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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
4
Farewell to H G Rodgers marked by speeches and gifts as Port Pirie community says goodbye in a civic sendoff. Local officials band members and residents praised his wartime and civic service and hoped for his continued ties with the town and bands.
Port Pirie reports on wartime losses and missing soldiers in France. Lieut. Pearce and Private Parlais are missing or wounded, with notes on their families and local reaction. Private Davidson is killed. Captain Hewitt, brother of A D Hewitt of Port Pirie, is also dead in France. Local residents express sympathy and enduring support for affected families.
The Port Pirie Red Grass Society held its second annual meeting in the Institute on August 2. The Mayoress, Mr. Geddes, the Treasurer Mrs Hague, and retiring President Mr. Deg enberht led reports. Officers were elected including the Mayoress as President and Mrs Hague as auditor, with committees formed to manage funds, donations, and war relief efforts for comforts to soldiers and hospitals.
Financial statement shows receipts and donations toward a relief effort with items listed such as art unions and concerts. Prominent names Hague and Elayus cited, funds carried from 1917 to 1918 with various collections and subscriptions recorded.
Port Pirie port meeting of those interested in forming a branch of the Australian Natives Association chose to establish a Port Pirie branch. Elected officers include President H J Meen, Vice Presidents I B Kot M Ewe Saunders CG W Holmes I Bart Moyle A Rolfe S Dayivy and W Robinson, trustees J W Robinson T B Talbot F H Smith T Woodward H J Cavenett. State President praised the decision and the ANA’s influence. secretary Mr Waterford noted the association’s strength and hoped for a successful Port Pirie branch. The Port Pirie Gun Club held August competition for club trophies with eight members competing. multiple birds and sweep prizes awarded.
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