Purvis Memorials and Death Notices Beg in December
Fragmented OCR tribute lines for PURVIS family members with dates in December from 1940 to 1949. Notes mention Nannie Lilly Lily Lily’s death, sister Lily, auntie Lily, and friends, with insertions by family including Dottie Faye Sandri Rene Jack Albert Brian Marlene Joy Robert Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie
Trenmuret
Faye
Sandri
Mintie
Lily
Rene
Jack
Albert
Brian
Marlene
Keep Your Fingers Crossed Over Australian Strikes
A wartime editorial urges against railway, miner, and wharfie strikes, warning that government employees could be barred from striking. It cites past protests over pit ponies, wartime supplies, and weather delays, arguing strikes punish the public and threaten power, rationing, and national effort.
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Victoria
Siike
Pacific
Btevedering Industry Commission
Justice Kirby
Uneir Court
Australia
Colac and Nhill recital praise for Ross Smith and Henri Penn
Colac and Nhill audiences praised Ross Smith and Henri Penn after performances praised for dramatic power and technical brilliance. Colac Musical Circle drew acclaim for Smith's voice and Penn's flawless pianism, with both artists commended for sincerity and artistry.
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Colac
Nhill
Emewaing Herdeem
Colac Weralé
Nalr Pree
Quever
Roel Smith
Henri Penn
Wesley Hall
Self Agerand Tanent
Shrine of Art
Henri Pennalg
Ross Smith
Jin
Grace McDonald Obituary Noted Resident of Wonwon Dah East
Grace McDonald, a well known resident of Wonwon dah East, died at her residence on Saturday. The obituary notes her ties to the community and mentions family members.
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McDonald
Wonwondah East
Grace McDonald
Into
Bre
John Putter
Worsham Council Approves Extra Taxi Service Bid
The Worsham City Council agreed on the motion of Or. 1. 1. Meld and C . Cun to not object to licensing another taxi operator amid surrounding regulatory talks. No objections were raised to allowing the new service to operate in the city.
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Worsham City
Meld
C . Cun
Winters Shire council meeting grants leave to engineer
The Winters Shire Assistant Engineer received leave at Friday’s shire meeting. A framed certificate from the Federal President was presented in recognition of many years of service to the family and community. Nearby, Horsham official KW Rodan noted the long service during the executive session of the Central Wane Auxiliary in Melbourne. Hospital admissions included Mira Gereh from Pryore Lane and AL Ros from Valentine Avenue, with several others listed as admitted to Wimmera Hae Hospital and Bennam's Kase Hospital in recent days.
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Winters
Vr. P
Meil
Theyasf
Central Wane
Aneae Homse
Melbourne
KW. Rodaninte
Horsham
Gy ‘Hothuod
North Wet
Horshawn
Mira Rlf Gereh
Pryore Lane
Ales
AL Ros
Valentine Avenue
la Hanters
Dimboola Row
Collins
Kase
Bennam
W. T. Hobbs
Julumba
Mubins
Edwond
S Clear Lake
Dire
Murta Storage Nat Opened Near Murtoa
A meeting at Cr. Baker and Cr. Hen discussed opening Murta storage at Murtoa soon. They noted wheat from Wartacknaben and Mallee districts and the Surrounding district ready to flow into storage. Bulkhead timing urged to match silo opening to speed loading while silo at Opeciet must fill.
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Murtoa
Baker
Cr. P. P
He Sr Baker
Connett
Wartacknaben
Hem
Opeciet
Marriage of Lorin Amy and Athol Mook at Horsham church
The marriage of Lorin Amy elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Mutt Wonwondah to Athol Ernest youngest son of Mr and Mrs Mook Noradjuha will be celebrated at the Methodist Church Horsham on Thursday December 24 at 6 pm and later at Perrings house.
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Lorin Amy
J A. Mutt
Wonwondah
Athol Ernest
Mook
Noradjuha
Methodist ‘Church
Horsham
Pam
Perrings Ufe
Alterations Planned for Wail Public Hall
The Wail Public Hall will undergo alterations before the Eesha Commission authorizes opening. The commission approved a list at its meeting, including replacing the door fastenings and modifying steps they deemed too steep.
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Wail
Eesha Commission
Wimmershire
Nurses Gradua tion Ceremony Marks First Horsham Public Event
The Nursing Section executive Miss Gwenyth Williams says the occasion is historic for Horsham as Wimmera Base Hospital holds its first public nurses graduation. She notes nursing’s rise as essential, the challenging yet rewarding training, and the hope of higher education advancing the profession amidst improved working conditions and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Gwenyth Williams
Hospital and Charities Commission
Wimmera
First Water Scheme documents received for Wimmera
Historical records on the Western Wimmera Irrigation Scheme dated December 18K were received by the Al Wimmera Shire Council. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission had prepared the documents and map bound land for preservation at the Shire Hall. The late Colonel Sir F. Z. Sargood, Water Supply Minister, was noted. Cr Engle and Cr Heanrasy commented on the value and duty to preserve for posterity.
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Wimmera
Decembr
al Wimmera Shiny Council
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Hie Commission
Councilident
P. Engle
Cr. Engle
Comunise Nu
Road chiefs to see roads in Beant WAL Visit
Road chiefs plan inspection of regional roadways amid a busy travel season. Officials from UNC and nearby entities coordinate maintenance and safety projects to improve routes and curb delays, with community input sought at a later meeting.
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Uae
AAI Tale From Battlefield Voyage Near Victoria
A distorted entry describes a military party sailing for battle near Victoria. The text mentions a corps aboard ship, a nurse named Rosy Hus, and service in the army. It references Kanes and Roym Vict in unclear context, with fragmented names and roles.
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Victoria
Rosy Hus
Elu Roym Vict
Kanes
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