Local library subsidies rise on donations and state grants
The secretary of the shore institution announced 2A 194 Id was allotted by the treasurer for 1917, and a cheque arrived Monday. Subsidies depend on subscribers and donations, with 9103 pounds paid due to reduced government grants in 1916. A 42 pound donation from The Girls Who Couldn't Go Company boosted the 1917 subsidy for new books. Community members urged subscriptions as the cost is 9/6 per quarter. The article also notes a patriotic carnival and Red Cross fundraiser, plus a theatre event by The Coveun company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Library
Pearrae
Elowanees
Bazan
Wid
Red Crus Society
Cobram
Berrigan School of Arts
Cotham
Berrigan
Athia
Bergan
Tucainwal
Meeting of the CosteM Aokiuureuig Society and Cobram delegates
Farmers and businesspeople attend the CosteM Aokiuureuig meeting in Mechanics Hall to consider a show and balance report. Ballot papers show 20 percent return as elections and further decisions loom. Delegates from Cobram and Cobram district are chosen to visit Melbourne on Thursday to meet the Prices Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics Hall
Alwat
Elaepgreitectrt
Dietert
McCormack
Rrasopa
Melbourne
Thursilly
Jamison
P. McCormack
J. Parsell
JJ. Brosyne
J. Carden
J. Grant
Va. Wades
Cobram
Theo
Moesara W. Stewart
L. E Stunnix
Agricultural Society
Usurinixe Op Loxon Boarn
Burooga Schudioon
de Tire
Baronga Disstrict
Tha Hon
HL Scott
Hin Pixea
A. Sines
Wind Grotement
Mra Scott
Adamgond Munch
Childrer
Mosars
H. White
Armstrong
Master Jones
Misa Noy
Yee
Farm notices and community events near Cobram and Strathmerton
The Cobram district public notices report a naval steering arrangement near Yarraweyah aiding a Maereopan Nunplinl event scheduled for Wednesday night with wide attendance expected. Wheat dividends are being paid in the 100-10 pool districts, plus evangelistic meetings at Cobram hall and a patriotic fund for Australian prisoners of war. The Cobram school receives charity receipts and gifts including fowls and a commemorative medal, while Strathmerton owners invite tenders for a grain shed building after a partial collapse. A farewell for Mr Henry Anderson at the Grand Central hotel highlights local civic ties, with further meetings planned for the People’s Bridge balance and report.
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Thartran Panuat Yarnowhtan
Naval
Yarraweyah
Maereopan
Hieketa
Abig
Finn Cin
Mra Stukes Oat
K. Thompsos
Victoria
New South Wales
Luwen
Evangelisslc
Cobram Hall
Ana
Sctuals’ Patriotic Fund
Cobran School
Germany
Young Workers’ Patriotic Guild
Cobram
J. G. Grant
Australian Red Cross
Grant
Strathmerton
Steele
Me Sullivan
Geelong
Grand Central Hotel
Henry Anderson
Qubrum
A. R. Wadeson
Aubaveibers
Anderson
Hio
Ffr
Alerayn Cherioh
Ha Patherinz
Aegricultural Society
Muchsuies
Soldiers Budget and War Efforts Highlight District News
In Victoria and wider Australia war time needs dominate. Reports cite 46 callings for 2160 soldiers in training and monthly petrol requirements to support home front logistics. The Australian YMCA operates war-related facilities in Westminster while leadership plans fundraising for aircraft and repatriation support.
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Victoria
War era debates spur plan for Canberra area arsenal
Discussion in parliament urges banning raffles and gambling tied to Palrlulia efforts. Officials consider building an arsenal near Canberra at Lugueranang costing £1,440,000 to employ 1200 soldiers, with rail and facilities work planned. Deserters and Mehegan rumors are addressed. security and discipline at troop movements are tightened.
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Geolong War Funda
Geolong Council of Churches
Hastraia
Jita
Nohat
Lugueranang
Canberra
Nang Aluna
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Eerie Sopralt
Commonwealth Bank ,Zustlia
Svan Cn Or
Pitt En Citiew
Quiteaila
London Warminster
Ranaus
Bay
Gall Watt Savings Bank Department
AGS
Ajnilemith
Moe
Commonwealth
Itianwealth
Euviaz
Danes Algae
UA Mareh
Bony Sant
McPherseen
McPherson
A. Mecpherson
Feshion Yailor
Puntumlictides
H. J. Pearson
Vental Boykol
Datra
Isit
Gobram
Rand Central Hotel
Éret
Keatamatits
Malvilla Street
Station Atrenmt
J. S. Wilson
Wilson
Grurch
Croror
Campbell Lahore
M_A
B.D
Church
England
Aidan's
Brinthmurton
St. George's
Kathemattta
Margera
Cohem Tso
Barridge
Catron
Methodist Chc
ROH
H.R. Darra
Mr Los
Veni Surtees
J. Rochlin Fv.oa
Bourke ST
Melbourke
Mm Rochlin Eramluca
Culrarn
Numurkats — Pridey
Numurkah Etal
Stace Savings Bank Credit Foncier
State Savings
Bani Eliz
Geti ST
David Tunnock
Punt Road, Conram
Supreme Courts of
John Grice Beard
Barrister and Balicstar
Vic
Nsw
Connast
Percy
Godraiy Gourier
Australia
Rxuh Gank
Alfien
Agenzien
S Jynye
Alia
Tmperial
Viking Charge
Starding
Samo Tho
New York
Philadelhia
Weimer
J. Matthews
Finley
Albers Alot
Abel Gually
France
T. G. D. Troeman
Colwamy
Caet
Home Service
Gallipoli
Y.M.C.A
Westminster
Westepan
Loengeant Reading Room
Wec
Horseferry Road
Halden
Traralgon
Thera
Cumimoragunja
Ania
Moume
Hivesse
John Kennedy
Shepparton
Shiepparton
Nannocla
Warchester
Myivata Breskomridge
Me Watkins
House of Raprevantatives
Ques
Abele
Eaureil
Thos Australian Corporation of Public Accountants
Havine
Tha Ursant
Readon
Twtrase
Vie Stata Weseniting
Ter
Sant Protent
London
Dircatap
Xeen Aves
Valicus
Ametralin
Dafeneg Amann
Njan-Baar
Hughie Mehegan
Mehegan
Eranes
Wader
Franca
Caroly
Hia Ole
Bacuasa
Hestera
Red Cross
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