Apollo Bay Hall Says Farewell To Active Service Volunteers
The Apollo Bay Hall hosted a farewell social for volunteers enlisting for active service. Mr Wo Pengilley chaired a varied program, with Mrs Martin and Mr F J Martin addressing guests. Captain Carter reported club affairs. trophies were awarded and proceeds of 9 pounds 9 shillings allocated to the Red Cross funds after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Bay Hall
Wo Pengilley
A. K. Stan
Stanford
Mrs Martin
F. J. Martin
Carter
Elifle Cvab
War Loan Prospectus Promotes British Empire Support
A vintage war loan notice urges Australians to subscribe generously to a patriotic issue near par with interest. It touts the loan as a vital wartime measure, highlighting benefits for small contributors and the broader effort to support the empire and the war with national unity and economic strength.
Camperdown Volunteer Cone Held at Frit Hall
The Camperdown Citizens Volunteer Cone meeting occurred at Frit Hall in Morelag with a large attendance. The organizing committee, led by Sergeant Major Mesban and Sergeant Fisher, prepared for the procession and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camperdown
Ein Morelag
Geelong Inquest Delays After Immersion Incident
A Melbourne incident report details a man identified as Meamis Ko Hust who was immersed, suffered injuries, and was hospitalized at Geelong Hospital before being discharged to comply with superintendent directives. The case rests with local authorities amid ongoing inquiry and notifications from the Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva
Deore
Mariani
Military Pay Rates and Separation Allowances
Rates of pay listed: Lieutenant 33 per day, Sergeant 10 percent per day, Corporal 10 per day, Private é per day. Separation allowance set at S per day with (a) wife at home and (b) for each child under 16. A similar allowance for a mother who is solely dependent on the member or supported by him.
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Tolet
Yeo
Lana
Colac East
Gravesend Street
Calvert Breet
Folworth Street
Kronicle’s Northern Front Estimate on German Armaments
The Kronicle correspondent reports an estimate that Germany possesses about 16 900 machine guns from the sea to the Swiss frontier, implying a heavy concentration of firepower. The figure is presented as a rough wartime assessment rather than a precise count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Government to aid dairy farmers after drought with loan grant
Minister for Agriculture Mr Hutchinson announced a state scheme to assist Western District dairy farmers depleted by drought. A £100,000 grant loan would buy stock by mortgage and be repaid over five years via deductions from butter factory payments. Cabinet will decide on availability and a board will assess applications when forms open next week and close August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Hutchmawn
Tacmners
Toth
Raid on England Moonlit Zeppelin Attacks East Coast
London reports German airships raided the East Coast on Monday night, causing numerous bombs and fatalities. Thirteen killed and two wounded as Zep precursors were contested by British pilots, one enemy craft destroyed. Dunkirk aircraft suffered heavy fire with several ships damaged and towed for repair amid a dark, foggy night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lond
Wih
Teeny
Jandine
Admiralty
Kant
Bewreen
Omdeviant
Insurance Agents Colac Auctioneers J G Johnstone
A vintage notice offering all classes of fire and live stock insurance at low rates. It directs inquiries to J. G. Johnstone and Co Auctioneers Colac, agents for several major insurers including London and Lancashire, Liverpool, London and Globe, Commercial Union, Imperial Fire, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COLAC
London and Lancasire Insurance Coy., Ltd
Liverpool
Commercial Union Assurance T “O
Froperial Fire Office
Sastrofien Alliance Assurance Company
Request for Handy Sized Photo Keepsake Submissions
A friendly plea invites readers to send in a compact photo of themselves or someone dear from the year. The notice suggests sharing a cherished image as a keepsake and encourages participation.
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Donald
Murray Street
W. M. Pearson
Tion
Cotac
Pearson’s, Cotac
Liberty
Burns & Short
Dunlop
Motor Car For Hire
Austral Cycle Works
Peat Office
National Library of Australia
Apollo Bay
Colac of
Mire
D. M. Clifford
Natura” Health Co
Melbourne
Victoria
Naotura” Health Co
Elizabeth Street
Melbourn
Commonwealth Govern
Commanworth
War Lawn
Australia
Mim
Tirwt Mure
Mesban
Geelong
Victora
Aterae
Jedithead
Acron
Catelowar
Ino
Danks So
Bourke Street
Melb
Vic. Marers
the “Daily
Kroncile
Correspon
J. G. Johnstone & ,Co
J. G. Johnstone
Ernest Bugg
Athens
Gallipotl
Thomas & Joyce
Murray ST
Sunderland and
SEARS
Sunderland
MOSS
Charles
Helmore
Roberts
Great Sale
Odin
Osman
Roberts’—The Bargain Drapers
Creek
Drapery Arcade
iMurray
Nla.gov
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