive
Argent Streets
Quartermaine Road
Railway Department
Myola
Victoria
Farmers’ Union
Payex
Vitoria
Kojonup Road Board Holds June Meeting Report
The Kojonup Road Board met on Saturday June 9 with chairman Bisuell and members present. Minutes approved. Letters from Mrs Cullen and daughters expressing sympathy read. Box drain request for J F Logie’s manager noted for work by supervisor. Cornish ropoise on road given consideration when funds allow. Wahkinup settlers petitioned for road repairs to Kulikup siding. inspector to report to Public Works. Board backs departmental funding for bridges on Katanning road, Jackeneedup and Carlecatup rivers, cost 4750 to 2800, with supervisor oversight only. No tenders for contract 9 Cherry Tree Pool road. fresh tenders to be called by July 14. Perth road inspector’s report deferred. Special meeting planned for July 7 at 10 am to fix rating valuations for 1917-18. street lights to be on Saturdays and certain nights due to carbide price. Lady Carson fund appeals to be sent to Trench Fund committee. Collector to be appointed for dog and cart licenses in arrears. Accounts approved for £109 8s.
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J. F. Cullen
Cullen
J. F. Logie
McDonald
C. Cornish
Cornish
J. Parker
Wahkinup
Kulikup Siding
Katanning
Jackeneedup
Carlecatup
Cherry Tree Pool Road
Perth Road
Leabeater
Lady Carson
British and Foreign Sailors’ Society
Trench Fund
Returned Soldiers Association Holds Last Meeting of Year
The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association met Friday evening with President Mr. F. T. R. Piesse presiding. Members finalized plans for the annual meeting, noted a £13 14s 6d donation from Tambellup Branch, and approved accounts of 14s 6d. Letters were sent thanking J Cory for weekly picture show work and B J Larrison for keeping the books.
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Katanning Returned Soldiers and Sailors Association
F. T. R. Piesse
Tambellup
J °. Cory
B.J. Larrison
Dev. W. BR. Lang
Colonels Triumph in Local Jinks Bogey Competition
Bogey contests were held at the local Jinks on Saturday with fine weather. The Colonel easily defeated all rivals, while the top scouts included Choniy Chest Coumaints and Woolls' Great Peppermint Curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolls
To Day's War News Liner Aquana Torpedoed
The Aquana was torpedoed in the Atlantic with 650 aboard and 199 recorded as injured. The Annam, assisting military work, was torpedoed and sunk in the Ionian Sea but all aboard were saved. A British message notes enemy airships near the east and south east coast with two intrusions inland, one over East Anglia and the other Kent, causing some damage. One Zeppelin was shot down in James.
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Aquana
Atlantic
Myssageries Maritimes
Annam
Ionian Sea
East Anglia
Kent
James
Russia must strike or face world hate says Kropotkin
Prince Kropotkin, back from England on June 16, told an interviewer Russia has no option but to strike to avoid universal condemnation. He warned the world would scorn Russia if it refrains from action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Kropotkin
England
Russia
Sulely
Kojonup Trench Fund Card Party and Dance Winners
A well attended Kojonup card party and dance raised funds for the Trench Fund. Prizes were awarded in Cribbage and Euchre to Mrs. J. M. Flanagan, Mr. H. Jones, Mrs. E. R. Flanagan, and Mr. F. Larsen, with donations from Mrs. Bilney, Mrs. Logie, and others. Total receipts reached £22 with expenses about £1 leaving a £21 balance praised by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mth
Cribbage
J. M. Flanagan
Logie
H. Jones
Q. Bignell
Euchre
E. R. Flanagan
Tresch Fund
F. W. Bilney
W. B. Haggerty
BP. O'Neill
A. E. Warburton
B. B. Thomson
Tenders for Auto Parts and Vehicle Components
The notice offers items including five tyres rims and tubes in good condition and the engine dynamo body chassis with exclusions. Tenders close at 12 noon on Saturday Jans 23 1917.
Katanning Farmers Co Op Seeks Bacon Weights For Delivery
Katanning Farmers Co operative seeks 15 to 25 bacon weights per week delivered in good condition for immediate slaughter. Live weights range 100 to 175 lbs, paid on delivery at the factory. Curer brings Narrogin district experience. company aims to help growers with fair inducements, not large profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eturt Om
Boulud
Payniwit
Furmers’ Co
Narrogin
High-Class Engines for Stock-Taking Before June 30
A Perth dealer lists engines for sale including a 14 hp Bulldog stationary petrol engine with magneto ignition and irrigation pump and a 12 hp Detroit stationery petrol engine with battery ignition and water cooling. Terms possible. Also notes a brown gelding branded WL and a legal notice on unclaimed property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isin
Diamatha
Detroit Vertical Stationery
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T. J. Page
Ohain
Road Board
Town Hall
Health Board
LA Cr
Treasury
W.A. Bank
General Business
Tabinup Road
Lehrmann
Iwas
Wagin
Bank Caw
Kojonup
Returned Soldiers Association
Katanning Clul
Nandi Ree Sult Cay
Miss Grover
Hollen
Migsilbork
J. A. Strickland
The
Farmers’ Mercantile Union and
Chall Mills, Ltd
WVILE
W. G. Drew
G. Drew
King's Hall
E. White
A. L. .Perkins
Auellone
Motor Car Salvage Tender
Dodge
Ketanni
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
Perth
W. 4Impel
W. Zimpel’s
Hay St
the Katanning Stock and Trading Co., Ltd
Ane Cine Ford
Broomehill
Uranbrook
Woodsnilling
Nyabing
Kojonup Road Board
Katanning Farmers’ Co- Operative Co
Welui
Moonta
Alda
Prosmer
Wat Thor
Garstun
Jos Ladyman
Uy Fweck
A. Thomson
A. W. Dobbie and 0. Ltd
M. Mitchell
N. DE
Reg T Nvard
Kaianiing Hospital
Canada
Ford
Katanning Machine Cake and Bread Factory
A. G. Honess
G.S.R
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Ness
Geneva
Richmond
Motor Cygie
Sunbeam
B. G. Green
Carew Streep
Sully
aTieyt
SoLiTey Roe
Mrs. Kabitz
Austral Terrace
G Ren. van
W. J. Rogers & Son, Katanning
Kojonup——Kwobrup
G. & R. Cass
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