Christmas shoppers and local cheer in a busy town
Readable sections describe bustling Christmas trade at Treidel Express, with stores packed and staff busy. Scenes of festive decorations, displays, and customers crowding the Ue area, plus notes on seasonal greetings, post office mail days, and Anzac members exchanging news amid holiday bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axrnens TV
Tirde
C. Sannee
Rochester
Ktmore
Winnie
Sidie
Bendigo
Larry
Anzac Association
Tatura V Rochester Swop for Teddy Bear Trophy
Sporting notes describe the inter club contest at Rochester on Boxing Day. The Tatura party led by W Edwards and A C Tan travelled by car, enjoyed a luncheon, and witnessed Rochester triumph in a keen match. The visitors returned with Rochester's prized teddy bear trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Fitzgerald
Whitney
Tatura Club
Rochester
Tatura
Scates
RucuystRe
P Tsing
Munro
Humphris
Jane
Hatsmay
Edwards
Manley Wiergarald
Vreka
Hauter
Carey
Johnson
Davy t+ Whitney
Hatford
Pigdon
Haxont
Commonwealth War Loan prospectus urges wider subscriptions
The new issue of the Commonwealth War Loan is advertised with terms offering instalments at 11 percent per month and an option to pay up immediately with higher interest. The government appeals to citizens to fund military equipment and maintenance, stressing national duty and the war’s financial needs amid Germany’s peace signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Docnions
Germany
Practical Demonstration in Fruit Packing at Bendigo Orchard
Mr Cock, inspector of privileges in Bendigo, demonstrated peach packing methods to about 30 attendees at the Nemelia Sellers Association in Bendigo. He emphasized quality, size, and color, proper picking technique, careful handling, and packing on cloth to prevent bruising, noting top trees like Snead and King Edward VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedmeedey
Lo Spector
Prejiatdls
Bendigo
Nameelia Seillers' Association
Sears
Slisde
Jones
Gonevision
T. ‘Thompson
Association
Jesson
Uuck
Sue
W. S Locke
Amusement Tax Passes Local Venues With Penny Levy
The Amusement Tax becomes active in the New Vert regime. Patrons at Lyric begin paying a penny per shilling ticket and a extra penny per expense in admittance. Stamps must be affixed to tickets before entry. Mr Armstrong will supply stamps. The plan echoes broader wartime taxation and anticipated future tax on tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyric Picture Stow
Arustrong
Sunday Services in Church of England notices
Fragmented OCR lists Sunday worship by denomination and local church notices. Mentions 7 30 service times, Bible schools, Salvation Army gatherings, and a planned opening of a new State Savings Bank building on Moore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
W. M. Medgwick
Ciskis T
Bible School
Opel
A. J. Wilson
Salvation
ARAL
Oyenalr
Gillieu Street
Eels
Aatervosk
Pew State Savings Bank
Moore Street
Besl
Reeuery
Fers
Goliers
Gaiters
Vine Galton
Golf Sangles
Iigp
Kobe
Christmas Church Services at St Joseph and Holy Trinity
Catholic and Church of England congregations held Christmas Day services with sermons, choirs, and special canticles. Rev Meredith preached on Luke, praising peace on earth. The Rev W M Madwick led a Christmas Day song service, stressing the spiritual value of Jesus Christ across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Joseph’s Church
Josph
Mr'Swiney
A. Mellinis
Quirke
Hussey
Holy Trinity Church
Church of England
Momlay
Nedineelia
Allen
Walidays
Stafford
W. M. Maduwick
Sue
Italy
Heaven
Jess
Nagsreth
Britain
Lily
Jesus of
Nazareiy
Leecky
Jesus of Nazareth
Dridge
China
Belgium
Germany
Isabella Bishop
Zenanny
Harem
Christendour
Madewick
Christ
Sante Claus of Bamawm Christmas Tree At Banu Methodist Church
The Bamawm Christmas tree gathering at the Banu Methodist Church on Christmas night drew strong attendance and festive cheer. Roy Park led the ladies and children in a generous program with Miss Katie Whinfield, Mr Joe Wright, and Mrs Winnie Grant contributing songs and readings. A supper followed the event with soft drinks provided, and the evening concluded with broad smiles and holiday goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banu Methodist Church
Roy Park
Katie Whinfield
Joe Wright
Jen Voice
Desert
Grey House
Olive
Rot Hielimore
Winnie Grant
Cecil Ganntingtos
Light Brigade
Alex
Redbitinn
Christmas Eve boating mishap ends with rescues on Campaspe
On a festive Monday evening a party from the Water Commission and others attempted a trip near Chinese gardens. The boat turned in midstream and a crew member, Harry, led a quick rescue while two onshore spectators aided the swimmer. All survived, with cheers for the courage shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Commission
Harry
Beuigo
Gallipolis
Rochester
Campaspeal
Willian Othe
Initer
Picnic on Campaspe draws crowd from several towns
A Boxing Day church picnic at the Campaspe banks near Eytuca road drew families from Bath, Rochester, Bendigo and Melbourne. Young men swam and fished while a rescue saved two lads from a deep hole in strong currents, as Miss Helen O’Neill and others earned praise for exam successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamewm
Bullawin Methodist
Campaspe
Messrs
Lett Singer
Addie Chappel
Iir
Charlie Hood
Uni
Helany O'Neill
Elmore
Miles O'Neill
Royal Victorian Tonsued Nursew Association
Melbourne
St Vincent's
Ant Bas Iwo
Sted Mi
Mra Ji H Elfigtt
Focal
State Sayings Bank
Meg Bank
Moore Street
Remains of Mr Simon Wanley Interred in Rochester
The remains of the late Mr Simon Wanley were interred in the Rochester Cearstery on Friday afternoon. The funeral service was read by Rev Father Orlin. Messrs Humphris Bros. had charge of the mortuary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Wanley
Rochester Cearstery
Orlin
Humphris Bros
Sawyer Fair Leaves Ramawi North School for Overseas
Sawyer William Fair former head teacher at Ramawi North State school has departed for overseas. Several recently enlisted lads visited Rochester for the Christmas holidays and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer William Fair
Ramawi North State School
Rochester
Cam
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Weigs
Linn
Mons
George Gants
Wweky
Ole Friend
MS Wun Yen
Fee Murray
Nediigtag
Val Learvesting
Cath Svete
Yawuen
Oui
Wits Joh
Bamawa
Nini
Tite Sleepers
Ineke
Sporting
Sante Claus
Bamawm
H. J Misven
Nuwueella
Roger Kenworthy
Lissen Mint
Kenworthy
Twain
Mssen
Molyring
Nanneetiy
Kota
Messrs Dallard, Bros
Pine Grove
Co-operative Co
Eroye
Kotte
Caughi
A. Foster
Campaspe West
Sharpe
Reward
Nanneella
Perand
Walter“ Wargrivl
Solke
The
Commonwealth
Actieles
Mackay Srect
R. Chadwick
Gillies Street
Favaloro & Lopes
Brunning
Echuca
Etc
Nobby
M.S
Shoemen
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