Weather and theatre plans amid local notices in Yea township
Rain fell across parts of the township before turning heavier outside. Arrangements for a Yea Amateur Dramatic Society performance are set for Wednesday 26 March with the piece Escaped from the n. The society is preparing Yearace 1 for 19 March if time allows. J G Macdonald has bought T Harvey Templeton’s business and may operate from the Library Buildings, Yea. The Shire engineer reports a developmental road project Moleworth ore road from orth to Carnal State School, eight miles, with plans to expend funds and build to Roads Board standards in sections starting early January. Training township of Yeu designated a Defence Act centre. notices circulate for a ball programme and cadet timetable.
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Yea Amateur Dramatic Jeture
H. J
Cantry Roade Board
Moleeworthore
Orth
Carnal State School
Yeu
Abe Defence Act
Thia Iseat
Joole
Open road hazards and local notices spark letters to editor
A fragmentary exchange references road dangers near Murchison township, a boy’s incident by a dusty hole, and a Mansfield Courier item on an open air service and hymns. The Port Fairy editor laments a bigoted, anonymous sender and promotes pushing out such wasteful missives.
Returned Soldiers Honored in Town Welcome for Corporal Wakley
A Welcome Home ceremony for Corporal Wakley and other returning soldiers drew a large crowd at the railway station. Flags flew, a procession formed, and Major Purcell and Dr Lure spoke as residents cheered. Wakley thanked the town before departing to a friend’s home. Nurses Forsyth and Wakley’s sisters were noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home Committee
G. Wakler
Highlands
A. Morrison
Shire Hall
M Lure
G. Martin
Fathers’ Association
Balt
Major Purcell
Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers
Imperial League
Wakley
Rivers Carter
Forsyth
Bonnie Donn
Brigadier Forsyth
Welcome for Corporal Morrison at Tallarook Train
Cor pol A Morrison arrived by Monday morning’s train to a cordial welcome on the same line as Corporal Wakley. He had previously served as inspector under the Vermin Destruction Act. He was met by his successor Mr R Coustley at Tallarook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal A. Morrison
Wakley
Corporal Morrison
R Coustley
Tallarook
Driver E. G. Evans Returns Home To Public Welcome
Deiver E. G Evans son of ex Ce GH Feans arrived by Tuesday morning train and received a public welcome on similar lines to that recorded above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deiver E.G Evans
Feans
Yea
Returned Sailors and Soldiers League Meeting Discusses Depatriation
A large gathering of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League met in Connell Chambers on Saturday evening with Major Purcell presiding. Marshail spoke on league aims, criticizing government depatriation methods, while soldiers urged land options on Killingworth Estate. Private Johnston’s case prompted an investigation by Melbourne headquarters and Carthew Waddell proposed a memorial changelow club on the vacant block near the courthouse with garden upkeep by a returned soldier.
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Shore League
Connell
Major Purcell
Marshail
League
Ion
Crici
Melbourne
Carthew Waddell
Changelow Club
Ol & Inter
Organicer
Pye Lryle Ra
Yea Waterworks Trust Minutes Reflect Water Shortage and Repairs
The ordinary monthly Waterworks Trust meeting notes minutes from the latest session. Commissioners Purcall Quinlan Bacon Dunlop and M Kay present. The group confirmed previous minutes and payments totaling £58 led. Correspondence covered water supply complaints from E L Noble and requests for embankment repairs and water notices. Lack of funds and engineer input noted. Tenders for 0 cords of mixed firewood discussed. H Webb's bid selected. Meeting closed.
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The
Waterworks Trust
Purcall
Quinlan
Bacon
Dunlop
M‘kay
Wan
L. Noble
Yeo
Bonehold Dutiea
Trust
E. L. Nobile
Abe Agsio
Benk
Com
Dantop
Com. Bacon
Stara Wivers
Commission
Trost
Euvaniaed
Pipingeto
Waterworks Trust Association
Treasury
Ooma
Doetsp
Com. Dunlop
Johnstone
Rugisa
Wrest
Vis
H. Webb
J. M'Donald
Ridd
Unclear Entry Sparks Confusion in Historic Notice
A fragmentary OCR item shows garbled text about an event labeled as the first something and mentions a name and a person or title, but the meaning and specifics are unreadable. No clear date, place, or organization can be derived from the readable words.
Hints for Dairymen on Pasture and Feeding Practices
In many districts pastures fail due to overstocking and disease, forcing farmers to rely on artificial manures and additional fodder crops to maintain carrying capacity. Spring milking often comes from weakened cows, and poor winter nourishment leads to slow recovery. Some cows need drying off early. shelter and paddock management improve condition. Overstocked farms waste labor for little gain, while well fed herds produce more milk and profit. The piece compares herd sizes and emphasizes adequate feeding as essential to sustained dairy returns, warning that underfeeding and poor management reduce output and herd health.
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Victoria
Buf Ito
Iran
Isrmere
Babcock
Unruly Chinese Railway Stops and Lapses in Security
A historical account describes chaotic conditions on the Peieg Hanghoe line with no proper uniforms or clear identification for staff. Guards and drivers are numerous yet indistinct, soldiers patrol stations, trains are left unguarded at night, and passengers contend with chaotic crowds, thefts, and mismanaged ticket checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peieg-Hanghoe
Aghia
Pencils from Japan and wartime trade shifts
The article notes Japan's wartime shift to pencil production after Europe supply cuts, exporting millions of pens and hinges on cheap labor. It also discusses Viscount Jellicoe and Scapa Flow, wartime naval topics, and the use of signal shells. It mentions Miss Alice Sherwin Coleman in New York and her artificial fly making for fishing enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sherwin Coleman
New York
Sqlore
Boome Idem
Isaak Walton
Mit Coleman
Miss Coleman
America
Abe
Yea Library Committee Elects Officers and Plans Funding
The Yea Library Committee met at the Library on Monday to elect officers for the coming year. Officers chosen include President Major Purcell, Vice President Mr Almond, Secretary Mr Dunlop, Treasurer Mr Almond, and Auditor Mr EB A Wall. A government building grant may be allotted this year. The committee discussed leasing space and a Defence Department rental offer, and planned a fundraising event with the Dramatic Society to aid library costs. The financial report showed the wartime strain but optimism for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yea Library O Committee
Major Purcell
Almond
Bom
Dunlop
Tressurer
A. Wall
My K, McKenzie
Buckley
Macdonald
Defence Department
Uyod
Wna
Dramatic Society
Obituary for Mre Ang Mackintosh of Yea District
Old resident of Yea born in Inverness Scotland dies at 87 after long illness. Widow of Donald Mackintosh she lived at Junction Hill then Wea villa, survived by three children Mrs E McLeish Crab Creek Mrs Jas McLeigh Hal Street Yea and Mr Mackintosh Junction Hill. Renowned flower gardener and prized exhibitor at Yea shows, laid to rest in Yea cemetery with funeral Service by Rev G Martin of the Presbyterian Church.
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Yea
Ang Mackintosh
Vitow
Donald Mackintosh
Inverness
Scotland
Australia
Isl
Mackintosh
Me Do McLeish
Hal Street
Me Mackinto
Janction Hill
Mre Mackintosh
Bing
G. Martin
Memorial for Our Soldiers Fund Promises Subscriptions Pour In
A town seeks donations of at least one pound each to erect a monument honoring “our lady” and the soldiers who served in the present war. The article lists numerous supporters including F Snood, W Tomkins, J Sanders, J Williamson, Dr Count Campbell, Miss Parcell, Nurse Jayes, and many others, inviting promisers to send names to the Chronicle office as a committee meeting will be held after sufficient names are received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Anwilling
Our Lady
Mr. F. Snood
Ate
Paoroell
W. Tomkins
T C. Waddell
Jan
M’leish
J. Cc. Sanders
Mes Mi Wentworth
Wail
G. Forbes
R. D. McKenzie
R. McCracken
C. Bacon
H. Webb
Chr
Hennebery
Sen
J. Rice
Mine Williamson
Cotton
E Green
Kerrindale
T. O'Connor
Roy G Martin
J. W. Mayman
Count Campbell
John B Hamilton
Mr Anderson
Mra F
G. Purcellas
Williamson
F. Templeton
France
Davies
Templeton J
Stanley
W. E. Moors
Flowerdale
Mra Gook
John Allows
W. Bloomer
J.B Noabj
Willismeen
Cos Koight
Svmtrock
Yeo Amateur Dramatic Sciety
T. Murphy
Forbes Ven
T. Airey
Jas Morisey
Shelley
M. Cairne
A Drydale
Dairy Creek
S Pulford
J Dignem
W Williamson
Ian
F. G Parcel
Pulford
Jamon M'Keozie
W HH. Hickingbotham
A. Tall
G. E. Buckley
Pneumonic Influenza Health Advisory Stirs Sydney
Public health official notice urges protective inhalants and Wawn's Wonder Nilm and Basin used in Sydney hospitals. Health authorities publish guidance in the Sydney Morning Herald warning the public to follow recommended formulas and apply treatment four times daily for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wajee
Sydney Morning Herald
Wawn
Sydney
Childres
Destruction of Cormorants Spurs Conservation Drive
A government department plans drastic measures to reduce cormorant numbers in inland Victoria waters this summer to protect fish stocks for anglers. Funding is limited, but officials hope to mobilize local cooperation and deploy designated cartridges for authorized shooters in selected sanctuaries during the spring and early summer season.
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Ame
Thin
Fala
Waka War
Victoria
Carnot
Ferenmel
Omnis
Water Trust Faces Pressure Over Fairness in Supply
A local water board struggles to adjust service so all residents receive adequate water during a drought. A handwritten letter praising a benefactor highlights tensions, with calls for fair distribution and potential involvement of trustees and community leaders.
Hean's Tonil Product Mentioned Amid Confusing Text
The readable fragments reference Hean's Tonil, Debye Phile manufacturer, and mentions of a chemical or health product. The passage mixes garbled phrases about blood, diet, and possible remedies, with unclear context and no coherent event or outcome to report.
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J. G. Macdonald
T. Harvey Templeton
May
Fom
Joe
Murchison
Maddy Creek
Ander
Mansfield “Courier
England
Thornton Esid
Toy
Port Fairy
Cole
Shire
Warley
Eg, Evans
Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers League
Yea Waterworks Trust
the World's Press
Japan
Jape
Germany
India
Jellicoe
BCAPA
APA Society
Orkney Isles
Pomona
Hoy
Walls
Rigaldshay
Burray
Yea Library
Ferther
Ohio
Gleif
Hean
al Freim
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