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Newspaper
Corryong Courier
Location
Corryong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
A jumbled collation of market prices and social items from a rural community. Entries span cattle and wool prices, a memorial service notice, personal updates on Mrs Brown and Burns lecture, knitting feats, local events, and upcoming socials. Local names, dates, and amounts pepper the piece.
A farewell gathering at Corryong Hall honored I H Herbert before his departure to join the AIF. Local residents Khancoban and Corryong officials praised his steady service with Mitchell’s Hill works, while speakers from Dr Nankervis to Rev Batten lauded his character amid wartime duties and wished him a safe voyage and swift return.
In Corryong Police Court Michael Webster and Neil Griffith faced charges for unlawful assault on May 19. Complainant, an 80 plus man, testified the pair drank and rode toward Towong, with Doughty allegedly using abusive language. A scuffle occurred near Miller’s Hill, with shirts torn and the coat pulled. Witnesses corroborated parts of the tale. defense argued intoxication affected memory. Bench dismissed the case after brief deliberation.
The monthly meeting of the Corryong Hospital committee recorded donations of £1 4 from Dalgety Co and £1 from Massey Harris, with total payments to date £1550 and a £400 stipend certified for the contractor McPurnall. The matron’s report noted admissions and remaining beds, with accounts totaling £20 approved. The next meeting set for Tuesday in July, with aims to publish year-end accounts and discuss arterial wire for ceilings to improve ambulation.
The article reports the death of Private Harlot, wounded in Palestine, and the return of Pte. Loms Max ura and Rabinann after combat. It notes letters of condolence to families, acknowledges bravery and service, and mentions Claude, 35, whose burial will include honors. It conveys district sympathy and respect for fallen soldiers and those who served with the unit.
A report details two weddings in April with the Pasca ll family and Miss Gadss Evens. The Cadgewa ceremony for Mrs Bunna Jo A Lawe and Ernes Leslie Sharp was held at the bride’s parents home with Rev W H Gatton officiating and a large reception. The Thougla nuptials connected Miss Gadss Evens to Mr Joseph Eywisseur with Rev Baden performing the noon ceremony and a later public hall dance. The couples plan residence in Melbourne and the wedding gifts included gold jewelry and a cable chain.
An uneven report details a recent public meeting about planting trees along Soldiers' Avenue. Proposals include a double row of conifers and deciduous species, with donations totaling about £10 and work planned over multiple years. Local officials urge immediate action and teacher involvement, while attendance from various districts is noted.
The annual college dance hosted amid the Australian Red Cross drive drew a large audience. Prizes included a silver music box and a silver photo frame won by E B Browns and M C Waters, with other results noted as festive donations and lively bidding.
A May 28 meeting of Cudgawa Dairy Company led to approval of accounts totaling £8087 4s 0d with 41728 4d for exon. Minutes record purchases of 64844 yielding, 1725 1s 4d for materials, and multiple expense items including wages, nursery, and supplies. The board noted rapid supply growth, planned new buildings, and ongoing arrangements with suppliers. final balance carried forward and staffing planned for upcoming operations.
Fragmented notes recount a football fixture with Cailrews Corryony beating Cuilgewa 21 to 15 on a Saturday. Text includes scattered player names and references to future selections and drills, but many words are garbled or unreadable, yielding a partial, uncertain record of teams, players, and timing.
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