District Centres Report Mixed Prospects and Farewell
News from district centres notes generally fair crop prospects and excellent stock condition. Rains in January through April boost growth. foxes and eagles less troublesome than chill and rain. Beulah teacher farewell after 34 years. Melbourne posting. War fundraising totals across districts reach thousands with ambulance support and Red Cross contributions to national effort.
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Toolate
Henty Highway
Brimton
CLR
Xuburlan School
H. Smith
A. Mattheses
FL Fretnan Schoo
Sammitter
Miss Wishart
Rain brings first real soaking spell in long period
Local notes describe LaHarum receiving one and a half inches of rain marking the first substantial rainfall in months. Reports mention a boy missing from home, community events including a fancy dress ball for the Social Sor Social, and a Welcome Home social at the Methodist Church. Observations note livestock welfare and good lambing prospects as storm impacts are assessed.
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Jane
Hneas
Tim
H.W. Gene
John
Mr. C. Resell
Tit
League
Norma Nitsel
Mex
Walter
Nitsebler
A. Wolter
Ain
Mr! Winningan
Miss de Lostiv
Mire
Wetter
C. Nitselykee
Jeague
Dooen North Euchre Night Amid Stormy Weather
The Dooen North branch of Beit rose held a fortnightly euchre tournament despite poor weather. Winners included Wann, Wal Parker, Mr R. Thonpeon, and Parker, with McL Rau donating prizes. Supper was provided by the womenfolk. The event reported £1 1s raised, soon increased. a misprint noted turkey competition for the year.
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Wt. Tal
Tuy
Donen
Doon
Beit Rose
Wann
Mes Wal Parker
R. Thonpeon
Ng Parker
Mel Rau
Wens
Mr. Walsh
Wae Mor
CGYMBOWEN 26th Annual Ball Recap at Gyan Hoven
The Zor annual ball of the Gyan hoven young women and bachelors drew a large attendance. Colyer, on behalf of the matroms ter henediets, thanked the young women and noted the president’s presence at a most enjoyable evening. Two new dances were introduced. the Monts Carlo prize went to Mrs dl Breen min and Mrs L Knight. The Tanve exe and Mr Be Haye participated. Mrs Weidner served as MC and Hutchinson's Dance Pans provided music.
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My. Colyer
Monts Carlo
Dl Breen Min
L. Knight
Be Haye
Welcome Home Held for Mr and Mrs Robertson
A welcome home event will be held for Mr J Robertson and Mrs Robertson at St Helens Hall on Saturday June 14 with an advertised reception plan and local attendees expected.
Kalkee Dance Proceeds for Hospital
A Wednesday dance by the Younger Set supported Horstown Hospital fund. Patrica Fitzgerald and Rexnells won prizes in Chestra and textre contests. Widespread social activity included a wedding supper, cards, and waltz competitions with proceeds totalling £100 10s for the home mission fund.
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Asp Wedneaiay Nizbe
Sailenjoyabte
Kes
Horstuontase
Hell
Seeds of
Chestra
Mr. I Greenaway
widHig
Patrica Fitzgerald
Misk Dusce Rexnells
Waltaine
Mint
A. Beterson
Monte Carlo
W. Wollermann
J. Ingieton
Mise Be Grohe
Tepper
J. Nattras
FE. Gibbons
Talley
J. Leng
T. Roberts
Wills
Messrs
Trieman
AL Davies
Wille
W. Wellermann
T People
Res. J. Wang
Methodist Home
Kellalac Coming of Age Celebration in Kellalac
Mise Yala Crafter marked her coming of age at a Kellalac social held in Kewell North. A large group of Center friends gathered for the event. The evening featured a decorated cake by Miss Crafter and dancing after tributes from attendees.
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Mise
Yala Crafter
Crafter
Kewell North
Mit
Wang
Tte
Armatromg
Rena Ray
Saint Paul's Ladies Guild Spring Cleaning and Activities
At St Pauls Ladies Guild fortnightly meeting younger members led a church and grounds cleaning while elders continued sewing and knitting. A League of Soldiers altar linen set was completed, a Gayley competition planned for next month, and a needle and thimble drive added to a future meeting. Red Cross euchre tournaments awarded prizes, and welcome rains brought 59 points of rainfall by yesterday morning. Methodist Church anniversary service featured a sermon on seals and signatures with solos and a Whiteuntide mission message.
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St Paul's Ladies’ Guild
League of Soldiers
Gayley
2 Handall
M. Lane
F. Jones
R. Lane
H. Overall
Eiuphre
Red Crows
H. Plush
Frank Netherway
F. Becker
C. Hutchinson
R. Chariton
H. Asplin
G. Grohs
Tait Catte
Humphrey
Randall
Riverside Red Cross Branch holds annual meeting
The Riverside sub-branch of the Red Cross met on June 4 with strong attendance. Mrs. A. Woblers and Mrs. R. Peal were unanimously re-elected. The balance sheet shows £117 14 11 for the year and work completed includes 473 face washers 1 pyjama suit 61 bed socks 41 socks 82 hospital shirts 67 pullovers and pants. A separate note reports a bicycle accident when a jinker bolted injuring Lorna Desm2 and Vidas Drmne del with cuts and shock. A wheat growers meeting backed stabilisation efforts with a review committee chaired by Messrs. AV. Sleep and TA. Gingaton.
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Red Cross
Riveride
The
A. Woblers
R. Peal
Jinker
Lorna
Desm2
Vidas
Horse
Torna
AV. Sleep
Gingaton
E.G Notainan
Wartime Comforts Fund Raised in Stawell Effort
The Stawell wartime comforts fund raised E9715 in the past year with J Bennett as president HL Shuttleworth vice president BW Caratrea treasurer and Miss M Theos secretary. The Australian Women’s Legion branch formed at Stawell with Miss M Leader and Mrs Lo PL Abbot as secretary. The Red Cross Society Strathalbyn branch aims to create a blood bank and has sent a sum to headquarters for the purpose.
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Women Mills
J. Bennett
Miceiedl
HL Shuttleworth
Caratrea Surer
M. Theos
Women’s Legion
Australan Women’ Legion
Stawell
M. Leader
Lo PL Abbot
Ted Crime Society Blood Bank
Red Cross Socety
War-racked tale from Warracknabeal women’s group
Fragmentary OCR text shows Warracknabeal Australian Women’s Legion members and names with unclear roles. Mentions of meetings, events, and a ceremony or processional week point to organizational activities, but specific actions, dates, or outcomes are not readable.
Croquet season ends at Kalimna Park
The article notes the closing of the croquet season at Kalimna Park with several players named, including Miss Mutler and Mrs. Atallayo, reflecting on the tournament results and upcoming events.
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Kalimna Park
Urranet
MiGius
Veiuhloe Mpac
Kitna
LUMBAGO ROUTED by Free Booklet from W. Cook & Son
Fragments show an advertisement promising relief from lumbago and rheumatic complaints. It touts a free booklet from Hacal agents in Horsham via W. Cook & Son and urges readers to request the publication.
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W. Cook & Son
Hacal
Horslam
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