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Mainly ~ugh its efforts, the at once. tions. Much could be ac~mplished by Austrcl)ian ex-service man is in a far mere In his report, Colonel Collett alluded the practical display of personal effort enviable position as regards pensions and to the valuable assistan~ given by Gov· and self-sacrifice on behalf of'iess for· other repatriation benefits than his ernments and the general public in the tunate comrades. Figures published last brothers•in•arms in other parts of the month showed that the financial mem· . Empire. We have gained the sympa· bership of the Western Australian lteportina on the po.ition o£ the W .A. thetic support of Governments and ad· ASed Sailon and Soldien',Relie£ Fund, Branch of the League, on June 30 last,· · ministrations, and we have bene1itted at a reaat meetiDa of the SWe Bxeaa· was 7,689. If only 7,000 members would from the generosity of the public. Had tive, Colonel Co11eu ClOaduded hia re agree to make a minimum monthly con· we set out with a set task to accomplish marb by sayiq, "It ia up to ua to. tribution of .one shilling the fund could demo~te, evm at the penonal aai in a given period of time, we could plume fice o£ a r- peace weeklyl that the be increased...at the rate of £4,200 a ye.u-. ourselves while contemplating a task well· legend o£ .,llhariDa the Jut rafi bad a One shilling a month is very little to a.c:k _ perform~d. Unfortunately, the b~ggest IIUbaDtia1 oriJin ·ad even to-day re- from an ex-service man, and its collection and most urgent task of all is yet before taint a ~ lipificance," would involve very little organisation, or us. The problem of the relief of aged expense, on the part of the sub-branches. sailors and soldiers has yet to be solved. past, and to the vast sums that had been. Every man who served his country on It will involve a task that will tax our raised by public subscription on behalf active service should help whether a m:em~ energies, and bur resources, more and . of the Digger. It is neither advisable ber of the R.S.L: or not. more a8 the years advance. It is hardly nor practicable to call on the Govern• There is no reason why this minimum exaggeration to say that our organisation ment for further aid, in this instance, nor should be made the maximum, nor need will be judged by the way we handle should we encroach further on public a voluntary contribution on 'the part 0f this task, rather than by wha~ we have generosity. The present state of the fund the individual which, af~ all, means the accomplished in the past. Past achieve• is a matter which concerns ourselves, and exercise of only a very little self-denial, ments are so soon forgotten, and it will its future is a challenge to all our boasted be to the exclusion of larger and more avail us little to have won the respect . traditions of · mateahip. That challenge corporate efforts on behalf of the fund. of the public if we fall down on a' job must be accepted by each and every one The point is that every Digger should that is a practical expression of the old of us. The State Executive has appoint• regard the matter in the light of a per• Digger ideal of comradeship, and so lose ed a central committee to consider and sonal obligation, as well as a general ob our own self-respect. This paper would implement suggestions for augmenting ligation that is expressed in the constitu· be the last to suggest that the ideals of -the fund. That committee will be glad tion of the League. The task in hand is . comradeship were dead, or even sieep• to re~ve suggestio!lS from sub-branches, an ~ent one. and one we must attend ing; but it is to be feared that we _have , auxiliaries and even individuals, for it is to ourselves, for the care of those of our "all. got .into the hal>it _of .looking _upol} u~n sub-branch~ and auxiliaries i:h~t comrades who .are rapidly growmg too 1940 as a year far 'illead m the future, the sUccess or failure of the scheme Wt.ll old to look after themselves will . be the inStead of the end of; ·another three years, _ ultimately depend. Last year's congrt>.ss . key stone of the imposing -arch of public when the W .A. Aged Sailors ~d Sol· .· re8olved ·"That each sub-branch be asked service that' we have already reared. Prob diers' Fund will become operative. to hold annually a function to augment ably, it will.be the last great effort that · In round figures, the fund has amount• the A'ged Sailors and .Soldiers' Fund." many of U8 y.rill be called upon to mm. ed to £6,000, through the unremitting Only seven sub-branches acted in this· dil'· for Anno Domini is a relentless and dorts of seven years. As Colonel Col· ection, raising a tOtal of £165/4/ 2, of exacting taskmaster; but by all' that we lett said, in his report to the State Execu· •which-£100 was contributed by the Press hold sacred, let us make it, and make it tive, the results of these efforts are hope• sub-branch, and £46 by the Wyalkat effectively before it beco.mes too late. It· lessly inadequate for the purposes in cbem sub-branch. Admitting that •mb• would. be a severe blow to the prestige of view. Even if the preserit rate of in· ·branches do not enjoy equal facilities for our organisation if we were to fail in crease is maintained, the sum in 1940 holding functions, and that many of them the one eft'ort which exemplifies above all will be only £9,000. As it is, ·the League have urgent and local calla on their amel• others those good A~ian traditions of has already spent £1,000 a year on relief ioration funds, this was a very poor re• mateahip, which made the A.I.F. one of work during the past eleven years. Ob- sponae to an instruction fromc:oagraa. the greatest fighting organisms of history.
~ ... THE LisTENING Post, 22nd Sep~ber. 1937 1- SOLDIER ·SETTLERS ,...ON~ RESS ThiNew Mortgage Deed-:.._ '-' \.::1 At the request of the No. 4 District Committee, a meeting of the Land Com· . . mittee was called for 11 a.m. 011 ·Mon· ' ~ are fewer items on the agenda ject. Other items for discussion are f0ur da August 17 ana, with di8cuaaiona and paper for this year's congress, but 119 on the subject of alien ~gration, six · in~ws, p~ Jalted until 1 doubt they will be debated just as keenly on that of >:outh and edu~tl.on, seven on · p.m. on the following aay:- Tboae auaid· as ~. Thirty-two of the one hundred health h~pttals , two on mmmg, three on ing the meeting were Meaara. Olden. and seventy-eight items deal with land war servtce homes and one on Poppy Wamer Hunt, ComeU Wells and Stew· matters. The general congress will open Day. Th~ are twelve items classified as art of the executive Land Committee, with the debate on the item un
the Agricultural Bank in an effort to se• nearly £2,000, ' ~eral ~gee man of ~ Land Coqunittee (Mr. Hunt) cure the modification of some of the pro- stated that in all such cases an ~emptlbn and the State secretary,, were granted an visions of the Act and also to protest could be applied· for and granted, thua interview with the Minister for Lands against the seeming harshness of some of allowing the settler freedom of actiori to (Mr. Troy}. The disc'waion centred on the clauses of the new deed. The Bank carry on the farm in his own way. the unfortunate position of soldier settlers declared that the conditions of the new Several clauses of the new deed were on repurchased estat:es, whose debt c:om• mortgage o.c deed had been framed to discussed and their apparent haiahness position had been held up owing to the meet the situation as the Commissioners emphasised. ·The General' Manager de· action·of the Lands Department in refus found it. Considerable financial relief dared that such cigid clauses were insert~ ing to mak(.any ·eaaement in the pur~ had been afforded to many settlers by the ed to provide for the absolute power of price of the land. 1be compounding of writing doWn of their indebtedness to the the Bank as mortagee, should action be unsecured creditol'B~unts and the Bank. The Bank in tl1rn transferred the taken against a defaulting or dishonest writing dOwn by the Agricultural Bank amounts written off the settlers' indebt· sett1er. The honest, straight-forward could not take place if the third creditor edness to the tu payer of ·the State, and type, however, need not be concerned, (the laJ?.ds Department) refused to ·act. the Commissioners were required to see and if dissatisfaction occurred and ad· Mr. Troy, in .a long reply, stated that a that complete security w~ obtained for justment could not .be arranged with the number of repurchased estates had not the balance of the debts carried by the district office. his advice to soldier settlers been reviewed, because some of the sett• settlers. The Commissioners also stated was to put their affairs in the hands of lers had paid the Lands Department no that where a settler had been relieved of the local sub-branch of the R.S.L. which, thing over a long period, whilst otheis much of his indebtedness by the adjust• in turn, would submit the matters to the on the same estate, presumably in similar ment of his debts, they were determined League's head office, and if the settlers circumstances, had m.ade some payment, that the accounts of such settler should had any cause for complaint, such corn• He related the progress made by the Re· not be permitted to get in the same con· plaint would be immediately recti1ied. purchase Board, created by the -Minister clition which warranted the action taken The new mortgage deed was merely a last year, and in respect to one estate in in the writing down of the indebtedness. matter of interpretation, he declared, and the Dumbleyung district promised to pay The Land Committee was of the opin· the queried clauses affecting the branding ·a visit himself. To secure co-ordination ion that, provided a settler paid his inter• of stock had to be read in conjunction in. departments controlled by the Gov· est and his dealings had been straight· with the Brands Act, together with a ernment he would---arrange for a Board forward, every consideration would be common sense interpretation. In cases of Review, consisting of a representative extended to him by the head office of the like those quoted where a.settler had paid of the Lands Department, an official of Bank, and a number of cases were quoted his way and preserved the security of the the Agricultural Bank and an official of to confirm this opinion. The State secre· Bank, no official irritating tactics would the ~armers' Debts Adjustment Depart· tary also read some recent letters of ap· occur and such men could get freedom predation where action for foreclosure of action. Also sympathetic considera• had been suspended or cancdled follow• tion to the deletion of particular names ing the League's intervention on behalf from the ,list of Bank clients circulated D. J. CORSER, LTD. of the settlers. amongst merchants would be extended. SALT MERCHANTS & BUTCHERS' Much of the work of the Land Cam· The opinions and views of the General SUPPLIBS mittee is on behalf of individual settleis, Manager were appreciated and should go and therefore publicity was not posstble a long way towards removing the concern 26 ROE ST., PERTH as most matters are of a confidential na· amongst settlers which was previously re· Tdephone: Bl784 turThe Land Committee had no fears ported by the District Committee. Hog Caainge, Paper, Pepper, Skewen, about the Twine, Herbs, Spica, Preaervativee, head office administration of On Tuesday, at 11 a.m., the country Butchen' Cutlery, etc. the Bank, as all cases and all business representatives ,accompanied by the chair· transacted with head office officials had (--been characterised by mutual confidence and frankness and always with·a sympa• thetic ~eaning towards the rttler. "To conve y some of this und'erstanding to the country representatives; it was con· .WINNER! sidered that an interview sliould be ar•. ranged with Mr. Abey (the General· 20 BIG PRIZES NOW WON Manager of the Bank). This meeting BY WHITIY'S CUSTOMERS took place at 2.45 p.m. on Monday after· WHITTY'S ARE noon and the various view-points were RUNNING INTO FORM FOR THE CUP £15,000 YOU MUST GET submitted to the General Manager by ONE CUP TICKET FROM WffiTTY'S members of .the deputation. In reply to WHITTft RECORDS INCLUDE- statements by one delegate, A Pint, a Second, a Pint and Third and another· Third-Five Big that his farm· Pri.&ea in Pour Consecutive Lotteries. ing operations were interfered with ow• Pour Cup Honea in One Lottery. ing to the fact that he had to submit pro Pour out of Five ilOO Prius in One Lottery. posals for sales or purchases to the dis . '.And Many Others. trict office, alt:Pough his indebtedness was WHITTY'S FOR WINNERS NEXT G.P.O~ only about £400 on a security valued at - · Page 6 THE LISTENING PosT, 22nd Sept~ber. 1931 HOSPITAL VISITING As you have all probably read in the be Zuen up with the hospital autharities Press the men from the latter will shortly or the . Repatriation Department, and A League Activity be transferred to the new quarters being others are dealt with by the State' execu· BY R. A. NICHOLAS built for them at the Edward Millen tive to whom a full report is made of the Home. visits by the chairman of the visiting QUITB AN IMPORTANT part in league Sub-branches and their women's aux comrrlittee. • · activities is that of hospital visiting. iliaries do excellent work in sick visiting No distinctions are· made between Numbers of our comrades find them within their districts, and I am referring members or non-members of the League. selves confined to institutio~me per not only to metropolitan but country If a man has seen ·serVice it matters not menantly, others, perhaps, just for treat sub· branches. whether in A.I.F., Imperial or other Do ment or operations. These men, who Wooroloo sub-branch has done splen· minion forces, all are treated alike. through the misfortune of the war, are did service at the Sanatorium. Nedlands At the Perth Hospital, where men are paying for their devotion to their coun and Claremont are to be commended on passing ·in and ?ut .so frequ~ntly, , the try and their fellowmen in pain and suf their efforts at the Old Men's Home; question of keepmg m touch lS qutte a . fering. To keep in touch with and do Subiaco for their visits to Lemnos and problem and for the past eighteen months all. that is possible to make these men the Home of Peace, where, at the latter, I have endeavoured to visit them at least comfortable in body and mind is one of one or two ex-service men are generally twice a week. the aims and objects of the League. to be found. Victoria Park and Carlisle Men from the country, prospectors When I say the League, I mean the in sub-branches are able to attend the Ed· from out-back, find themselves in a dividual sub-branches, the women's aux ward Millen Home and there will soon strange place amongst Strangers, having iliaries and the State executive. be scope for bigger activity in the near no friends or relatives to visit them to In cases where these unfortunates come future. Fremantle sub-branch attends to cheer them up, or attend to matters under the provisions of of the Repatriation the requirements of the Fremantle Public business. They are very grateful for a Act, they are to be found at the follow Hospital. look-up from a League visitor. They ing places: l. Repatriation wards No. In such manner are sub-branches do· feel they are not forgotten, and XI and portion after the of No. X, Perth General ing their share in this good work. Now attention to· little items of business puts Hospital. These are general, medical, for the work of the State executive. Af· their minds at rest, a very necessary con• surgical and observation cases. 2. Lem ter the annual State congress the elE;cted tribution towards their physical recov- nos Hospital at West Subiac o, where delegates to the State executive are placed ery. mental cases are dealt with; and 3. Ed . in various committees, one of which is In this work very happy co-operation ward Millen Home, Victoria Park, and the Hospital Visiting Committee, .the pre and relations are maintained with the offi the Woorol09 Sanatorium, taking T .B. sent members of which are Rabbi D. I. cases. cers of the Repatriation Department, who Freedman, Mr. A. H. Panton and my always welcome suggestions from the self. Together, with the State secretary League for alleviating the sufferings or ment. With the appointment of this (Mr. Dave Benson) this committee visits extending any benefits to those in need, if board, action to review the accounts of the following institutions at least once it is possible to do so within the scope ...goldier settlers on repurchased estates each quarter: the repatriation wards, of the Repatriation Act. There are should now proceed. The committee's General Perth Hospital, Edward Millen many who have thus benefitted. advice is to make application for a re Home, Lemnos Hospital and the Old To the Red Cross Society, the Perth view of indebtedness in the usual way by Men's Home. HQspital Board and the staffs of the vari completing the forms available from the Every patient who is well .enough is ous institutions we are all very grateful. Farmers' Debts Adjustment trustees. visited and a packet of cigarettes is given They always meet us in any reasonable The Land Committee considers that a to each. Men are encouraged to men· requests and are very sympathetic to our great deal of good was accomplished by tion or report any cases of hardship, sug· comrades. these interviews, the outstanding feature gestions for improvement, or any means Just recently a young doctor who has of wl)ich- should be the establishment of of making the men more comfortable are done a considerable amount of work m good relations and a spirit of harmony discussed. Grievance&-if any-are aired. civiiian wards, found himself in charge between the Bank's clients and the-ad Sometimes it is possible to finalise many· of soldier patients. We were discussing ministration. _, matters on the spot; others may have to a man who, for a very long time, had
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN CHARITIES CONSULTATIONS Conducted by the Lotteries Commission Closing every fourth Saturday £:8438 PRIZE MONEY {8.438 First Prize, £2,500 Second Prize, £1,000 Third Prize, £500 · AND 2,393 01HBR PRIZES A&ents everywhere. Tickets may be brought direct from the Head Oflice. St. George's Houee, St. George's Terrace, Perth. -- ...... TICket. ae 2/6 each. No. .:> ~ Conadtation d-. Oct. 2 R. K. BUSCOMBE, Secretary ~E US'FBNING PosT, 22nc1-Septemher, 1937 .. · · ~ Todd'a. !'Babanooka." by~·~ t:rairted by ·Farrier-Sergeant . \ WESTR:ALIAN proVed himself easily the best ban, tcap horse in' Egypt at that time. Starting low Clown in the weights-alx)ut'"' 9 CAVALRY IN THE WAR stone, which was nearly the minimum "Babapooka"' won four races in succes· , By Ueut.·Col. A. C. N. OLDEN, 0.5.0. sion, .eventually carrying 12 stone 10 lbs. to victory. Other horses in the Regim~nt that did weU at these race meetings. were . CHAPTER XII horses which had become casualties at Lieut. Norrish's · ~ Kojonup." Lieut. Mac· Mersa Matruh, and the otherwise normal THE MOVE TO SINAI Donald's "Old Nick." Captain Olden's ·wastage, though our losses in this direc• "Yahoo," and "Orchado." THE FIRST two months of 1916 witnessed tion had not been heavy. the steady reorganisation and training ·of Saddlery and harness were got ready The et:ld of February saw . men and the Regiment-in conjunction with the by the saddlers' staff and the shoeing horses fit and well. and greatly benefitted other units of the 3rd. Light Horse Bri· personnel were also kept working at top by the compati!tively easy time, coupled gade;-as a mounted unit. The 9th, 1Oth, speed. The routine work and training with the perfect Egyptian weather. 11th and 12th reinforcements had arrived proceeded uninterruptedly, with an oc· On February 29 -a move was made to and the .Regiment was not only brought casional sports gathering and concert or the banks of the Sue4 Canal .in anticipa• up to establishment, but a fourth squad· entertainment of some kind to relieve the t.ion of entering our new sphere of opera· ron was formed and trained, taking the montony. tions. The Regiment marched out from horses from each of the other three The weekly race meeting at Gh~ireh the Heliopolis Racecot1Se. entrained, men squadrons in turn fm; its mounted work. were well attended by those on leave, and horses, at Helmieh-the identical Training was commenced in earnest on and great interest was manifested in the railway station from which they had New Year's Day, and the Heliopolis regular event on each programme ar· started on their first great adventure racecourse became a very busy place in· ranged for British and Overseas officers. and arrived at Serapeum the following deed. Fresh remounts arrived to replace The lOth Regiment took a prominent morning. · . part in these races, and had its share of A Brigade Camp was formed a few wins. Indeed, one horse, Lieut.·Colonel hundred yards west of the Canal, but on put up a wonderful fight against dea~h. showing great fortitude and cheerful· ness. The doctor said to me: "The way these returned men take their sufferings is an eye-opener to me. look at --, any ordinary man would have been dead long ago. I don't know how he keeps alive. It is men like him, Mr. Nicholas, who make me feel that I cannot do too mli'ch for you all." "Thank you, doctor," I said. "That has been the spirit of tho.se who .served, in peace as in war." Unit ,'\ssociations, too, do some excel· lent work in hospital visiting, and it is a great help in such times to know that comrades of your old unit are in support. The very fine library ir. Ward XI is an Camels Bringing Water and Forage to the Hdnea, Froat Line, Serapeum; instance 9.,Lthe activity in this direction of the :Medical Units Association. I have already mentioned the women's auxiliaries, but I wish to pay tribute (o ./ the work of their executive in looking up and caring for our men in the civilian· wards of the Perth HospitaL This ts a big task. Gifts of fruit and flowers are always very acceptable, the former, if addressed direct to any of the institutions, are car ried on the railways freight free. In conclusion, I would like the. general public to realise when we appeal to them for help, the good work being done by the League for our less fortunate com· rad~. Page 8 THI! LJSTJ!NING PosT, 22ncl $eptember, 1937 / March 8 a further move was made. ed. But the great disadvantage of these wiie ~~tanglements, and on the Regiment Crossing the Canal by the pontoon bridge desert trenches was not so much the diffi· being r!ilieved from the line honours were the Regiment proceeded under orders culty of construction, as the continual fairly even. . '-~ through the heavy sand to the front line, necessity of keeping them clear of sand. Additional to the construct10n of de· which consisted of a series of strong Though seven feet deep, they would of· fence works, a constant patrol for sev· pOsts in various stages of development. ten fill up in a few hours as a result of eral ·miles of desert in front Qf our line The particular portion of line allotted the Khamseen which prevailed, and. the was maintained daily, and strong stand to us was about 10 miles east of the clearing work was always strenuous and ing patrols were placed well out by Canal, and ran roughly north and south unpleasant. night. on a frontage of six miles, being based As the desert sand was too heavy for, Whllst in the front line a visit was - on Serapeum Railhead- the termination wheeled transport, the whole of our sup· paid the Regiment by General Birdwood, of a light Decauville railway _line about plies. for horse and man, rations, forage accompanied by Generals Cox and God· six miles due east of the Serapeum and water, as well as material, was ley. General Birdwood congratulated bridge. brought out daily on the camels of the Lieut.-Colonel Tood on the good work It was held at the time by ~o Bri· Egyptian Camel Transport Corps. Water done by the Regiment, and expressed the gades of Australian Infantry, amongst for both personnel and animals was car· hope that, although everything pointed whom were our 11th (Western Austra· ried in twelv~·gallon cans called famttis, to the Light Horse remaining in the de· lian) Infantry Battal!on. These troops each water camel carrying two of these. sert for the present, all Australian Arms the 1Oth Light Horse Regiment relieved. There were no .troughs available at the would soon be fighting together again. The ~th Light Horse Regiment remained time, but a few storage tanks had been The period of front line work lasted in support at the Railhead, and the 8th brought out, into which the precious fluid about five weeks, after which the Regi· Regiment was detached for duty at Fer• was poured from the fanatis. Horses ment was relieved by an Infantry Bat· ry Post-a short distance from Ismailia. were watered from canvas buckets 6.lled talion of the 54th Division, and marched The desert in the intervening spaces from the storage tanks. · back to Railhead. • between the Sue~ Canal and front line The sector taken over by the Regiment It waS soon made clear that, unless was covered with the tents of Australian was divided into three Sl,\b·sectors, and something unforeseen happened, this was infantry and artillery, who were reorgan• to each of the three squadrons was allot· to be our standing camp for some weeks ised and ready to proceed to France when ted a sub-sector. On the right were the at least, and, as the summer was coming the word should come. Yeomanrv and on our left the Canter on, shelter from the scorching . Egyptian It was hoped that the Light Horse bury: (N.Z.) Mounted Rifles. sun was necessary for the horses. Ac· would co-operate as a mounted am1 in A friendly rivalry sprang up between cordingly, each squadron immediately set the same theatre of war as our Austra· the squadrons as to which could do the to work to build stabling. There was, lian comrades of the other arms, but as most and soundest work in trench con• fortunately, plenty of timber and grass time went on it became disappointly ap· struction, and the erection of barbed matting available and of carpenters there parent that this was not to be. Though we were a mounted force once _..... more, the appearance of the line just taken over and the general situation made it clear that-for the time, at least-trench life, but under somewhat different conditions from those obtaining on Gallipoli, was agai~ to be our por· tion. WIAN Rumours of another Turkish attempt to seire the Canal were in the air, and rep~~ere to hand of increasing enemy activitv in the northern sector, close ·to LAGER the Mediterrtnean. And so the ~k of strengthening this oufer line of defence commenced by the Infantry was immedi· f}f.t 4MONTHS ately taken in hand. Trenches were formed in the loose shifting sand by means of hurdles made BEER with timber frames, covered with coarse ru~ """'ftt-. Egyptian grass matting and strutted with W.A.GROWN wire. These hurdles were built on the BARLEY- MALT spot by our men, assisted by various de· tachments from the Royal Engineers. wul.1~ The sand was scooped out and the hur· 'IAuslRAUAN HOPS dies placed in position before the newly· formed trench collapsed. Revetting and fire steps were of filled sand-bags, and on the whole a very use· ful form of trench system was construct· THB USTBNINO PosT, 22nd &ptemb_er, 1937 waa no dearth in the Regiment. In a LETTERS FROM AROYAL day I was ordered ashore with the ship'a very abort apace of time the horses were postman. and I bad hardly placed my all comfortably under cover, and the MARINE To· foot on terra firma when a female voice general appearance of the stables reflected "McTOOTLE~-~ said: "Goo' day!~Buy me drink, Bluey?" very great credit on their builders. Palestine, She did all sorts of tricks with her eyes, It was in this camp at Serapeum Rail Julr. 1937. rolling and side-slipping them, and fin, head that the Regiment first made the My Dear Mac,- ished up by 'doing a double somersault acquaintance of the Iverness Battery, This is the life alright, alright! That with them, neatly catching them in her Royal Horse Artillery, which now be· recruiting sergeant was right about hav· left ear. At least, that's how it • appear~d came attached to the 3rd Light Horse ing the· world before me. After evacu• to me. And her figure, Mac! You Brigade. No 800ner had the Highlanders ting refugees at Barcelona, we called at know-one of those "skeedt"·like figures pulled in alongside our lines than they Malaga and Tangier, then dashed back that black out the sun if they ever get were warmly greeted by our _men-a!· to Gibraltar to refuel and light out for between you and it. ways quick fo fraternise with Scotsmen Palestine. At the last minute, we were Soon the whole detachment of Mar• -and thus the foundation was laid of ordered to embark 200 of the 2nd Gor· ines were landed and joined the Haifa many and sincere friendships. don Highlanders for passage to Haif~. Town Companv, a force which, with the That the cheery, unassuming style of and believe me, old man, it was a very co-operation of the Palestine Police, kept these "Scotties" greatly appealed to the close fit. "Happy is the sardine that order in the town. We were billeted in Light Horsemen, is strikingly evidenced knows its own tin!" The old waggon empty shops below the British Sailors' by the fact that never once did our men streaked along at twenty-eight knots and Society building, and our lads soon got attempt to "pinch" a horse from them, cut dean through the waves that were busy ·knocking up tables and stools out whilst on their side reciprocal feeling too big to plunge o ver, throwing a fair of scraps of timber, making ingenious towards us was clearly shown when their amount of the Mediterranean inboard. frames for mosquito nets, and generally Commanding Officer (Major Fraser) The majority of the "Jocks" were settling down to be as comfortable as cit· asked that his battery be issued with stricken with mal-de-mer, and as sailors cumstances would permit. Australian hats! they were jolly good bricklayers! · We had hardly been ashore four hours The ward-room was also crowded. We before we got a fire alarm. A tyre store This period was marked by regular were carrying a First Lord of the Ad· training and routine work and daily im· at the east end of the town was well miralty and several officers of high rank. alight, and we were quickly on the scene. provement to the standing camp. Under To my mind, Mac, it spells business. I Colonel Todd's guidance, ably assisted by It was a thrill\ng ride to the seat of the - understand that the newly appointed su· fire, dashing through the silent streets in the Regimental Medical Officer (Captain preme Commaqder in Palestine has selec· W esley), the camp became a model of lorries, turning corners on two wheels, ted a senior officer of the Royal Air with the shriek of tortured tyres ~ch9ing sanitation and hygiene, particularly with Force as his chief-of-staff, and many offi· and their ap· against the walls of houses as we took regard to the cookhouses cers of the personnel are from the same pointments. the bends. The place was well alight, service. This may be the beginning of and we had to keep moving, believe me! The Commander-in-Chief visited the real co-ordination in the inevitable mix· The steel-shuttered doors were burst open Regiment whilst at Railhead, and warm· ture of inter-service units in any one and soon the sidewalk was a heaped m1ss ly complimented Colonel Todd on the base. of tyres, old iron and car parts. The appearance of the camp. This was fol· W e reached Haifa about half past one fire extinguished, we returned to our bil· lowed up by a general order for the offi· in the mor~g and the soldiers were lets very dirty and very thirsty! Pales· cers of other units, even as far away as promptly disembarked. Evidently my tine beer costs only sixpence a bottle, but Suez, to make a tour of inspection to comrades in the Royal Marine detach· it would be dear at fourpence. A few ment became very attached to the High· days later we were transferred to new landers and desired keepsakes to remind quarters at Ruthenbu~'s old oower sta· them of a short but clbse friendship, for tion in the Nuareth Road. There were RAILWAY HOTEL several Scotties were heard to remark shower baths, electric heaters for our Donnybrook that their safety pins, sporrans, skene• meals and shaving water and, last but _, dhu's, etc., were missing! During the not least, a wet canteen was established. hu now been taken over by However, there were mosquitoes in the the 1Oth Light Horse lines and see, as ointment and one corporal discovered GEORGE OWEN (late Kirup HoteJ) it was put, "What a camp should be that netting gav! no protection what• (lat_e R.A.N.) like." ever when he wrapped it round himself · Gradually the tents of our Infantry lt'ke a mummy. Jewish watchmen patrol and Artillery comrades melted away as the fences and provide ·the man on ·the A Welcome awaits an-peciaUy the units embarked for France. It re· gate. and everything contn'butes towards Ex-Setvice Men minded us of another Gallipoli. Per· makin_g our second effort at Imperial pol· chance, as erstwhile to Gallipoli, we icing less arduous than the first. should soon follow. But the Turk had There has been an influx of intimida· Nothing Better in the South-West still to be reckoned with, and this time tors and agitators into Haifa, with the A Trial Solicited from Old and New it looked-as, indeed, it later turned out of calling strikes of labour Priencf&-:.Come Along special object to be-like a parting of the ways. generally,, and particularly among die (To be contin.ud) employees of the railways and munici· ~- - --· Page 10 THI! LISTI!NING P osT, 22nd September, 1937
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BO~, PROPRnrrOR (Late Wattle Cafe, St. George'a Ter Free From Preservative. race .Perth). \ Page 11 TH!! UST!!NING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 A SUBIACO MEETING the object of helping soldiers. Now it is campaign and, wherever possible, linking redished with one object: that of using up with war workers. We publish the following letter from the soldier as propaganda for the next -· ~ * * Mrs. F. Cardell·Oliver, M.L.A., in re· ~lec~on , and I am sorry that your paper Mr. Cardell-Oliver's letter is pub- ply to our comments on statements at· lS blind to the obvious. lished in fairness to herself, but we tributed to her in the newspaper report However, the object of this letter is to would remind her that our comments of a recent public meeting at Subiaco. answer your question: "At the risk of were based on a report which appeared The letter reads:- seeming inquisitive, we ask, on what in 'The West Australian. . In Mrs. Car· It is not a habit of mine to reply grounds does Mrs. Cardell·Oliver consti• - dell-Oliver's letter, she states, "Your in· through the Press to attacks upon my tute herself a champion of returned sol· formant has a vivid imagination if he character, trusting as I do that my public diers? We ·know that she opposed two read into my speech an attack on Brig· work will speak for me but, through the returned soldiers and the father of a re· adier·General Leane, etc." The West columns of your August issue you have turned soldier, so perhaps this gives her Australian's report of the meeting con· not only attacked me but cast a slur upon a kindly interest in ex-service men~d tained the following question arid amwer: dead soldiers who were dear to me. I their votes." "Do you know that the Premier and therefore feel constrained to answer your You are evidently unaw~e that Dr. Commissioner of Police in South Aus· bitter and unwarranted statements which Cardell-Oliver (my husband) served for tralia expressed the opinion that Adelaide I feel sure have been made in ignorance. two years as a very young man at the had become respectable since the intro· Regarding the S.P. meeting at Subiaco. Baer War. He was invalided "Home" duction of legalised off-the-course betting At that meeting I read a letter taken and remained a semi-invalid throughout shops?" · from 'The Advertiser in which a returned his life owing to illnesses contracted at "That is natural," returned Mrs. Car· soldier protested against the · betting that war. dell·Oliver. "The Police Commissioner board's statement-that betting shops had In W.A. during the first few weeks of is on the Detting Board, and is paid for helped returned soldiers by giving them the Great War he volunteered for ser· it." employment. The writer objected to this vice, but he. was. ~ejected becau_se he had W e leave it to our readers to judge kind of exploitation, an objection with lost-the entire vtston of one eve. When whether or not Brigadier-General Leane's which I heartily agreed. Your informant doctors became sc~ce he_ again volun· honescy in judgment has been impugned. twisted the meaning to suit his ends. teered. Through his persistence he was Beyond the statement that, at a private Your informant has a vivid imagina· accepted ~.otwi~hstandin~ his disabilties; conferen.ce with the military authorities, tion if he read into my speech-an at- and he satle~ wtth a contmgent o! West· it was decided (by someone unspecified) tack upon Brigadier-General Leane who ern Australians. Although he bved for that Mrs. Cardell-Oliver had been misre· is on the board. I have repeatedly ;tated some years after the war he died" as the parted in Melbourne; she offers no real that the betting board is a most efficient result of wars, and his . is one of the reply to the protest made by Western board. I was careful to attack the pol· thousands of graves upon which the Brit· Australian returned soldiers on that occa· icy and not the persons, and your sug· ish Legion places a tribute every few sion. The plea of misrepresentation, and gestion of public nagging of the General months.. My brother served throughout being misreported, is an old political de· is unfounded and absurd. the enttre ~r; he was .at Galipolli and vice which has long lost whatever contro- y afterwar~s m France; hts death was dir· versial value it may have possessed. our revival of an almost 20-year-old ectly attnbutable to the war. In conclusion, neither the wn'•n• of speech at the Melbourne Town Hall is ..... interesting, if belated. It may be news All· my male relatives who were fit the az?cle, _nor 'Th~ Listening Post, has to you to know that at the instigation of served; all Dr. Oliver's male relativ~ any drrect mterest m the representation certain vested interests the Military au· served (amongst them General Blarney, of Subiaco in the Legislative Assembly. thorities were asked to investigate the al· from Australia, and many others in Eng• If we had, the article in question would leged statements made at the meeting. land)· . . . have been kept in cold storage until the M~er ascertaining the numbers of rela· . My contnbut10n, I admtt, was small, eve of the next general election.-Ed.• tives which I had fighting or on service, but I found time to help in organising L.P.) .and an enquiry into my activities during and touring Victoria (at my own ex• 12 the war, it was decided (fust) that the pense) and lecturing on the conscription th-S2nd BATTAUON ASSOCIATION At a recent meeting, it was decided to account of the speech was not exactly m~e an endeavour to increase the member• as reported, and (secondly) to drop the ship of the ~ociation, . and to find ways and enquiry. It was explained to me that means of malung meetm.tgs more interesting such reports if true or not might be det• The annual meeting and smoke social wili rimental to recruiting, and I voluntarily ~e. place on S~t~rday, October 9, at the Milligan Street dmmg rooms. It is earnestly offered to refrain from statements on this • hoped that every member of the Association subject which might be misunderstood will make an effort to be present. for the duration of the war. The examin: ing ·officers and myself parted good 44th BATTAUON ASSOCIATION friends, but 20 years after, certain gentle· The ~ommittee has decided to hold the a~nual dm,ner on Monday, October 4, at Mrs. men found a peg on which to place an 263 Murray Street. Perth 0 Connell s rooms, corner Hay and Milli n electioneering hat, and so at the last elec• WALnR BUCURIDGE. FJ.O.O• • F.S.M.C.. D.B.O.A ~treet. Please advise Mr. Lewis, R.S.L. T:d. tion the pie was redished and served with (8, Esaa. L.Mo.J . g Co., or Mr. Edcl.. Customs Fremantle. relish. forgetting that the speech, when ...J RJCHAID L BUCU:RIDGE. F.I.O.O.. F.V.O.A tf attending. It is hoped to pres~nt a trophy (1, Esaa. M~ 111... CrM.tialo are Y-Coana;u to .th~ young 44th at the reunion and aut). made, was made during the war and with scnpbons . are invited from membere of the o1 d battalion. THB USTBNING PosT, 22ncl September, 1931 Carson). The Diggei's',guard ~f honour the inspection of another guard of hon· SIR WlliLIAMBIRDWOOD at the railway station nu.m,bered 250, and our, furnished by the local Boy Scouts, AT GERALDTON was commanded by . Mr. ]. . (Tiny) Sir Willi~ was handed a wreath by Digger P. N'. Briers, whi,ch he placed on SIR WILLIAM BIRDWOOD, accompanied by Brownrigg. Before inspecting the guard Mr. Colin Craig and his son, arrived at of honour, Sir William inspected about the memorial. The calls of remembrance ler Sho"uard, Geraldton on August 27. They were 50 Christian Brothers' .College students. were sounded by Bug J. attended to met by a party consisting of the country who were leaving by train for their holi· while Warden Geo. Lester of the sub· vice• president (Mr. ]. A. Brown), the days, in charge of Brother Downe. This the raising and loweripg then shown president and secretary of the sub-branch kindly act was greatly appreciated. Es~ branch flag. Sir William was George Brown and Bob W ebb), corted by the _guard of honour, the visi· over Birdwood House, and introduced to (Messrs. of and the Mayor of Geraldton (Mr. R. tors went to Birdwood House. After sub-branch officials and the president MASSEY HARRIS MOWER A MOWER OF FIELD REPUTE FOR GOOD WORK IN O.O:vERS, WCERNE, AND OTHER CROPS IT IS "LESS IN PRICE" IT IS EFFICIENT IT IS DEPENDABLE It hu established a wonderful reputation for excellmt work and lastinc we in all conditions. It ia fitted with the FINEST CUTTER BAR. The Cutter Bar is one of the most important part& of a Mower. This is full_y recognised by. the manufacturera. who have adopted HIGH MOTOR '\ ENGINEERING PRACTICES, auch u ( 1) uaing high apring steel, and milling to a precision finish. 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Showroom 8Dil OSioer. Con. MUR.RAY AND JaNG STitBB'I'S, PBR.Tif AGBNCIBS ALL AGRICULTURAL CSNTRBS THE LISTENING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 the womtn's auxiliary (Mrs. A. Butt· a combin~d civic and R.S.L. welcome, '" the Premier (J. C field) and other . Willcock), ]. A. members of that organ· that, he thought was what it should al· Brown (State exec isation. .Morning utive re~esentative), tea was served in the ways be, they wanted to feel that they the Mayor (R. Carson) main nail by the women's , A. "E. Ander· auxiliary, and were one body-returned soldiers and son,]. Colin Craig, Craig, the party which now included jnr., G. Math· Diggers civic members of the community. To, erson, G. Lester, Colonel Mansbridge, and their wives was entertained by the Mr. Willcock the Geraldton sub·branch Gostellow and T . Lyric Orchestra, under J. B. Clarke. It was Miss Linda was largely indebted for the Act which estimated that there Marsh. , were at least 200 secured for them the site for Birdwood present. - Sir W illiam then left for the combined House. In connection with the League, Mr. G. Brown, on civic and R.S.L. reception welcoming Sir Wil in the Town he would suggest that they should give liam, said that he would Hall. The guard of honour say very little. for the re· consideration to the future; members Ever since Sir William had ception was furnished by "B" consented to Company could not live for ever, but it was hoped have his name associated of the 11th Battalion (Militia) with the dedi· under the that the League would, and he would ask cation of Birdwood command of Lieutenant A. House, ex-service Robinson. In sub-branches, to consider the advisability men had looked forward addition to councillors and· members to the day when of of the addition to the League's powers to he would visit them. They owe the sub-branch, there were present d a debt the enable the men of the Militia to be asso· of gratitude to the Sailors Premier (the Hon. ]. C. Willcock, and Soldiers' ciated with them. In conclusion, Sir Wil· Memorial Trust and to the sympathy M.L.A.), Col. Ma,nsbridge and Messrs. and liam referred to his visit to Gallipoli, interest of the women's R.S.L. F. Bennetts, E. Christie,]. A. Brown, auxiliary G. which was very interesting. He was glad and the townspeople by Matheson, E. H. Hall, M.L.C., Robinson, their whole· to see the Soldiers' Memorial and was hearted support and patrona A. E. Anderson and Labour representa· ge. very proud that the building was called Mr. A. E. Anderson (past tives. The Mayor proposed the health president) of after him. said that should Sir William the guest of honour. His remarks were ever find himself released from his onerous supported by Mr. G. Brown and the Pre· Later on, the party and other guests duties and find time hanging lightly mier (the Hon. ]. C. Willcock, M.L.A.). were entertained to a luncheon at the on his hands, he would find many friends Mr. Willcock said that he thought it re· Freemason's Hotel, the jovial host being if he ever returned to Australia, markable for one not born in Australia Percy Kerr, 'late lOth Light Horse and and more particularly Western Au to capture the admiration and Flying Corps. After a short rest Sir stralia. Produc• respect of ing a gold key he sai the Australian public William and party were ta~en for a mo d it was his priv· as Sir William ilege to make Birdwood has done. tor drive around the town and a short a presentation of it to Sir William as a memento of Sir William, in responding, thanked all run in the country. On .the way back a his visit to Geraldton and as a remind present for the magnificent reception and visit was made to the hospital. Only two er of the House that bears his name. mentioned that he did not know whether Diggers were there-Dug. Hammersley Sir William, in responding he brought the rain or whether the rain and Hemme, and after a chat with them to the toast of his health, feelingly re brought him, but he felt that the rain the party proceeded on to Birdwood marked it was very nice to have a was badly needed and that the district House, where the Diggers were packed latch key of the House. He would always would benefit greatly by it. Proceeding, everywhere. treasure it. It made him feel that he could look on the he had been touched not only in Gerald Practically every sub-branch in the House as his home and his only wish was ton but· on the way up the previous night northern ~ne was represented. On ar· that he have further opportunities of let· by the numbers of returned men who ri~al. Dig'!er W. P. Edwards led the boys ting himself into the House with his latch came to see him at the stations. He did in the old war-time song "The more we feel key. (Laughter.) it a tribute that some had come 350 are together," and many other old fav· miles Speaking of the war years, he said that to welcome him that day. He ap· ourites. Seated at the table with Sir preciated they learnt the real advantage of corn· the fact that this reception was William were Geo. Brown (president), ~/ radeship there. That was the spirit which existed in the R.S.L., and he hoped it ' would last forever. Mr. R. C. Anderson proposed the toast ~pamous jor Furnishings of the State executive, stating that mem• bers of that body were very capable men Countleta m~em Wett .Auttralian homu have been and that their representative (Mr fumiahed by Ahem . ]. A : 'a .•. Pumiahed entirely from floor Brown), as well as being coverinJa, curtaina and drapinJa to the actual furniture the country itadf. vice-president, was one of them and Thue homu are modda of interior beauty, for they while the administration of the a1f~irs of have been fumiahed by experta on the art of colour the League ex-service men generally felt combination, who combine to blend every article into the one tutdul very optimistic concerning its future pros· acheme. That ia the reason why Ahem·, pects. are "Pamoua for PumiahinJa." Let us quote you. Advice and acrvice entirel1 free. Mr. 1: A. B~own (State executive rep• ~esentattve_) sat~ that he wished to join m welcommg Su- William Birdwood and AHERN'S Ltd. to extend h_im a very cordial greeting from ex·servtce men generally throughout the State. He mentioned that an out· standing characteristic of Sir William MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND CLEANERS .. ...16 whea-- oa service overseas was the keen 7; Wealey College, 2; W.A. UniVersity, peilooal interest he evinced in the wet 1. . R~~h.CRI~ , fare of his men. Referring to t1le League Aasiatance waa alao provided for the There~ a luge ~~~~~ he said they had set out in this State to ·purchase of schoolbooks to the extent of annual meeting of the R.S.L. e'ri&.~As aecuR a ~p of 10,000. 1Dey £209, providing books for 292 children. aociation in J\ru:ac House on Auguat 27. had reached the 8,000 mark, .but there The main sources of revenue during The preaident's-annual report referred to were still too many men outside the fold. the· year were: Trustees R.S.L. Gratu• a highly~auccessful· year, and the spirit of He appealed to the Diggers to jpin up ity Bonds £105, Friendly Ugion of Sol·_ comradeship· in which matches had been with the League. Before sitting down he ·diers' Wives £5/5/·, WO!Jlen's auxilaries contested. . Despite his early fears, he would like, on behalf of Mr. P ..T . Bridge, sub-branches £20. . said, the Adelaide' tOur~ was being 'ad· Mlngenew, to present to this sub-branch The following office-bearers were elec· vanced towards a successful issue. The a framed photograph of a fascimile of ted for the ensuing year: Deputy presi· secretary's reP.Ort revealed that ten. teams what was referred to in the war years as dent and chairman of committee, Rabbi had entered for die annual competitions, "A Scrap of Paper." -. · D. I. Freedman, B.A., V .D., O.B.E.; and nine had completed their engage• Mr. G. Brown accepted this on behalf C'Ommittee, the Hon. Minister for Educa• ments. The Major Pennant , had been of the sub·branch, with IIiany thanks. tion, Mrs. E. A. Evans, Mrs. L. Clark, won by ~yland8 and Midland Junction, During the afternoon musical items Professor A. D. Ross, M .A ., D.Sc., Mrs. and the Minor Pennant by North Perth were given by ]. Downie, T . E. Scott and Harold Dean, Mr. H. E. W ells, J.P., Mr. No. 1. Several accidents had occurred E. Handcock (all Diggers), "Vith J. B. W . A. Wilkins, D.C .M .; hon. secretary during matches at Wellington Square. ]ones officiating at the piano, with Mr. and hon. treasurer, Mr. J. R. Fi~patrick . These were attributed to the state of the Edwards as conductor. • _ Scholarships.- The following applica· wickets, and the City Council had prom· After Sir William had a short reJ3t, a tions for scholarships were received and ised that these wouldrbe1reconditioned be· move was made to the railway station recommended: Perth Modem School, 81 ; fore next season. The sudden· death of where, with typical Diggers' enthusiasm, District High Scb ools, 2 7. Mr. . G. H King, during a match, was· Bill Edwards had a pianp placed on a deeply regretted. The umpiring had been trolley on the platform. While the crowd satisfactory. Greatly improved form had of Diggers assembled to farewell their A •R ·M · S• COMPETITIONS ·been shown by the country players in old leader and grasp him by the hand, An Exciting Competition Final their annual match ag isers of the tour (~essrs. W. L. Men· kens and P. Alien) were thanked for their successful work. At the request of the organisers, it was decided to pick the State team by Octo ber 1, next, The association has decided to seek affiliation with the Western Australian Metropolitan members, and oth~ who Judge, a member of the. Mora'Wa. sub Cricket .Aseociation. . ·have met him. will regret the transfer branch, who has been in ·h · ' "ital,/is .mak· was decided that, in the event of a G. P. W . Meredith ing satisfactory progress will 1eociri 'De · It of Lieut.·Colonel anJ 7 sub-branch team withdrawing from the from this Military District. During the ab!e to attend meetings again. f • r· association, its players provisionally se· period of his command of the coastal de· .. lected for the Adelaide tour must transt fences of Western Australia, he rendered Amongst the .visitors to Geraldoon' to fer to and play .for another sub-branch valuable· service to the League as presi• meet Sir William Birdwood were the in the association. dent of the North-East Fremantle sub· following sub-branch representc\tiv~: At the cqnclusion of business, delegates branch. His successor, Lieut.·Colonel Carnarvon, Gostellow. W. S: Appleyard, were entertained with light refreshments Bundock, D.S.O., was formerly Director R. Cornish and Dr. ]. Piccle; Cue,' Col. by their oatron (Bill Menkens) . of -Artillery at Army Headquarters, and Mansbridge and G. Matherson; Mt. Mag· The Popular Queen Contest is still more recently commander of the coastal net, W. Bryons and J. Neville; Mullewa, going along in full swing, each eandi· defences of New South Wales, in which C. Wrigbt; Northampton, A. Glance; A. date has held very successful functions appointment he will be relieved by Col. Barlow; Upper Chapman, T : Simpaon, during the --a.st month. Meredith. Like Brig~dier Martyn, Col. T. G. Lippel; Wongan Hills, Tyler; Don· The voting up to September 8 is as Bundock came into the service from the garra, ]. C. Burgess; Meekatharra, J. follows:-Mrs. H. H. Hopperton, wo• University of Sydney. He was ga2;etted Brownrigg; Three Springs, J. A. Brown men's auxiliary (R.S.L.), 8,000; Miss to the Royal Australian Artillery, and (country vice-president). _Marion Hunter, Messrs. William Smith the Siege served through the war with president Gostellow, Mrs. H. W . Rigg, When se~ & Co., Ltd., 7,500; Brigade. Mrs. Bundock. is a sister of Appleyard, R. Cornish, Dr. Piccle and Women's Cricket Association, 4,200; Lady Chauvel. L Craig, of the Carnarvon sub-branch, Miss Joy Nolan, Luxor Theatre, 2,500. 1 for Sir William Birdwood s ~p- . A sweeo is beina conducted for the Darling Range reports that Ted Mal· ~eft of candidature of Miss Marion Hunter oney has been discharged from the Ed· tion in Geraldton, they little thought the fund they would hive en route: It (Messrs. William Smith fi Co., Ltd.) It ward Millen Home. When last seen, · loudly at ·an inter· rained practically the whole •way dopYn, Will be drawn at An~c House at a fancy Ted was barracking numerous ski~ and being bogged . were dress daDce beina organised bv the com· State football match. Harold Penrose, the order of the day, ·but ~hen leaving mittee of Mrs. H. H. Hopperton for that another sub-branch stalwart, still has an· for home again they consid,ered. it was lady's candidature. The sweep will be other three months' treatmep.t to under· the drawn b_y: the Hon. ]. M. MacFarlane, go at Edward Millen. · AB most of Har· well worth all their troubles to have M .L.C. old's leisure is now spent at the billiard good time they had while in Geraldton. table, he considers that he's ~etting a fair Since August the following cash dona· Colonel Mansbrii:lge, G. Matherson break. Unfortunately, Bob Baker. has tions have been received : Previously ack· and wife had a remarkable from had to return to the same institution. Bob escape • nowledged, £187/11/11 ; per Mr. and serious injury when their sedan over• reckons that he is now the most returned car Mrs. Troy, aocial and dance for Mrs. H . turned eleven miles from Pindar en route soldier in Edward Millen. We wish both H. Hopperton, £7/1/·; Mr. and Mrs. W . Sir these good comrades a speedy recovery. for Geraldton to Field Marshal H. Melvin, £2/2/·.; Mr. J. Nicholson, William Birdwood's reception. Lucki!y M.L.C., £1/1/·; Mt. Hawthorn sub Morawa branch, £1/1/·:. -Maylands sub-branch, We do not know what the £2/2/·; City Hotel, 10/6; L. Briggatti, lads have been up to, but from informa• tion received it appears that the powers 10/6, A. Todd, 10/6; j\. H. Malloch, on 10/6; P. Dix, 10/6; North· Perth sub· that be have established a police stati branch, £2/2/·; Prosser, Scott & Co., in tnat town. The new station is in the cha~ge a -former Ltd., £1/1/· (per Mr. A. A. -Richards); of P,C. Wally &jmons, Mr. E. Green, 10/·; Mr. H . Yeates, 5/·; member of the sub-branch, who has ber.n away from the. district for four years. M~rs . Devenish Bros., Guildford, 5/·; the Western Australian Cricket Associa· He was previously stationed ·at Perenjori. rifle shot tion, £2/2/·; Hotel Adelphi, £1/1/·; W. The gallant gendarme is a keen D. & H. 0. Wills & Co., Ltd., £1/1/·; and he has already succeeded in getting a . C . H. Curlewis, £1/1/·; Mrs. F. Cardell• rifle club into action 'at Morawa Oliver, 10/6: Mr. ]. G. Bqyle, M;L.A., Congratulations to Mr. Jack Valen• ~0/·; Mrs. H. H . Hopperton (votes), tine, president of the Morawa sub· £6/15/·; Anon~ous, 5/·; per Mrs. H. branch, on winning the Morawa Golf GUitDFORD HOJ:EL W. Rigg, yotes, £5/9/8. J'otal £227/6/8. Club ·championship for the second time The Pooular Queen, Contest will close ...... LI IIPIIlll Alll•• lllaftH :. in· succt8Sion. LP, 8YUI (La.. ._ _Ullllll in ~ Howe with a presentatio.n con aatt.), cert on We Zimpel's are "Over the Top" after Business During October, We 'Pay f'reight To place the people of the whole State on the same buying footing, Zimpel's will pay freight on all cash orders to .any station or siding in W.A. during October. There are bargains in ~very department. Call or order from our catalogue to,day. Carpets Priced Low The Mitchell Bedroom The Howard Lounge Our extensive stock of carpets contains just wliat is required for every purpose. . £25/ 17/ 6 £16/17/ 6 Axminster Hall Caq>et, 127in., 13/6 " yard; 36in., 21/- yard There ( }:leavy grade are five distinct designs in the A Zimpel-made Lounge Suite, guaran• Ax'ininster Rugs 13/ 6,• -'176, 19/9 and· 'Mitchell 4·piece Bedroom series. Each 27/6. Mohair teed genuine Tonal Quality, velvet cov Mats, all colours, 4/1 1 a _masterpiece of design and finish each; and seamless .AXminster Squares . 4ft. 6in. Wardrobe, ered, for lasting. comfort. 6ft. 6in. 9ft. X 7ft. 6in., £7/l'f/-; 9ft. X 9ft., dressing table in ultra £9/'i/- ; 9ft. x lOft. 6in., £10/17/6; modern style, fitted lowboy and 4ft. l'iin. spring edge settee and 2 spring•edge . 9ft. x 12ft., .£12/10/-; 12ft. X 10ft. bedstead. £29/ 17/6 value now selling easy chairs. Genuine Bargain 1.16/17I 6. 6in., .£13/ 17/6; 13ft. 6in x lOft. 6in., i.2'i/17/6. On the Plan, 6/- Weekly. On the Plan, '5 /- Weekly. .£15/17/6. On the Plan, '5/- Weekly. Cash Orders Freight Free Cash Orders Freight Free Caah Orders Freight Free Curtain Sets, 13/ 6 to Pure Wool Blankets. 90/- set. Single, 21/- pair; double, 35/- pair. Freigh_t Free. Freight Free. ·MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND CLEANERS Pap 20 THE LisTENING PosT, 22nd &ptc:mbc:r, 1937 had the maximum rate increased from "Jock" hu done his part, and done it PROMINENT LEA~UEITES 38/· to 40/· p.f. well, so what about you doing yours and In certain pulmonary tuberculosis cases thus ensuring a permanent record of your (about four in this State), where the ex• old battalion? eoldier and his wife are both receivipg SubScriptions received: H. A. Alien, the invalid pension, and the former only 10/·; Jim Kirkwood (Dangin), 10/·; J. is in receipt of service pension, the in· Salter, 10/·; E. Harvey Rae, 10/· ; R. crease of 2/· p.f. will be made by the Sinclair (Meekatharra), 'J/·; Cuthbert invalid and old·age Pensions Department Porter, 10/·; W. W. Scott, 10/·; A. W . only; the reason for this is obvious, when Neane, 10/·; A. Gosling, 'J /·; W . Hes· it is realised that the ex•soldier in this keth, 10/·; R . Middleton, 'J/-; D. Bur· class is eligible to receive both service and ton, 10}·; ~ Beattie, 'J/ , ; ]. Lang, 'J/·; invalid pensions, and if both were in· P. Reeves, 10/·; W. A. Clowes, .t:'J; W . creaaed by 2/· p.f., the maximum allowed Kruger, £1 ; E. Allwood, £1 ; G. Maloney, income of £84/10/- p.a. would be ex• .£1. ceeded. Service pensioners (except those suffer· ANZAC HOUSE CQM.. ing from pulmonary tuberculosis) who MUNITY CONCERTS are inmates of institutions, will have their The community concerts conducted by pensions increased from 12/· to 14/· p.f. Will Talbot continue to draw big houses. or, if receiving a lesser rate, an increase On Monday, September 6, the juvenile of p.f. will be made 2/· available. amateur trials created a wonderful The above refers solely to adult service amount of interest. The members of the pensioners and the rates payable to chil· s.s. K4ngaroo were present at this concert dren are not affected. . and presented a silver cup to the winner Where a service pension is payable at D. PATON of Charlie Carter's Amateur Trials, tera. Among the "~". are Gal· the ~ expedient of inventing CWn•j lipoli and S~<9#! Sit John Moore'a ught at Coi· beriOme ~teau ~· Sometimes) I unna:·. · I~ .,.wt]u!~:!'e ~Y: "I,»lp Tolt" . 1 very unkind, if ·.the the . ~pt· to aCtapt. a· eeemipjly:~dt British-Press for to" retali~te in kiiid. ' language to mbdenl ~· .. ~ .- .. needs has ~ ...... resulta. · A species of Latin is ldlt the Even the sacred proletariat cannot do The N~w Zealand. Pli1i&zy authoridea official language of the Rumanians Who without distinctions,. and the perquisites .have adopted the Parkhill' principle of claini descent f~m the members ~f an! that go with them. According to the fewer soldiers and prettier uniforpu~. In old Roman-.colopy. In Latin, courage, Soviet Year;- &o~ holders;of the,Order some future war we may expect to liear which the. Rolnaris regarded as the chief of Lenin receive a ~on of tweDty•nve a dialogue in thiutrain: . · virtue, manhood and virtue were all ex•. roubles a month7 sO'do those who ha\'e . J • pressed by ~e single word "virtuS." Dur·l been ay.rarded the· O~der .of the ~tar and . Scou~: There ¥e enemy troops on that· ing the war, a Rumanian order was givrnc the Order of the Red Flag. ndge, 6U'. to an Australian nilrse. The Sta1f-Ofti.::erl . Ad~ce Guard Commander: Are who guetted the award knew just enough Calingiri is to be cong{atulated on in· they m force_? . , Latin to be dangu.ous, and ~is waj how' troducing a new and, interesting topic Scout: Oh no, s1r. There can t be he rendered: Matron --, of the Aus·l for discussion at congresS. TJligo!\a casE'., many ~~ them. They're wearing such, tralian Army Nui'Sing Service has' been however, in. which posh uniforms. awarded 1 one.is entitl~d· to hope the Rumanian Order of-Virtue . that the mover of Item 147 . is entitled Third-qass." ·;. to speak from hearsay. At a recent conference of Gaelic• I speaking peoples, Ireland, Scotland and I Mr. Arthur G. Henderson, M.P., who Wales were represented, but there was Sons of Soldiers' League has arrived-in Australia to attend a oat· no delegate from Cornwall. It was ·stated NORTiiAM ional peace conference in Melbourne, told that the Cornish language has been resus• Northam acted u hosts to visitors from a Press interviewer that war was neither ptated after having been out. of action the Perth sub-branch . S.S.L., during Septem• bel'. The guests amved on imminent nor inevitable. That will be for two hundred years. Th~ revived Septemlier 11. comfortmg During the .evening, the indoor games were newa.for people in' Spain.and languages must find .it difficult to adapt closely contested. Perth showed a slight . China. themselves to modern social. and technical superiority, and won a gruelling foot6all needs. Either they must, use the same mat~ on the follo~g da.y, by a very na.rrow Italian new~papers are syndicating a technical terms as other languages, which margm. The Vl&tors left Northam with series of articles kindly recollections of a visit that was enjoy• on British ~itary disas· they seek to displace, or. they must adopt able to all concerned. ' CHEVRQLET Por genWne VALUE,· the entire- world of motordom cannot _produce· anything to equal Chevrolet. It is be· cause .of this great value that Chevrolet leads the world in wea. It brings you all you could .wish for in beauty· and comfort. It incorporates all J you could look for in aafetv, The Greatest Car-Value ,uength .and .worthwht1e eco• nomy. But, what is more, it brings you that great and •plendid reUal>illfir f~r whiCh. in the World Chevnilet hu become noted and which WJ1l ~tand up to all you can uk of it over an road& and under all weather conditions. Come and ride rJi this Chevrolet! ~on• 1trationa are quite free· from obligations and can· be ar• ranged at! any time anywliere. I SYDNEY• • . ... ATKINSON # . • MOTORS... LTD. ~empie Court, Perth Queen Street, Fremantle :.• .. '· \ . '· THB LISTENING PosT; 22nd September, 1937 Jim Balfour FREMA 'NTLE W.A's POPULAR-TAILORS s.P. All. EVENTS THROUGHOtrr Now ia the time to ord~ your aew Suit. Serga and Wontedt from £3/ 17/6. AUSTRAUA Special Navy Blue Serge, guaranteed dye, £4/ 10/-. SEND FOlt sELF·MBASUREMENT FORMS AND PAITERNS Agent for W .A. Cbaritia CoDIUitatiou A.I.F. Pattern Tunica, aU wool, wonderful value ...... 27/6 each ~~oo'if1~:J;,'M!'u(~s.d~~~~~ . ~~ ..sti~~: .. ~~~~~~.it ..~ .. '~ .~~ m=. Men'• Work Sb.'m, all sizes ...... 3/6 each Special Grey Bemberg Silk Coat Shirts, all sizes ...... 6/ 11 each Sufficient Address: Men'• Socb, b~, grey or fancy ...... 1/ 6 pair FREMANTLE WE PAY FREIGHT ON ALL ORDERS 'Phones: FM1207, 1075 Only Address: 570 HAY ST., PERTH M. LEW~S, Manager Telephone 82475 61LL MeT AVISH (late .A. I.F .) 574 HAY STREET, PERTH S.P. on all events throughout Australia Don't Fail to Read-- Doubla to any amount '"A DIGGER'S DIARY, m Telephones: B5646 (3 lines), B3463 The Western Mail You are Sure of your Australia's Best Pictorial Weekly Tyres ... ( But what about your Radi .. Topics for all A.I.P. Men News of League Doings ator? War Tales, Grave and Gay You would not venture on the roads without being absolutely certain that your tyres were in good condition· but even the wiae3t modem motorist ~ften PRICE: SIXPENCE FROM ALL NEWSAGENTS overlooks ao~ething that is just as im· portant as h11 tyres--the radiator. A faulty radiator can cause just aa much trouble aa bad tyres, so see that it is overhauled periodically to keep it in perfect order. We will do this for you ~t a moderate charge, and the atte~tton at regular intervals will pay for Itself over and over again. A well· VICTORIA INSURANCE CO. cared for radiator will add s:a to the TI'808Ktl all a.- of laauaaca CH A S • H. C U R LBW IS , Manager re·sale value of your car. THE. OLDEST AUSTRALIAN OFFICE ESTABLISHED 1849 A. F. HOARE & SONS VICfORIA HOUSE, ST. GEORGE'S TERRACE PERTH 10 MIU.IGAN STRBE'!j_ PBRTH 'PIIODell 8,28) aod U6947 === » c - . - . ae:: ::s:~ THE LISTENING PosT, 22nd September, 19~1 ... remaining matches with the dogged de A COMPETITION NIGHT SOLDIER.St "~,_ --...'L.J.&. termination that 20 years ago made her BY !!. KE!!GAN the terror of the hockey field. That now famous She is ~ree now for Soldiers' Golf Cup, "'{ill LET us take a peep into Mrs. W . L's the evening, a load off· her mmd, and can wander played on the links of the 'e. Arising out or the report, authority waa granted for the p urchase of dinner forks and other articles to the value o f £14. Mr. Wells reported having visited the H eathcote Re· .• I I I ...• - - - • ception H ome . ----. --. -. .---.. -- -- . - - - - - . - -· . Visits.-T he ' follow;ng v1sJta to aub· branches and unit associations were r~ported : -Archdeacon Riler (Beacon, Nungarin and Trayning), Colonc Collctt (.Ncdl_!nds), Mr. Thorn, M.L.A. (Bullsbrook and Beverley), AUGUST 11, 1937 that the League's solicitor be asked to pre• Mr. Wells (North Perth), Colonel Olden At the meeting of the State Executive on pare the necessary documents. (Mosman Park), Mr. Newman (32nd Battal· August 11 , there were present Messrs. Riley, ion Association), Mr. Wilkins (Yarloop). Olden, Collett, Denton, Hunt, Aberle, Freed• Donatioo.-On the recommendation of the man, Warner, Watt, Thorn, Fairley, Margo· - Finance Committee, it was resolved that the Alien Question.-A report of the deputa· tin, James, Mitchell, Anderson, Newman, £50 donation received from Sir Charles Me· tion which waited on the Prime Minister in Wells and Panton. Leave of absence was Ness b e allocated to th e An~ac House Re· regard to the influx of aliens was received. de~ption Fund. granted to Messrs. Y eates, Brown, Philp, Visitora.-Messrs. T . G. Retalic, H . L. Panton, Wilkins·, Lamb, Cornell, Collins, Proposed Constitutional Alteration.-No. 4 Roche and T. Simpson were welcomed to Noakes and Austin. District Committee requested that the report the meeting. of the Constitution sub•committee, recom· Condolence.-The executive carried a reso• mending certain alterations in the method of Community Concerts.-Mr. Aberle re lution of' sympathy with the relatives of the electing the State Executive, be circulated to late Colonel Lyon•J o~nston . all sub-branches. After discussion, it was The acting president reported that he had agreed that n o action be taken. sent a telegram to the Rt. H on. W. M. GEORGE WARREN Hughes, expressing the League's sympathy Aged Sailors and Soldi~s Fund.-Colonel (late 16th Battalion) with him in the loss of his daughter. Collett reported that the trustees of this fund announces that the old as appointed by the Lieut.·Governor, had held established business of Management Committee.- The Manage· their first meeting. The trustees had decided ment Committee reported that executive dele· to invest £6,000 of the fund in Common· HAIRDRESSER & ·TOBACCONIST gates had attended the luncheon which was wealth bonds. The trustees requested that he conducted in Lombard Chambers arranged for the Air Force Section of the the League place the services of Mr. C. G. has re-opened in the Colonial Mutual Coronation Contingent in Anzac House on Ferguson at their d isposal for such time as ·Buildings, corner of St. George's Ter• August 10. was necessary to perform the duties of secre• race and Sherwood Court. tary. The report was adopted. Land Transfer.- A recommendation con· Agent for W.A. Otaritie. Consultations cerning the transfer of a block of land at Visiting Committee.-Rabbi Freedman re· Telephone: 81234 Bridgetown was accepted, and it was decided pa rted on a visit to the Old Men's H ome. TILES COLOURFUL AND CLOSE-Fl'ITING ARE MADE, SUPPLIED AND FIXED UNDER GUARANTEE BY Storrew!lre Pipe and Pottery Company (W'.A.) LIMITED W . A's ORIGINAL TILE MANUFACTURERS OFFICE: 41 BARRACK ST., PERTH. WORKS: BROWN ST., EAST PERTH Manufacturers of Stoneware, Pipes, Fittings, Specials-and Marseilles Pattern Terra..COtta Roofing Tiles Advice and .!tuotes can be obtained by ringing 'Phones: OJlice B.f970, Wor~s B3712 I. E. DUNKLEY, SOUTH PERTH 450 -:- ]. L. BUCKLEY, B9802 MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND CLEANERS THE LisTENING PosT, 22nd Septembe,.., 1937 ported on recent community concerts indi· Colonel Collett was granted leave of ab· (Pithara and Merredin), Molonel Margolio eating that a big improvement had been made. sence from meetings during his absence from (Collie), Colonel Fairley (Boulder and South· Western Australia. em Cross), Archdeacon Riley (Wea Perth Apd Sailon and Soldien' Fuad.-Colonel Messrs. F. A. Aberle and H . C. Newman and Commercial Travellers). Collett moved, and Mr. Watt seconded, that were granted leave of absence from the next MoDa I>y.-.Archdeacon Riley appealed to "In view of the obligation binding the League meeting. · to provide for the sick and all ex·A.LF. ~en to parade on Mons Day, to do iu utmost pointing out the Imperial ex•aervice men wounded and needy amongst those who have AujUit 25, 1937 and of the pre• wbole•heartedly supported .Amac Day. Col. served, and their dependent&, At the meetinr on August lf, there were was appointed marshal for·tbe AI.P. sent unsatisfactory JlOsition in regard to the Mitchell present Messrs. Ril~, Olden, Philp, Denton, men. ~ Aged Sailors and Soldiers' Relief Fund, this Hunt, Freedman, Fairley, Margolin, James, State Executive approves the appointment of Wilkins, Lamb, .Anderson, Wells and Panton. Certificatu of Merit.-The question of Cer· a special sub·committee, charged to make in• Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. tilicates of Merit was diacusaed. It was vestigations and report upon ways and means Yeates, Brown, Collett, Panton, Aberle, War• agreed that the matter be referred to the next of augmenting the fund to such a degree as ner, Watt, Thorn, Mitchell, CorneD, Collins, meeting. The State secretary was instructed to make it possible· to achieve the object for Newman, Noakes and Austin. to ascertain from the Federal executive if two which it was created." The motion was car· nominations would be allowed on this occa• ried, and a sub•committee was appointed, con• Membenbip.-The Membership Commit• sion, in view of the fact that no recommenda• sisting of Rabbi Freedman, Colonel Fairley, tee recommended that a tour of the Gold· tion was made by the W.A.. Branch last year. Messrs. J. M. W. Anderson, W. J. Hunt, A. fields sub•branches be arranged. After dis• H. Panton, M.L.A., G. H . Philp, E. S. Watt cusaion, this matter was deferred for further Next Meetioa--As the concert in aid of and Colonel Collett, with power to add to consideration by the Management Committee. the Aged Sailors and Soldiers' Fund takes their number. The committee was authorised place on September 8, it was agreed that the to publish the comprehensive report which Land Committee.-The report of the meet• executive meet at 7 p .m. instead of 7.30 p.m. had been submitted to delegates by Colonel ing of the Land Committee on August 17, on diat date. which appears on another page of this issue, Collett. Federal Bxecutive.-Advice was received was adopted for publication. would Coronation Scholarship.-Archdeacon Riley that a meeting of the Federal executive submitted a report in connection with a pro• S.S.L-The Sons of Soldiers' League com• take place ~n September 1-4. Colonel Fairley · mittee reported that the Mt. Hawthorn-North was asked 1f be could attend, and said that posal to found a coronation scholarship, which a later date. was then referred to a committee consisting of Leederville sub-branch had won the Collett he would advise the executive at Shield for 1937, and that arrangements were In the event of neither Colonel Pairley, nor the acting president, Rabbi Freedman and to repre• Colonel Fairley, with power to add to their being made for the presentation. A combined another executive member being able numbers. meeting of the S.S.L sub·branch officials had ~nt the Branch at this meeting, it was de· been called for August 30. The report was oded to ask the Rev. E. H . 0 . Nye, who is adopted. now in Victoria, to represent Western Aus· Sub-Branches.-The appointment of offi· tralia. · dais as advised by North Perth, Nedlands, Aged Sailora and Soldier-s' Fund.-The re• Kalgoorlie, Osborne Park and Darling Range port of the first meeting of the committee Federal Conare--It was announced that sub-branches was confirmed. appointed to make investigations and report · the llnd Annual Federal Congress would The Tuart Hili·Wanneroo sub·branch was on ways and means of augmenting this fund take place in Hobart on November 17. The authorised to change iu designation to Mt. was received. question of the appointment of delegates was. Y okine sub·branch. deferred until the next meeting. A report concerning the activities of the A.R.M.S. Competition.-It was reported Northam sub·branch was received. that the first semi·final of the A.R.M.S. com• Invitations.-lt was agreed that the Nanoup petition would be played between Mt. Haw· sub·branch be asked to choose a date, late thorn and West Leederville sub·branches at Generai.-It was agreed that the executive, in November, for the function to which it Monash House on Tuesday, August 31, and had invited a representative of the State exe• at its next meeteing, give comideration to that the second semi•final would be pla_yed, recommendations for Certificates of Merit. cutive. in the same place, between Gloucester Park Victoria Park auxiliary has invited execu• It was agreed that, in future, those mem· and Nedlands sub-branches on September 3. hers who have been co•opted by various exe• tive and congress delegates to a social on cutive sub-committees, should be invited to Visits.-The following reports on visits to Thursday, September 30. The invitation was League functions. sub-branches were received~lonel Olden referred to the House Committee. . . Bill Moloney entrust your sight to SAINKEN &: SAINKEN (Registered W ..A. T ..A.) " THE QUALIFIED OPTICIANS TOBACCONIST AND COM· Official Opticians to Perth Public Hospital MISSION AGENT (social service), Perth Children's Hospital, A. Societies. W. Friendly 90 MURRAY STRBBT DISCOUNT TO R.S.L. 'Phones: B63-42, B72H A Discount of 1 ~ per cent. is allowed to 177 BBAUPORT STRBBT members of the R.S.L. and their depend• 'Phone.: BU:U, BlOH enu on all optical requirements. All Events throughout Australia Agent W.A. Charities Sainken & Sainken for Spectacle Satisfaction Consultations HAY STREET CENTRAL NEXT TO AMBASSADORS TiiBATRE Write for Charts and Inf07"m4Uion Page 26 THE LISTENING PosT, l2nd September, 1937 Sub-Branches.-The appointment of oBi• cials as advised by West Perth and Belmont sub·b~nches was confirmed. . ------. - .. ·-··--·· - -- ·-· - ---- ·- --·--·--·· ·--· . Poppy Dar.-A letter was received from . _.. : .. -: =-=· ==:. ~===~ the Mosman Park sub-branch, suggesting that - - I • I - .... -. • - - ' -. ;; - - - - ; ---;- · a special poppy should be manufactured for sale to school children at a reduced ~rice. After discussion, it was agreed that ' This PITHARA guests of the Road Board. The Road Board executive, after due consideration of the sug· At the meeting of the State executive on chairman (Mr. -Lockhart) presided at both gestion of the Mosman Park sub-branch to August 25, ·Colonel A. C. N. Olden re• these functions. Later in the evening we at• provide a cheaper poppy for school children, ported having visited the Pithara sub-branch tended the annual reunion of the sub-branch, regrets that so many difficulties present them• on August 20 in company with the State which was held in the Town Hall. Mr. Law selves as to render the adoption of the sug• secretary. Calling at Wongan Hills on the presided and a representative gathering gestion unwi of se, but refers to the Po.ppy Day way, Colonel Olden said, we met several mem• about 100, including His Excellency the Committee a scheme of combined subscription hers of the Wongan Hills sub·branch, includ· Lieut.·Go\'ernor, the member by for the district pupils of schools for the purchase of ing the president (Mr. Kemp), Mr. Jackson, (Mr. Boyle, M.L.A.), wreaths, representatives from for the purpose of placing on school Mr. Pike, Mr. L. }. Markey and Mr. Stone· Baandee, Muntadl(in, Nungarin, Goomarin honpur boards or local memorials where these street and others. (A car load from Wongan and Kellerberr 'exist." in. Mr. Wilkins and Mr. An• went to Pithara and were present at the re• drew refresented the Antac Club. The pre• R.S.L. Band.-Approval was given for the union that night.) We reached Pithara dur· sence o Sir James Mitchell was very much R.S.L. Band to hold its annual pilgrimage to ing late afternoon and were met by the pre· appreciated. His sympathetic and encourag• the State War Memorial on Sunday, Octo· sident of the Pitha.ra sub-branch (Mr. E. T . ing speech created a marked impression. We her 3. Roberts, original 1Oth L. H.) and the secre• left Merredin on August 22, and came tary (Mr. L. G. Browning). After an ex• through about 100 miles of heavy dust storm Congl'ess.-Mount Lawley sub-branch again cellent dinner at the hotel, which is under on our return journey. At Northam we met brought forward the suggestion that identifica· the management of Mr. Harrington (8th the welcome rain and were glad to know that tion badges should be provided for congress L.H .), we proceeded to the sub·branch smoke the Goldfields line, including the Merredin delegates. It was agreed that cardboard discs social, which took place in the Pithara Hall. district, h ad received its share. be obtained and made available, and that There was a good attendance of about 60, delegates be asked to print their names there· including visitors from Wubin, Wongan Hills, DARLING RANGE on. Ballidu and Dalwallinu. Mr. Roberts pre• President Waiters took the chair at a well· Mention was made of the undue rush on sented a comprehensive list of toasts and en· attended meeting on August 21 . Ex-service Saturday morning of congress, which resulted tertainment items which was carried out, and men visiting the Kalamunda district are cor• in motions being dealt with, without due con· a very enjoyable evening spent. Pithara has dially invited to the sub-branch meetings, sideration. It was agreed to recommend to n financial members out of a possible 36. which arc held on the third Saturday of each the Agenda Committee that they ask the State MERREDIN month. The R.S.L. Ball was held in the president to enforce the rules of debate Agricultural Hall, Kalamunda, on Saturday, throughout congress. At the meeting of the State executive on August 28. The function was both a social August 25, Colonel A. C. N. Olden reported and financial success. Novelty H.M.A. Ships.-Advir.e was rece items were ived that on his visit to the Merredin sub-branch. Leav· given as promised, but the most popular was the following visits would be made by vessels ing Pithara on August 21, he said, we pro· that caused by the stormy of the Royal Australian weather- the lights Navy:-H.M.A.S. ceeded via Meckering and Kellerberrin to cut out at 11 p.m., so that "Sydney," Broome, Sept it became a case ember 7·9; Geraldton, Merredin, arriving there about 4 p.m. We of on with the dance by torchlight. The ,... September 13·15; Fremantle, September were 16· met by the president of the Merredin ladies of the auxiliary, as usual, provided an 20; Bunbury, September 20·22; Albany, Sep· sub-branch, our old stalwart Mr. F. A. Law, excellent supper. Members were entertained tember 23·25. H .M .A.S. "Canberra," Car· and were welcomed by the Merredin Road narvon, by Mount Lawley, and well beaten in the September 25·27; Fremantle, Scptem• Board at a civic reception which was tendered A.R.M her 20-0ctobcr 4. H.M.A.S .S. games. The vanquished, howevoc, . "Yarra," Fre• chiefly to the Lieut.•Governor Sir James Mit· were loud in their praises of the mantle, about October 20· good sports· December 6. chell, who was visiting the district in response manship and hospitality of their hosts. It was agreed that all sub-branches con• to an invitation from the s ub-branch. The cerned should be advised, and that the possi· reception was followed by a dinner at the NEDLANDS bility of obtaining the band of H .M.A.S. Commercial H otel, a t which we were the One hundred and thirty members were pre• "Canberra" for a community concert be re• sent at the July meeting, which was presided ferred to the House Committee. · over by Reg. Wood, senior vice-president in was left to the State secretary, who would the absence of Jim Anderson, who was a~ay ~riaL-Thc Cititen's Committee which inform the association that the arrangements in the East. Frank Kendall, was rece secretary, was ntly appointed in connection with a were made by the Commonwealth Govern· welcomed back after a sojourn memorial to the late Mr. in hospital. A. McCallum, re• ment, and not the League. Vanous sub-branch activities were reported by quested a- donation. The secretary', wa:s in· Ro;: Perr structed Manjimup.-A letter of appreciation was y (choral society), Mr. Jeffreson to reply, expressing the regret of the (bndge), Reg. Wood (gardening), executive that it was unable received from the Manjimup sub-branch. Doug. to comply with Napier (library), George Sharp (A.R.M.S. the request, as the matter was outside the Diptheria.-The Sta;e secretary was in· competition), George scope Gale (riDe club), and of the League funds. structed to write to the North·East Freman• Frank Kendall (membership and sick visitors). tie Clinic for information regarding diptheria The president aske League of Nations.- The Harvey sub· immunisation. d Geo. Sharp to present to branch asked if it were constitutional for the Padre Jaquet the trophy won in the rifle corn• sub-branch to become an incorporated mem• petition. After the Padre had suitably ack· ber of the local League of Nations unit. The nowledged, Jack Smith was handed the bridge action of the State secretary, who replied, ad· 16th Battalion-and 4th Brigade trophy. Beryl Adams and Trevor Gibson vising against this course, was approved. were announced as being the successful corn• Association Reunion petitors in the essay competitions (Empire Empire Shopping.-Mr. Hastings C. Re!d Shopping Week), conducted at the Nedlands advised that the British Board of Trade, m The annual reunion and general meet• school. Reg. Wood presented the balance of its annual report, expressed deep appreciati?n ing will be held on Friday, October 8 the cric~ct ~lub a":'ards, Jack Mayhew and of the League's activity in connection With (Show Week), Fre~ W1mbndge bcmg the recipients. Wally Empire Sho'pping Week. at 8 p.m. at the old 6WF Cram and Kanga Brook, as captains of N o. studio, corner Hay and Milligan Streets 1 and No. Australian 2 teams, presented their awards Flying Corps.-The Australia!l (H to Arthur Green Flying Corp ay Street entrance, oooosite Mel· an? Cyril Wright. At the s Association complained that tt call ?f general busmcss, Colonel had not received an invitation bourne Hotel). The attendance of coun· Margolin to the recep• sub'!11tted several resolutions for the tion to the coronation contingent. A reply try members is especially desired. consid· erat1on of congress. The election of oflicert• MONARCH LAUNDRY LTD.-DYERS AND CLEANERS THE LISTENING POST, 22nd September, 1937 Page 1!1' Frank Mason 35' Market St., Fremantle (Next Princess Theatre) Tolley's S.P. ALL EVBNTS THROUGHOUT AUSTRAUA Agent for: W.A. Charitie$ Consultations T.S.T. TELEPHONES: FM2070 and 2071 BRANDY HOTEL Hv1PERIAL WELLINGTON STREET Opposite Railway Station, Perth 'Phones: Factory, 85983 Office, B4438 • BOX No. ]668, G.P.O., PERTH ]. A. BARRY, Managing Proprietor H.. A. (Bert) STEHN, Licensee CEILOYD L.TD·. ,~ ····w r ART M 0 0 ELL ER ~: 1 .. :. · Quality and Service.... 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GIBB Pkts. 8 tor 8 d., y:···" 8 .(Late 3rd Tunnellen) MANAGER ' · .· ; ..... ~. .:·r·: ·.·: ·:; ::<_::. ~"-~·;.- , , ~;~:~\' ::·. •• • • •• • ...: : -> ·:~ \ ~.. x Page 28 THE I,.IsTENING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 for the ensuing yea. r was th~n conducted,. Re• FRBMANI'LB followin~ advice: "Put it '.right there, tiring officer Charlie Hutchmaon and h1a as• The sub-branch recently received a deputa• 'Birdie.' • · He concluded by urging the sistant, Bob Menzies, were duly thanked. Re· tion from the women's auxiliary in connection young men of the district to joip up w~th the freahments were then partaken of and the with a proposal to reform a sub-branch of Militia, so that if it was necessary m the usual games were played. the Sons of Soldiers' League. The pro~osal future to defend their homes, they would be MAYLANDS has been referred to the general committee. prepared He also urged all returned men to After the balance sheet was adopted, join the League. Great applause Me the pre· greeted ~he ssrs. L. King and Dave Tobin will repre sident (Mr. J. Lynch) impressed announcement that Sir William had agreed sent the sub·branch on the meet• to at this year's congress. ing the necessity for keeping down adminis· be a pati:on of the Fremantle City sub·branch. Recently the sub·branch entertained members trative expenses during and the current year. A GunDFORD supporters at a social. President H. vote of thanks was extended to Woods congratulated the two audi· There was a good attendance of members the sub-branch on hav• tors (Messrs. Alf Pad~ and F. Hardouin) ing such ardent . at the September !Deeting, and enjoyed a supporters. Messrs. S. H or On August 30, at the Fremantle Town Halt, .at! ton, " Biuey" Poster and D. T?bin had a very very pleasant evemng. Appreoat1on was ex• a civic reception was recorded Fi~ld Marsh~! tended to busy time arranging the evemng. About 20 Sir William the social committee for the good Birdwood by the C1ty Council, work done since the sub-branch members were the guests of the Basaendean and the local i ub·bra'nch had been of the R.S.L. corn• formed. Most indoor games have sub·branch and had a most enjoyable even• b'ned to bid him "bon voyage now been ing. At the ." He had procured and a rifle has been bought. We meeting on September 2, Har~ previously attended at Monument Hill and Prince, who is leaving on an extended tnp hope to have a full-size bagatelle available in planted a tree and on arrival at the Town the near to N ew Zealand, was given a send·off. Messrs. H all future. The new piano has arrived inspected a fine gathering of returned and so all S. Horton and A. Cook spoke of his ser• men, who acted members are well catered for. It as a guard of honour. Sir was decided to give vices to the sub·branch. Mr. A. Cook, who William was accompanied two trophies to those by Sir Talbot who brought along most has been editor of " All Quiet" for some Hobbs and Colonel A . T . White. new members by years and h as His Wor June 30, 1938. It is hoped that the competl• held various offices in the sub· ship the Mayor introduced him with a very bran~h. has been tion will be keen. A meeting was called presented with a Certificate fitting address of welcome and affection. In by of Service. The president spoke of the excel· respo the sub·branch of ladies interested in the for• nse, Sir William noted with the greatest mation lent service that Mr. Cook has rendered. A pleasure that of a Voluntary Aid Detachment. Dr. tl}e reception was a combined Beech has strong committee is now making preparations civic and soldiers' function, offered to give a weekly instru~ion which showed a in first·aid and for a family picnic at Jarrahdale. It was de• spirit of co-operation, whi home nursing. Classes w1ll be ch should not be formed cided to accept an invitation for a week•end allowed to weaken. Ex•service very shortly. visit men should to the York sub·branch. Congratula• remember that they were citi%ens of the KALGOORLIB tions to Erni Em• e Reilly, a sub-branch member, pire, having fought for the freedom that the Three members, who are on his election as president conductors on of the R.S.L. community enjoyed. He recalled previous the Trans. train, recently dug up Cricket Association. With the officials Bill Menkens as visits to Fremantle, particularly the first, when of the Port Pirie sub·branch and were initiated manager of the Adelaide tour and Phi! Alien he was greeted on landing by a huge into as tr poster that very active sub-branch. On August easurer the sub-branch is now well repre· of a Digger extending a large hand 29, another sented with the golf match was held, this time for on the association. The next meeting League and endowment will talie place in the Maylands members. The wea,• Lesser Town ther was not all that could be Hall on"Se ptember 30. desired, but 3 ~ enthusiasts turned out, and some very tall NORTH PERTH scores were made. Prank Handley led at PREMIER CATERING lunch time, New members are e but he was eclipsed in the after• nrolled at each meeting. noon by Ned It was decided to play two COY. lnman and Cecil Heal, who teams in the R.S.L. finished up with 138 each Cricket Association competition, and for 27 the hole. to donate WHOLESALE Ned Inman won the play•off £2/2/· towards the Adelaide tour. The sub· PASTRYCOOKS by one stroke. The first prize for this match (a silver cup) branch's old·time dances, held~ every Friday GunDFORD RD., MT. LAWLEY evening in the North was donated by the Kalgoorlie Brewery, Perth Town Hall, are through the now being splendidly attended courtesy of Mr. Percy Johnstone, . A f eature is and it is the music supplied by Griffin Metropolitan, Country Branches and to these gentlemen and the golf and Black's committee that the orchestra. Mr. H . Davy, the well-known Women's Associations- Fub·branch extends grati· tude and thanks. The M.C., is in charge. The entertainers after For your SOCIALS and SMOK·O sub•branch has re• ceived a visit from Pat McMahon, the genial such a wonderful opening have decided to put RING BHOO on another show in the secretary of the Port Pirie sub-branch. Pat North Perth Town is a man Hall in October next, when the box of weight in League affairs, who plan is bears a striking opened. An early booking is advised. Always a good deal for the boys resemblance to our own S~e Mem• secretary. The successful hers of the committee are reminded that the Daily Delivery to all Suburbs community concert monthly committee meeting takes season .has ended amid a chorus of congratula· place in tions the Lesser Town Hall on the seco and regrets. Apart from the pleasure nd Tuesday they have given, in each month. "The Green Envelope" has RADFORD BROSc._. PROPR.IBTORS the concerts have been finan• not Jived in vain. In our April cial succes~es. In this activity, Gilbert Rich• issue atten• ards tion was drawn to the dilapidated appearance has been a tower of strenrh with his of the palms on our rivershore. slides. The sub-branch has said • Au Revoir" W orkman and made have been the last few weeks manicuring and a small presentation in recognition barbering .the palms and th of outstanding services to Jack Ewings, who ey now look as BALMORAL HOTEL has clean and fresh as a baby just out of developed an itching heel and decided to a bath. e:o We are pleased to state that Messrs. C. S. ALBANY ROAD, VICTORIA for a trip round the world. Station 6KG Searle and R. E. Turnbull runs Digger sessions on Wednesday evenings. who had been PARK Two patients in Ward XI have been discharged recent speakers over the ethe.r were Billy from hospital feeling a lot better for their Martin and Stan Jago. The employment corn· sojourn in dock. It has now been decided Everything of the Best mittee-is stt11 verv active and doing a good not to hold the annual flower show this year. job of work. When one sees what the or• Messrs. W. J. James and H . W . Rigg, with ganisation is achieving, it is hard to under· W. L. Menkens as Proxy, have been appoint· All Leading Brand. of Wines fi Spirits stand why any Dinkum Digger should re· main ed to represent the sub·branch at the annual Now Swan fJ Redcaatle Ales fJ Stout a non•membcr. State c0 ngress. Congratulations to Jack Ran· BASSBNDBAN kin on his election of hon. secretary to the At R.$.L. Cricket Association W. T. ARTIS the meeting on August 2~ it was de· for the second year. cided to invite the Two· new 111embers of Mayland~ sub-branch to a the sports committee (Late 1st Field Engineers, A.I.P.) social and games evening. (~essrs. R. ~apley and A. W. Tout) should 'Pboae: The president M1029 (Padre Vine) WJ11 ag;~in m~e a very active pair. represent the sub· eranch at congress. The secretary of the THB LISTENING PosT: 22nd September, 1937 social committee (Mr. Lovelock) has been count out three and six pence. Two and six ~ORAWA very busy lately, and asks to be forgiven for p~nce. of th!s w~nt to the purchase of a Char• Arrangements h'ave been made for the re• overlooking a number of the ladies, in con• Jtiea ticket m l!d of the fund, leaving a bob nection with the social on September 1. Those moval of aub·bra~ch property, mcluding the towards the next one. The ladies committee of Longstaff'a pictUres . enjoyable even• Honour Board, two who did attend had a very is fully occupied preparing for the Flower and a wreath "From a Comrade in the Old ing. Items were given by Miss Alison Leng, Show and Fair, to be held on October 23, Harold Smith, Blatherwick and Leng. Country," from the Town Hall to the C.W.A. Messrs. and invite donations of anything suitable for are now held. of Mr. Prosser, Rest Room, where meetings Special mention must be made such an occasion. The committee responsible Sixteen members attended tlie August meet• who carried out his duties in the kitchen in is well ahead in the preparations for the Arm· style. It was decided that the president ing, when items for the congrcsa agenda were fine istice Day Dinner, on November 11, and now was. rettresented with the ladies discussed. The sub-branch and secretary should confer remind members not to dawdle in the race at Geraldton, during the visit of Sir William of the auxiliary regarding future social activ• for tickets, as indications point to a "full Birdwood, by Mr. J. Tyler (lat Canadians). ities. house" long before the event. The annual Arrangements are in hand for the annual GBRALDTON raffle is also well launched and prospects are %one reunion, which will be held by the This month will long be remembered by bright for a good financial "turn in" as usual. Gutha sub-branch in October. P-rizes as usual are very liberal and members the Diggers in this northern ~one on account CO'ITESLOB of Sir William Birdwood's visit to Geraldton are advised to get in early. and the meeting of so many Diggers froiJl MT. HAWTHORN·NTH. LEEDERVILLE The annual meeting was held on September the different sub-branches who travelled so This month we have to record our eXit 7, the president (Mr. C. L. Harvey) J;lresid· far to be present.. The usual community, from the A.R.M.S. competition, being de· ing over 50 members. The presidents and euchre and bridge parties were held with fair feated by our near neighbours, the West Lee• secretary's reports revealed marked progress attendances. We notice in "Smith's Weekly," sub·branch in the semi·6nal. We in all the sub-branch's activities, including an derville of 24, which brings of Au~ust 21, a report concerning this sub• made our departure gracefully and the sting increased membership the total number of financial members up to branch s activities, especially commenting on is taken from the beating by the fact that our admitting the Militia to our ranks as an 124. The sub-branch has been very fortun• West Leederville owe a little bit to us for at the head of affairs two such auxiliary. It is noteworthy that Sir William we handed out to them ate in having the encougagement (Mr. Birdwood suggested something similar as a when they were in doubts about entering the keen and active men as the president Harvey) and the secretary (Mr. Cook), who means of keeping the League going in the competition a few years ago. We congrat· distant future. A start has been made on have held their respective offices since the ulate them and wish them all the best in the seven years ago. putting down a bowling green at the rear The Shield inception of the sub-branch final match with Gloucester Park. The enthusiasm of these two members in the of Birdwood House. Further progress is be· has been ours for the past three years, and ing made with the formation of a Sons of welfare of the sub-branch and the League gen• . the competition will be all the keener next meeting when it was _ Soldiers' branch. The secretary (Mr. Bob Mr. Tom erally was revealed at the year now it has chanJ;!ed hands. intimated that out of 139 general and corn· Webb) has accepted the job as representative Campbell, our sports director, in his report, at the annual State congress. mittee meetings held since the formation of stressed the fact that we had endeavoured to the sub-branch, Mr. Cook had attended 136 keep the social side of the competition well ARDATH-BABAKIN and Mr. Harvey 132. The following officers to the front and from our point of view were elected: President, E. L. · Harvey; secre• well attended, strength to The monthly meeting was we succeeded, travelling in full tary, A. G. Cook; treasurer, P ..J . Spencer; vice• members showing keen interest in the agenda o•hcr sub-branches and givinl!; our visitors a S. Hemming• It was unani· presidents, W . Dunn and J. of the forthcoming congress. cordial welcome. New members to join up way; auditor, P. Ycomans: committee, Messrs. mously decided to send a delegate to congress the last two meetings were Messrs. C. E. Eddy, Cra%e, Garrett, Mclntyre and Sten. co-operated again this y ear. The sub·branch Mastas and W . Overstone. At the August Members are reminded that the monthly meet• with Ardath and Babakin Parents and Citi· meeting three of our members expressed their ings are held on the 1st Tuesday, and corn• zens' Associations in placing a portrait of appreciation and thanks for se.rvices' rendered mittce meetings on 3rd Tuesday of each His Majesty the King in Ardath and Baba· by Mr. D. M. Benson and other officials of month in the Council Chambers. kin schools, anir in this year's Arbor Day the League at An%ac House. The circum• celebrations. Other activities have been the stances are these: that those members needing MANJIMUP organising and carrying out of a firework dis· helo and advice (not monetary helo by the The attendance at the meeting of the Man• play to mark the coronation and the conduct• way) were received most courteously and jimup sub-branch of the R.S. and S.L. on ing of a very successful Coronation Ball, at helped most considerately after they had Thursday, the 12th inst., numbered 25, with which we were fortunate enough to have our stated their cases. This sub·branch would the president (Mr. J. L. Mackenzie) in the own patron (Mr. J. I. Mann, M.L.A.). like to echo through your columns the st'nti• chair. A letter was received from the district ments expressed at the meeting by these engineer for railways in reply to the sub· MT. LAWLEY-INGLEWOOD members who are indeed grateful for the branch's request for a piece of ground for the Fine attendance was again registered at the help received. We wish the State secretary purpose of a miniature rifle range, and stat• last general meeting, two new members being and his staff the best of success in their efforts ing that the department was prepared to grant introduced to the gathering. The continued to assist the genuine Digger in difficulty. ·The a strip of land adjoining and parallel to the increase in membership is very gratifying. Friday dances continue to be well patronised, road board's parking area opposite the Post With a 7 to 3 point win over Dal'ling Range and a carnival evening drew a capacity house. Office. Mr. Coombs was appointed dele· we have completed our effort in the A.R.M:S. The sam'e--c'annot be said of the bridge even• gate to annual congress. Several relief and games for this season. The Rangers rolled ings on Wednesday. Perhaps the fireside and pension cases were dealt with. With regard up in full force, much to our surprise, con• the wireless these cold evenings provide a to the recent inquiry by the League and Ag· sidering the unhealthy night it was, and so better attraction. The secretary would like ricultural Bank officials into the settlers' valu· thoroughly enjoyed themselves that they did to see more of the members taking an interest ations, the president said he had been in· not hear the Town Hall strike mid-night. in this function, which is conducted by the formed by the State secretary that the matter Everybody voted it one of the best nights social committee of the sub·branch. The sub· was in abeyance and that nothing further ever. The next event claiming members' at· branch and the women's auxiliary are grateful would be done until th.e new chairman of tention is the mixed games night to be held to Councillor Caddy and his excellent party the Bank Commission was appointed. Mr. J. in the hall on September 24. As the ladies of entertainers for conducting for our-bene• Smith announced that Mr. Gus Kreitmayer, in are now getting more conversant with the fit three community concerts in the Memorial the course of a conversation regarding plans games, they should be able to give members Hall. The concerts were well patronised of the additions to the Hotel Manjimup, had some hurry up. During the general meeting with the result that the ~ . S . L. and the sub· informed him (Mr. Smith) that the oilliard members agreed that a ~enny fund be started, branch will greatly benefit. Next year we room would not be rc•opened, and that he to be called the "Haul' Fund. True to past hope to make these concerts an institution would give the billiard table to the sub· performances, the president immediately pro· and Mr. Caddy has expressed his wtllingncss branch. The ·news was received with great duced a very fine model of a hall, made by t() conduct them for us. 0~ October 28, satisfaction, and a vote of thanks wa8 passed . the sub-branch joiner (Ted Aylett), who was Mr. H. D . Moseley, P.M., ia to lecture in the to Mr. Krcitmayer for b.is generous gift. A · also responsible for the idea. At the end of Memorial Hall, so members plcue note and bugle, _purchased on the suggestion of ~- ~ ~h ~ mectin~ th~ ~r{!ii§IITer was overjoyed to roll up in full strength. W. CoUett, was lialided to that' member, Wli17 • Pip JO THB tJsTl!NING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 repeated his offer to teach the use of the privileged to use at the Artillery Barrac.ks, Colonel Margolin, Mr. Colin Ctaig; Mr. A instrument to any boys who cared to learn. we had a wet blanket thrown over us when Rowlands (Mayor of Collie), Mr~.J. Giblett A notable feature of the evening was the the chairman (vice-president H . Welchman) (chairman of the Collie Road Board and presentation of the LeaP.ue's Certificate of Ser• announced that we were soon to lose our president Collie sub-branch), Mr. A. Watkins vice to Mr. R. H . Newton, who had held popular president (Lieut.·Colonel G. P. W . (president Cardiff sub-branch), and Mr. A.. office as secretary and president from 1926 to Meredith), who is to be transferred to the H. Stuchbury (secretary Collie sub-branch), 1936. The president (Mr. Mackenzie) ex· "other side." ln less time than it takes to all of whom spoke and extended ~ welcome pressed pleasure in making the presentation write it, a committee had been formed to to the Field Marshal. The Collie Municipal and was supported by Mr. S. G. Duflield, who arrange a farewell function, and this will be Band was also in atteQdance, and dispensed ,, referred to Mr. N ewton's untiring interest held immediately after the meeting on Thurs· music throughout the afternoon. After the j in the League's affairs and his tenacity in day, September 23. IfJou have not received welcome was given in the hall, Sir William il" keeping the sub-branch alive in 1927 and an invitation to atten this send-off, don't visited the Soldiers' Park to lay a wreath on through several other difficult periods. That wory; we'll find room for rou. Messrs. D. ~he Memorial. He was here given a welcome buoyant optimist, president Jock Mackenzie, W . Paton and G. F. Cahil were appointed by the school children who were lined up by was a true prophet when he told the wo- as delegates to the State congress. While the headmaster of the Collie High School men's auxiliary to cater for 400 at the Back pushing the pen_ for this brief report, the (Mr. Jeannes) who introduced the Field to Childhood" and fancy dress ball on Sep• writer heard the Last Post sounded in the Marshal to the children. The Field Marshal tember 3. The four houndred were there, cemetery almost a mile away. A reference found time immediately after the dinner to and made the biggest and happiest social to the day's "West" informed him that yet name and open the "Birdwood" Girl's Club. event yet staged by the sub·branch. The another member has pa~sed on, H. Maddern, This club is the one started by members of Mackenzie was a proud Scotsman indeed at who died in the Repatriation Ward on Scp· the women's auxiliary and has as members the successful outcome of the efforts of him· tember 3. 30 girls of all ages. Our delegates to con• self and his committee. The long and heavy YOICINE gress this year will be as has been the case task of procuring, preparing and serving the All meetings of the sub-branch are being for some years, Messrs. May and Stuchbury. sur:J'er for such a crowd was splendidly car· well attended. There has been an increase of Members who are sick in the Collie Hos!lital rie out by the newly-formed women's aux new members are Messrs. E. Jackson (original 16th Bat• iliary, during the past month. The headed by their president (Mrs. Waiter annual smok·o took place in talion), G. Bartley, C. Clegg (32nd Battal• Wilson). Reg. Walker and the Tuart Hill his musicians Hall on September l. There was a large · ion). They would like to hear from any old six performers in all- rendered dance melody attendance of members and supporters. Mr. Digger comrades. We wish them all a speedy worthy of the big occasion. There were over Frank GiUett, president recovery. fifty " Back to Childho of the sub-branch, od" and fancy costumes carried out his duties as chairman in h's usual colourful, charming and humorous. The MUNDIJONG·J~ALE pur· efficient manner. After the usual toasts had pose of the ball was to augment the sub hccn honoured, community At the meeting on July 10, Messrs. W. branch funds to buy singing was in· a bed and its furinshing• dulged in, bringing a most enjoyable evenin Witnish and E. M. Rose were elected to the for Warren Hospital. The handsome g profit ~o a close. committee. The sub-branch received a wel• was rather more than had been expected. come visit from members COLLm of the Maylands CLAREMONT sub-branch, who staged a community con• The sub-branch was beaten by West Lee· On August 14, Field Marshal Sir William cert that was greatly enjoyed. After the dervi!le in 'the eighth round of the A.R.M .S. Birdwood visited Collie. Arriving in Collie meeting on August ·11, at the Jarrahdale Hall, corn petition, but gained a ten-points victory at I 2 noon he was entertained at a dinner in there was a social evening at which members over Cottesloe in the ninth. The social com· our own hall sponsored by the Collie Muni· of the local A.N.A. and their ladies were mittee met at the residence of Mr. F. Davies cipal Council, Collie Road Board and R.S.L. guests. A ladies' committee, organised by on August 23, when it was decided to close Diggers from all over the South-West lined Mesdames R. A Geddes, W . Smart and A entries for the garden competition on Septem• up and many sub-branches sent their quotas Craig, helped out with the social preparations. ber 12. The general committee met on Au along, whilst Colonel Margolin represented Miss Hopkinson ably performed on the piano. gust 25, when final arrangements~ere made the State executive. The State Parliament Seventy persons sat down to an excellent sup• for a trip to Garden Island on November 21. was represented by Mr. L. Craig, M.L.C., a per. One feature of the evening was a rifle The fares for the trip will be: adults 2/6 member of the sub-branch, Mr. J. Mann. match, in which the A.N.A. defeated the sub· return, children l /3 return. The s.s. "Emer M.L.C. • and also our own member both of branch. Possibles were scored by Mr. N. Mc• ald" will leave Perth .at 10 a.m., calling at ParFaonent and sub-branch, Mr. A A. Wil· Allister (A.N.A.)·, Major R. A. Geddes and Claremont and Fremantle, commencing the son, M.L.A. At the dinner a presentation of Messrs. W . Witnish and F. Duckrell, of the homeward journey from Garden Island about a walking-stick of curly jarrah and gold sub-branch. The shoot•olf was won by P. 5.30 p.m. Colonel Mitchell, the sub-branch's mounted was made to Sir William on behalf Duckrell with another possible. On August representative on the State executive, was the of the sub-branch by the president (Mr. J. 14, there was a very successful community guest of honour at the general meeting on Giblett). After dinner a number of the party concert and dance in the Mundijong Hall. September 2. A 'bus outing to Aralucn will visited the Collie Hospital, where they were Versatile Jock McA.IIister proved an able con• met by the matron and conducted over the talte place on Sunday, September 26. 1The ductor. Assisting performers were Mesdames 'bus will leave the Claremont Council Cham• ward in which were four of our comrades. Kierath and Tait and Don McAIIister. Am• bers at 9.30 a.m. The fares will be: adults Sir William had a chat with every man in the ateur trials were won by Wm. Brennan ( lst) 3/•, including parking fee. No charge will wa~d! soldier and civilian. ( b.fter leaving the and A.lf Mclville (2nd). The thanks of the be made for children not occupying seats. hospital, he was motored to the Theatre Royal sub-branch are due to the sub-committee and .-' Mr. Corness, speaking on behalf of ex-service where he was tendered a welcome on behalf the ladies who helped to make the evening men in the Old Men's Home, warmly thanked of the citizens of Collie by the Mayor and such a success. President Tom Tait will be the sub·branch for its donation towards rcno· chairman of the Road Board. On the plat• absent from the next meeting, having granted vations at that institution. As members d d form w~>re Mr. L. Craig,_ M.L.C., Mr. J. himself •even days' leave. He and his good not show much enthusiasm at the proposal to Mann, M.L.C., Mr. A A Wilson, M.L.A., lady are keen workers for the sub-branch, and form a cricket club, it was resolved to make all cricketing gear available to th e S.S.L. Parking facilities . for Show Day have been entrusted t o the sub-branch, as in previous THE SQUT,H BRITISH INSUK"ANCE CO., LTD. years. The arrangements arc in the capable hands of Mr. Ernie Woodlands, so patrons of FIRE MARINE ACCIDENT the Diggers' Parking Areas are assured that The Leading Colonial Office : : .All Classes of Insurance transacted at lowest their c~rs will be in safe hands. current rates . • The Company's Roll of Honour contains 97 names including NORTii-EAST FREMANTLE 34 A..I.P.and 30 New Zealanders· ' What a night! Did it rain on August 25? It did! But that did not prevent 20 stal· WM. E. MciLWAJNE MANAGER W.A. BRANCH warts from attendinf;! the regular meeting. 23 BARRACK STRBBT PBRTH Though fairly dry within the room, we ;~re THE LISTENING PosT, 22ncl September, 1937 J'~ge 31 ance. Mt. Hawthorn ladies ente'rtained. the Nedlands ladies in ·the shield games on Sep•' tember 9, and though excelling' themsr.lves in parlour bowls, Mt. Hawthorn were defeated by close margins. A very pleasant and -en• joyable evening was spent. ' VICT<;>)UA PARK Monte Carlo night have been arranged, and a SOUIH · PBR1H The general mettlhg held on August 26 grand carnival dance on the Saturday night The committee has provided musical enter• was very well attended, and some new mem• will conclude the programme. Conference tainments and afternoon teas for the. patients bers joined. The raffle was won by Mrs. delegates and their husbands w:ll be enter• at Heathcote. The sub-branch combined With Horwood with ticket No. 31. Instead of the tained at a social in our R.S.L. Memorial the auxiliary in arranging a social evening at usual raffle at the next general meeting, mem• Hall on Thursday, September 30. Heathcote on September 9. The concert bers are asked to bring gifts, which will be MT. HAWTHORN-NTH. LEEDERVIUE party gave the boys in Ward XI a musical used to help the various stall-holders for the The fortnightly visitS to the Repatriation evening. The monthly dances have finished bazaar which will be held early in November. Ward of th~ ~erth Hospital are very much for the year. The auxiliary held a birthday On September 1 we were the guests of Bas• apprecjated and it is whispered that a troupe party on September 10. Members were sorry sendean auxiliary and had a wonderful time. of gipsies will be paying the "boys" a visit to hear of the illness of the mother of Mrs. A special meeting was held on September 6 soon. During the last month two community Orgill, who has been seriously ill in hospital, to discuss the Women's Auxiliaries Annual concerts have been held, thus enabling the and hope that she will soon recover. Exhibition and Show of Work, and our own women's auxiliary to make a donation towards bazaar. Extra meetings are also being held the building fund and to the Mt. Hawthorn NEDLANDS in connection with the sub-branch's annual S.S.L. More community concerts are in de· Nedlands auxiliary entertained the ex•ser• carnival week, to be held from September 15 mand and with Mr. Caddy as conductor, they vice men from the Old Men's Home, and to September 18, inclusive. A mock wedding, should prove more popular than ever. Many the patients from Edward Millen Home and children's plain and fancy dress ball and · thanks are due to Mr. Caddy for his assist• · Lemnos Hospital. The "boys" were conveye!i by cars to the Broadway Theatre, Nedlands, where, by courtesy of Mr. Bob Hat6eld, Mr. members wish them both a very pleasant holi· CAR.USLE Brewer and United Artists, a picture. pro• day. The September meeting was well attended gramme was arranged. After the pictures the SUBIACO and a large volume of business disposed of by party adjourned to the lesser hall, where the During August, the sub·branch met South president Harold Crofts. Final arrangements Nedlands auxiliary members had prepared Perth and Osborne Park in the A.R.M.S. were made for n,mning a "Popular Girl" high tea. Mrs. Randall (president) welcomed competitions at the Subiaco rooms. On Au· competition, and for the Children's Ball on the guests. Mr. Wood '(president of Nedlands gust 19, the sub•branch entertained members September 24. A League Certificate of Ser· sub·branch) supported Mrs. Randall's wel of the women's auxiliary at a complimentary vice will be presented to Mr. R. A. McLean come and thanked Messrs. Hatfield and social, in- ~ppreciation of their previous ~os· Roberts at a social at the Carlisle Memorial Brewer and United Artists. Mrs. V. Stock· pitality and the good work they are domg. Hall on September 18. ·Music, stories and min spoke on behalf of the motor outing • At this function, Mr. and ~rs. Downe were songs followed the meeting, and were greatly committee, Mr. Brick for the Old Men'e wekomed home from their trip to Japan. It enjoyed by the Carlisle Diggers and a few Home, Mr. McKeevor for Lemnos and Mr. was on this evening also that the sub-branch visitors. The next meeting will be held on G. H. Kenny for Edward Millen Home. Mrs. male ballet first exhibited their beauty, grace ~he first Thursday in October, and a cordial H. Hopperton thanked the car drivers. A and, more particularly, their courage. The welcome awaits all ex•service men. musical programme took place after tea, to turn was greatly enjoyed by the audience. At the monthly meeting, the sportsmaster (Mr. Cecil Fraser) was thanked for his good work during the competition season. OSBORNE PARK At a meeting held on August 18, with pre• sident M. Ashdown in the cha:r, a fair mus• ter was in attendance. Arrangements were made for the meeting of Subiaco in the final A.R.M.S. games. A vote of thanks was ten· dered Mr. and Mrs. Foreman, for the use of their home on this occasion, as the hall was being used to advantage for the sub·b~anctl. At the meeting held on September 1 some interesting business was transacted. We have J JO thank our comrade Mr. Joe Rodin for again- supplying the conveyance to take us to tb& matches away from home. A vote of thanks was given very h,eartily to the o.rganiser of the games (Mr. Jim Nicoll) for hts yery a~le manner in which he earned out hts duttes. Though the sub·branch had little success in the games members are very well satisfied with the old friends we have met and the new friends we have made this season. We are pleased to say that the Lbrary belonging to this sub·branch has over 1,000 books. The librarian will be pleased to see any Digger of the district who wishes to use them. The dances are very popular just now and we are • having some very good evenings. The meet• ings for September will be held on the 15th and 29th, so roll up and join the games competition for the summer months. A tro• phy has been donated by past president Doug. Foreman for the best all-rounder in the A.R.M.S. games. Pqe 3l THE LISTENING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 which the following contributed: Mrs. Burke swing and great things are expected. After Goyne Miller, included the following: Miss (accompaniste), Mesdames P. Attwell, Moyle the meeting afternoon tea was served, during D. Brown, Miss Irene Stancliffe (songs), Miss and Chappel (Poo·Eye), Mrs. Jefferson ann which Mrs. Pendergast, our representative on W. Marshall (pianoforte solos), Miss D. the Nedlands Ballet, while Mr. Chappel con• the executive, presented to Mrs. Monkhouse, Monkhouse and Mrs. Goyne Miller (accom• ducted the community singing. The follow• on behalf of Carlisle auxiliary, with a,beaten panistes) and Mr. David Lyle (songs). A ing are thanked for lending their cars: Messrs. metal fire screen. Mrs. Monkhouse, who was vote of thanks to the artists was moved by Randall, H. Hoare, Bennett, Lapthorne, take nentirely by surprise, responded. The Mrs. Mansbridge, seconded by Mrs. Matthews. Sharp, Maddaford, Greenshields, Jarrett, next meeting will be held in the Carlisle Hall The meeting then closed with afternoon tea. Kenny, Wales, Anderson, Halliday, Attwell, on October 11 at 1.30 p.m. WEST LEEDERVILLE-WEMBLBY Pendlebury, Gale and Kerston. Members of the auxiliary are working hard F.U.S.W. to make their Children's Ball on September MAYLANDS Mrs. H. Dean presided over the September 25 a success. Good pri~es , supper and music The China evening, for which the entrance meeting and asked members to stand for a are promised. The McKinlay Shield corn• fee was a cup and saucer, and to which mem• minute's silence to the memory of the late petitions are proving popular, and although bcrs of the sub·bran{h and their wives were Mrs. Coombe, a respected member of long our wins have been few and far between, invited, was an enjoyable function. Maylands standing. Several parcels for the After•care members keenly anticipate each competition. has not been very successful in the games box had been received and the president They audaciously contemplate issuing a chal• competitions, but the standard of play has thanked donors for their consideration. Gifts lenge to their sub·branch at the conclusion greatly improved as the result of participating of toys and clothing had also been received of the series. Membership is still on the in· in them. A concert party visited Lemnos on as pri~es for the Children's Ball on Septem• crease and meetings are well attended. ber 17. Further pri~es and supper contri· September 3. The auxiliary greatly appre· 44th BA ITALION ciates the work of the performers who give butions would be welcomed. Mesdames Wil· their services on these occasions, and those son and Hiddlestone (F.U.S.W. representa· The ladies of the auxiliary carried out their who lend their cars. The secretary (Mrs. tives to the Free Milk Council) attended meet• usual good work amongst the soldier patients Ernie Adamson) has done yeoman service in ings during the month. Mrs. Kerr Pearse of various hospitals during the past month. bringing the auxiliary to its present standard (London) a former president and now life Each week cigarettes and books are distri• of efficiency. It has been decided that the vice•president of the Union, sent loye and buted to the repatriation wards at Perth Hos· president (Mrs. Lewis) and the secretary greetings to all members. During the after' pital, where the visits of the members appear (Mrs. Adamson) will represent the auxiliary noon 21 new members were enrolled. A to be welcomed. The monthly concert party at this year's congress. message from His Majesty the King, express· was held at Lemnos Hospital on August 18 ing sincere thanks to the F.U.S.W. for loyal and smokes, sweets and supper were handed CARUSLE message on the occasion of Their Majesties round. These concerts and dances are much The monthly meeting was well attended. coronation had been framed and would be appreciated and the thanks o f the auxiliary Two new members were welcomed. Much placed on the table at subsequent meetings. are due to Misses Qlark and Cutts, who ar• business was discussed and social events were Mr. Glauert, an ever welcome visitor, was range the programmes, M rs. Hobart who reg· arranged. Mrs. Gilsenen (president) and Mrs. speaker for the afternoon, and took for his uli!-rly attends as pianist and all performers Crofts (secretary) were elected to attend con· address "Mother Love. in Nature." A pro• aQd friends who assist in any way to make gress. A popular girl competition is in full gramme of excellence, arranged by Mrs. these visits a success . .ASSOCIATIONS OF EX.·SERVICE MEN Association Place of Meeting Date of Meeting President Secretary ARTY. COMRADES' Anzac House, Perth 3rd Tuesday ...... Brig.·Gen. A. J. Bessell· J. Smyth, Lands Dept., ASSOCIATION Browne Perth BLINDED SOLDIERS' Anzac House, Perth When necessary ...... D. M. Benson, Antac Mrs. W. James, 19 Marion ASSOCIATION House, Perth Street, Leederville BRITISH UNITED SER· W entworth Hotel, Perth 1st Monday each month C. J. Gamer, 59 Boule· Geo. E. Cattermole, MC., VICES ASSN. at 8 p.m. varde, Mt. Hawthorn 229 Charles St., North Perth 11th BATTALION Anzac House, Perth Monthly luncheon, 1 p.m. W. Kruger, 79 St. Leo· C. Pilley, c/ o. Vetter fi ASSOCIATION on 11th of month nard's Ave., Leederville Co., Murray St., Perth EX-MACHINE GUN· Gregson's, 32 King Street, Quarterly ...... Wm. Gregson, 32 King E. S. Everett, Temple NERS' ASSN. Perth Street, Perth Court Garage, Perth FORTY·FOURTH ~ advertised ...... •...... Annual Reunion, Monday, Col. C. H. Lamb, Victoria E. C. Rogers, 65 Pairfield .ASSOCIATION 4th October House, St. George's Street, Mt. Hawthorn Terrace, Perth MEDICAL SERVICES Anzac House, Perth Third Thursday, quarterly Dr. C. H. Leedman, chair· H. W. rugg• . 26 Elizabeth ASSOCIATION man: W . J. Eddington Street, North Perth. 'Phone: B8394. SIXTEENTH BAT, When called ...... Colonel E. L. Margolin, E. J. Massey, 41 Harvey TALION ASSN. 62 Tyrell Street, Ned· Street, Victoria Park lands TWENTY-EIGHTH Committee, as arranged 2nd-Monday .... •...... Lieut.-Col. I. E. Dunkley, W . C. Armstrong, 20 Rui· BATTALION ASSN. Ardross Street, Apple· slip Street, West Lee• cross derville THIRTY-SECOND Anzac House, Perth Nearest Saturday, July 19 Bob Alexander, Shepper L. D. Lobascher, 27 2nd BATTALION ASSN. ton Rd., Victoria Park Floor, Economic Cham• hers, Perth lOth LIGHT HORSE 'Anzac House, Perth When called ...... Arthur J. Lee, P.O ., Mad• R. W. Perry, c/ o. Repat. ASSOCIATION dington Department. 12th and 52nd BATT Al. When called ...... H. Hopperton, 30 Water• Sid Rowles, c/o. Rowles IONS ASSOCIATION loo Crescent, E. Perth and Bignell's Car Sales, Milligan Street, Perth T. B. SAILORS .AND W. Chaloner Pred Ash, 11 Tranby SOLDIERS' ASSN. Buildings, 90 King St., THE LisTENING PosT, 22nd September, 1937 R.S.L. SlJB..BRANCH AND UNIT ASSOCIATION DIREcrORY RATES: £ 1 la . PER ANNUM Sub•Branch Place: of Meeting Date of Meeting President .ARDATH·BAB.AKIN .... Ardath Hotd ...... 1st Saturday, 8 p.m. . ... T. G. Retalic, Babakin A.. F. Cant, Arduh ALBANY •...... Soldiers' lnetitute ...... 1st Tuaday, 8 p .m,...... E. Y. Butler, R.M., "The T. P. Bennett. J7 Perth Residency," Albany Road. Albany BALLIDU DISTRICTS R.S.L Hall ...... When called, Saturday, R. PetcheU W. H . Kin1 8 p.m. BASSENDEAN ...... Town Hall Basement .... Alternate Thursday (pen• Henry Vine, The Rectory, F. J. H. Len1, 87 Parker sion days, 7.30 p.m.) Jamea Street, Guildford Street, Bueeodean BUNBURY ...... R!S.L. l:Iall ...... lrd Wednesday ...... H. E. Gibson. Banltaia A.. E. Murray, Stephen Street, Bunbury Street, Bunhufl BAYSWATER ...... Town Hall, Ba}'IWater .. .. Alt. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. G. Bradford, 32 Murray J. J. Paine, 23 Bumaide Street, Bayswater Street, Bayewater BUSSELTON ...... Soldien' Institute 2nd Monday ...... L. N. Weston, Buaaelton M. W. S. Greatorex, Road Board Ollice, BUIIdto.n BRUNSWICK JUNCT. Memorial Hall .... First Friday in month ... . C. J. Piper, Brunswick S. Chamberlain, Brunt Junction wick Junction CARLISLE ...... ' Bickford Soldiers' Me· 1st Thursday ...... H . R. Nic.ol, 3S' Miller I. B. PoweU, 82 Teague moria! Hall Street, Victoria Park Street, Victoria Park COLLIE ...... Soldien' Hall ...... Alternate Tues.,p 8 .m. J. Giblett, c/ o. Foreatry H . H. Stuchbury, Haw· Department, Collie thome Ave., Collie COTTESLOE ...... Council Hall, Jarrad St. 1st Tuesday,p 8 .m ...... C. L Harvey, 8 Dean St., A.. G. Cook, "Lilydale." Cottuloe ~ Kean St., Peppermint Grove COWARAMUP ...... Cowaramup Institute ...... 1st Saturday, 8 p.m. . ... R. V. A.. Bush, Cowara• C. Lewia, Cowaramup m up CLAREMONT ...... Pariah Hall, Claremont ... . First Thunday in each C. H. Briggs, H Waiter W. Ford, 13 Shenton Rd., month Street, Claremont Claremont DARLING RANGE ...... Kalamunda Hotel (unli· 3rd Saturday ...... A. J. Walten, c/o. P.O ., Alex. Findlay, c/o. P.O , cenaed portion) ~amunda . 'Phone 83 KalamumJa. 'Phone 13 DUMBLEYUNG Dumbleyung ...... Monthly ...... Mr. Larking, Dumhleyung C. Nicholaon, Dumhle• yung DOWAK ...... Salmon Gums .. ,. . .. . 3rd Friday ...... J. W. Wegner, Salmon Alan Morton, Salmon Gume Gums DONNYBROOK ...... Memorial Hall .... Last Monday, 8 p .m. H. W. Wood, Donny• D. M. Ferguaon, Donny• brook brook FREMANTLE & DIS· Soldien' Institute, South Alternate Thursday (pen• Jack W. Lynch, Hampton e. Tinc.ombe, 7 Little TRICT ...... Terrace sion ~ght), at 8 p .m. Road and Fothergill Howard Street, Pr ~· Street, Fremantle mantle ,.... GASCOYNE ...... Gaac.oyne Hotel ...... 1st Monday ...... C. A.. P. Gostellow, Car•. W. S. Appleyard, Council narvon Chambera, Carnarvon GLOUCESTER PARK .. Anzac House ...... Every Monday ...... A.. C. Maddaford, North A.. J. Wilkin1, 43 Lord Beach Rd., North Perth Street, Perth GNOWANGER UP ...... Soldien' Room ...... 1st Thun day, 8 p .m. Rex Hall, Gnowangerup T. Wilkinaon, Gnowan• gerup GUTHA ...... R.S.L. Hall ...... lat Sunday, 3 p.m...... W . Halea, Gutha E. A.. Matthewa, Gutha GWALIA ...... State Hotel ...... 1st Thunday, 8 p.m. Dr. H. E. Clarke, Gwalia E. Sh~herd, Gwalia HARVEY ...... War Memorial Hall ...... 2nd Tuesday, 8 p.m. .. .. B. H . Lofthouae, Woltalup D. D. ohnatone. Herbert 'Phone: Harvey 108M Roa H arvey KALGOORLIE ...... Soldiers' Institute ...... Every 2nd Tuesday in R. R. Gibbs, Bank of F. Bert old, Government ...---.-- month at 8 p.m.; Exe· N.S.W., Hannan Street School, Eut Llprlie KARRIDALE AND DIS· cutive alt. Fndayt TRICT ...... Bi-monthly ...... V. Monti w.d. Cox, Karridale KIMBERLEY ~...... Derby .... (-...... ht Thuraday ...... S. S. Waycott E. . Wat, Derby KATANNING ...... Club Rooms;'Carew Street When called ...... H. W. A.. Tylor, Kat ning W. Bailey, 1Catannin1 KELLERBERRIN ...... Alternate Kellerberrin and 2nd Wedneaday, 8 p.m ... f . R. Hall, Shackleton H . Sullivan, Kellerberrin Tammin KOJONUP ...... Memorial Hall, Kojonup ~th Friday, 8 p .m ...... D. C. MacPhail, Kojonup L E. Treasure, JCojonup KOORDA ...... Koorda ...... Quarterly (committee 1st Chu. H. Smith R. C. Wood Friday) LAKE GRACE ...... Road Board Hall ...... When called ...... J. Collinaon, Lake Grace E. Wood, Lake Grace LAKE KING ...... Lake King Hall ...... 2nd Sunday-in month .. .. R. D. .Alien, Lake King C. Verdun, Lake 1Cin1 Telephone: No. 1 MANJIMUP ...... Town Hall, Manji~u_P.; 2nd Thuraday, 8 p.m ..... J. L Mac:keru.ie. Manji• 8. Beer, Manjimup Jardee No. 1 State Mill mup (alternate montha) H . V. Jenk.in, Mt. Barker S. Reeves, Mt. Barter MOUNT BAlUCJ!lt Mt. Barker ...... When called ...... H . Wooda, H Seventh MAYLANDS ...... Supper Room, Town Hall, Alt. Thuradayt, 7.30 p.m. L T. 'ICina. 10 Curina· Ma tanda ( pention Week) Avenue. Maylanda ton Strut, Wt. Lawley Meru1es1 Road Board Hall Pint Sunday in month ... . Mr. R. Puah. Meru.iet C. H. Jacobeat, Malliee MENZIES ...... Len WilkiUon. Midland H. B. SCI&pheu MIDLAND JUNCTION R.S.L Branch Roome, bt Thunday ...... IWlway Parade Junction Town HaD .... -...... f.ut Thunday in each G. A.. .Aehwotth, Bond MOSMAN PARJ( ...... Stnec; Moeawl Park .. .J · :. .... THB Page 34 .. liSTENING PosT, 22nd September, 1~31 Sub-Branch Place of Meeting Date of Meeting President Secretary MOORA ...... , ... : ... . Road Board Room, Moora When called ...... W. H. Boyce, Moora R. A. Lindsay, P.O. MT. MARSHALL ...... Rd.' 'Bd. Hall,. Bencubbin 1st Wednesday, monthly F. P. Le Cras, Bencubbin V. M. Creagh, Be{_lcubbin MT. LAWLEY-INGLE· Wallish Hall, Grosvenor 1st Thursday, 7.45 p.m. 0. J. Williams, 21 Gros• J. L. Craze, 1-1 8 Central WOOD Road, 'Mt. 4_wley venor Rd., Mt. Lawley AveQue, Maylands MUK.INBUDIN ...... Commercial ·Room, Muk· Every fourth Saturday .... T. G. Adams, Mukin• H. D. Cairns, Mukin· inbudin Hotel ':·. ~~ ~ budin bud in MORNINGTON MILLS Mornington Mills ...... Every alternate 'Sundl!Y .... T . E. King, Mornington W. J. Pulton, Mornington Mills Mills NAREMBEEN ...... Narembeeen ...... •... Quarterly, by notification A. S. Graham, Narem• J. H. Wylie, Emu Hill, (Wed., June 30, 8 p.m.) been via Narembeen NARROGIN ...... Soldiers' Institute ...... Second Sale Day, monthly T. Sten, Schoolmaster, T. Hogg, Soldiers' lnsti· Narrogin tute, Egerton Street NEDLANDS ...... Picture Theatre Building, 2nd Tuesday in each R. A. Wood, 81 Arch· W. A. Duflield, 55 Tyre!! Broadway, Nedlands month deacon Street, Nedlands Street, Nedlands NEWDEGATE ...... Newdegate ...... Quarterly, 3rd Saturday D. G. Kinlock, Newdegate ]. H . Kane, Newdcgate March, June, Sep., Dec. NORTH EAST FRE· Artillery Barracks, Burt 4th Thursday, 8 p.m. Lieut.·Colonel G. P. W. Bombardier C. A. Gowler, MANTLE Street, Fremantle Meredith, Artillery Bar• Artillery Barracks racks NORTHAMPTON ...... Railway Hotel, Northamp· 3rd Saturday, 9 p.m. L. F. Ash, Northampton A. Glance, Northampton ton NORTHAM ...... R.S.L. Club Rooms, Gor· 1st Wednesday in the P. T. Pnnce, Fittgerald G. C. Curlewis, 145 Fitz• don Street, Nortbam month at 8 p.m. Street, Northam gerald Streeet, Northam NORTH Tel. 174 PERTH St. Hilda's Hall, Glebe 1st and 3rd Monday at 8 S. Diva!, 4B Fitzgerald B. N . Mcllwraith, 21 St. (off View Street) p.m. St., North Perth. Tel. Dundas Road, Maylands· B8438 PERTH ...... "Monash House," 23 King 2nd and 4th Tuesday .... ]. O'Parrell, 223 Fitzger Geo. S. Melior, (Office hours 9 "Monash a.m. to Street, Perth ald Street, Perth House," 23 King St., 5.30 p.m.) Perth PRESS ...... At Luncheon, Anuc 1st and 3rd Wednesday, Reg. Nicholas, c/o. Gov· R. Biggs, c/ o. "West House 1 p.m. ernment Printing Office PITHARA :'. .. Australian" Pithara ...... 3rd Sunday, 3 p.m. E. T. Roberts, Pithara L: G. W. Browning, East Pithara POPANYINNING ...... · Yornaning and Popanin· 1st Saturday in month, alt. T. Cowan, Yornani ng C. ]. McGarrigal, Popan· yinning PILBARA Po~~edland ...... When called ...... L. E. Taplin, Pt. Hedland QUAIRADING fi DIS· E. ]. Gregan, Pt. Hedland Quairading Hall and Dan· 1st Tuesday, 8 p.m ...... V. D. Fallon, . Quairad· J. R. T. Keast, Quairad• TRICT gin Hostel, alternatively ing RAVENSTHORPE ing Warden's Court ...... Quarterly ...... E. P. Newton, Ravens• T. F. Smith, Ravens• thorpe thorpe SUBIACO .... Branch Rooms, Rokeby 1st Thursday, 8 p.m ..... P. ]. Clegg, 190 Nichol· Ern. Congdon, 65 Hens• Road, Subiaco son Road, Subiaco TAMBELLUP R.S.L. Club man Road, Subiaco ...... 1st Monday, 8 p .m...... G. W . Trathan, Tambel· J. E. Trathan, P.O. Box lup I, Tambellup. Tel. 45 TOODYAY ...... Town Hall, Toodyay .. .. 1st Wednesday in each month, 8 p .m. TRAYNING • YELBENI Trayning ( 3) Yelbeni ( 1) 4th Sunday ...... R. W. Walker, Yclbeni S. VICTORIA PARK ...... Memorial Hall, Salford 2nd Snook, Trayning St. Thursday, 8 p.m . .. .. H. Taylor, State Street, J. Jennings, 57 Leonard Victoria Park Street, WEST PERTH ...... Anzac Hous~. Perth ...... 3rd Tuesday, Victoria Park 7.30 p.m.. .. . W. J. Earnshaw, Taxation P. L Rosa, Workers' Department Homes Board, Perth WUBIN, BUNTINE, Each place alternati v~l y 1st Sunday, 3. P-~· ...... ]. Day, Buntine JIBBERDING W. A. Cadwallader, Wu· / bin. Tel. No. 7 WEST LEEDERVILLE· Town Hall, Cambridge 2nd Monday, 7.30 p.m . .. .. G. E. Timmell, 34 Har• WEMBLEY Street, Leederville H. J. Hains, 97 Blencowe bourne St., Wembley Street, West Leederville Y ARLOOP AND DIS· Yarloop Hotel ...... 4th Friday, 8 p.m ...... I. Meredith, Yarloop TRICT P. G. Riegert, Yarloop YEALERING ...... Comm'l Hotel, Yealering 3rd Saturday, 8 p.m . .. .. ]. H. B. Lawton, Yealering Roy YORK ...... 2nd Tuesday, alt. ]. Kerr, Y ealering months Colin Thorn, York S. Hardwicke, York YOUANMI ...... Y ouanmi Hotel ...... Fortnightly (Friday) ...... C. D. S!ee, Youan;i G. Maley, c/ o. Y.G.M., WYALKATCHEM ...... 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