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  2. Signaller Tom Skeyhill.

    America has received Signaller Tom Skeyhill of Australia, with open arms, and, to-day, the young poet's name is a household word in the land ...

    Article : 1,289 words
  3. State School Teachers' Salaries.

    Mr H. S. Bailey, M.L.A. for Port Fairy, never falls, when a chance is offered, to draw the attention of the Education Department to the salaries ...

    Article : 2,548 words
  4. A Soldier's Letter.

    Extract from the letters of Driver A. C. Bartlett (No. 359, 1st Divisional Train, A.G.C., A.I.F. Force, Abroad, on active service, January, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 719 words
  5. Repatriation.

    The steady flow of soldiers from the front, who are returning to their native land after having "done their bit" for their country and their flag, ...

    Article : 905 words
  6. RETURNED SOLDIER'S PROTEST.

    Mr Harry Speed, whose application for a vacant position in the Port Fairy Borough Council was rejected oh the night of he 18th instant, has ...

    Article : 153 words
  7. Correspondence.

    Sir,—Re my letter of the 16th inst., and Mr Burkett's comments thereon in your last issue, Mr Burkett must have realised the impossibility of ...

    Article : 251 words
  8. CABLES FOR MONEY.

    The public are advised when receiving cables for money from Soldiers abroad—or rather, purporting to be from soldiers—to be satisfied as to ...

    Article : 84 words
  9. Advertising

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    Advertising : 457 words
  10. THE HOLIDAYS.

    It is four years since the people of Australia were disposed to spend the Christmas and. New Year holidays in that joyous manner which befits the ...

    Article : 153 words
  11. CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

    Following their usual custom, the Port Fairy Brass Band, on Christmas Eve night, played Christmas Carols in the streets and at the residences of ...

    Article : 97 words
  12. The Hospital Sports.

    There was a very large attendance at the Port Fairy gardens on Boxing Day, when the annual sports in aid of the local hospital took place. The ...

    Article : 409 words
  13. BESSIEBELLE SPORTS.

    The annual outing in connection with the Bessiebelle Sports Club will take place on Wednesday next (New Year's Day), and there is every ...

    Article : 126 words
  14. OBITUARY.

    The unexpected death of Mr John Harris, eldest son of the late Edward and Bridget Harris, occurred on the morning of Christmas Eve, at Albert ...

    Article : 155 words
  15. TREAT FOR THE HOSPITAL INMATES.

    The matron (Mrs Burtchaell) of the local hospital wishes to thank the following generous contributors towards Christmas cheer for the ...

    Article : 141 words
  16. A REVIEW OF THE OLD YEAR AND FORECAST FOR THE NEW.

    For the first time in five years, Australia and other lands dependent on, or in sympathy with, Great Britain and her Allies, can look back ...

    Article : 504 words
  17. Penshurst Races.

    The annual meeting of the Penshurst races was held in cool weather on Thursday. The gate takings, £480, constitute a record. Results: ...

    Article : 455 words
  18. DOUGLAS HOUSE VISITORS.

    The following is a list bf visitors at Douglas House during Christmas week: Mr and Mrs J. C. Allan, of Black Rock; Mr and Mrs Allan, N. ...

    Article : 89 words
  19. A MARVELLOUS ESCAPE.

    Mr Wm. McSween, of Rosebrook who, on Christmas morning, walked out of the train when it was travelling between Dennington and Koroit, ...

    Article : 62 words
  20. PERSONAL

    A number of one-time residents of Port Fairy are on a visit to friends here. One of these is Mr W. C. Unkles, of Wonthaggi, who is staying ...

    Article : 534 words
  21. A GENEROUS GIFT.

    Mr H. V. Vaughan, of Larpent, who won first prize for the two best fleeces at the Colac show, has very generously donated the fleeces to the ...

    Article : 56 words
  22. XMAS NIGHT CONCERT.

    The annual concert of seasonable music and other items, held in St. Patrick's schoolroom on Christmas night, proved very enjoyable. Rev ...

    Article : 169 words
  23. This Afternoon's Cables

    Paris, Sunday.—The Germans are executing the terms of the armistice (particularly as regards rolling stock) satisfactorily 3500 waggons and 200 ...

    Article : 287 words
  24. EXCURSIONS TO PORT FAIRY.

    Thursday, January 9.—From Camperdown. Thursday, February 6.—Terang and District Schools. ...

    Article : 272 words
  25. Local & General News.

    A special meeting of the Port Fairy Borough Council was held on Tuesday night, when a general rate of 2/ in the £ was struck for the current ...

    Article : 74 words
  26. SHEEP GUESSING AT THE HOSPITAL SPORTS.

    The exact weight of the sheep, a guessing competition for which was held, at the hospital sports, was 56½ lbs. Four guessed this weigh, viz. ...

    Article : 72 words
  27. PROPERTY SALES.

    Messrs Wilson and Anderson report that they have effected the sales of the following properties during the month: 209 acres at Toolong ...

    Article : 72 words
  28. MUNICIPALITIES ECONOMISE.

    In several municipalities, owing to the shortage of funds, engineers have been dispensed with, and the work is being supervised by road foremen. ...

    Article : 46 words
  29. POSTAGE ON NEWSPAPERS.

    The paragraph which appeared in our last issue setting forth that postage on newspapers under 6 ozs. is only one half-penny, was misleading. ...

    Article : 100 words
  30. THE HOTEL METROPOLE.

    The well and favorably known hostelry, the Hotel Metropole, Bourke-street (nearly opposite the Elizabeth-street G.P.O.) is now under the ...

    Article : 80 words
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