Apaley Beach District Centre Elects New Officials
At the annual general meeting of the Ket Crom Society Apaley Beach branch Mrs. Mackeddie was elected president. Vee-presidents, a secretary, an organising secretary, and a social committee were named along with auditors. Donations were raised for the Prisoners of War appeal and for headquarters funds, with detailed expenditures reported. Garments and supplies were sent to hospitals and relief efforts, and a special appeal for POW funds was inaugurated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Crom
Apaley Beach
Mackeddie
Mathieson
Mex Kimebe
Thomas
Lion
Treancer
Mies
Troherte
Semen Mowbern
Macmelkan
Mitchell
Seial
Dance in Barn for Patriotic Funds at Mr Johns Barn
A July Wednesday dance in aid of the Donen-Dooen North Red Cross is set for Mr Johns barn with Meard's Orchestra. Novelty dancers, sapper sorting, and a 2d admission mark the event. Last week's Donen Doorn North branch sale at G Shearwood's drew strong support despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Meard
Donen and
Doorn North Branch
Red Cross
G. Shearwool
C. Mills
W. Major
Mise Tinker
Tinker
Hyrar
T. Shearwood
Edenhope Fatriotic Ball opens new store for ALF club
A novel store opening ended with a dance at Edenhope hosted by Forsters Cash Stores Pty Ltd for the Edenhope branch of the ALF Friendship Club. More than 200 attendees, including guests from Gippsland, enjoyed prizes, novelties, and a music program by the Friendship Club Orchestra. The event raised about 228 pounds in takings, with organizers recognizing contributions from local residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenhope
Forsters Cash Stores Pty, Ltd
Tnd Alf
Friendship Club
Mechanics’ Hall
Eden- Nope Electric Supply Co. Pty. Ltd
Gippaland
Friendship Club Orchestra
A. Clark
W. A. Bird
W. T. Moore
C. Whittingham
Mra. Betson
Meria Lampard
Las. Wynalat
J.T. McDougal
E. W. Wynalat
Jim Robertson
Reg. Collings
T. Denton
Mr Betson
Harrow
Alex McDougall
C. R. Boyton
Ej, Cranage
Putland
T. R. Ferbrache
F. Barrett
Quantong Guild Meetings and Final Fete Schedule
The Far North meeting of St. Pauls Tadies Guild added items to the final fete schedule and arranged special competitions for the last two meetings. Paper tearing won by Mrs Sandy and Miss J Hatchimson. A social evening to Soldier on Tiny by residents featured a varied program with songs, recitations, and bagpipe selections. The Red Cross euchre tourney proceeds and a Patriotic Welfare Fund dance with an evening “belle” competition and home made supper were announced with music by Keith Harris Orchestra.
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St. Paul's
Sandy
H. J. Ramiall
Gwen Ranfall
Ankohi
Dyinke
Hed
Randall
A. Coustlew
Wintmera Shire
Horsham
Hurshaw
Pe Pearce
Red Cross
Pearce
Coustien
Ax Swat
Mes G. Grok
A. Breuer
T. Young
W. Schulz
R. H. Cole
F. E. Sleep
Elli
Mey James T. Young
KK. Sleep
Remlaw and Istrict Patriotic Welfare Fund
Charles Smith
Dimtoola Road
Keith Harris
Smith
Riverside Meeting of Cricket Tennis and Growers Clubs
A meeting of all interested in the cricket and tennis clubs the hall and the Fruit Growers Association will be held at Riverside School on Tuesday July 29 at 8 pm. The business is to consider investing funds in war savings certificates and a good attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall and
Riverside
West Wail A Splendid Season Cropping Progress
Cropping finished with early sown crops above ground and rapid growth indicating a splendid season. Ten inches of rain in the first six months of the year. Foxes are numerous, forests are very dense and causing damage among trees.
Wal Wal Popular Girl Competition and Raffles
Red Cross and Comforts fundraiser hosts popular girl contest with raffles through July 10. Items listed include duchess act, turkey gobbler, silk stockings, cakes, sweets, and various named sponsors from Wal Wal and surrounding towns. Fundraiser funding patriotic purposes supported by community parties in the Welbell venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Milles
Mim Una
Duchess
Mise Mavis Willy
Towell
G. Gready
Wal Wal
Rob Massey
Ine Lubech
M. Darker
Stawell
Dorothy Rowe
J. J. Mitshell
Enke
Leslie Rowe
Jun
Miss Messenger
Hamilton
Mes Joll
Bamilton
Rowland Ta Pard
Labeck
Krause
Dayleys
Mit
Government seeks wartime control of heavy industry
Urgent demands arise this week for government control of heavy industry as Labor members in Parliament raise serious allegations about heavy industries and fuel supplies amid wartime pressure. The debate centers on whether such control would safeguard the war effort and whether it could compel workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Methors
Labor Party
Petrol Australis
Esaree
Victoria History and Settlements Highlight Colonial Era
A fragmentary Victorian history overview outlines the settlement and colonisation of Victoria from 1788 to early 1831, naming explorers like Flinders and Collins, port settlements at Western Port and Port Phillip, and early railway and parliamentary milestones. It notes the public reception to Premier statements and federal relations shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methourne
Pune
Victoria
Hane
Belzarion
Vietrit
Western Port
Gene Tiss
Cape Linklater
Grant
Warren Philly Tatant
Filion
Port Phillip
Tay
Murray
Matthew Flinders
Ue River Yarra
Chiteles Robbins
Port Methenene
July Rain Dampens Farm Work Says Local Farmers
Farmers report July rainfall leaves fields soggy and hindered harvest work. Heavy wet conditions persist after a rainy spell, delaying planting and field operations. Local residents call for drier weather to restore normal farm activity.
Warracknabeal District Band Sees Credit Balance
The Warracknabeal District Band balance sheet shows a credit balance of £27 15s 0d. The fraternal fund is set for the Diggers' Fund with funds allocated. Officials elected include president Mr. 1, Gowers as treasurer and Mr. A. C. Taylor as bandmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warracknabeal
Ani
Sero Diggers’ Fund
Gowers
A.C. Taylor
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