West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 27 December 1907, page 2


COTNTREY. WOODANILLING. The Cartmeticup School break-up took place last Friday. There was a large attendance. A splendid set of prizes was awarded. The Revs. J. Smith and W. Kennedy were the judges in the various departments of school-work. The competitions were keen and close, and showed that much care had been exercised by the teacher (Miss Darby) during the year. Afternoon tea was dispensed and appreciated. RHarvesting is now in full swing. Some of the crops are proving lighter than was estimated. A great quantity of mallet bark is being sent from Woodanilling this month. There is much need of a post office here. At the present time the stationmaster has, besides his railway duties, to attend to the telephone, telegraph, and postal matters. ARMADALE. On Tuesday last a picnic organised by the headmaster of the local State school (Mr. E. W. Schonell), was held at the South Sea Beach, Fremantle. About 100 school children and over 50 adults made the journey via Jandakot. Although the want of shade on the beach was rather badly felt, an enjoyable day was spent, and all returned home quite satisfied. Mr. Douglas, the traffic .manager, kindly consented to the children being taken home via Perth, and many took advantage of this. The Fremantle Citiaens' League arranged for penny fares on the trams, which were well patronised. Thanks are due to the committee-Mesdames Wade, Morgan, Davies, England, Brookes, Marsh, Saw, and Miss M. Wall. The following gentlemen assisted in making the, trip a success:--Messrs. James, Cornish, and Morgan. On Thursday the annual prize distribution was held. The nrizes were distributed by Mrs. M. E. Jull. A display of work done by the manual training class was very much admired, as was also the exhibition of work done by the pupils. The headmaster was presented with a handsome set of brushes and the assistant, Mrs. England, was given a pretty purse. The monthly meeting of the Progross Association was held on Thursday week. Mr. J. S. Marsh was appointed to act during the absence of the president. Some interest is already being taken in the annual Roads Board election, and also that of the committee of the institute. Both elections take place next March. Fruit-growers are not having a good time this season, the price and yield both being rather low. The fruit fly has not yet made its appearance, but the present warm weather is very favourable for it. Many townsite blocks have been sold lately, and the building trade is fairly brisk. GERALDTON. Mr. Henderson, a Western Australian member of the Senate delivered a lecture on Tuesday night in the Town Hall on "The Benefits of Cooperation." There was a fair attendance, Mr. J. M. Drew, M.L.C., presided. The speaker was attentively listened to, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. NORTHAM. The annual meeting of the Northam Agricultural Society was held at the Shamrock Hail on Saturday last, and was very largely attended. The president (Mr. T. H. Wilding) occupied the chair, and among those present were the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Jas. Mitchell), Mr. Geo. Throssell, M.L.C., and Mr. H. Teesdale Smith. The prelident read the annual report, which showed that the Society was in a very flourishing condition. The profit made on the National Show was £l314, which was pronounced highly satisfactory. The officers appointed for the ensuing year were: Patrons, His Excellency the Governor Sir F. G. D. Bedford, Mr. Gee. Throssell, M.L.C., Mr. W. T. Loton, M.L.C., and Mr. H. Teesdale Smith; president, Mr. T. H. Wilding (unooposed); vice-presidents. Messrs, . W. \. Hancock, G. L. Throssell, and Jas. McManus: co;mnittee, Messrs. A. Martin, A. A. Smith, A. G. Loton, J. French, G. T. Wilkerson, F. R. Walsh. J. Martin, E W. Carter, W. H. Lunn, C. R. Knight, J. M Carroll. F. '. Cooke, J. Sermon. II. Withnell. and S. F. A. Parker; treasurer. Mr. Jas. Mitchell; secretary, Mr. V. TI. Spencer. The Gcvernor's Cue and the Throssell Trophy were presented to the sinner,. Mr. Wildinv. and the meeting terminated after several toasts had been honoured.