Balmoral District Society Meeting and War Fund Tennis
News from district centres reports the Balmoral P and A Society annual meeting scheduled for March with prize lists, plus Edenhope community events. The Edenhope Mechanics Hall hosted a lively evening honoring four young soldiers with music recitations and tributes, followed by dancing and supper. A Red Cross mixed doubles tennis tournament at Edenhope raised funds over seven pounds, with presentations by local officials. Other items note a working bee at Minimay Cemetery and local personal notices including soldiers on leave and a death in Ballarat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edenhope
Mechanics
Eoldiers
Lindsay Forster
Frank
Robertson
Percy
Clark
J. ‘McClure
Mount Gamiter
H. E. Dennis
Maret ‘Dennis
Amy Amode
Kei Albert
Prewidaht
Farewall
E. F. Narrile
Edénhope
RSS
ULVA
Crh
C. Dixon
Shire Council
Henry’ “Burns
Kowree
Dixon
Laura Rowe
Comforts
J. Wd. Ryan
A.lf
Friendship Club
Goroke Social Tendered To Soldier
The Goroke Soldiers Welfare Committee hosted Private Dillon at a social evening presided by Mr. R. F. Walker. He received a wallet and a certificate from the Kewree Shire Council. Speakers included Tony Sonega, J C Strickland, J Farrell, W Bailey, L Carter and W Golding. Dillon thanked the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Walker
Kewree Shire
Tony ‘Sonega
J.C. Strickland
J. Farrell
Engagement to Mr Walter Ponolke at Miga Lake wedding
District residents gather at Miga Lake for a large engagement party for Miss Farnham eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Farnham. Dr L T Ryan presided as guests accepted many gifts. The evening featured a dance and supper served by local women followed by continued dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cro
Migi Uac Othy
Fenda
Marrid
Mockinya State School Reassignments Reported
Mr Allen Doyle returns to Mockinya State School after attending a voluntary militia camp. Mr D Carey takes charge of West East State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Doyle
Mockinya
Me. D. Carey
West East
Minimay School Committee Hosts Gift Evening
An enjoyable Minimay evening featured a gifts and crafts sale to raise funds for a projector for visual education. Music by the orchestra and a broad supper entertained attendees while Mr A Bull auctioned surplus gift items. A Soldier Honored and dancing followed, with speakers praising the guest of honor and community support for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minimay
Katikmnetors
Edwards
Cron
le Thon
A. Bull
Habinson
Eley Orehdetta
Slppar
Tir
A. P. Curracher
Hin
Hiing
Heather
Annie
Sattar Saluted by Nevarpur Hall Crowd for Army Service
A crowded Nevarpur hall honored Corporal Douglas Oliver with a testimonial after a presentation of a certificate from the Kowree Shiru council. Speakers praised the young soldier, notes from Cr Koch and Gr Koen highlighted the evening, a gift was given, and entertainment by The Rhythm Rings concluded with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattar
Xenarpurr
Mateh
Soci
Douglas Oliver
Cr Koch
Watherlie
Ce. H. Crivittehor
Bird
Moses
FL Stephens
FL Stephens, 1. Thittleborougsh
Seer
Ol. Lroaks Mla
Koen
Zwést
Vwuller
Yen
Carricher
Oliver
Apsley
Wonwondah North Picnic Draws Three Schools
Wonwondah North Alockinyn and Brimpoen combined schools plan an annual picnic at the Wonwondah North reserve on Thursday. A dance will be held at night as advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonwondah North
Alockinyn
Brimpoen
Lola Flidir
Thurshiy
Wal Wal residents fete departing soldier George Wild
Private George Wild, son of Mr Fate A Hi Carberry of Warranooke, was farewelled at Wal Wal with a music program by Mesdames Rowe Simmons and Giles. Mavis Rowe contributed, a supper followed, and Mr Blythe presented a fountain pen, pencil, money gift, and a ukulele from the Shire. He thanked locals, and the group sang A Jolly Good Fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vite Willis Carberry
Fate
Hi. Carberry
Warranooke
Aye
Jung
Rowe , Simmons
W. Giles
Ais
Mavis Rowe
Blythe
Wil Wal
George Wild
Wal Wal
Weeping across debris in a family's shattered home
In a harsh excerpt from Plain Folk and Dauntless, a family endures loss after their shop vanishes and their child is born amid fear. The father mends boots, the mother endures despair, yet the couple stays united. The plea is for cheerful endurance and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseow
Nene
Horsham Base Hospital building progress report aims December completion
A committee of management reported at a Monday night meeting that the Horsham Base Hospital new building should be finished by December 1 under the contract time. The ladies hospital auxiliary presented a £380 cheque and the Carnival Committee raised about £600, with several donations coming from Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Ladies’ ‘Hospital
Carnival Committee
Melbourne
Hospital Auxiliary and Building Progress in Warrnambool
Report covers hospital building work progress, contractor and appointment of clerk of works, boiler choice, and a March 11 auxiliary meeting. Also notes Hospital Sunday at Rupanyup, Carnival profits around £600, and a £380 donated by Ladies Auxiliary. Details include donations, building accounts, and staff updates.
Hospital Patient Totals From January to February 1841
Hospital statistics show January 31 totals with 32 males and 46 females remaining, 1 male and 85 females admitted, 47 males and 82 females discharged, 3 mates and 3 females died, leaving 43 males and 47 females by February 23. Daily averages and admissions origins enumerate numerous townships and shires including Horsham, Dimboola, Kowree, and Minyto, totaling 146 remaining at period end.
Donations Acknowledged With Thanks By Various Groups
A fragmented note lists donations received and acknowledged from multiple organizations and individuals. Mentioned are Methodist Girls Comrade Club, Women's Christian, Semperance Union, Presbyterians, and various local groups in Horsham and surrounding areas. Items include clothing, vegetables, fruit, towels, and bottles, with donors such as Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Sawyer, Mrs. Bothe, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibions
Methodist Girls
Skla Gheerlon
Lorshim Jane
TUL Thie
Christliis
Semperance Union
Che Hospital
Ghiaitey
Horsham
Francis
Thorsham
Stint
Abs
Schowarts
Frit Ules
Forny Horglin
Willy
Presbyterian
Sawyer
Horsluit
Huwers
Lethouigt
Borshis
Corhildrén
Wirshuan
A. Worliste
Atheworth
Riverside
Box Mt Lettivers
Ty Ay
Wigasinds
Ste
le Mills
G.T. Martin
Ehiven
G. Cises
EL Ue
Ru- Wolph
Thoraliau
Englund
Enghind
Presbyterian Claively
Dinbovla
Martins Idaven
M. Whelun
Naciunsky
Piets
Financial Position Report for Kebbury Month
The monthly receipts are summarized by the treasurer Ole Dettdulerson. The report lists income and expenditures, noting payments to various departments and balances carried forward. Names and figures are partially obscured but indicate routine maintenance costs and settling accounts.
Fragmented Ledger of Accounts and Payables
A garbled list shows numerous vendor names and amounts for wages and expenses. Entries include insurance, salaries, utilities, and various firms such as Wellcome & Co, Chandlers, Colonial Gas, Davies I son, and Australian companies. The document references hospital and ambulance accounts and a building fund, with miscellaneous dates and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stat Wsc
Austox
Abboty Tithuritorius
Surroughs Wellcome & Clo
Aust
Chandlers
Vangiaids & Suns Pty, Ltd
the A
Lirdbrqak
Tustral Chemical Co. Ty
Nels Lolag Cate
Perniewan Wrisht Ltd
Poartite Manin Favourig Co
Poon Ming & Co
Tarke, Dievies & Ui
Harrell Sinich
The
Burghal Ministiring Co
Aisity. Ltd
SUI YecoNits
Bloshrisn
He Texas Co
EL Abersginis
Victorian Llaspitils Association
Bay
Victorigm
Hospitals Association
Zener
Mel
Wright & Riley
DL & T Wilson
Watson & Vietor Tote
Thome Youn &Co. Pty. Lik
Noske Bros. Dig
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Chamberlain
Gia Ayes
Poe
Ars Hess
le Plastrier & Sutherland
Ali
Building ‘Contractors
George
Stnrrlett Streat
ICE ‘Works
Urquhart Street
T O. Orrien
Omant Bros
Bakers and Pastrycools
Firebrace Street
P.O
Brian
B. Adamson Lins
Worshian
Dad
Hrair ‘Kesturer
Elveet
Mikidy
R. A. Ludbrook
Alp.s
Balmoral
Balmoral P. and A. Society
Deh
R. Willis
I Tingwil
Cross
J. B. Brabksby
AlePhaci
Lis
L.uol Oh
Kowres
Ing
Éhairman
Douz. Oliver
Mulraney
Joly Guthridge
Alice Springs
McLnnes
Harrow Atti
Wall
Thomas
Bull
A. J. Carricker
May
May, and ‘Abs
Aerons Mai
Jay
Don
Eitts
Léxia Bull
Allit
Robinson Wade
Mis Ad “Dow
Pehase
Méliines
Carmeber
Leuve
Bonegilla
Mii
Bert’ Robinson
Boordnpkijr
Doug
Neuarpurr
A.S. Bull
Miinay
Heer
Ballarat
Goroke
Miga Lake
Nevarpurr
North Wonwondah
Plain Folk
Dauntless
House Committee
New
Buldages
F. ‘Anderson
Committee of Management
W. B. McGregor
House
A. E. Watts
Watts
Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary
T. FE. Conroy
June Bolton
Rupanyup
W.P. Denholm
H. A. Roe
Ogain
Warrnambool
Warrnaambool
St. Was
Messrs
Wilmoth
Anderson
Inet
Maxwell Scott
Warracknaibeal
Hemonaeer
Hey
Smahen
Indie Y Janachester Gand
R. Courtney
Ei. McDonald
Nurrses G. Schache
P., Pinnell
L.kroker
Heard
Craig
L. Fortington
A. Ball
R. Ball
M. Conroy
G. C. Barnes
Trustees Executors and Agency Co. Ltd
Felton Bequests
H. V. McKay
United Artists
Ebri
Géc
Wimmera
Gymbowen
Miga-Lake
Towlonde
Wombelano
Lawleit Shire
Kaniva
Miscellanédus
Ole Detdtulérson
Lorshani
Dose
Lodge: Bros, ‘Monumental ‘Contractors
Lowis
MF. Kelley
Horson Street
Worsham
Gwt
Kovebhe Malhonrae
Carine ‘Bros
Duntan
Aoksham
Hiwiltan Street
Morsidm
Younghusband
Telulis
Stud Stock ‘Dept
New South Wales
Albury
Lockhart
Walla
Griffith
Leeton
Wagga Wagga
Deniliquin
Victorian
Eghuca
Shepparton
Kyabram
Casterton
Mildura
Iepresentatives
Uattorneys
Ietocia
State Assurance Company Ltd
Itcorporate
Ugh
Weoooof
Haig’s Scotch Whisky
Kensington (Inc
N.S.W
Vega Mitt
Wimmer
Tynes
MAY & Millar
LTP
Wimmera Foundry
Horsham Vic
Australia
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