District MU LO F holds half year meeting at Ararat
Wimmera MU L O F district branches met at Ararat V R L Hall with delegates from Kaniva Werracknabes Gordke Rupanyup Stawell Dimboola Minyip Neill Rainbow Horsham and Ararat. District Grand Master J N Newton presided as secretary J Lanz read six month report noting changes in membership finances initiations losses and gains amid wartime disruptions and the hope for growth and unity through new levies and continued community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Mu.l.o
V.rl
Ararat
Kaniva
Werracknabes
Gordke
Rupanyup
Stawell
Dimboola
Minyip
Neill
Rainbow
Horsham
Sister Howes
Iatriet
Bro. J. N. Newton
Bro. J. Lanz
Goroke
Stawel
Nhill
Warrackyabeal
ALF
Syer
State Savings Bank
MU. Fire] Insurance Co
Unity
Warracknabesl
Jepaint
Dimbooli
Hill Lodges
D.D.G.M
Horeham
P.D.G.M
Callaway
Warracknabeal
Smith
Malone
Mitchell
W. P. Davey
North Yarra
Port Phillip
South Melbourne
Fort Phillip
MLA
Loyal Horrisham Lodge
Fire Brigade
Loyal
Ararat Lodge
Unity Relief Fund
Perioda
Hinese
Roy Muller
Geo. Clementa
Grand Lodge
Uist
Jena
Eeel
Balance Meet Amid Auditors Report And District Affairs
The auditors report and balance sheet were received and adopted. The district secretary presented the annual report of deputies to the AMC for the 1940 conference. Debate over charity votes and Friendly Societies remuneration. district meetings shifting to Saturdays to align with Horsham anniversary. junior lodges at Ararat and Dimboola praised for progress. nominations for district offices announced.
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Bro
Dann
Lesith
Tovm
AMC
Bro. Smith
Nsayame Tis
Doctora
Nsw
Bush
Woodend
War effort appeal and editor letters from Horsham Times
Correspondence invites letters on general interest topics. Readers urge full war effort, praising Curtin and Falten for keeping industries open, with calls for munition work, wheat support, and national emergency readiness. Local facilities for munitions, power, water, and training are noted, urging public sacrifice and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Times
Australia
Failen
Teeny Furer
Curtin
Grateelus
Siriier
Anainns
Fragmented letter on wartime food production and labor
A damaged letter from F. J. Forer and associates discusses feeding the country, wartime labor, and homefront duties. The text references citizen vigilance and district concerns, with uncertain names and lines about output, production and public service duties.
Advances in Barley Crop Output Surges This Year
The government reports barley yields are higher than last year with improved quality across multiple grades. Harvesting notes indicate strong production in many regions, though some districts show lower than expected results due to weather. The official forecast suggests substantial output, aided by favorable conditions and improved farming methods.
Winter trade limits nine export walk balance
Fragmentary text notes reduced winter export balance and candy market constraints. Mentions overseas demand, approved vessels, a harvest year and references to a fiber company and a bank. Contains garbled names and places, limiting precise details.
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Laubman
Panel Pry. Ltd
N. Jarvey
Fl.c
Beaurepaire
LAN Paeticutars
Bammepame
Serge PT
Cyclops
C. H. Hoskin & Sons Pty. Ltd
Horsham Ee
Strachan & GO. Limited
Strachan, Murray & Shannon Limited
Geelong
Artage
J.C Mackissus
E. Bargootd Ee Kaage Sprachan
Maukinson
J. F. Strachan
Birregerrs
Victoria
Fies Amd
Lock, Snere-Dae Andes
Manchester
Englissh
Hersham
Atc
Rissman
Kemp
Bro. Gupez
Ofhcers
Bro. Howes
Bond
Svior
Ararat Junior Lodge
Bro. A. L
Hil
Bro. Fletcher
Bro. Bayley
Clements
Bro. Williamson
Guerin
Dana
Wood
Hilda Cox
Adelaide University Conservatorion
Allut
Pirebruce Street
Harshaw
Hershey
al Co. Erie
Fear
C. L
Lonsdale Street
Hamilton
Saturstay
Amd
Ith Aancary
Horst
T. D. Lee
Viste
Beaby Street
Hull Sunt
Lout
Wimmera House
Quong
China
Matevtami
Ueber
Leondale Street
Melbourne
al Exchange Hotel
Nhill and
Warrucknabes
R. Pupenee
Wwe
F. J. Forer
BM. Basset
Serre Donald District
Vigilayor Assur Gin
Ana
Aspen
Luitleys
Carine Bros. & Duncan
EIKO
Mamiiten
Leesan
Langlands & Sons
Mall
Hechunkets Steslainns
Rivby
Wolo
Manis Brite
Helen
Xmas
Langlands’ Showroom
Duige
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