South Purrumbete Triumph In Local Cribbage Match
A muddled report describes a cribbage bout between South Purrumbete and Carpendell at Gedth Purrumbete, with absences noted and a friendly verdict favoring South Purrumbete. A social euchre and cribbage rematch is planned for Sept 26 with scores listed for several pairs. An evangelistic meeting lasting eleven days at the open air church is also reported, praised for attendance, singing, and leadership.
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South
J. Condie
HL. Chements
T. Ameen
K. J. Umlsiel
W. Gillham
W. Engtinh
H. T Jones
W. Dvalsiel
Ly Hom
W Nice
A. Byfep
Ti Nical
Loynge
Ford
Amman
Unclear local event leaves town with mixed impressions
Toe Gellibrand and visitors attended a gathering at Baturdas where a single exhibit drew curious crowds. The evening featured poetry and chat with Mr Arnwid, ending with a moderate turnout and lingering questions about the forthcoming program.
Fragmented wartime notes echo scattered civic events
A garbled text recounts meetings, officers, and finances with mentions of a mayoral tone, a treasurer, judges, stewards, and a march club secretary. It notes ticket pricing, fundraising efforts, and planned correspondence, amid unclear wartime civic activity and community notices.
Farmers and Dairy Association in embryo stage formed
Drafts are underway for a Western District Farmers and Dairy Association aimed at uniting farmers to address persistent issues. The initiative seeks strong support from landowners to improve local agriculture. A brief tropical shower hit Camperdown early Tuesday with 24 hours ending 9 am showing 0.7 inches of rain. Since then, rain has been light and fires that raged subsided. the week ended with calm, pleasant weather and total rainfall around 2.99 inches for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretty
Camperdunt
Tureday
Ernie Tee
Funeral of William Laguetry Held at Inverleigh Cemetery
The funeral for the late William Laguetry was conducted at the Inverleigh cemetery. The service featured the parish clergy, pallbearers including J M MacDonald and others, with arrangements by Alex Munro of Gre. The event honored a locally respected figure as friends and relatives gathered for the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laguetry
Inverleigh
Heglie
J McDynald
Shimdan
Torchard
Alex Munro
Grefore
Wartime charity concert raises funds for wounded soldiers
A community event featured performances by three men and several women with notable participants including Mrs Pept and Miss Matty. Net profits from the evening reached about $8, split between the Patriotic Fund for wounded soldiers and the School Fund. An upcoming sale and fair are planned to aid the same funds with preparations underway.
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Piers
Iris
Jace
Dean
Pee
Annie Tate
Wontreath
Thou Hyland
Dante
W Adams
M Hartoes
Mies Steran
Ember
Eutack
Suburban Railways Curtailed. 16000 Saved
Melbourne notes the suburban rail services will be cut back from October. The Colac branch of the association held its monthly meeting with Mrs Brown presiding. The meeting discussed the Central Councils report, the treasury and secretary reports, and measures to oppose referenda proposals. A garden party fundraiser was approved for Red Cross relief.
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Melbourne
Eervices
Wobs
Abe Tolac Ranch
Thurstos
W . Brown
Central Councils
Tremworer
Morracs
Gevern
League
Colac
Colac Wattle Day Thanks From Military Service Committee
The Military Service Committee thanks Mra Morrison and local groups for Wattle Day's success. They praise Victoria Hall for hall use, refreshment donors, and volunteers who lent cars and worked loyally. A new YMA building on Angas Beach is reported, with assurance the movement will support soldiers and families.
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Qolec Hersid
Mra Morrison
Victoria Hall
YMA
Angac Beach
Gallivoli
Colse
eLack
Victorian Scottign Union Debates War Support Aims
An Australian union meeting discusses postwar plans and Imperial unity. Leaders like J B Stewart and D Rankin chair sessions praising Scottish sentiment and fundraising efforts for Highland regiments. A motion urges solidarity with imperial aims and fundraising for dependents, with arrangements to approach schools and national rights groups.
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Vietormim
Mamen
G Armstrong
Lalas
Pesca
Southend
J. Bsteeart
Rushworth
Ats
Ys Porstin
JW Stewart
Tin
Yabor
Montrary
J. D M'Innes
Hersham
Rankin Colac
Sweland
Colac
Central Fund
D M'Ivor
W. Ho Melville
Hamilton
J. M' Lod
Ararat
Stand this Season at Clifton Farm Turketsth Clydesdale Stallion
In the Legislative Assembly a wheat freight issue is debated. Mir. Mackey estimates exports require two large ships weekly if wheat hits 46,066,000 bushels, raising freights near four times normal rates. The Minister of Agriculture notes 400–600 ships needed for the Australian harvest and available interned German boats may aid the effort. A defamation case against the Sydney Morning Herald ends with a verdict for the defendant. Melbourne Gun Club held a show with a valued bowl, with Simpson winning. A sale at Victoria Hall Colac lists livestock and household items, with entries invited for the one-night event tonight at 6:20 pm.
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Mir. Mackey
London
Commonwealth
Clearing sale of dairy cattle and horses at Colac farm
A large farm auction near Warrion Colac and Melbourne hosts a multi-day sale of dairy cattle including newly calved and springing heifers, cows, and bulls, plus 400 horses and various farm stock. The event runs September 25 and October 9 to 15 with separate sales for store cattle, sheep, pigs, cottages, and land.
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Su Dairy
Pure
Yorkshire Sons
Faiyers
Geo Kennedy
Ince Bros
Vealers and Porkers Auction by Western District Factories
A public sale arranged by Western District Factories Cooperative Produce Co to wind up the estate. Vealers and porkers to be sold with cattle, dairy stock, and sheep consigned from multiple estates. Auctions start at 11 am for dairy cattle and 12 noon for store cattle, with later pig and baconer sales noted for October.
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Algety & CO. Limited
Western District Factories Cooperative Produce CO
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Fred
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Cather
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Carlisle
Viper
Elhuw
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Italy
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Cunnngham
Sitepatrick
Frank Neyton
Minvush
Majer
T W. Hancock
HM Clements
Oer
J. Cones
J Hatkerk
D Keys
J. Lawson
Ho Mason
T Puree
Fo Mwarthy
G. Toung
OM Hynes
T Neville
rHrien
Feran
J Threlfall
J. Carney
Mees
Neylon
Wo Hemreots
Hayes
Threlfall
Toung ‘Terk
Reales
J Wilson
Mason
Hawith
Tarry Hoo
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Women’s Marional League
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Lilewuk
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Tony Tates
Eurack
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Sydney
Messo
Charis ED. Meares
Sydmer Morning Herald
Whithead
Pednpaper
Brighton
Simpson
W Siupeon
Uelac
Ube
Wo Taylor
A. J. Mitcheton
S. Conner
Auetioneer
Cola
Motvuh
Tisien Agency
Jus Hallie
Murray Street
Croasbret
J. Brune
Piton
Colac West
T T. Mgrath
Tuckers
D. F. Ivor
Armstrong
D. Fo Mclor
Hewitt St
Ios
Iewing
I Se Eumekine
Ak Chance
BROSE
Elliminyt
Hilson
Engimh
Lawson’s Scorbuties
Gellibrand Furest
Onlas
Clifton Farm
Turkesth
Scotland
New Auction Mart
Murray St
Joyce
F. Monagh
Edgars
Tait
Bruges
Brousels Concert Company
Bmusels Concert
Umpfany
N. Tait
Belwu
Mons
Albert Goussens
Moons
Grand Opera
Brussels
Aulsthalla
Molle
Alice Vivekuy
Alice Vicermay
Mone
Florent Huugstuel
Florent Huvustuel
Royal Conservatoire
Arthur Barven
Mons Arthur Barven
Vielincellist
Kruscals
Henri Penn
Parkinson's
Red Cross Lanety
Ticketa
R. J. Hills
G. Windsor
Gerards
Waerrion
Warrion Township
p4Awest& Oo, Limited
Pichard Handley
Gippsland
Cape Clear
McTaggart's Hotel Yards
Pigg
Algety & Co, Limited
Campbell & Sons
Kirk's Bazaar
Mebourne
J. G. Johnstone & Co
Im Acre Parm
Larpent
G. Johnstone « CO
E. x ‘Sparrow
Geochifford
Alsiu
Manifold-street
Esses Stansmore & Ot
Dalgety & UO. Ltd
Mw.bryan
Leura
Winperdown
Poiaing
O'Bryan
Stansmore & Co, Dalgety & CO. Ltd
Borses
M. Morrison, Han. Bee
Dunhoor
Beeac
Vaca Ovelwood
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Ersalt
Og-Operatve
King Street, Melbourne
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Jomnstone & CO
Pinehurst
John Ince
J G. Jounstone& CO
Adambon
Etrettle & CO
al Li
Bourke
Keet
Uhe
James Osterley
Kitty Osterley
Osterley
Mauritius
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Richmond
Nancy Os
Sears
Alex
Olive Os
Trotting Club Association
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Helene
Jess
Jessica
Kate
James
Sterley
Goth
Ig. Johnstone & CO
Cressy
G_ JOHNSTONE & CO
Cresev
Fats
J G. Johnstone & CO
Bromfield Streets
G. Johnstone
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