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- The Gazette, 22 May 1923 YOUTH’S HIGH SPIRITS
Most towns have their wags, and youths, whose high spirits sometimes overflow, and find relief in practical joking. So long as no serious damage is done, it is taken all in good part; every citizen though more sedate now, realising that he was once a youth himself.
Of late some of these jokes have been indulged in Warragul and people have found strange door mats and other articles placed in their premises. One gentleman removed the brass plate from the “Gazette” office door and placed it inside, under the door. We do not know the motive for such action, but if he thought it would be safer than if left outside, it was very kind of him. He showed a fine sporting spirit, and evidently it was just a bit of fun, for the plate was not wilfully damaged or hurt in any way. The screws were getting loose, and perhaps he wished to draw attention to the fact. If so, we thank him for his consideration, and certainly appreciate the way in which he exercised in not damaging the plate, which in these times is a rather expensive item.
“AMERICAN TEA”
A very enjoyable social function “American Tea”, was given by Mr and Mrs Allen at their home, “Calembeena”, on Friday last when a large number of ladies and gentlemen spent a very pleasant time. “Bring a gift and buy a gift” was the slogan, and the proceeds go to the Queen of Friendly Societies fund on behalf of the Warragul Brass Band. Mr WE Allen gave a cordial welcome to the guests, and thanked them for their cooperation. A bounteous repast of choice refreshments added to the enjoyment of the afternoon.
GENERAL NEWS
Mr EA Sennett, who has been manager of the Balldale (NSW) branch of the Bank of New South Wales for four years, has been transferred to the Warragul branch.
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On the eve of her transfer to Warragul, Miss Cross, the domestic arts teacher, of Bairnsdale High School, was farewelled by the pupils.
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Warragul District Hospital benefits to the extent of £20 in the half-yearly distribution of Patrick Brennan bequest.
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While cleaning the headlamp of an engine of the Warragul-Melbourne train at Pakenham last week, Harry Dale, the fireman, fell into an ashpit. He was severely bruised and cut by broken bottles, and had to seek admittance to the Melbourne Hospital.
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Have you paid your rates? It is notified in another column that the rate collector will be in attendance at the shire offices from 2nd to 10th June for the purpose of receiving payment of rates.
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A decent kick by Dave McNamara, the wellknown St Kilda football, kicked a goal on Saturday at a distance of 84 yards.
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Throwing pepper into a clerk’s face, a thief stole a money bag containing £2,776 from the livestock office of the Railways Department.
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At the next session of the Federal Parliament, the Labor party will move for an increase in old age and invalid pensions.
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Are you on the Federal electoral roll? If not, you are liable to be fined, as it is compulsory to be enrolled.