Concert notes and deaths in local district event
A musical concert featured Miss Jean Mackie and Mr Mellor with songs and dances, ending with thanks to performers and plans to forward proceeds to soldiers. Profound regret followed news of Mrs Carpenter’s death, with funeral in the district and a daughter left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor
Jean Mackie
Larpent
W. M.coombe
Lawson
Soldier Boys
Mr Mellor
W McOombe
Killarney
Mra Ninham
Mr. Mellor
Nalangil meeting plans benefit event and decal honour
A gathering at Mere Mentlew's residence on Saturday afternoon discussed aiding the Kel Crom Movement and agreed to stage a euchre party and dance. At Nalangil Hall on Tuesday Josh Deteber offered help and volunteers were sought for various duties. The unveiling of the decal honour poll will feature prominently in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere Mentlew
Nalangil
Josh Deteber
Varus Dutiee
Carpendeit Hall Improvements and Homecoming Plans
The Carpendeit district honored Private Meret with a farewell at the hall before departure to the front. A large crowd attended with speeches by Meare H T Jones and H Jo Vaigie, and Mr J W Hallyburton presented Mr Meiross a leather wallet and cigarette case. Tenderers Hodgson and Bidonald completed lining and ceiling work in record time under architect Mr M Cabe. A Farmers and Dairy men’s Co operative Association branch is hoped to establish here with a meeting next Saturday when Stonyford delegates speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meare H T. Jones
H Jo Vaigie
J W. Hallyburton
Int Jevrie
Meiross
Hallyburton
Bir Medros
Pablo Hall
Meeers Hodggon
Bi'Donald
M'Cabe
Camperdown
Farmers’ and Dairymen's Co-operative Association
Stonyford
Mortlake rainfall totals and local valuations noted
Rainfall in Mortlake for nine months reached 1044 points, 9 times the prior year total. Heaviest months were June July August and September with 316 418 403 and 310 points. Valuations list Darlington Mortlake Woorndoo Ballengeich at 22027 15585. increase of 159 from prior valuation. Rev W Marshall son of Mr Marshall of Scots Church Melbourne named minister to Socrat and Glenormiston Churches replacing Rev F W Rolland who goes to Gallipoli as chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortlake
Eptember
Darlington
CaTiSe
Woorndoo
Ballengeich
Colac Pla. Society Holds Monthly Meeting and Tender Call
The Colac Pla. Society committee met Monday with President Hancock and officers present. A letter from Mr John Jeives thanked the group for extended leave and enclosed a cheque. Shepherd and Holehan submitted a tender for privileges at the show and a sub committee was formed to handle it. Finance noted an overdraft and the meeting set duties and dates, with October 28 as the closing day for preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jeives
Abence
Shepherd and Holehan
Racing Notes and Steward Appointments At Moxingey Meeting
The report lists racing events including a long distance trot and various stakes. It notes a decision not to have a stipendiary steward at the Moxingey meeting and names stewards Messine Hancock T Lureell F Neylon and J Wilson. Applications are invited for the secretary post at £50 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaucuwk
Wilown
Hide
le Bove
Moxingey
Messine
Hancock
T. Lureell
F. Neylon
J. Wilson
Geelong Honor Roll Highlights Australian Expedition Force
The Geelong honor roll lists 24 men who joined the Australian Expeditionary Force. Mr Donsi Mackinnon MLA praised the gallantry of Australian troops at a Monday night event. The railway service action faced condemnation from the Chamber of Leaders at its monthly meeting, and the Premier commented on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donsi Meckinnon
M.L.A
Chamber of Lea
Annual Colac Regatta Meeting Adopts Routine Business
A small Monday attendance at the Colac Regatta Committee annual meeting saw only routine matters addressed. John Hancock presided as plans for a New Year’s Day regatta were reaffirmed, with H Marshall presenting the secretary’s report and balance sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colac Regatta Committee
John Hancock
H. Marshall
Milar
R. Forbes
Elatt
George Upward
Mera Cunningham
EE Kenny
VRLA
Albert Park
Hallarat
Fortnightly Pig and Horse Sales at Colac and Surrounds
Auctions in Colac on Thursday and Friday feature fat pigs, draught horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry. Notable items include unbroken draught horses, 36 pairs fowls, 20 head of cattle, 200 prime sheep and lambs, and dairy equipment. Local firms TRACHAN MURRAY SHAN NON and ALGETY & LU organize the sales with multiple consignors and entries closing by sale hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faverolly
G. Johnstone & CO
Wil J. Gell
Messrs
Ince Bros
Ayrshire
A. Barr
Pennyroyal
Lincoln Rams
Adc RACES and Betting Notes From City Meeting
The report lists race events with betting details and results for Moodar or Squimer events, plus Vine Chbborn Stakes and Metropolitan-Stlearwyne. It notes participants including William ae silent, Cana dium, Wadden, and mentions Mr Bayer moving to new premises at the corner of Gellibrand and sirecis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igandr
Daueure
Bend
Wo Agama
Cotigne
Lye
Stlearwyne
William Ae Silent
Iarberry
Bayer
Gellibrand and
Sirecis
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Mr. Lawson
National Library of Australia
Colac Pla. Society
Beng
J Hancock
Inglis GG F Guthrie
Wo OF
Husbane
J. Hidgway
J. Meredith
Jb. Cude
Ho OV Vaughan
M'Kengie
T M‘grath
Port Galloways
Dearie Department
Varantes
Greleng
Wartnuthiaeul
Bal Bao
Bormest
Screese
Forrest
Hokeweed
Beech Forest
Tresstrer
D Way Eet Te Ongdee
Ola Tle Oli
Geelong
Courace
Wak Nuk
Hosqutal
Dav
Procranices
Mulerip
Pride Money
Poes
Derrick
Gun Company
Leo
Letoute
Wb Walon
Creteler
Air
Ew uaPuy
Ale Marry Ddurebas
Abed
Hamid Tou
Eo Biewurt
de Dais
Tiustemburg
AL Cmu Peril
Dob. Heyes
Wo Poster
Mo Mrown
di Kurnen
J Huthersey
Jason Murray
Inrewarra
G Os
Connor
Colac
D. F. Melvor
Armstrong
Hewitt St
Colne
Wood & Waqg
Elwood
COLES
Pullum
Ballart
Keniee Co. de
Yeerma
Manners-Suttes
Victoria Hall
Twelock
G'poam
J. G. Johnstone
W. A. Riley
Murray Street
Connor Will Bell
Ghire
M Lead
Birregurra
Torrae
J. HM. Talbot
Yea Vale
Cleve
Cleve Landam
John Sheedy
Cororocke
Thubsimay
Des & Co, Limited
Wil
Anita Hwee
Uu Ditneu Bheep Rees
Mullin
Thesday
UL Toder
Wohl
Trachan Murray & Shannon
Sith Toyne Bros. Walsh
Harbolim
Murroom
Mac Teese, Ke
M‘innfs, P. Poundkeeper
Our Mart
G S. Connor
Mm E. d. Milne
Gramophone
Western District
Co-Operatve Produce CO
Ore
King-Street
Melbourne
Crand
Areey Gah
Algety
Kianiseys
Messrs Strachan, Merkray
Shas Sun
Leering
Mr 2
Dear Hane
Huis Iia
Pubne
Iba
Laval Separator
LEE
Reatnans de Vehicles
PMV
Gale
J. G. Johnstone & CO
Wis
Chelsea
Ad G. Joelstone & CO
AUC Ooa
SHEEL
BO Cutts
Huonses
Furmer
Mauniown
Lock Ae Teteeien
Ainal P. Sevund Saly
G. Johsstule & CO
Curner Cormagamite
Fey Bacunera
Lorkera
Buren
Ita
Prlday
JOHNSTONE — & _CO
Creasy
Cate
Lantheon Praside
REEDT
Doi
Lapan
Levene Homestead
Tober
New Auction Mart
Murray
Oe & Djotce
Urna
Lady Stanley
C. HB. Johnstone
Algety «& Lu., Limited
deCllunde
Publo Auetun
Tdelivers
Dell
Felix
Luneheen Preaveibe At
Cape Clear
McTageari’s Hotel Yards
Coach Worke
Serene Vallibeand
L. Quinton
Digprist
GEO. Gallop & CO
Whetern Coach Works
Pes Esco Limited
Apollo Bay
B & McKean
Coke
Thublic
Powell & McDougall
Warringa Ballotot
Bir
Turserete
Webbly
Wooner
Adc
W. Duncon
Saddler
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