Public meeting’s heated debate over ball use in town hall
A shire council clash centered on denying use of the town hall to Mrs Walsh and supporters amid Pro conscription tensions. Cr Coonan, Cr Chisholm and others argued for or against the president’s decision, with party lines and wartime rhetoric shaping the vote and public remarks.
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Bendigo
Baese
Germany
Australia
Illah
Yea
Abiel
Coonan
O'Lare
Cr Coonan
Cr Chisholm
M'Lure
Digeo Berry
Lare
Cr Callaghan
Bear
Cr O'Callaghan
Cr Jomles
Cr Devedale
Walsh
Eng
Lawrance
Cr Gronan
the Provident
Dr Coopan
Gua
M‘leish
Lone
Jason
Pai J
Chisholm
Selecting a Shire Engineer in Dispute
A letter to the editor denounces six councillors for appointing a rate engineer amid alleged mismanagement. The writer calls for resignations and criticizes Anderson, Coons, Lawrance, Drysdale, O’Callaghan, and Chisholm, accusing them of harming finances and loyalty to returning soldiers and the empire.
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Fea
Anderson
Coons
Lawrance
Drysdale
O'Callaghan
Chisholm
Red Cross Society Clarifies 1919 Victorian Branch Expenses
Mr J T Daley secretary of the Yea branch forwards a statement to correct misunderstandings about Red Cross administration costs. He quotes interview notes from Moasre Wilson Rattray and Danby, endorses a letter reply, and asks districts to share the truth of expenses at headquarters to prevent public misapprehension. March 13 1919.
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J. T. Daley, Hoo
Yea
Key Red Crom Society
Iegret
Red Cross
Acta
Moasre Wilson
Rattray
Danby
Endoss
Vitoria
Australia
New Surry
Hos
Seerstary
Victorian
Becs
Flower Show and Exhibition of Home Industries
The annual dower show and exhibition of home industries held at Shire Hall, under Yea Presbyterian Church, opened Friday by M K McKenzie MLA. Despite late-season, displays in blooms, needlework, jams, pickles, vegetables, and fruit drew praise. war trophies, a refreshment room, and various stalls drew patrons. Weather stayed fine until rain began at close. takings expected to match last year.
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Yea Presbyterian Church
Inet
Shire Hall
M. Ki. McKenzie
M.L.A
Varios
K. Macdonald
Botanica!ardens
Melboures
Needewirk
Mec Dames
Gemmell
Megsie T
M‘laish
Glenmore
B. Anderson
Beaumonte
Geo Liddle
Flowers
Melbourne
Rc A Dairy9Cresk
Jan der Daal Beatne
Amd
Miss Balcary
Merus
Fordyce
Mim May McLoiah
Joe
Tosh
sMksees
Mises Heaverman
Mr H. Gracey
Major Purcell Returns From India On Wool Bag Debate
Major Purcell, back in Yeave after a India assignment for Defence, reports that cheaper wool bales and sacks for Australia hinge on jute trusts and supply dynamics in Calcutta. He notes price rises driven largely by freight, cites potential savings of about two million pounds if trusts share data, and plans to publish impressions from India. He also describes luxurious Trans Continental travel and brings Indian art specimens stranded by shipping.
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India
Defence Department
Mesopotamia
Freigi
Australia
Gallen
The
Gate
Major Purece
Jute Trust
Calcutta
Mejor Purcell
Tim
Haley
Trust
Coramcke
Venlat
Sheep Sale Reports From Macarthur and Macleod
A report on clearing sales held for Mr George Sawers at UT Creek and the Yea sale on April 11 notes large attendance and brisk bidding despite heavy rain. Prices range from crossbred ewes to merino stock with cows calves and various aged cattle achieving notable figures across the yard.
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Macarthur
Macleod
George Sawers
UT. Creek
Alexware
Thureday
Lincoln
Yea
Amal
Beck
Marriage of Miss Mollie Bourke in Koroit
The article details the wedding of Miss Mollie Bourke of Koroit to Mr M. Cormack, second son of the late Mr Michael Bourke. The ceremony was at St Kevier College church, with Rev Father Ellin officiating and Rev Father Beorke assisting. The bride wore a Georgette dress with ivory Duchess satin and orange blossoms. she was given away by her father. Guests included relatives of both families and the bridal party rode to the ceremony in a bridal car. Gifts mentioned include a diamond engagement ring and a watch for the bride.
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Cormack
Jikan
Hit
Mulesworth
Bourke
Keroit
Michael Bourke
Beorke
St. Kevier College
Kew
Mics Mollie Biourls
Simtor
Jon Coffey
Souameres
Jrsolen
Koroit
Mystery Obituary Note Mentions Geke Family Beck Boney
Fragmentary OCR obit fragment lists Geke and Beck Boney and a war era chemist reference. It cites a person named Obtsia or obits author and mentions a Beenzo Sens. Details are unclear and inconsistent.
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Beenzo Sens
Message From War Front In Belgium 1917 Note
Letter from Sareck J Noeros in Belgium thanks Mrs Mawson for parcels sent through the Lady Mayoress Patriotis League. He mentions cold weather and heavy snow as the unit’s chaps receive similar parcels. signed with sincere regards.
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Belgium
Migs
Mawsou
Patriotis League
Sareck J
Noeros
Soldiers Memorial Fund Rally Names Local Donors
A list of local residents and businesses pledge small sums toward a memorial fund for service members and fallen lads. The notice invites silent donors to submit their names for publication in the community paper and promises a public display once funds are raised.
Ladies Tailoring Opens New Branch with Noted Staff
J. A. Wild has opened a ladies tailoring branch and secured Miss O. Payton, formerly of Buckley Nuno and Clapp. The firm promises exacting standards and thorough dependability in every garment produced. Call today.
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J. A
Baa
O. Payton
Buckley
Nuno
Clapp
Sazly
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