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Newspaper
Tambellup Times
Location
Tambellup, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
2
A ware of postwar social strain notes that returning soldiers require tact and patience and commends the YMCA for its crucial role in care and restraining help. The piece cites selfless volunteers, hospitality, and shelter, warning that withdrawal of war work would harm soldiers and families. Various local notices follow including appointments, visits, anniversaries, and community events across Katanning.
The passage notes that about 40,000 men from the state have enlisted for association support. It costs 20 shillings per man each year to sustain the association’s work. Districts have sent away over 1,000 men, and full funding would double the current quote. The appeal hopes for broad support and cooperation to fulfill the request.
Twenty seven years after a small start Mesars and C Piesse expanded Katanning flour milling as wheat cultivation grew. The mill boosted capacity from 4 to 28 sacks per hour with Plansifter and roller mill upgrades from England and New Zealand experts led by W D Nicholl. A new swing sifter and condenser cut engine strain, enabling potential 30 sacks per hour. The landmark grain silos blend wheat for uniform daily grinding and the plant stands as Australasia’s most complete up to date flour operation.
The Katanning Rifle Club held its annual meeting at the Katanning Hotel with seventeen members present. New officers were elected led by President Thomason M L A. vice presidents Piesse Rogers Barkley Adair Squires. captain and treasurer Gare. secretary Tookley. committee Mel drum Mitchell Mullenger Keay Dawson. auditors Woodcock Jackson. The program was adopted. the club will aid recruiting. Ten meetings were held. attendance fell and subscriptions dropped, reducing membership to 55 with 17 active service. Range improvements included sanded mounds and new seats. a better target apparatus was received. A Great Southern Union meeting at Albany proposed rifle club service for Citizen Forces and drill courses. Financials showed £20 on hand. New Year’s Day competitions and trophies were listed, with a shoot-off planned for a spoon medal tie between G Woods and A Lockley. The club thanked trophy donors including M L A A Thomson and F T R Piesse.
The results of the twelfth spoon shoot held Saturday June 22 are listed for the 800 and 906 yard ranges. Participants competed for accuracy and distance, with scores and placements recorded for each shooter.
Handicaps announced for the Dawson trophy event to be fired Saturday June 29 over 300 and 500 yard ranges. Competitors listed by range account for scores and eligibility as shooters prepare for the annual match.
A tribute to the Y M C A highlighting its war time relief work and moral support for soldiers. It emphasizes courage, unity across faiths, and broad service beyond Christian boundaries to all believers and nonbelievers in need amid the fighting fronts.
The Girl Guides will dispose of YMCA Buttons and Badges to raise funds for the appeal. Friendly competition is encouraged as a trophy will be awarded to each of the two girls who achieve the highest sales value.
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