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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
5
Reports from district centres describe severe fly pest damage to flocks with past remedies proving ineffective. Farmers face daily oversight, travel distances, and petrol allowances while crutching doubles in some areas but fails to reduce strike. Cress pastures offer relief but owners favor ample feed despite flies. Also notes golf club presidency, course condition, and visitors, with Mrs. George Hadden visiting relatives in Casterton.
The annual meeting of the Gian teven Young Women and Imehelors was held on Saturday evening. The slate showed a balance of £1 7s 6d. The president was reelected for a third term and the secretaries were reelected with Miss Jon Carlin added as secretary.
A farewell social will be held at Pelelis Hall tomorrow Saturday to honor Driver Eric Acklame. The event marks a tribute as he departs and includes local attendees and supporters from the service community.
Rain totals varied with some areas posting 41 points while nearby regions reported about 10. A card party and dance honoring war funds was set for Friday May 23 to celebrate Tire Day. The patriotic fund praised last Saturdays dance for its success and notes free music aids fundraising. Mr White steps down as railway ganger, replaced by Mr Larkin of Wartenhzip. Mrs White, Red Cross worker, received presents as they left after two years here. Mrs Shilcock and Miss Rogers holidaying, Mrs Arch Gellatly hosting Mrs Marks of Sydney as guest.
A successful hunt at Wombelane hosted by Myrwin and Mrs L Quigley raised about £6 10s for overseas soldiers and villagers. Donations from Cook & Sons Horsham and others funded prizes like silk stockings and biscuits. A Red Cross dance at Red Crom netted profit, with Monte Carlo won by Mr G Reservoir and Miss Rita Heenan. An upcoming Wombelano hall event on May 23 features Frank Fewards versatile orchestra and a waltzing contest to aid district soldiers overseas.
A brief account of a monthly Miniman branch meeting noting a collection of gifts for unspecified quarters and a dedication to Miss EF Hawkins who forwarded 2 pounds in addition to the subscription. The Patriotic Committee report mentions a secretary and a charitable distribution to a local society.
A public general meeting is set for Thursday June 12 to rescue and review the Patriotic Committee's activities over the past year. Pimpinio A.N.A Ball hosted by Hoard's Orchestra, plus a Red Cross euchre and dance event in May.
A May 4 Red Cross shop event drew volunteers from the Liversidy branch to run the sale. Proceeds totaled £16 3s. 4d after a busy day with multiple prize draws and winner announcements.
The district reports cropping operations almost complete with favorable weather aiding weed control and early lambing about to start. A large gathering celebrated a coming of age, gifts given, followed by entertainment and Red Cross fund-raising events raising about £7 12s.
A farewell social will be held next Monday evening at Wonwondah North hall for Private B F Lane. The event is to be held in the public hall tomorrow night with Hennessy expected to attend.
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