First Annual Meeting of Katanning Return Soldiers Association
The Katanning and District Returned Soldiers and Sailors Provident Association held its inaugural general meeting at the Town Hall with Kojonup and Moojebing delegates present. Reports showed £1548 13s balance, land and biograph assets, and a thriving fundraising drive with Easter Fair proceeds and direct contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katanning
War Council
Piesse
J. Maloney
W.H. Malpas
Beacon
Katan- Bi—Mesars
A. C. Perkins
Wid
Bavin
Tambellup
Moat Pets Fastorys
Savi Peak
Isaac Mille
E. Cory
Council
United Friendly Societies
Red Cross Society
Katanniog
Agricultural Society
Commissioner of Railways
Oon
Pivase
Ladies’ Committee
Alsc
J. 8. Barkla
W. Lang
A.D. Smith
Harrison
Rev. W. Lang
Association
Burbidge
McGrath
Ojonup
F. T. R. Piesse
W. Burbidge
Bray
W. R
R. L. Richardson
W. E. Richmond
W. J. Rogers
J. H. Scanlon
A. D. Smith
A.J. Tapper
W. E. Tuck
Messrs
H. L. Grover
Eastman
Kojonup
Rabur's bad tea tale echoes in market sounds
A fragmented note describes chatter about Rabur and low quality tea sold cheaply. Shoppers debate value and caution against scams, noting some vendors push pricey or subpar brews while seekers seek affordable options.
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Bronchial Coughs
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for bronchial coughs. It touts peppermint formula and claims relief for chest irritation and persistent coughing.
Golf Notes Foursomes Play On Local Rinks Saturday
Golf notes report foursomes were played on the local rinks on Saturday with results in the ladies division.
Albany Golf Club visits Katanning for mixed match win
Four Albany players led by Hingles and Tomlinson score against Katanning with Albany 3 matches to 2 and overall Katanning 84 to Albany 614 in a friendly Sunday encounter at Katanning Golf Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Golf Club
Katanning
Tomlinaon & Shannon
Braun & Pope
O'Halloran & Burt
McDonald & Strickland
Richardson & Anderson
Sassen & Marshall
Holmes & Cowen
Wingrove & Lockley
Johnston & Thomson
Podger & Royce
Albany
Poultry Culture Advice From a 19th Century Note
Poultry tips emphasize daily egg gathering, winter preservation, vermin control, ventilation, fresh water in heat, green feed, avoiding overcrowding, and sensible moulting. Breeding guidance favors choosing birds best suited to local conditions and evaluating profitability of breeds like Orpington, Wyandotte, or Leghorn. The Poultry Club show is announced for Thursday August 2.
Small Acreage Cultivation Emphasized Over Large Plots
Advice urges tending a compact farm thoroughly rather than spanning a wide acreage poorly. Focus on soil health, crop rotation, and careful management to maximize productivity in a small parcel.
The World Wool Supply and Profitable Sheep Keeping
Statisticians show the world’s wool supply tends to fall while demand rises. The piece stresses arable land management and skilled sheep farming as essential for profitability. It notes farmers must manage both flock and soil, feeding sheep adequately and economically.
Agricultural show dates set by Royal Society council
The Royal Agricultural Society council fixed show dates for many towns. Jennapullin September 12, Northampton September 25, Northam September 25–26, Greenough early October, York October 3, Moora October 4–5, Beverley October 5, Perth Royal October 9–13, Narrogin October 19, Wagin October 23, Kojonup October 31–November 1, Katanning October 31–November 1, Taroom October 31, Bunbury November 7–8, Toowarra November 1, Bridgetown November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the
Royal Agricultural Society
Northampton
Northam
Greenough
York
Moora
Beverley
Perth Royal
Wedndeeday
Southern Cross Tobacco Fund Seeks Soldier Tobacco Aid
The Commissioner forwards a collection sheet to interest friends in aiding boys in the trenches with tobacco. The fund arranges duty free tobacco for soldiers, so each shilling contributes tobacco sent to the trenches, with units and battalions specified for free forwarding. Contributions received are listed.
Doan's Ointment Promises Eczema Relief
A historical ad style blurb touts Doan's Ointment as a remedy for eczema and skin irritation. It claims the product soothes itching, rashes, and hives and names various afflictions such as dermatitis and insect bites. The piece emphasizes relief and urges readers to obtain Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexema
Dave
Dean
Mix
Eeroma Huting
Pat Courier
Ouitmont
EC Roalias
Ty Howe
Duan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Returned Soldiers Association
Rabur
M. Argand
Argand
Australasia
Vacuum Oil Company Proprietary’ Limited
D. Borthwick
Dalbeattie
Giles
Australis
London
Tidworth
Salsbury Plain
Malm
Sar
Ith
UnltedCingon
Siren Current Actu
Istere
Advascentaade Haninat
Savings Bank Department Perannue
Ets
Intrastate
International Savings Bank
Fseiliten
Wren Core Mie Reeds Wake
G. A. Parry
Timber and Hardwaore
Land and Commission Agent
Golf Notes
Katanning Club
Grover
Iss Hoglin
McDonald
V. Jesse
Cooper & Messhall Bt
Wingrove & Jones
Father Reidy
Royce & Grover
Katanning v. Albany
Fremantle
Perth
A. F. Horwood
Suna
Sots
Ap Wilton
Veatit Hitman
Groat Ld
Wertern Aus
Bunbury
Snawanuerup
Ature
Upridgetown
Southern Cross Tobacco Fund
Joseph Iglatyre Jam James Foran
James Foran
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