Queen Mary voyage described with London sights and ship features
The writer details a voyage aboard the Queen Mary including its vast decks, cabins, dining rooms, and amenities. She credits hospitality from many people and shares impressions of London landmarks, the Imperial Chemical Industries doors, and a travelogue style account of early viewings and experiences with travel conditions and ship life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglomt
South Mriew
Mra Kernolds
Marriot Westacott
Stawell
Ite
England
Uae
London
St. James
Yale
Newgate Prison
Rowan Gulley
Mary
Duke of Kent
York
Amd
Auryrise
Queen Mary Thail Fs
Southampton
Imperial Chemical Industries
Parliament House
Mi Tauk
Lambeth Bridge
Fort Wea
War relief parcels sent from Mate School distributed
District centres report two parcels sent to Melbourne for state schools relief. Contents include mittens, scarves, water bag covers and tent socks with a penny weekly contribution per pair sent to Horsham State School. Crops are healthy but drying conditions hinder growth. A wood cutting accident left Mr Middleton with a severe leg gash. he is recovering in Natimuk bush hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Horsham
Abd
E. Middleton
Natimuk Bush Farming
Dooen North Wheat Crops Stand Up Well Amid Stormy Weekend
Dooen North reports wheat crops holding firm despite a stormy weekend and fluctuating rainfall. Frosts since January were few, with 476 joints recorded versus 1161 last year, while yields and readiness for harvest show tentative gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doorn
Shearmoul
Turalas
Loven
Kalkee Favored Toy Mount Tennis Tournament
Kalkee led a regional tennis event with notable players and organizers. The article notes favorable support, last minute adjustments, and remarks on the overall arrangement and satisfaction of participants and officials.
Local Shire Grants Allocated for Road Works
Murtoa to Murton Horshamdale and Stawell line receive funds for maintenance and drainage. Allocations include 1 000 for Murton Horshamwal 150 for Dovall 270 for Rupanyup 600 for Ming Danall 10 for Murton and 4 000 for Stawell-Wal racknabwal with Crom Peal sul funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CEB
Caner
Milo
Mountey
Dunmunkle
Sheep Show Highlights and Red Cross Euchre Fun
A county show features four Southdown and four Faclanite sheep with Clydesdales on display. The Clydesdale breed champion will be named at the reparit show. A Red Cross euchre tourney raised £2 14s with women winner Mex Thowip and men winner Mr A Woblers. Booby prizes went to Mr Pye and Mrs S Heard for a cut tie with Mrs W Grabsel.
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Stave Hout
Dalilentine Dents
Muses J
Treasire SK
Red Cross
Red Cruse
A. Woblers
Pye
S. Heard
W. Grabsel
Striking Bus Conductor Wit Catches Traveler in Tale
A fragment reports a bus conductor joking with a woman asking for a stop. The conductor notes two weeks of perfect weather and adds a quip about placing the passenger, joking she is too heavy to set down, with the crowd listening in.
Farewell events mix with weather and family notices
An obscured local item describes a farewell gathering for a Private Nay Future and mentions the public hall, a light shower, and a posthumous style sendoff. It also references a May date, a couple named Ferzi-an and their daughter Howthers, and guests at a Sundre Mitts event with a last week gathering before travel.
Dimboola Wheat Competition Highlights Local Entries
A fragmented report details the Dimboola Wheat Competition with mentions of entrants from Minto Pastoral Society and observers including Mr I Newton and Mr Wo ES Lete. It references the judging and results involving several local figures and hints at community participation and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minto Ve Soulourat Sul Pastoral Society
I Newton
Stewart
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Pune
Laubman & Pank Pty. Ltd
M. Jarvey
F.V.C.A
Cortiina Llan's
C. McDougall
Pynsent Street
Strachan & CO. Limited
Strachan, Murray & Shannon Limited
Geelong
Piers Weel
Sermctan
Macrinnox
JF Stramctan
Veit Witeuateont
VVC
Irra
Victoria
Xoune
Dave Ane Mac
Opperman's Red Gum
Robinson Street
RIFLE
Mill
Petewe Ood
Byrneville
Salt Lakes
Dooen North
Kalkee
Rel Cross Funds
Anne Rey
Ebrossead
Murtoa
Riverside
Wallup
Fiefell van Mint
Wonwondah East
Dimboola Wheat
Bencubbin
Hunelinson
Westy Et Heros
sArimsii Ass
Melia
Conner
Bisa
Ivy Ashwin
Hersh
R. A. Ludbrook
Ieee
Merete
Maviagt
Courtauld
Wemco
Kayser
Hilton
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