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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
2
Otich issues proclamation marking the Billabong also named Saoernary for all fowl and swine. Anyone found shooting docks or swine on the properties will be prosecuted. Date noted 8 6 14.
Arbor Day observed at the fucal school with a morning program of congas recitations dialogues and speeches by the head teacher and others. After lunch pupils planted trees with A W A members assisting and a maypole dance followed by sweets games and a basket picnic for all attendees.
A Friday meeting of about twenty members elected Mr BR Mitchell as chair in his absence. The group discussed increased Strathbogie district production and a potential shorter railway route. An inspection by the engineer was proposed with council cooperation, and a list of executive members was set.
The notice lists upcoming events including a local railway league meeting Friday at 7.90 p.m., a race club gathering next Friday, a cricket concert last Wednesday with a small loss, and plans for road board contracts. It mentions political activity by the Progressive Association and a shire council election next month.
The district reports brisk rabbit activity and landholders preferring hare to sheep. Arbor Day at the local State school on July 8 featured tree planting, fruit trees, and a children's concert canceled due to cold weather. A community dance followed with acts by Nora Gornside, Acasta Williams, and others. The lodge meeting at Clevehurst included entertainment and hosting by the Crosbies. A new organ for the Church of England at Miastaweeney will benefit church and Sunday school, with public concerts planned.
A rifle match on Saturday at Cunnumby Range featured a Dookie College team. Scoring 20 and 300 yards apart, seven shots per duel, two were counted out. The locals edged the contest by eight points. A charity concert and dance at the church hall Wednesday drew a large crowd despite Shepparton performers failing to appear, forcing a hastily arranged program.
Melbourne's Quillour will depart Thursday carrying 9 meesapo from Victoria to Nor South Wales and Australia's first aerial mail. The route includes Seymour Wangaratta Albury Wagga Hardon Goulburn Mow Vale and Sydney with a record distance for the flight.
A community golf working bee is planned for Wednesday the 16th. All members should attend to help with tasks, bringing tools as needed. Afternoon refreshments will be provided by Mesdames Harcourt, Lane, and Sloe.
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