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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
4
The Hamiota Echo is published every Thursday by the Aamiota Echo Publishing Co at Arthur Street Hamiota Manitoba. Subscription is $10 per year and advertising rules are stated with rates and deadlines. Copy for changes must reach the office by noon Tuesday to appear the same week.
The paper notes changes expected in wards 1 2 and 3 and in the Reeveship as W H Decker may withdraw. Nomination day is December 7 from 1 to 2 pm followed by a meeting of electors. It reports Canada's plan to borrow 50 000 000 for the war with bonds at 97 4 5 interest tax free.
Capt Alson visiting Hamiota urges 25 or more recruits to form a local training depot to train here instead of sending men to larger towns. Citizens discuss billeting costs with Captain claiming town expense would be minimal while awaiting a larger meeting for further debate.
The open season for deer moose and other big game runs December 1 to December 15, 1915. Hunters must secure permits by November 3, 1915. permits available from the Provincial Game Department and merchants. Resident hunters need a non resident license costing 15.00 and 50.00 and all licenses must be returned after close with declaration forms signed before an official.
The council convened in the village council chamber with all members present and Reeve presiding for the November 13 1915 meeting.
The Hamiota council approved notifying the Manitoba Patriotic Fund secretary that the municipality will contribute 2500 per month, continuing through June 1916. Other actions include weed inspection payments, hospital bills, and multiple finance committee payments. Council members named ward polling places and adjourned to December 18.
The event features a 7.30 p.m. song service led by Rev F C Middleton and a 7.5 p.m. devotional by John Strachan. At 8.00 p.m. Middleton speaks on singing in the Sunday school. 8.30 p.m. Turkington discusses bridging the Sunday school and church. 9.00 p.m. Rev A E Cook gives an address, with closing at 10.00 p.m. Music interludes accompany the program.
Mr McConnell MPP and Lieut Hanbury call for district volunteers to join the Overseas Battalion known as the Little Black Devils. Dr Hudson acts as examining doctor. Intending recruits should visit Mr McConnell.
In Gallipoli, the 1st Battalion Borderers, part of the 29th Division, took part in a notable landing with Marines aboard a small beach at a cliffed coast described by Sir Ian Hamilton. The unit landed, climbed ashore, and moved inland along exposed gullies to seize the cliff-top position.
Turkish forces attacked along with bombs into trenches on April 23. Borderers and Marines fought through the night, sustaining heavy losses. Lieut. Colonel A S Roe was seriously wounded and later died. several captains and officers were killed. Sir Ian Hamilton ordered a withdrawal as reinforcements failed to arrive.
Descriptions of brave actions by the Borderers in Gallipoli, including Private Bidgood earning the Distinguished Conduct Medal after holding a destroyed trench at night, and sergeant major feats under heavy fire. Captains, sergeants, and officers praised for leadership as June battles raged.
Percy C W Raymer advertised as commissioner in BR notary public and conveyancer offering real estate and insurance services. He quotes money to loan on farm and town property with office at one door east of Hotel Cecil and phone number 127.
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