Concert and dance postponed indefinitely in district centres
News notes a September 2 event cancelled with no rescheduled date. An obituary reports Mrs. H. H. Smith passing away, prompting half mast at the State School and a minute of silence led by Mr. L. Reed. Local wool prospects are thin this season while dry sheep look well. Euchre parties and dances in KARNACK Hall raise funds for the hall.
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Brimpaen
H. H. Smith
L. Reed
Karnak Hall
Dooen North Progress at Wireless Station
The giant wireless mast rises to 480 feet but progress is slowed by stormy weather. Indoors work continues with extensive technical gear in place and a cable laid along Warracknabes rand. Rainfall reports for July and the year feed a hopeful harvest outlook. A social evening at Horsham Agricultural Society's show venue raised funds and featured Hoffman's Orchestra under Arthur Johns, with thanks to hosts Mr and Mrs H Johns and others.
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H. Johns
Horsham Agricultural Society
Hoffman
Arthur Johns
M. Johns
A. Johns
Surprise birthday party at Roscrea for Miss Moira Delahunty
About 20 friends gathered at Murtea home of Mr and Mrs J F Delahunty to celebrate Miss Moira s birthday with games and music. Mr Anders played piano while gifts of crystal ynees were given and well wishes voiced by J McThonald Maurice Delahumty and J F Delahonty. A dainty supper prepared by the Women added to the evening’s enjoyment.
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Wiles
J. McThonald
Maurice Delahumty
J. F. Delahonty
Ae. Har
Goroke Railway Commission Visit and Bank Inspector
Railway Commissioners visited Coroky for their annual inspection arriving Tuesday and leaving Wednesday morning. A Bank of New South Wales inspector visited the Goroke branch last Friday. At Goroke State School sugar palm trees were topped. The Mechanics Hall interior has been painted to general approval. Keen tennis enthusiasts prompt an early meeting.
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Coroky
Bank of New South Wales
Goroke
Goroke State School
Mechanics’ Hall
Matrons Plan Ball To Lead Younger Generation
Jung matrons decide to host a matron's ball next month with a social focus over finances. At a well attended meeting they set admission at 2 and plan about 500 invitations for a record attendance and a memorable night.
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Jung
Katyil School Receives Gift of Australian Flag
The Ladies Welfare Club of Katyil North State School presented a fine new Australian flag to the school. The head teacher thanked the group and noted the old flag, bought when he arrived almost ten years ago, had become an honorable ruin.
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Ladies' Welfare Club
Katyil North State School
KANGAWALL Boggy Conditions Hamper District Fallow Progress
The district endures persistent wet weather slowing fallowing and field work. Waterlogged light country impedes preparation while most farmers have begun turning soil. Sheep losses high with poor lambing season. surviving ewes and lambs are improving as conditions ease.
Murra Warra dress ball to be held September 1
A grand dress ball advertised for Tuesday September 1 at the Sailors' Home to feature fincy attire and a gala atmosphere. Proceeds support local community efforts.
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Glain and Fincy
Tome
Minimay Annual Gelf Tourney and Railway Visit
The Minimay tourney drew few gelfers with entrants from Kaniva and Geo teke clubs. K Devereuny won the championship. Ed ward and Mrs. Carnichitel led other events. Miss W Robinson won eclectic. Railway Commissioners Clapp, Danny and Harris inspected the Goroke Carpolac line and discussed mixed-train timing and sanitary and telephony links. Officials noted over 12,000 wool halos in consignments, a near record for Victoria.
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Minimay Hoks
Kaniva
Geoteke
K. Devereuny
Goroeke
FE. Robinson
EH. Robinson
Edward
Geroke
12. Carnichitel
Miss
Dlorstiaag
Frenurn
Melbourne
Colther
Trafic
Horsham
Newmarket
Carpolac
Morea
Victoria
Fallowing Delayed by Wet Weather in Kowree Shire
Weather remains wet with heavy squalls as lakes and swamps reach high water, delaying following operations. At a Kowree Shire Council meeting, Douglas recreation ground trustees were elected: J. McIntyre, L. McIntyre, D. Penny, G. Penny, C. Walden, I. Hobbs, W. Shields, B. Potter, W. Flynn. The gathering was convened by Shire President Cr L. Ryan.
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Douglas Recreation Ground
Messrs
J. McIntyre
L. McIntyre
G. Penny
C. Walden
I. Hobbs
W. Shields
Potter
W. Flynn
Kowree Shire
Stawell plots planned at Cox orchard Pomonal
Horticultural department to establish experimental plots at Mr W J Cox's orchard Pomonal to study control of codling moth and black spot and to conduct manurial tests. Lecture by Mr McDonald tobacco expert on seedling treatment under benzol gas discussed with Pomonal Tobacco Growers Association. Mines Department invites tenders to fill and fence 54 abandoned shafts in Stawell borough. Pomona Fruitgrowers Association reformed with A McMurtrie elected president and A Anderson secretary treasurer.
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Horticultural Department
W. J. Cox
Pomonal
McDonald
Department of Agriculture
Pomonal Tobacco Growers’ Association
Stawell
Pomona Fruitgrowers'’ Association
A. McMurtrie
A. Anderson
Wallup Dance Draws Few Patrons at Hall
The Wallup Hall dance on Thursday August 230 was poorly attended. MC Mr L Barry led the program while the Beulah Footwarmers Orchestra played. Women supplied supper in their usual efficient manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallup Hall
L. Barry
M.C
Beulah
Warracknabeal Court Hears Car Theft Case
Patrick James ONeill and Bertram Jolliffe Williams faced charges for illegally using a car owned by J F Bunge of Sheep Hills on August 15. Williams received a suspended term. ONeill jailed for six months plus an extra charge for August 16 theft. Witnesses included Doreen Rowe and Daisy Lever.
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Imegally
Warracknabeal
Patrick James O'Neill
Bertram Jolliffe Williams
J. F. Bunge
Sheep Hills
W. T. Dally
J. Campbell
Js.p
O'Farrell
Melba Theatre
Doreen Rowe
Miss Lever
Brim
Williams
O'Dea
O'Neill
Roper Whicker
Whicker
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