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Newspaper
Lilydale Express
Location
Lilydale, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
2
Campbell and Sons will hold their bi monthly cattle sale in Yarra Glen yards with forward drafts of bulls springers fat cows and store stock. Sale details in Bourke diary Methaurne.
Notices announce open inspection of voters lists for the North Western East Central and Western Ridings of Lilydale Shire during July 1918. Voters may inspect lists at Lilydale Post Office Free Library Shire Hall Ringwood Croydon Mount Dandenong North West Wonga Park Evelyn and other offices with objections or claims due by July 14 and July 15 1918.
A charitable Grand Ball sponsored by the Cobdamenin Fam and De Gillo's Band is planned for Friday evening at the Athens Hall Lilydale. Proceeds support Red Cross funds. dancing starts at eight. Tickets 2 shillings double, gentlemen 2 shillings. fancy dress encouraged.
The Revision Court will meet at Yarra Junction on 23rd to revise the Shire of Upper Yarra voters roll at 2 pm. Voters lists for Shires Listste and Upper Yarra are open for inspection at notified localities. A meeting for a local Repatriation Act committee is planned at the Shire Hall on Sagurdar, 20th at 8 pm.
An archival fragment describes a social scene with mismatched names and outfits. Mentions Mrs Lawlor at a pantry stall and various assistants including Misses M Glade Black and Supple. Notes observers in tense dresses and Hungarian Gipsies drawing attention.
In agreement with the Education Department the school committee outlines a four year program for a Lilydale Higher Elementary School. Graduates reach the Intermediate Certificate and may enter junior teaching or pursue state and federal exams with potential travel and board allowances under special ministerial provisions.
Kilsyth Horticultural Society held a meeting where treasurer RL Thomsen read a satisfactory statement and a display prize was donated to the Crayon Red Crom Vural Thesnereyars. The president and officers were reelected for the year and a demonstration by Wathen in Sir Jos. Krooks' urban garden drew interested schoolchildren and locals. A Rural Workers' Board discussion featured Mr Pills of Mitchell and Co on orchard ploughs and improvements. Two injured soldiers returned, with thanks to Kilsyth residents for gifts and a social on June 14.
An advertisement touts a home made preparation named HEENZO as a superior remedy for colds bronchitis influenza sore throats and inflamed throat and bronchial membranes. It claims to destroy germs soothe and heal mucous membranes loosen phlegm and boost overall health. The pitch emphasizes quick action and compares favorably to other medicines.
The Yarra Junction and Mount Dandenong Red Cross branches report ongoing sewing drives, parcel shipments, and lectures. Members describe improved attendance, a farewell tea for a retiring president, and continued support for the Anzac cause with hundreds of articles produced and funds raised.
A court case recounts a railway goods theft involving a suspect named Colas and a witness list. Evidence centers on admitted removals from Mentone and a hawker sale, with defense denying guilt as jurors are challenged and the Crown prosecutor argues public interest.
Obituary notes the death of Mr John Twomey a well known figure in the Warrnambool district after years as a pastoral agent and stall keeper. He moved to Lilydale seven years ago and died there his remains to be buried in Warrnambool cemetery. Mrs Twomey mourns his loss and the community sends sympathy. Also mentions Ward wounded in France and Mrs Martin of Lilydale reporting the injury.
The piece notes timber supply pressures at Warburton with rising hardwood demand for war-related building needs and a planned Forest Commission inquiry. It mentions winter weather, local events at the Mechanics Hall, and medical remedies promotion.
A garbled OCR note references a proposed Warrand Ringwood Roai plan drawing contention among residents. Mentions a vote or meeting with several names and places unclear, suggesting community opposition and discussion of routes and alterations.
A garbled note from Ringwood describes a spraying event with vague details. Names, dates, and precise actions are unreadable, leaving only mention of a location Ringwood and an incident described as spraying.
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