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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
5
Fragmentary lines hint at a forgotten artful mood. The speaker invokes Minette and mysterious characters in a dreamlike scene. A charm is sought, a heart desires music, and a simple path appears amid vague imagery.
Mrs Whyte Mr Hennessy and Mies Hoskin along with Mr Mackin as partners led a district centre meeting at Lady tow residence. The hospital secretary W H Shobridge thanked the convener and urged hospital needs. Profit of £10 3 was handed to the institution at a full attendance meeting. A letter from heady martens colt congratulated the branch on activities. A further donation of £10 was decided plus another dance in Mr Harold Johnxtarv. A guessing competition won by Mrs Ret Harrie and Mrs Poucker. Afternoon profit was Ct 12/8. A vocal will be tendered to Driver E. Cutie in the public hall tomorrow. Ratepayers north riding invited to wear Cr FM Crater and T J Eisen to present views at Sailors Home hall on Thursday regarding Whnwert Shine elections.
Quantong Red Cross activities feature a British and Foreign Bible Society speaker, Mr F Stewart, detailing Seeker in Many Lands exhibition. Donations include textiles, garments, and hospital supplies raised by local women, with convalescent care and wartime support themes emphasized alongside weekend bazaar planning.
A lively public hall event at Miga Lake raised funds for the Rel Cross with a large crowd at Edenhore. Decorations featured white streamers and balloons while novelty dances and competitions entertained attendees. Winners included Mr and Mrs Denton in a statue dance, and several couples in the grand and jitterline contests.
A ceremony at St Pauls Church marked the dedication of memorial gates in front of the church. Pastors E Fischer conducted the service while stone pillars and gates were funded by Tate Me aml Mr. We Sadholy, long-time church attendees. The service drew many church members and visitors from other denominations.
A fragmented report from Rupanyup details a Victory Ball amid wartime conditions. It mentions Artery Ball losses and penalties, local officials including Lodge members, and presentations honoring veterans. One attendee suffers war-related health issues and is taken to Medan for care.
Members of the Noradjuha Methodist Circuit welcomed Mr and Mrs Cox who assume leadership of the circuit from Rev A K Newnham. The event featured a warm gathering and expressions of goodwill, followed by a social with musical selections and dances.
About 500 people attended the Stawell Woollen Mill Hall dance at the Town Hall on Thursday night. Merv Simpson's band played with two Horsham players, plus vocal items during the evening. A profit of £80 was donated to the mill's comfort fund for the weary. A dance is planned for North Wonwondah Hall on Wednesday September 10.
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