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Preston Leader

Location

Preston, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1915

Page

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Effect of the music in war time and bagpipe valor

The article surveys how martial music stirs troops, citing Highland bagpipes across battles in South Africa, Dargai, Wimiera, Vittoria, and Brussels. It recalls Piper Findlater and Piper George Clarke feats, notes tunes like Campbells are Coming, and links pipes to historic campaigns, urging firm drill and morale.

Martin Furore Aga South Africa Canada Egypt France Great Britain Piper Findlater Durgai John Dargai Wimiera George Clarke H.li Abeara Theira Pondicherry Lieutenant Campbell Toad Highlanders Napier Vittoria Ditchland McRae George McCrae Planaman Duncan Pibrooh O Donial Dhu Adon Brendalbana Hoy Jonnia Qcromdale North Inverlochy Mar Cnithnesa Donald Balloch James I Walter Scott Campbells Brondalbane Altimarloch Wisk Caithness John Campbell Glen Orchy Earl of Breadalbane George Sinclair Koias Glenorchy Brussels Edinburgh Courant

Northcote Tent Highlights Rifle Win and Quoit Challenge

Star of Northcota Tent reports strong turnout at the fortnightly meeting in Rechabite hall with two new members initiated. The rifle team won the inter tent competition and the quoit team finished as runners up. a 2000 up challenge to PAFS quoit set for April 22 is issued. An official visit to Preston tent is planned for April 20, with a June 6 concert and social in town hall to celebrate the tent’s anniversary. A PS A, church parade, and social event are scheduled around the week.

Star of Northcota O.R Bro A. E. Prentice 1.O.R Quoit Pa.f.s. Quoit Newnham Preston Northcote Methodial Church Pride of Northcote

Preston Lodge Meeting Reports Financial Gains and Growth

The rural meeting on Tuesday covered two propositions and one initiation. F.8. submitted the quarterly balance sheet showing a sound financial position. Bro. Nankervia reported on the National division meeting at Terang last week with strong attendance. Membership stood at 6114 with funds of £75,759 up £4,274 28, and membership up 400 in senior and junior branches. Capital per member rose to £20 1d, up 18s 0d from 1912. Greetings from A.N.A. in Warrnambool session. Best wishes to South Australian Alliances for the drink question election.

Nankervia Terang Bro Appleby Lés &d A.N.A Warrnambool

Preston Lodge U A O D Moot Report and Plans

The fortnightly meeting chaired by Bro. R Foers noted one member was initiated. A May 10 presentation night to Bro Fred Sheppard was announced. The report covered a Druids picnic at Aspendale on Easter Monday and confirmed lodges 유지 their own upkeep.

A.D Bro R. Foers P.D Fred Sheppard Aspendale W. Davies

Meeting on Belgium relief fund and nominations

The president Mrs Howard presided Monday night as plans advanced for a picture night to aid the Belgium relief fund. Two candidates for membership were nominated. Syllabus item for next meeting is Buchre party.

Howard Belgium Relief Fund Buchre Party

Tolstoy and Drink Reflections on Shame and Stupefaction

A street remark from cabmen about sobriety reveals the paradox of shame. The text argues that people drink to escape conscience or to enable actions they otherwise avoid, claiming sobriety itself induces moral restraint while intoxication erases it.

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