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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
2
A meeting for members or those requesting a study will be held at 6 30 pm at the Farmers Arms Hotel. Besicense to arrange dates for upcoming Beacon G Net. Secretary A.
A wartime column argues that German aggression led by William II reaches a peak as Britain, France, and Allied forces resist with massive sacrifice. It praises Allied valor from English to Australian troops and predicts a decisive blow by General Foch, with Wilson urging forcible punishment of Germany.
Cra Gordon Roach and White met at Shire Gfica on Friday at 330. Only one tender was received so works will be re advertised for May 15. Methodist Home Mission Sister Bernie chairs the deputation and will host meetings at Thora Any on April 25 and other dates in Violet Town and Borlaion. Mr and Mrs T Wolkh celebrate their 87th and 81st anniversaries with family traveling from afar.
Captain Tewin Tuckett, M D MM, of Violet Town, former Poste l Department officer, served with the ALI at Gallipoli and France. He earned the Military Medal on May 8 1915 and the Military Cross on the Somme for bravery. He has been mentioned in despatches three times and his wife and mother live in Perth. His brothers Lients Ed Tuckett MC and P Tuckett also served. Ed has a wife and six children. Captain Tuckett is furloughed and his family awaits news of his welfare.
A letter dated February 16 from Sgt T A Gore describes delays before returning home, notes occupation as teque-clerk, mentions crowded hotels, beer shortages, and war weariness. He writes of being wounded but coping, doubts when he will be sent home, and expresses a desire not to cause trouble.
Quevi¢al- warns of a big attendance at the Boho South event on Friday with pleasant weather. The notice implies a remedy for lingering colds, mentioning Chamberisin's Qough Remedy as a possible treatment and urging proper care to speed recovery.
A Friday arrival in Cow Slip Street featured a public ceremony at Shire Hall with Sir Henry Weedon and Mrs Bon ERO, where local residents praised the hospitality and the presiding officials. The event included displays, speeches, and a noted donation to the hospitality fund, with plans for a future visit during a period of peace celebration.
In Burke's Hill on Tuesday evening 20th al friends and residents gathered at Mr 3 Ford's home to bid farewell to Mr J Loughnan who led Burke's Hill School for two years before moving to Lockwood North School in Bendigo district. musical entertainment followed by a euchre tournament and tea. Dr Wilcoo praised his work, a travel bag and fountain pen were presented, and all sang For he's a jolly good fellow before goodbyes and Auld Lang Syne.
Evidence presented at Eurea Court on Friday concerns neglect to destroy noxious weeds on a property. The Shire Council has spent about 20 shillings per acre for clearance around the block, and total costs exceed £50. Seed in peat beds could lie seven years, making eradication costs higher than the property’s market value. The case implies substantial financial consequences from weed control mandates.
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