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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
2
The Viduk Town Medianice Institute requests that books be returned to the secretary at 600n 04 possible so they may be recatalogued. E. A. Wituiiws, Secretary.
Violet Town defeated Stony Creek 11 to 2 with Violet Town pitcher Violet Tomo earning 7.90 and Me Norris contributing key hits as the offense surged in the win.
An essay warns that fire-raisers exploit sectarianism to provoke violence in Australia while neighbors who once coexisted in schools, sports, and clubs become enemies. It urges common sense, respect for Others rights, and recalls a humorous reformer who defanged faction cries with a wry quip.
Heavy rains kept Violet Town Shire council from forming a quorum, a rare event hailed as historic. President and two members were prevented from attending, while others met in a friendly session, hearing tenders and planning for the next meeting as showers persisted. Captain A J L Baird visited, urging recruitment and an educational campaign for the Crisp League amid cold, wet weather.
The Violet Town Race Club met Thursday night at Morris's Hotel with members Marshaw Mitchell White Deary Anterson Fowler Ramage Morris and Dr Davies present. Debts stood at £16 13s including delays from February. A June meeting is planned and a September gathering arranged with officers Ramage Beard Fowler and Davies to oversee. A district association delegate to Seymour on May 76th was named. Special Red Cross collection planned at the next Sewing meeting on Wednesday the 23rd. donations invited from Williams Connell and others. Departures noted as residents consider moving away. A Mechanics' Institute meeting discussed secretary appointment and bank handover to the new secretary. resignations and treasurer changes were approved. A Red Cross appeal in Euroa raised £265 with large donors. Mention of deaths and wounds from the war, local incidents, and various brief notes on roads, mining, and local governance.
Mitr Sam Kelly of Bolo sells his noted property to Edward Mackrell son of George Mackrell of Strathbogie North and buys W Lane property at viewing Woodlands Violet Town. possession in six weeks. Lane family to leave district a loss to community. Also notes on recovering soldier Pte Alex Anmage, accident to Mrs Mills of Tamleagh, library book return drive, and local War news including Hutchinsons, Clement brothers, and Long Saxon timing.
In the field after a week of work and shelling near a village. The writer notes little injury from shrapnel, observes volunteers in the area, and meets other local boys including George McCoomb Hag Ramage and Walter Crisfield. Receives a package described as hearty with warm regards to district friends.
The writer details wartime London shortages and price surges with meat at 240 per pound and butter scarce. Margarine 10d, sugar unseen for six weeks. Grocers charge 1s for a yellow substitute. Eggs costly. meat shops bustle with costers offering bargain cuts. Street vendors, musicians, and a saddened veteran beggar mingle with soldiers strolling through Shaxton and Waichely streets as night crowds adapt to war time constraints.
The Strathbogie carnival in Strathloogle Werth drew vast hill country attendance for a patriotic fundraiser. Proceeds are expected near £60 as electors from distant areas participate in the election, while remarks focus on rolls and enrolment, with rain benefiting crops and pasture.
A central depot of the Red Crow reports rapid effort to supply mittens to Balmattum Red Cross society ladies within four days. Despite the small band of workers, the commendable enthusiasm and teamwork stand as a district record and proof of noble community spirit.
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