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Newspaper
Ultima And Chillingollah Star
Location
Ultima, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
2
notices in the region warn that tyre width rules under Local Government Act 1903 as amended take full effect in Swan Hill Shire from November 1, 1915. The order was published April 1916 and can be inspected at the Shire Office. Shire Secretary William Bird signs.
A large crowd attended the Burake District Rifle Club meeting held May 22 at Mr Les McKay’s. E Joyce chaired as officers were elected with Tom Wilton captain Slither secretary and Proctor treasurer. Sub-committee plans include a fortified range approval delayed by Shire Council consent and rifle targets to be prepared. Membership crosses 40 with subscriptions set for active and life members.
A large crowd attended the Wahpool Hall social under Chinkapooli Football Club auspices with 70 present. Mr Pat Kelly supplied music. Mr Jas Templeton and M.C. Mr Logan aided, and there was singing and recitations by Mrs Pryce and Miss Roberts. Lighting faults marred supper, but guests praised the canteen and overall event.
A meeting convened by Mrs E T Cowper drew many town and district ladies to plan a campaign for warm clothing and comforts for soldiers. Mrs Rowan was elected president, Mrs Cowperson secretary and treasurer, with a strong committee. Attendees agreed to donate one shilling now and weekly amounts to buy materials and make items. Weekly meetings set for Wednesday at 2 pm. any absent lady is invited to attend and help in this national effort.
The Ultima Golf Club launched its season last Saturday with over 100 players and visitors attending a tea hosted by President Dr Rowan and Mrs Rowan. Greens were praised after improvements to bunkers and fairway boundaries. Mixed foursomes and singles yielded several ties and close scores, as members expand from 48 to an expected 65 financially. Dr Robt Grey complimented the function on behalf of visitors, wishing the club sustained success.
A men's foursome Monday morning yielded Buckley and Bronk as champions with an antshina card two strokes better than Borey off the club. An afternoon 18 hole singles was started but stopped due to heavy rain. results list Buckley Brooks and Recr Banka at 49, with other scores noted for the men's pairs and individuals.
Arbor Day observed at Lalbert school with head teacher C P Allen guiding scholars to plant about three trees. Football club members showed little enthusiasm as eight players turned up and outsiders filled the rest. A cold rainy day delayed play, but grass and crops prize ahead. A mixed foursome golf tournament is planned on Lalbert Onks Saturday with constant practice noted and first class links expected.
At Quambatook police court Messrs Pennefather Berrett and Ryan pursued the Sandhura Northern District Trustees for £5 2s in goods and work, an adjournment was granted. A separate debt case Gillespie Douglas versus Thomas Goughian resulted in a verdict for £13 with £2 2s costs. The courthouse project and a new medi a building were discussed, noting the Mechanics Hall as cold and breezy. A Belgian Relief Fund social dance was held in the Mechanical Hall to raise funds.
Oakvale held a meeting of the Coursing Club with a good turnout. Officers were appointed: President R Moore, Vice President John Coughlan, Secretary M Coughlan, Committee D Gardner, John Coughlan, J Fleming, W Gardner, plus secretary and president. Members' fee fixed at 1s 6d. A telegraph sweepstake will be run on a later date. First 12 dogs to be entered only.
Deep regret spread through the district as Private Py vate C Polkinghorne 8th Battalion 2nd Reinforcements died in action at the Dardanelles. Son of Ballarat East residents he was once head teacher of the local school and a former Cocamba district farmer. A brother also serves with the forces.
Minister for Public Works Mr Hagelthorn reports no danger of corn supply shortage for the coming harvest. Freight difficulties from India were discussed with the Chamber of Manufactures and the Chamber of Commerce. The British India Steam Navigation Company now assures ample space for shipments to Australia after Imperial Government released some transport steamers.
The Commonwealth Statistician G H Knibbs estimates Australia’s population on December Sig rant at 4 540 952, down from 4 872 058 a year earlier. All states show growth except Western Australia and the Northern Territory, which declines hindered by government works and wartime conditions. The report hopes postwar immigration will boost settlement and development of vast resources.
Poem pleads strong men and brave to avenge Kin sail dead and sunk at Kin sail. Voices call Australia fair land to stand, gird on armor, crush the monster, and avenge the reddened who perished at Kin sail. Rainfall table and farm loss report follow with local acts of aid and tribute to Lieut. Miller.
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