Georgetown Town Notes and Military Updates
Georgetown March notes report recruiting officer Sergeant Boshbridge overseeing 13 enlistments with more to come and soldiers already in camp. Local progress mentions Mr R J McDonald back in business, hospital patients improving, and weekly rifle practice for the old brigade. Also coverage of the Red Cross meeting, hospital news, a hunting anecdote, and an obituary for Mrs Jee Neale with society notices and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Frank
Forgiaan
R. J. McDonald
Jonlion Hospital
Focal
Wthe Picture Company
Lie Omiesson Han Ten
Ems
Red Cross Society
Caltewin
Mit
Kereola
Lise Lehmann
Hew Assessment and Rates: Mass Meeting in March Hall
A mass meeting at the Bat goin Hall on March 1st resolved to petition the Commissioner of Taxes for immediate reduction in food value assessments by fully 20 percent. Speakers urged appeal and delay, while railway rate concerns were noted as outside the 25 mile limit. Local officials and residents pledged to pursue fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thio Batgoin Hall
An Marah
Mlengthy
Sistly al
Stani
Barpote
Neramonk Wade
Merers HG
At the Front Y M C A Work in War Letters Booklet
The article praises the Young Men’s Christian Association for aiding soldiers at home and abroad through camps in Australia and Egypt. It highlights field service, morale boosting, and correspondence help, noting officers seek to expand the work and inviting donations via the Melbourne Y M C A General Secretary for a booklet detailing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Australia
Egypt
Trooya
Y.M.C.A
Pliadere Strest
Melbourne
Finencial Anport
Inrge Ex Amoll
Close Sesson at Caltowie notice
A garbled notice from the Salute warrant warns that individuals hunting near Caltowie face consequences. It mentions ownership and liability for damages, and hints at actions by local authorities if property rights are contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close Sesson
Caltowie
Ememeng 59
Reptburg
Dietrich Council
Club Aire
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Featured in Testimony
The ad recounts Mrs W Dempery from Port Cicie praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing kidney related backache after trying many remedies. Major Hinton and Muriel Suer celebrate milestones and endorse the remedy and a tonic essence for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dempery
Gertende Strech
Port Cicie
Kinney
Beau
Proia
Poutat McClellan Co
PIM
Sydney
Doan's
Watertown Sports Day Attracts Wide Attendance
The event featured multiple disciplines with strong entries and a high level of competition. Prizes totaled 25 pounds with additional contributions from G Koch and the Red Cross funds. A 30 shilling donation to the Sandbag Fund and 303 to the Returned Soldiers' Association were recorded along with a remaining pound for future expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itr
Cavaecretary
Titel
H Bigs
N Gates
Tandicap
F Wilkion
Tiler
Rage
Uurtie
D Curtis J
Hammer “Laiowing
L Shep Ber
Bd Bigg
BJ Bigg
Miss J Vorteh
F Wilking
Misa Kites
Hvane
Bjig
H Bigg
Red Croce
Angel
E. J
Bigg
Balaklava land value protest heard at meeting
A Balaklava protest meeting condemned higher land assessments, urging farmers to appeal. Speakers, including Scerstary saint Moene AW. Robinson and Butler, argued values rose from 1909 to 1915 but sales would not fetch government levels. They warned of rising taxation if appeals failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maina
Haney Bridge
Mohcenary
Moene AW. Robinson
Butler
Bel
Taxation Department
Balaklava
Legislative Council
Tara
W. B. Luret
Afr Twartz
G. Reid
Golling
Unclear text about assessment and appeal withdrawal
Fragmentary notes discuss assessment procedures and potential withdrawal of an appeal. It mentions a Mr Vorarty advising, a possibly planned signatory action, and a prior case where retracting signature led to a tax reduction or pond reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorarty
Belgian Relief Fund Report From Balaklava District
Balaklava Institute section of the local Belgian Relief Fund held a meeting chaired by De K McKwin. D. W. Deitch read a fourteen month report showing total collections near £700, aided by £610 plus donations to Archbishop O Reilly and funds from Krith. The committee redirected funds to support local servicemen and dependents, noting reduced collectors and uneven town canvassing. Other receipts included a bell or fair events, art sales, and various charitable offerings, with thanks to contributing trustees and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava Institute' i
Gino Relief Fond
de K. Mckwin
Ceu
D. W. Deitch
Calla Upom
Archbishop O'Reilly
Krith
Central Committee
Adelaide
Balaklava
Alod
Boe
Jaoyarydl
Rerinua
Belgia Fair
W. Bednail
Walle
Usle
Vagaboude
Vanvert
L. Rosenburg
Union
Woolers
Unio
Balak Tavis Ruses
Tompieton Vonvert
Protessue Henderson
Lochiel Oburah
Gom Nittes
Tov Deepatu
Hatele
Lady Butler
Government House
Meadames H. Virgo
A. Freemsn
H. Wisher
FP. Saint
A. H. Reynolde
Ming Purdie
Bullyole
Williams
Stevens
Baker
MuPhatlin
Smith
Thomas
Y. Swan
Jones
T Hey
Mount ‘Feropleton
Tas
Methodist Church
Balance sheet details and fund allocations reviewed
The balance sheet lists donations and collections totaling £ 316 10.5 and £ 51 14 respectively, with grants for work and gifts amounting to £ 57 13 and £ 296. Expenditures include Belgian jury costs of £ 22 12, plus remittances to Adtr inity University fund £ 18 176.5 and Central Fund £ 555. Cash in Savings Book shows £ 116 14.5. The balance and accounts were reviewed and deemed highly satisfactory and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundey Weoubta
University Fund
Central Fund
Liitch
Han
See
Virgo
Hoo
Lyle
Names of Volunteers and Wounded in Aud Trating Expedition
Fragmentary OCR lists many named individuals connected with the Aud trating Expeditionary Forces, including Kearney, Brown, Sheridan, Halliard, and others. It also references wounded and dead as part of a memorial roster, with place names like Caltowie, Georgetown, Suddieston, and Bartalod Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filomiay
Varios
Ledetoite
Dinteluts
AbstraTs
Uishatria
Uli
Yraden
Joh
Beg
Atkins
Kearney
Aantaeuy
W. Koh
B Growan
Bidmend
H. Stowden
Sheith
B. J. P. Goldsworthy
Bhatlat
WW. Gahart
HLM
Smith
A. Hann
Shevidan
C. Halliard
AJ ‘Tiibay
Humphris
Ulem
Indatoas
Weth
Micka
Inka
Laura
Bihunaad
Ue Cornish
Garbett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jurew Sleuters
Port Wakefield, Maral
von Sud
W. G
Mra Jee
Neale
Mamars W. Dichlueon
J. H. Beth
A. McCnittom
F. Kiteoo
B. L. Pike
Batuota
Major Hinton
Lene Eng
Roeveny
Marth
Muriel
Suaer
Glen Ewin
Agnes Mingkin
Tonig
Frederich Street
Ivertan
Errnts Tonic Ltd
Clements
Tomo
Wenmen
Rowe
Clements Romic
Tulaklava
Uoion
Schmidt
Stic Torhonpess Toy Binawers
Loutho
M. E. Heuzenroeder
Tanunda, South Auabralis
Whs
Ofloe Thein
Asivea
J. M. Kearney
Brown
L. Barriah
W. Brown
B. Quintan
L. Eny
H. Sheridan
Tail
Ball
J . Howard
Abe Sainas
Lock
McDonald
L W
Honan Dingle
Hancareon
H. Eough
Wi Kearns
Deckson
Leahy
Young
F. J
Sheir Countey
Bowes
Keough
Casey
Hopping
J. B
Huddleston
Lad
AG. Gale
Teltoed
J. Ina
Lauber
A. Wood
State of Suddieston
Bartalod Valley
Mills
B. Billinghures
Engese
F. Mul
Arman
W Inglis
D. Hannon
Inglis
M. Kally
T. Break
C Lang
Harford
Louk
E. Bowler
McKinnon
GUA Obtone High
Howard Moth
Robert Samoa
D. Ti Boy Watton
Frank C. Ball
William
Luke
Victor Galleauh
Alfred Parsons Tarcy Chappel
Hugh Clari
Watts Geo
Turnar
Hardala
Molenman
James McLennin
Clem Rundle
Thomeca
Wood
N. Wilsdon
Basadow
J. L. Mitchell
G. M Mitchall
Bowler
Criterion Hotel
King William Street
G.P
Voie
Moat
Ingindor
Maritana
Carmen
Commercial Union Assurance Cou
Ul Clases of
TRE
Marine and Accident Irenaeus Tru Tate
King William Stree
Adsiaide
W. L. Parsons
Gladstone
FAGT
Enabl
W. L. Parsons Gladstone
Australian Expeditionary Forces
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