Warragul & Drouin Gazette

100 years ago

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- The Gazette, April 24 1923 ANZAC DAY

Particular­s of the “United Service” for Anzac Day are announced in our advertisin­g columns. Arrangemen­ts have been made by the President of RSSILA (Mr Norman Blackie) for access to the memorial on the triangle for those relatives and friends who wish to place wreaths at the foot of the obelisk prior to the service.

TENNIS

A series of tournament­s are being played at the Warragul Tennis Court this week, particular­s of which will be given later today. The President (Mr Sheridan) gave a very cordial welcome to the visitors.

Church anniversar­y

The annual services in connection with the anniversar­y of the Warragul Methodist Church were held last Sunday when the Rev. Brian Wibberly, Mus. Bac. of Armadale, was the preacher. The discourses were of a high order, being enjoyed by all. The choir rendered appropriat­e music Miss Irene Wonnacott, of Brighton being the soloist.

On the Monday evening Mr Wibberly delivered a lecture on the “The Real Dinah Morris” tracing the history in real life of one of the principal characters in George Elliot’s “Adam Bede.” The choir again was responsibl­e for the music assisted by Miss Wonnacott as soloist. Merrs AJ Dungey and RW Mills moved and seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Wibblerly who responded.

DISTRICT NEWS

(From our Correspond­ents)

The social evening arranged by the local branch of the Victorian Farmers’ Union on 18th April was a great success. Mr WJ Moyes (President) presided. Mr T Paterson, MP, gave an interestin­g address on the forming of the composite Ministry and the stabilisat­ion scheme for butter.

Miss Currie, organising secretary of the Women’s Section gave an address on the aims and objectives of the women’s section, after which it was decided to form a branch at Neerim South. Mrs Irwin was elected President, and Mrs WJ Moyes hon.sec.

Musical items rendered by Mrs WJ Moyesm, Mrs Anderson and Miss Lisle (Jindivick) were a musical treat. Votes of thanks proposed by Mr FH Boyes and Mr W Algie, and a dainty supper provided by the ladies concluded a very pleasant evening.

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