Roll of Honor at Methodist Church for Australian Imperial Force
A large Methodist congregation gathered Sunday to witness the main Roll of Honor inscribed for Methodists serving with the Australian Imperial Forces. Pte. R. Vine, church secretary, presented, with Miss Eva Vine added to the Roll. R. Vine spoke of church work aiding the military cause. current names include Alan Topkin, Charles Johnston, Wil Castle, Richard Vine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Sun
Eas
Pte. R. Vine
Mr. On
Eva Vine
Pte
R. Vine
Bng
Alan Top
Railway line extension urged at local station meet
An Association meeting on May 18 discussed extending the rail line at the local station and adding a third track. The Progress Association supports better accommodation on the line and seeks cooperation for relief amid dry, scarce times. The Railway Department and S.R.C. may be urged to act, with further requests to the Trust for assistance.
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Holst
Co's Progress Association
Guirey's
Rifle Club Dispute Over Defence Dept Rifle Transfer
The Defence department reply to a complaint on loan rifles from the Ordnance Department references a letter and directs informing authorities. Headquarters reports capitation allowances for rifle clubs and notes issues with organizing and matches. Gray defeated Stevenson in a £50 side contest. the overall context suggests operational friction in rifle club activities.
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Deby
Defence Department
Up Rifles
Steele
Ordnance Deim
Reo
Ouyen
Gray
Stevenson
Iverkes
Willoughby Letter From Weymouth Describes Frontline Peril
England to Australia veteran Tam Willoughby writes 4/11/15 recounting a severe wound in August near Darda pelles, two weeks with crutches, 14 days furlough, trip through Ireland, health amid shellfire, and a hopeful return home after war experiences. He notes Agnes’s letter, missing Kerryman Kilkarney, and urges Curly’s enlistment pride.
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A.J. Willoughby
A. J Willaghire
Ouyen
Dardapelles
Weymouth
Tam
Ireland
Dublin
Belfast
Killarney
Agnes
Egypt
Curly
Australia
Police Court Session Clears Arrears and Fines Reckon
At the usual sitting Messrs Elligett and Rowe presided. A. F. Whitfield’s maintenance summons was settled with funds paid into court. Fines were imposed on J Nulty J M Lean Gratson for Vaccination Act non compliance. Other penalties included 20 shillings for J Grant and T Carrolan ten shillings for paths. Two youths warned after an alcohol incident. Poor box collected 10 shillings. Byrne Buyer fined 2s 6d with costs for bylaw breaches leading horses on footpaths.
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Messrs Elligett
P.M
Rowe J P
A. F. Whitfield
Oke Street
J. Grant
T. Carrolan
A. Lawler
Robertson
Carlton
Abbotsford
M. Byrne
W. F. Buycer
Ennodes
Davie
Rark
J. G. Freeland
R. Winnecombe
P. Hogan
Ballarat Court Sees Growers Sue Spittle For Debt
At Ballarat County Court on Friday two growers named White sued John Spittle of Birchip for £51 8s 3d. A verdict was given for £53 8s 3d on the claim and for £13 16s in costs to be set off, with costs awarded.
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Ballarat County Court
White
John Spittle
Birchip
Tadge W
Dance postponed then held to aid soldiers hamper fund
Death of Mr James Mc Lean’s son prompted the delay of a charity dance at Nonga to aid the Soldiers Christmas hamper fund. The event will proceed tonight with a large crowd anticipated. Local recruiting committees take charge after holidays and enlistment remains urged. Victoria must recruit 16,900 and 3,5100 monthly for reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mc Lean
Nonga
Victoria
Wide Bay
House of Representatives
Andrew Fisher
Wheat Experiments Prompt Continued Observation
Ske Seneen notes entok emotions amid wheat trials as farmers and weather strains test graded wheat under normal, manured conditions. Results deemed highly educational and worthy of continued experiments to gauge seasonal effects and actual yield. Federation supporters find positive outcomes in both tests.
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Ske Seneen Saat
Entok
Federation
Walpeup Shire Faces Cash Strain Over Rates arrears
The balance sheet for Walpeup Shire shows a 12 month deficit of over £4300 while only £533 was collected in rates. Council warns that arrears and upcoming law costs will raise rates unless residents pay by month end. Road work hinges on rate payments and neighbourly influence urged.
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Kagapa
Mar
Walpeup Shire
Berch Services Campaign at Church Evening Route
Community church service schedule fragment notes a campaign event on Paignie 11 at 3 30 pm led by Methodist organizers with potential attendees Quyen Wes mentioned amid brief timing cues and venue reference.
War News Roundup on Fronts and Balkan Tangles
The war sharpens as German attack chances loom on the East or West front. Russians pierce enemy lines in Riga region while French artillery reports success on the West. Greece’s position in a looming German invasion creates new Balkan tension. Italy reports 80,100 soldiers in Albania. Washington reacts to Austria’s note on the Ancona sinking amid Lusitania and other outrages. Berlin confirms losses of a cruiser and torpedo boat near the Baltic. a Danish patrol boat also sinks. President Wilson is away on a honeymoon.
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Riga
Washington
Austria
Ancona
New York
Wilson
Mysterious Message About Ailments And Remedies
A fragmented note questions knowledge of miner ailments and marks cold remedies as dangerous. It mentions a Chamber rain remedy claimed to counter cold effects and warns of ongoing health concerns. The legibility is limited but centers on health remedies and danger perceptions.
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Chamberain
Eneiie
Public meeting at Ouyen Hall on January 6 1916
Onyen District Hospital announces a public meeting at Ouyen Hall Thursday evening January 6 1916 at 8 o'clock to arrange a program for the sports meeting on Monday January 11. All are urged to attend. A J Stephens hospital accountant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouyen Hall
A. J. Stephens
Hos. Acc
Notice To Farmers Offers Chaffcutter Work at Low Price
Notice to farmers from aa Pole Nyang inviting bids for chaff cutting work using a screw-bagger travel chaffcutter and engine at the lowest possible price.
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Nyang
Christmas and New Year Holidays Notice
Christmas and New Year Holidays observed with closures on Saturday 25th as a morning session 27th for Christmas and Saturday January for New Year. Trade association secretary W M Gincesrim notes.
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W. M. Gincesrim
Sec. Traders’ Assn
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Sol
England
Aven
Unen
Ouyen Red Cross Committee
Melbourne
A. J. Telford
Arty
Vandilla King
Bush Dart's Imperial
Glaugas Marshall
Walpeup
Berch Services
Paignie
Seareee Am
Beg
Balkans
Greece
Athens
Salonika
Albania
Berlin
Baltic
Onyen District Hospital
Sepper A. Duros
Galah
Kantatin
M. Fitegerald
Maryborough Highland Society
Prince's Part
Maryborough
A. James
J. Lean
D. Fulle
Carri
Charlotte Gould
Woroc
Linga
H. H. Whitfield & CO
Murrayville
Ovuyen
Ati
R. A. Caldow
Sweeca
Fawling & Cue
Stephens
Bool
M‘coll &2 Co’s
Victon
MK Witman Producers' Co-operative Co
Bes Bees
AVING
Go Operative Company
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