Alvie Women’s Patriotic Guild Sends Monthly Seed Box
Secretary reports dispatch of seeds to Centre Red Cross Depot Melbourne containing cocoa ink books socks handkerchiefs papers jelly and assorted items from members Mrs Tank Miss Tani Mrs J Smith Bre Mcintosh Mrs W Beasley Mr T H Osborne Miss Reed Mr W C Read Miss Tett Mrs G C Williams Miss L Williams Mrs J McConchie and Red Cross workers with 14 pairs socks and flannel shirts. Donation of $5 received from Colac Red Cross Jumble shop.
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Tha Hea
Alvie Women's Patriotic Guild
Centre Red Cram
Melbourne
Tank
Tani
J. Smith
Mcintosh
Mra. W. Beasley
T. H. Osborne
Mies
Colac Red Crom Jumble
Concert and Tea for Austin Hospital Comforts Fund
A Saturday afternoon event at Mr Geo Morris’s home hosted by the Presbyterian Sunday School children to raise funds for the Austin Hospital comforts fund. Mim Strachan arranged the tea and treats, with a program of music, song and recitation by scholars and adults. About forty to fifty attended despite rain. admission 1 penny, tea charge small. Proceeds expected around £11 for sick children.
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Comforts Fund
Austin Hospital
Misesa
Meiougal
I Nankervis
Strachan
Morris
Camperdown
Thomas Gillies
Malcolm Gillies
Terang
France
Gillies
Mies Annie Brown
Brown
Beeac
Mt Hesse
Gilliex
Gilles
Heddie
Besar
Currie
Vettavel
Indy
Josa
Hed Cross Society Meeting and Prize Winners
The Hed Cross Society holds its monthly meeting in the hall on Thursday December 7. A fundraising tea held on Wednesday November 2 raised 75/6. Prizes were awarded to Misa Fegan for the ladies and Mr A E Green for the gentlemen. Mr Millard won the cushion presented by Mise Crabbe of Gerangamete.
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Hed Cross Society
Echool
Misa Fegan
A. E Green
Millard
Mise Crabbe
Gerangamete
Health notice from Natura Co. urges remedy for aches
A dubious health notice advises readers to contact Mrs D M Clifford, superintendent of Natura Health Co., to learn causes and remedies for backache headaches and internal pains. The message promises guidance that may save suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Clifford
Natura” Health Co
Caus
Pene from the Frest Will Be About December 11
A brief notice indicates that a matter related to the Frest will occur around December 11. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Rainfall records show heavy November with 560 points
The rainfall for November totaled 560 points over 21 days, with 3510 points since January 1. Average November over eight years is 196 points, making this year over two inches above average. Heavy thunderstorms and hail marked the month, farmers lamenting too-wet land hindering harvest preparations as crops look well but graf ts lag. A Jumble Fair benefits Red Cross is planned December 18 at the State School, with local ladies organizing and food support promised. Train service disrupted by coal strike affected Tuesday and Thursday mail days.
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T Hene
Marbles
Red Cross
Manchester Goods Storefront Offers Best Makes Before Rise
A merchant promotes a stock of Manchester goods bought before price increases and promises exceptional values across the lines. The note emphasizes quality, early purchase, and continued affordability for shoppers.
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Manchester
Horse Racing Programme List From Year End Meeting
A historical racing programme outlines handicaps and stakes for a Christmas event. It lists events including a w handicap hurdle race over two miles 134 yards, a handicap trial stakes for untested horses, novelty pony handicap with multiple pony distances, a distance handicap trot with open and pony divisions, and a flying handicap. Entries close soon with weights to appear in upcoming papers. A gifts sale by MN Thomas is noted.
Funeral of Corporal Samuel Bennett Follows War‐era Tragedy
The funeral of Corporal Samuel Bennett, accidentally killed in Melbourne after being thrown from a horse, was held at Winchelsea cemetery on Saturday afternoon. A large cortege formed at his father's home, with Bennett and family members among bearers, as mourners from the district gathered. The service, conducted by Rev AT Fowler, paid respects to a popular local football figure and devoted family, with wreaths laid on his grave.
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Samuel Bennett
Melbourne
Winchelsea
Messr
Bennett
J. Bennett
Bannockburn
A Bennett
Geelong
KH. Bennett
Hole
W Deddington
Ed. Vole
W. Magee
F Faratharsen
B. Hole
Stoddington
Les Meonach
Fowler
Praveeile
Jack Mitch
Vorpora Bennett
Glelung Livestour Market Fat Cattle and Sheep Prices
Market report shows fat cattle drawn at high bids with 42 bullocks listed and fat sheep and lambs priced. Notable entries include numerous bullock lots for various buyers and firm competition in fat cattle, with foretaste of springer demand. Also notes drenched cows advisory and a sale of residential blocks at Harangarook Estate with 5% terms.
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W. i Kead
A Mcdonald
J. Wolvert
J. Dower
Haker
George
Beek
G Bueckh
JW Teyne
la Maya
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National Library of Australia
Price
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KR. P. Hynes
Brammer
Austral Hotel
Murray Street
Colac
Mairor Tosing
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McRerat
Argus
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Glelung Livestour Market
AID Company, Limited
Bourke Street
Local Land Board
Court House
Harangarook Estate
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F. Sydenham
The
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Yeu
Cheney
Dinston
Myers
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