The Balmoral Show Revival Advances in August
Progress is reported on reviving the Balmoral Show on August 20 and 21 with a ground preparation day set for August 12. Proceeds from the show will support patriotic causes including the Active Bush Nursing Centre. At the annual meeting, retiring active workers were re elected along with officers and committee members. The Red Cross branch noted Major General Sir Nath’s death with tribute to Lady Smyth. A working bee at the show grounds was postponed to August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmoral
Patriotic Purpoes
Active Bush Nursing Centre
Ral
Minenl Bush Nursing Centre
Lady Smyth
A. Walter
Eran & Iwemnbersy
Felamantike
Harney
Tner
Treasur
Dooen North American Tea For Red Cross Branch
Dooen North branch of the Red Cross held a meeting at Mrs. Ken Harris home to review dances and socials. A further sum of £7/10/ was approved for headquarters. An American themed afternoon produced humorous Q&A contests won by Mrs Robertson and Mrs G Ludlow. A charity knitting and bridge tournament followed with prizes to Mrs De Raden and others. A kitchen tea, to be hosted by Miss Violet Tucker, will conclude with a supper at the school hall tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Harris
North Red Cross
Sirs. Robertson
Mra G. Ludlow
Hoven
Dosen
Ee Hallow
Miss Heard
B. Mleep
A. Rales
Violet Tucker
Mes de Raden
Tinanent
Presentation To Honor Airman At Local Church
Members of the Kewoil Latherna Church honored Lending Aircraftman an i.m. Pietor home on leave. Ti tor Mattuke spoke for the congregation and presented a prayer book gift. Mr. August Mehulta gave a second commemorative gift on behalf of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewoil Latherna
I.m. Pietor
Titor Mattuke
Pryor Wook
August Mehulta
Douglas Golf Tournament Aids Overseas Soldiers Fund
The Douglas golf links host a charity tournament on Wednesday August 13 starting at 10 30 am to raise funds sending parcels to district soldiers overseas. Events include hole handicaps, mixed foursomes, classic golf and non golf activities with a tea and luncheon. Silver trophies donated by local sponsors. Details from secretary Mrs Reg Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Golf Links
Messrs
D. Calvert
H. Read
K. Crosbie
Alex. Hobbs
T. Ellis
Mesdames
G. Waycott
R. Hobbs
Reg. Hobbs
Miga Lake
Goroke Diggers Fundraiser at Mechanics Hall
The Goroke Diggers held a Salvation Army Red Shield appeal at the Goroke Mechanics Hall. Door takings totaled £20, rising to £88 with supper and competitions. Attendees included visitors from Horsham and nearby towns. dance band Hutchinson's Quantong provided music. Winners in trot and Monte Carlo events were local residents, with overall receipts £41 7s 16d and donations to headquarters of £22 plus materials valued at £6 18 9. Committee roles and ex-officio members were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggers
Hal
Miza Lake
RSL
Goroke
Salvation Army
Red Shield
Horsham
Natumuk
Mita Lake
Misimay
Poroune
Kangawall
Gymbowea
Nurcoung
Ullswater
Hutchinson
Monte Carlo
W. Pill‘ Grim
Gardner
Hampec
Betty Stehn
Morsurkeny
Bruce Dawson
Red Cross Eomeh
Meltourne
Walter
R. P. Walker
R. A. Owen
J. c. ‘Strickland
FO. Robertess
L. Tully
C.D. Brock
AD Lees
MINIMAY Radio Drive Party at Boaeoopki Farewell
A local Minima May Radio Drive gathering was held at a hostess’s home in Boaeoopki with several attendees including Miss M Cue ragher and Mrs. J Chaston. Speakers extended thanks and best wishes as residents farewelled friends moving to Gornke, noting an absent organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cueragher
Han
Boaeoopki
J. Chaston
Mexie Young
D. J. Carrcher
Mise M. Robinson
Mes
Tivange Gastner
Gornke
Dolin
Murra Warra Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball Planned
A juvenile fancy dress ball will be held at the Sailors Home Hall on Wednesday August 13 with prizes for best dressed boy and girl and a humorous character. Proceeds go to the Murra Warra and District Patriotic Send Off Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neki
Sailors’ Home
Murra Warra
Rainfall Totals for Pimpinio Include Noted Readings
The report records rainfall measurements for Pimpinio with dated entries such as February 24 and June 25. Figures include 177 inches for one period and 280 inches for another, indicating unusually high totals and possible transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Rota
Competitions At Guilt Meeting At Bt Pauls Guilt
A well attended foctalghtly meeting at Bt Pauls Guilt Bet featured sewing and knitting competitions judged by Mew HR Waltrowiex. Mrs Randatt won a prize, with Mrs Hut chinen receiving a record. afternoon entertainment included a display led by Mrs Waltrow wring and Mrs H Lape.
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Bt. Paul
CW. Waltrowles
Waltrowiex
J. Randatt
Hutehinen
Mire J. Hutehin
Rom Nail
Mra
EL Waltrowring
Miy H Lape
Mire C. Mot
Me. J. Caast
Saya Seron
Tomy
Pat Boa Crom
Bull Month V Railways Football Challenge at Recreation Reserve
A Saturday match between Bull Month and Horsham Railways promises sparking play and strong lineups. Players from both sides listed, with 2 P.M. parade from Victoria Hotel led by Horsham Pipers. Umpire Jim Whitty to officiate a busy grounds day benefiting the Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways
Recreation Reserve
Jim Whitty
Tenance
Bull and Mouth
A. Wood
H. Giddings
A. Cockroft
H. Cockroft
Gib Alcoek
Rob Alcock
Stan Young
Geo
Mackrey
Roy Finding
G. Jelly
Alcock
A. Smin
W. Heard
EB. Seery
Tom Ox
Les Fechner
Prid. Ballinger
C Cortest
J. Whitehead
Jas. Lawson
F. Young
Hayes
Casey” Jones
Bontes” Arnott
Driscoll
Dun- Man
Harry
Horsham Pipers
NW DARA Annual Meeting Elects Peery President
The Turf North Western District Racing Association held its annual meeting at Marton. M. M. Peery was re elected president with a full board and officers named including G. Mornane treasurer Rabl and Barrow as delegates. Financials show receipts of 608 13 9 and expenses of 550 0 0 leaving a balance of 2286 10 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW Dara
Marton
Messrs
M. Me Dimboola i
Sf Crowe Neh Macmane
Stawell Cilvemen
Miwana
Wo Hallam
Horn AL Jt
Wards
Nhim
Wol Morrow
Nivartel
T. Tarvew
Glennrehys
S Wal
Vis Barnhow
Dy S. Rabl Murrows
Pf Tenn
Horsham St
Patrick
D. McConhe
Warracknahwal
Ye Emenhopi
Abil Ie Ulisse Tary
Sitwell
Ont
Mym
Peery
G. Mornane
Rees Board
Mr. Crouch
Sultans
We J
Marrow
Wallis
Bed Croscuchre Nournament Draws Pond Attendance Again
A dated OCR fragment describes a pond event with references to Mrs O Mele and others, noting prizes presented by Miss Lane. The text mentions a general meeting of welfare pond authorities and a boat ramp area, with unclear details and several garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses JF. Lowe
J. Matherway
Mies Lane
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Kprosene
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L. Lange
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Natimuk
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Tnpan State School
Popan
Natimuk School
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E. Lange
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F. Jory
A. J. i ‘McCrista
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Renner
Pimpinio
North-Western District Racing Association
Itoa
MY. M. M. Peery
Youle
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TOA
Remtiw
Bistuien Pwerlatie
Li Ml
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