Free Library Committees Meet and Tourney Prizes Declared
The Free Library monthly committee meeting listed president N L Laiua and members Bryan Payne Trelenten Rowe Eberhard and Featherstone. Prizes for the fortnightly tournaments were donated by Buckley Mellix Kershaw and Shrigley. Weickhardt offered a trophy for future events. The treasurer reported a current balance around £18 with £22 4s 6d due, and minor building matters were discussed. The Euchre tournament drew over 50 players with Miss Blackband winning the ladies prize and Goldsworthy taking the gentlemen’s prize after a playoff. A stationmaster transfer and staff changes were noted along with a public comment lauding Mr Buchanan’s three months in charge.
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Free Library Committees
N. L. La#iua
Mesare Byan
Payne
Trelenten
Rowr
Eberhard
Featherstone
Messrs
A. K. Buckley
J. 5. Mellix
T. Kershiw
EK. Hyan
Miss Blackband
Messis
Goldsworthy
Hobarta
M. Jones
A. Goldsworthy
J. Shrighy
T. Kershaw
HL. Ladaros
F. W. Weickhardt
F. Fitzpatrick
Ab Morino
Clunes
Cutler
Murcumbeann
Air Buchanan
Clunea
Buchanan
Woods
Charity drives and events raise funds in Clunes region
The report outlines Sunday church collections supporting local charities and Clunes Hospital, plus an art union at the Jamble Sale with a painting donation from RB Ford. Tickets grant entry to the concert and prize draw, with key donations from Mrs Skellett and Dr Kempson.
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Clunes Hospital
Iate
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
RB. Ford
Red Cros
Art Union
Skellett
Kempson
Alex. M'Donald
Comforts for Soldiers appeal for socks
The Australian Comforts Fund ordered 100 900 pairs of socks to be sent quickly. Workers at the Clunes Red Cross branch urge women and children to contribute at least 100 pairs to aid the soldiers fighting for peace. A note with kind thoughts is welcome. Signed M. P. Weickhardt President Clunes Branch Red Cross Society.
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Australian Comforts Fund
Clunca
Red Cross
Souks
M. P, Weickhardt
Clunes
Red Cross Society
Honor Roll Updates on Missing and Wounded Soldiers
Mr G Bingham learns his son Private G Bingliaca is missing since March 20 and was a German prisoner of war with head wound. Tourelle’s Mr 8 Purcell confirms son Private G Purell judged seriously ill after severe injuries in September and hospital in Oxford. District authorities announce returned soldier badge issuance to all AIF officers on return from service.
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G. Bingham
G. Bingliaca
Germany
8. Purcell
Tourelle
G. Purell
Purcell
Oxford
England
Diuarteromuter
Australia
Obituary of Mrs Ann Stevens of Leslie Street
An old respected resident of the town, Mrs Ann Stevens of Leslie Street, died yesterday. Her husband predeceased her about four years ago. A native of Gunnershire, Cornwall, she lived 60 years in Clones and 44 as a colonist. She leaves one son in Western Australia and five daughters, two of whom are state school teachers. The funeral will leave her late residence at 3.30 this afternoon.
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Ann Stevens
Leslie Street
Gunnershire
Cornwall
Clones
W.A
Plwe
Dconsed
Returned soldiers vow to claim jobs after war
Sergeant Carpenter addressed about 1500 at Mulbourns town hall during a noon recruiting meeting. He warned that ten men occupying government or private posts would be replaced by returned servicemen, saying a broader returned soldiers union would dominate labor after victory. Only two volunteers were secured.
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Carpenter
Mulbourns Town Hall
Women Oppose Racing Silent Guard at Albion Park
Queensland Women's Recruiting Committee plans a silent guard of dishonor at Albion Park racecourse on Saturday June 23. One thousand women in black with relatives at the front will line the approaches as twenty drums beat, protesting the continuation of horse racing during the war. Racing in Brisbane has seen seven race days in eleven days with record attendances and tote investments in the metropolitan area.
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Queensland
Albion Park
Thia
Brisbane
War Loan Bonds Notice for Commonwealth Bond Holders
All applicants who paid the final instalment for red issue war loan and 4th issue bonds should promptly obtain their bonds from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Interest is payable on the 15th June. detach coupons to collect. Receipts and instalment proofs may be presented in person, via a bank, or by registered post for post delivery.
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Crenwick Gas Company
Tempra
Pusworks
Ratep
Melbourne
Piste
Sappointmets
Me M'Leod
Sainsbury
Poltos
Commonwealth Public Service
Public Service Act
Public Service
Aii Jlanes
Clark
J. Galloway
Ser
A. Galloway
C. Sparks
T. Mitchell
W. Hawkes
Harris
Aloig
Auy
O'Hanlon and Co
Vannanite
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Jviter
Thor
What Dyspeptics Should Eat
This piece argues most stomach troubles come from acidity and suggests non acidic foods in moderation. It promotes taking half a teaspoon of inosinated magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, claiming it helps digestion without drugs. It endorses Biaunated magnesia as an effective, non medical antacid.
New U Boat Destroyers Hailed By Paria Journal
The Paria Journal special correspondent reports American shipyards building 30 metre patrol vessels to hunt submarines. They run on petrol at 30 knots, can replenish at sea via tubes from a parent vessel, and boast rapid offensive armament and advanced listening gear. Not underwater navigable but capable of submerged periods, hundreds could be active within months.
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Paria “Journal
Americana
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Rabaul
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Esikes
W. Mangles
Clune
Weir
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Mangles
Clunes Station
District
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Imperial
Athone Fire
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St. Ahmer
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Praser Street
E. A
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Talbot
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Victoria Insurance
James J. Haverty
Gente
Robins & Payne
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R. O. Cumdeg Ord
Malbegeme
State Savings Bank
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J. P. Shrigley
Cambridge Street
Maryborough
M. Brownhill
Shrighsy
Bhi
M. Brownetall
Club
Nevett & Nevett
Barnisters
Henry L. Lazarus
Kite
Furskh
Clunka
Blevess
Lecie Street
Clowes, Ann
Pichard Stevens
Theris
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Mra
Lnte
W. Barkell
Undertaker
Guardian & Gazette
WN Uda
George
Mr. Washington
Bia
Mr. Washing
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