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Newspaper
Saint Arnaud Mercury
Location
Saint Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
A concise ad proclaims buyers of wheat and farm produce at top ruling rates and corn sacks twine and wool packs at bed rock prices. It notes agency roles for Yates' Reliable Garden Seeds The London and Lancashire Insurance Co and Federal Manure Co.
St Arnand and Gowar Haat schedule a Victorian open-air mission with events at Slay Creek and Barrimal. E Macdonald, Mr Lomeden, J Mackay, and W Mackay are listed as organizers or speakers with times including 11 am 7 pm 3 pm and 7 30 pm across locations.
Sunday services at 1 a.m. and 7 p.m. with 2:45 p.m. Bible School. Adnolt Bible Olaca hosts 7 p.m. service led by Preacher J. W. Marrowe.
The Australian Red Cross Society, led by the Governor General’s wife, closes a May to June appeal in Victoria with a projected total between £200,000 and £300,000. New South Wales exceeds its target while overall national fundraising nears £750,000. Donations come from private individuals, clubs, schools, and country centers, aided by children’s contributions and similar efforts in Bendigo. The drive emphasizes community effort, notable support from prominent figures, and a call for continued voluntary generosity despite higher taxes and rising costs.
The Red Cross Society supports prisoners of war and wounded soldiers across France Britain Egypt Palestine Mesopotamia and Germany providing comforts supplies and aid through London depots and overseas agents. In Australia funds and food parcels flow from Melbourne to sustain operations while local events and auctions bolster morale and finance.
Weather delays opening of the golf season in St Arnaud. Menara, Dalgety & Co announce fortnightly stock sales in St Arnaud borough yards. A drunken and disorderly case against Charles Bond is heard at the local police court. Various sales and property auctions are listed, along with moves of residents Mrs Hearn and family from Donald to Methoura. Details include local church connections and athletic notes about Miss Panny Mare and other sports figures.
A two-officer government patrol is attacked by masked robbers who flee in wagons toward La as fracas at a Catholic Cathedral ensues. Guns fire injures a patrol, bags with money are taken, and later a revolver and mask are found in Fligoy. Commander Little led the response in a chaotic scene. In parliament, Mr Wart notes a large amount of host stock sold to the United Sites.
In London and Pharaday era reports describe ongoing battles across Silasone and Solmaatia fronts. French forces contend with advancing defenses as key positions at Mhietrin and Nhe Alas resist enemy pressure, while reinforcements and high command notes signal tentative progress and heavy costs.
In a terse Oxport correspondence column, readers letter concerns and insights are shared. The fragment references communication from residents, opinions on local issues, and brief remarks about civic matters. The text presents as a hurried, scanned note of correspondence with unclear details.
Letter to the Pall Mall column argues the Al Arnaud Australian Labor Party branch rejects claims that the St Arnaud Recruiting Committee is mainly military aged. It lists committee members, defends sincerity, and calls for unity to support front-line reinforcements.
The Banyena and Rich Avon West Australian Women's National League branches hosted a social evening in Banyena Hall on the 22nd, praising Red Cross work and urging donations for food aid. The event featured a decorated hall, a ladies’ supper, musical items, and a raffle with numerous gifts totaling about £11 3d, with attendees’ generous support noted.
A planned charity shoot for Caulfield Military Hospital was hampered by car trouble and poor roads. Teams traveled through Gowar East and nearby towns, with several participants missing trips. Despite setbacks, competition proceeded with notable captains and scores recorded as birds and limits were noted amid gusty conditions.
The report lists 47 birds and 41 hares collected by the Marchiment Bross party including W. iuither and Gane F. Oxley. Donations came from numerous individuals and firms for cartridges and gear, with Cara provisions from Messrs Grewnar and Crone and Crone’s premises used as a depot. Shooters not going out are asked to leave cartridges at Bray’s shop.
A large crowd gathered at Cope Cope Hall on Friday May 24 for a social arranged by the local Hed Cross aunt to raise funds for the British Red Cross. The event opened with the National Anthem, followed by a concert featuring Mrs Robb Miss Clowser Miss Melba Hodgaon and Mr G Grewar. A guessing game and prize draws saw winners Miss Gilmour Master Spancer Resaigh and Mr J Hodgson awarded prizes. Auctions by Mr G Grovar yielded over £17, donations including several £5 notes. Supper concluded the evening as attendees departed content in supporting a worthy cause.
A garbled weather and danger notice references dangers from a heat or storm event. Mentions people and places with unclear spellings and dates. Overall tone implies precautionary warnings and potential impacts on safety and travel, but specifics are unreadable.
Telegraph dispatches from London describe renewed fighting on a broad front with heavy losses. German forces reportedly advance toward the Champagne region while Allied reserves concentrate along the river Vy and around Chaumont as bombardments and counterattacks unfold.
Mrs Edelaten of St Arnand and Mr and Mrs Dalgleish of Bows Street received word from the Defence Department that Lance Corporal Ord Dalgleish was admitted to the 26th General Hospital, France, on May 4 suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. A later message stated his condition was improving.
A late message from Mrs G A Simpson indicates Red Cross relief items to the Federal Government House at WM Bourne. The list includes pillows handkerchiefs flannel items towels socks hospital bags and general apparel totaling several dozen pieces.
Master H Wandel of Logan received a wartime letter dated Sunday 10/3/18 from Trooper W Trim reg. No. 3193, serving abroad with Light Horses. The letter mentions hospital work, active service, and hopes for recovery, reflecting the strain of frontline duties and longing for home amid battles.
The official recruiting drama A Man That's All was screened at Jis land last Thursday night before a crowded audience. Dr B Davies presided as a four Crufting Committee member detailing the National Anthem and soldiers’ verses. The plot follows a man who loses a friend in war, befriends comrades in England, serves gallantly at Gallipoli, and reunites with a young woman. Interval appeals by QM9, Hellit, and Sergeant Major Lyons urged support for worthy soldiers serving the Empire. Tom Batter I responded with applause as a speaker.
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