Local Social Events Highlight Last Week Nearby
District centres report a dry spell, rain awaited as farming faces drought. The Jung Hall hosted a successful bachelors and spinsters ball with about 40 couples, over 200 attendees, Arcadian Dances Band provided music, substantial supper served, and doors grossed around £40. A gift evening honored Mr and Mrs Leslie Baker with games, competitions, and supper. Frank McHale and A Noldsworth surprised Bob Crouch with a visit, and the Horsham Base Hospital event included a stainless dessert gift. Mooralla Cricket Club premier ball featured gifts to the couple, a silver cup to Mr Mitchell, and a Royal Doulton fruit stand for Mrs Mitchell.
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Jung Hall
Dianes
Xalud
Himale
Mero
Lelie Baker
Inglis
Frank McHae
A. Noldsworth
Bob + Crouch
Horsham Base
Mitchell
Mrs. Mitchell
Doulton Fruit Stand
Kanion Agricultural Society Officers Named for Year
At the annual Kanion Agricultural and astral Society meeting Mr Joh Wolves served as president for the intended year. E Rowe and C Webb were elected vice presidents, and FH Baker was secretary. The balance sheet showed a turnover of £500 17 7 with a surplus of £4071 carried forward. A concert for the After-Care Fund raised support with Dolly Clipstoms organizing the function.
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Mise Dolly Clipstoms
Moorella Farewell Social for Mitchells Before Horsham Move
A Mooralla Hall farewell honors Mr and Mrs Ernest Mitchell on departure to Horsham. Friends from Mooralla and district attend a dancing and supper evening. Dr Richard Shilcock presents a silver teapot and sugar basin, and a silver serviette ring for their daughter Margaret. Mitchell captained Mooralla cricket for five years with four premierships and one runner up. golf club honors follow.
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Horsham
Ernest Mitchell
Mooralla Hall
Mooralla
Richard Shilcock
Margaret
Mooralla State School
Mitchell
Moorala
Golf Club
Nhill Hospital Matter Faces Committee Debate
At a Nhill committee meeting concerns arose over private hospital admissions and the public institution. Dr Angue noted ongoing tension with the medical profession while Mr H J Bond urged inviting Inspector McVilly to discuss the hospital’s serious financial condition before the annual meeting.
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Nhill
Angue
H. J. Bond
McVilly
Inspector of Charities
C. Palmer
Warracknabeal ANA elects officers at Catholic Ball
The Warracknabeal branch of the Australian Natives Association elected officers including President A Tonse and Vice President I. O. Johnson. The Catholic Ball drew attendance and raised funds amid lively social and rallying events.
A Trip to the West by ex jockey Alfred Reid
Alfred Reid recounts his visit to Horsham and the West describing its transformation from a land of sin to prosperous farming. He highlights John Griffiths of Jnowanxerup, who owns 9000 acres, yields 8000 wheat bags, 1000 bales of wool, and 600 sheep, with tractors and a paddock bought for 1 per acre. Reid also notes the native settlement run by Mr and Mrs Weight, and a visit to the native school where he taught choruses and sang for the people.
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Alfred Reid
Horsham
John Griffiths
Jnowanxerup
Sydney King
Crymelion
Warracknabeal
West
Griffiths
Baptist Church
Church of Christ Saimiatry
Vialt
Weight
Tasmania
Wright
Ehorua
Reid
Hersham
Costly Australian Broadcasting Commission under scrutiny
A Melbourne writer questions the Australian Broadcasting Commission over rising revenues and expenses. The report highlights a £87,242 revenue rise last year and unclear profit sources amid requests for explanations and potential reforms.
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Australia
Awerallan
Commixalon
Nixon
Stanmont
Tinern
Artis
Thenaptivta
Arnas
Seniil
Ttn
Tata
Agia
Olitar
Vstom
Dunstan
Collum
WMA
Fim
Mishwoeh
Inet
Iola
Pensport
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Toyear Euarantes
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Panix
Aaron
Overcoats
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Geelong
Serge Knickers Hen Kee
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Kmart
Ana
Laubman & Pank Pty. Ltd. Corumed
Samvey
Upunsival
Firedbace ST
Newt Poser
Pheoe Obs
Ovaltine
Illy Auwander Ltd
Giry Read
South Melbourne
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Saniva
S.se
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Allis-Chalmers
Noaro
Exhibition Street
Mewbourne
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Snue
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Mra
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Melbourne
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