District Centre Festivities Amid Rain and Reminiscences
A district center reports heavy rain amounts totaling 88 points with a wet spell easing by midday. The Harvest Festival featured speeches by local preachers, musical items from Miss Riley and Miss Newton, and a large personal item presentation by community members to local dignitaries. A cricket tribute recognized Blackheath’s father of oral golf, plus gifts to returning soldiers and social club presentations. The evening concluded with songs and a long overnight celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy
Feitehar Woeihim
Ronn Riley
Mise June Newton
Horduim
Horsham
Mise Ail Y Itiley
Private Frew Honored At Home Gathering
A group of friends and neighbors hosted Private John Frew at Mr and Mrs F J Ladlow's home. The event featured cards, singing, and warm toasts as villagers spoke of his family, cricket service, and resolve to face the future. Gifts included a wallet, parcel from the Comforts fund, a traveling set, and a fountain pen. The Red Cross Society and local council representatives were present to extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spt
Byrne
Kellalne Welfare Committee
F. Crafter
Wimmera
Morsham
Returnd Soldiers’ League
Joh
Thomas Ackheath
Oll Cinbs
Spldier
Blackheath
Blackheath Golf Club
Barrett Reserve
Yorvale
RAM
Mel Stanley Thomas
Elvh
Haute
Dr. Armstrong
Af Tohacen
F. Robinson
D. Pearse
Rowell North Chresia
B&m. Byrne
Mary O'Loughlin
Marc Phelan
Wowien
M. Levneh
A. Rosets Ion
Ronald Critter
Mulwell
Anthony
Honoren
John Frew
F. J. Ladlow
T. Shearwood
Kurtis
Frew
W. Major
Cricket Ink
Loxia
St. ‘Thampan
J. M. Johns
P. Jelly
Shearwood
Doven and Doven North Branch
The
Red Cross Society
Dadswell's Bridge Recital and Soldier Presentation Night
A crowd gathered at Dadwell's Bridge hall for a social and presentation to Private T. Smith. Councillors M. Carter and Byrne spoke, presenting a wallet, parcel, and a tall set from district friends, praising Smith's wartime service and family ties. The event closed with songs and the National Anthem, with Mrs. A. McNell at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadewell
T. Smith
W. A. Rae
Conncillor M. Carter
Wimmera
Byrne
Linwell
Carter
Pana
Smith
Laharam
Dr. Byrne
Regimental Ball Honors Kellalac Soldier Entertainer
Friends gathered at Kellalne Ball to honor Regt. Gt. Mir. FO. Mick Byrne. The evening mingled dancing with musical items and a soprano program arranged by Vera Armstrong. Gilbert Holland sang and Michael Phelan led a dramatic digger role in uniform as the Kellalac children sang There’s Something About A Soldier. Dr W Armstrong spoke of bravery and duty as the evening closed with tribute to the fallen.
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Mick" Byrne
Kellalne
Vera Armstro
Mise V Armstrong
Danny Boy
Gilbert Holland
Valor
Armstrong
Melniere
MeHge
Kellalac Nebcal
Mise Armstrong
Michael Phelan
Unifor
Mapper
W. Armstron
Thomas Cs. Armstrong
Miga Lake Red Cross Meeting Reviews Activities
A well attended Miga Lake Red Cross meeting summarized the year’s activities. Report by secretary Mrs. B L Nelsott noted receipts from donations and items donated for repairs and use. A request to forward funds to headquarters for mood stimulation and a tennis tournament fundraiser supported Red Cross relief efforts. Proceeds totaled a modest amount and were allocated to assist during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miga Lake
BL Nelsott
Ctc
Thinstuahon Saeglee
Wombelano Tennis Tourney Ends With Dance Aid
A local tennis tournament at Wombelano Court concluded with finals featuring A Hobby and Mrs Habbs among finalists. A fundraising stall sold soft drinks and tea to boost funds, while evening dancing provided entertainment. Profit is expected near £12 as community members including Mr Neil Campbell returned home.
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Crome
Harrow
Salt Lakes
Charan
Wombelano
Ullswater
Gymbowon
Clear Lake
Survouinling
Ough
Mise N. Hadden
D. Heenan
Slyo
Merdonabt
Duisho
Afi
T. Heenan
RB. Temes
J. Guthridge
Neil Campbell
Hanes
Comforts for the Fighting Forces Morale Fund Exposed
The Victorian division publishes a booklet on Comforts for the Fighting Forces detailing how funds for the Australian Comforts Fund are invested. It notes Victoria residents donate about 2000 pounds weekly and lists purchases of clothing, tobacco, and recreational materials for service members overseas plus halls and entertainment facilities funded by the fund.
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Au Iralian Comforts
ACP
Art Volunta
Melbourne City
Connell
Indivivund Firme
Pyple
Victoria
Tate
Australia
ACF
A.C.F
Siah
Yarpore
Fm Rampa
Comforts Fund
Wooolen
Nogland
Sratland
Scotland
Ins
Vnforin
ACR
Teanfort Holiday Visit Mention At Avie Rywn Return
Miss Avie Rywn returned after holidaying with relatives in Teanfort and spending a few days in Hamilton.
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Teanfort
Avie Rywn
Hamilton
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