LAKE CHARM COMMUNITY TROVE ARTCILES

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LAKE CHARM (1913, September 19). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222472985 LAKE CHARM, E.W ,MCCANN, URQUHART, F. C. HORSFALL, COLLIE, MORRISON. The Literary and Debating Society held a very amusing and interesting meeting on Thursday, I2th inst, the subject being a "Trial by Jury, Breach of Promise" case. Miss V. Horsfall acted as plaintiff and Mr E. W. McCann respondent. Mr Urquhart was counsel for plaintiff, and Mr Mr F. C. Horsfall was defendant. A number of witnesses on both sides were called. Counsel of both sides put forth such good argument and defence that the jury found it a very difficult case to decide. However after due consideration the lady was awarded £100 damages and costs. Mr Collie successfully filled the position of judge of the proceedings. The final dance of the Lake Charm quadrille assembly was held in the Mechanics Institute on Friday last. The hall just comfortably accommodated the number present. The floor was in excellent order, and Mr Morrison's (Mystic Park) splendid music left nothing to be desired. The supper, which was supplied by the ladies was very much appreciated, Dancing was kept up until 12o'clock, when terminated the most enjoyable function of the season.

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LAKE CHARM. (1910, May 17). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222457376 LAKE CHARM, (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) The local tennis club has again revived, and it is hoped that a little more than usual interest will be shown this season. On Saturday last, after a very pleasant afternoon's pitying, and when the ladies had enough, a men s set was played —Harry and Fred versus Jack and Ted — Hats and coats off and in o it with zeal, but owing to the night descending play was not too good ; the scores stood — Jack and Ted 6 to Harry and Fred 3. The game aroused the emulative spirit of the contestants, and a match is arranged between the same set for next Saturday, the losers to pay for beer " unintoxicating" and biscuits for the crowd. Anybody wanting a good blow out should make a point to be present. An amusing story is told with reference to the comet so plainly seen in the morning now. An old Celt not a hundred miles from here, who does not bother to read the papers, had occasion to rise early a few mornings ago, and on seeing the strange light in the sky rushed off to a neighbour's and said, " I'm d____d if they haven't got a 'hairship' going, and its carrying a searchlight.' Although the morning was frosty, such a sight was too good to be missed, but great was the disgust of the disturbed slumber to find what he had already got up once before to see — Halley's comet.

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(1912, November 1). Kerang New Times TAYLOR, WHITE, T. BROWN, BENTLEY, Y. HORSFALL, ALF HORSFALL, F. MITCHELL, R.P. EMBELTON, S. SIMMS, E. MCCANN, M. MORTON, YOULDEN, A RATTRAY, M.RATTRAY, MCCURDY, LAKE CHARM. The Literary and Debating Society held its usual quarterly social on Thurs day. Oat 24th, president Horafall in the chair. Solos were rendered by Messrs Taylor, White, Brown and Bentley, and recitations by Miss Y. Horsfall and Messrs J. and F. Mitchell. Mr R. P. Embelton and S. Simms gave speeches and the Misses P. and H. Horsfall a pianoforte duet. After this programme had been gone through, we filled in the rest of the evening with games until supper brought our gathering to a close. The friends of Mr Youlden, the local Baptist minister, who has been with us for nearly two years, met to bid him farewell on Friday last The Lake Charm and Benjeroop congregations joined in giving him a purse of sovereigns, which was presented on their behalf by Cr McCann, J.P. The Charm Literary and Debating Society presented him with a book of Tennyson's poems, through their president, MrAlf Horsfall Several gentlemen spoke wishing him God speed, good luck and prosperity, amongst whom were the Revs Trinham (Kerang Baptist), Taylor (Church of England), and Messrs N. Morton, T. Brown, and E. McCann. Mr Youlden then thanked the friends for their good wishes and presents. The rest of the evening was taken up with musical items and games. Contributing to the former were the Misses Morton, A. Rattrayand M, Rattray, Mccann, and McCurdy. and the Messrs Taylor and E. McCann Supper brought tm meeting to a close. LAKE CHARM. (1912, November 1). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222480534

KERANG, J MCCURDY, SIMMS The Kerang Dry Lakes.(1899, June 10). The Bendigo Independent (Vic. : 1891 - 1918), p. 1. Retrieved November 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180897066 The Kerang Dry Lakes. (1899, June 10). The Bendigo Independent THE PARLIAMENTARY TRIP. KERANG, Thursday, June 8. The visit of the Parliamentary party to this district to investigate the Dry Lakes question, and already outlined by wire, was no merge nominal inquiry, but entailed the personal inspection by the whole party of more than thirty miles of country, and the hearing of voluminous evidence. [...] The first meeting of drought-stricken residents was hold at the Mechanics’ Institute, and was the more impressive from the fact that this desolate lake bed was almost in view from the doors of the building. Mr. J. H. Horsfall was voted to the chair, and having briefly thanked the Parliamentary party for their visit.Mr. J. McCurdy moved‘‘That it s desirable that, these lakes be filled.” The motion could not have been more simple or more comprehensive and the speaker followed it up by describing how, during the previous summer, he had had to drive his rattle 12 miles to water and back when an ample stock and domestic supply should have been at his door. That he should have lost one third of his domestic stock from this cause seemed to be but a natural sequence to this circumstance. Although objectors to the filling of the lakes had been invited by advertisement to attend, no caveat was lodged, and the motion having been seconded by Cr. Simms, was carried unanimously.

LAKE CHARM, J MCCURDY, FRED YOULDEN, MCCANN, A E HORSFALL, F. C. HORSFALL, E STEVENSON, A STEVENSON, SIMMS, GREEHAM, N YOULDEN, H. HORSFALL, L. COPLAND, C. IVY, ETHEL GILLIES, REV. C. URQUHART. LAKE CHARM. District News. (1916, January 25). Kerang New Times The eighth soldiers' send off was held in the Charm hall on Monday 17th. On this occasionthere were three soldiers, Gunners Dolph and Joseph McCurdy , who have been in camp for sometime, and Mr Fred Youlden, whois to go into camp at the end of January. The chair was taken by Cr. McCann, who presented the two McCurdy boys with wristlet watches, and Mr Youlden with a revolver. Other speakers were Messrs A. E. and Mr F. C. Horsfall, E. and A. Stevenson, Simms and Greenham; an apology was received from Rev. C. Urquhart. The McCurdy Bros. were born in Charm, and have lived there all their lives. Mr Youlden came to the district seven years ago as a Baptist minister, but has been farming in Charm for nearly two years. The speakers congratulated them on the stand which they were taking along with their friends who had gone before them, and the sacrifice which they were making in breaking up their homes in order to be free to fight for the freedom of those homes. Each boy responded on his own behalf. During the evening a few items were given by Misses N. Youlden, V. and H. Horsfall; L. Copland, C., Ivy and Ethel Gillies District News. (1916, January 25). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 1, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87222852

W. L. COPLAND, WILLIAM COPLAND, THOMAS R. STEVENSON, JOSEPH STEVENSON, OBITUARY. (1896, January 14). The Kerang Times Death has again visited the district, and has claimed, as its victims two promising young men from the neighbourhood of Lake Charm. On Sunday last Mr. W. L. Copland, second son of Mr. Wm. Copland, succumbed to the fell malady of typhoid fever after an illness of about three weeks. Dr. Austin was his medical attendant, and was most assiduous in his attention. The funeral took place at the Kerang cemetery yesterday, and was largely attended, the Rev. W. Webster officiating at the grave. The second victim was Mr. Thos. R. Stevenson, second son of Mr. Joseph Stevenson, of Lake Charm, who expired at 9 a.m. yesterday morning at the Commercial Hotel, Kerang, after a painful illness of three weeks duration, during which time Dr. Reid did all that medical skill could devise. The funeral is to take place this day at 12 noon, when his remains will be conveyed to the Kerang Cemetery. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved parents and relations of the deceased young men. OBITUARY. (1896, January 14). The Kerang Times (Vic. : 1889 - 1901), p. 2. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221736000

MCCANN, MARY HELMS, IRENE HELMS, SIMMS, M. TREACY, NETTA HORSFALL, STEWART, VERA HORSFALL, C. GILLIES, ETHEL GILLIES. DAISY GILLIES, IVY GILLIES, LES MCMEEKEN, L.COPLAND, E.MCCANN, VERNER, ROSE HARSFALL, MCMULLAN, PERCY ELMBELTON, CORA HELMS, A. STEVENSON, JOSEPH MCMULLAN, E STEVENSON, JOHN SCANTLETON, KILDES, F. MURPHY, WALTER SIMMS LAKE CHARM. (1916, August 23). Kerang Observer (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152680152 (From A Correspondent), After being twice postponed, the concert and dance, organised by the local Red Cross Society, in aid of the French Week Appeal, came off on Tuesday. The weather, which on each previous attempt was something deplorable (except for the farming industry) was at last propitious and a - full house was the inevitable result. Cr McCann occupied the chair, and, after singing the National Anthem, the audience remained standing whilst Miss McCann played the French National Anthem, The first item on the programme was a pianoforte duet by the Misses Mary and Irene Helms ; Miss Simms sang, 'Beautiful Roses,' Mr M. Treacy ; violin solo, Miss Netta Horsfall ; recitation. ' I don't call that unfaithful — do you' Mr Stewart song, 'The Marsellaise', Miss Vera Horsfall, recitation, ' Me brother what stayed at home', Miss C. Gillies, song, ' The heroes of Lonesome Pine. The Keel 0' Tulloch danced by the Misses Ethel, Daisy and Ivy Gillies, and Master Les McMeeken was very deservedly encored. Miss L. Copland, recitation, ' The Pudding' Mr E McCann, Song, ' Stewed prunes and prisms ' ; Mr Verner and Miss Netta Horsfall, dialogue, ' The Burglar' Mr E. McCann, song 'You'll waken Mr Doyle 'a was very good, and for an encore he gave ' Nice Mince Pies.' The Misses Gillies danced the Highland Fling, and singing of the National Anthem brought this part of the evening to a close. A number of raffles, guesses, and' competitions were then set going by the young folk whilst the committee arranged the previously prepared scone and Victoria sandwich competition. The judging of this was a really difficult matter as all the exhibits were so highly creditable. However, out of the fourteen entries for the scones the result was : — Miss Rose Horsfall, 1 ; Mrs Stewart, 2 ; Mrs Joe McMullen, 3 ; and for the sandwich, Mrs Percy Embelton 1 ; Miss Cora Helms, 2 ;Miss Rose Horsfall, 8. The prizes in this section being cash ones, the winners very generously donated them to the funds. Of course all the exhibits became the property of the committee and were USed for the supper which took place immediately after the judging was concluded, and not having heard of any serious cases of indisposition since, we conclude the cooking was as good as it looked. After supper Mr A. Stevenson conducted a clearing sale of everything he could lay hands on, and when he puts forth his best efforts at this game it makes one think that as a farmer he has missed his mark pretty badly. Next came a waltzing competition, of which Mr Simms, Senr., Mr Joseph MCMullan and Mr E. Stevenson were the judges, and when Mr John Scantleton, Mr Kildes, and Mc F. Murphy were announced as first, second and third respectively, I think everyone agreed that the judges knew their work well; but, of course, every good waltzer did not secure as good a partner, which makes a great difference. After this everyone set to work with a will to warm themselves up with a couple of hours good dancing, Mr Walter Simms supplying the music, assisted occasionally by Mr Simms, Senr., and Mr M. Treacy on the violin. Everyone assisted the cause with a willing heart, and as a result of the evening's entertainment the French Fund will benefit to the extent of some £22, which, no doubt, is very gratifying to the promoters.

LAKE CHARM. (1915, January 9). Kerang Observer TRAVAN, W. SIMMS, PHEBE HORSFALL, F. MENDINHALL, I MCCANN, VERA BOOTH, G SIMMS, F MITCHELL, MCCURDY, A STEVENSON, VERA HORSFALL, R MCCURDY, T. YOULDEN, (From Our Correspondent). A very enjoyable evening was spent at the Lake Charm Hall on Tuesday, the occasion being a 'mock wedding tea in connection with the Literary and Debating Society. The catering, included a small but attractive wedding cake was in the hands of Mr Trevan and left nothing to be desired. The getting out of the tea was done by the ladies of the society, assisted by some of the gentlemen. The bridal party took their places at the table to the tunes of the ' Wedding March,' played by Mr W. Simms The bride, Miss Phebe Horsfall, in a pretty bridal dress made a very happy and composed bride, whilst Mr F. Mendinhall was quite a success as a bridegroom. The Misses Isabella McCann and Vera Boothie looked quite at home in the part of bridesmaids. Mr G Simms was the best man, and Mr F. Mitchell was groomsman Mrs McCurdy acted as the bride's mother, and Mr A Stevenson was a huge success as Mr Barkman the bride's father, while Miss Vera Horsfall and R. McCurdy verv capably took the part of Mr and Mr Killfoggenburg, the bridegrooms parents. The officiating minister was Mr T. Youlden who was quite at home in the role. The usual toasts were drank and the usual speeches made which, considering the nature of the gathering, were both original and amusing ; it was also instructive, and next time the young people find them selves in like circumstances they will feel quite at home. LAKE CHARM. (1915, January 9). Kerang Observer (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 3. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152677383

LAKE CHARM. (1904, December 2). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 4. Retrieved November 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222228068 MCCANN, E JOYCE, RATTRAY, E G STEVENSON, ARTHUR STEVENSON, HIRD, ARTHUR HICKEY, MR JOYCE, T MCCURDY LAKE CHARM. Last Wednesday evening an amateur variety entertainment was given by the local Dramatic Society in aid of Lake Charm Mechanics Institute. Long before the time appointed for the rising of the curtain it was evident that the available space in the hall would be taxed to the utmost in providing room for the large number assembled, and the seat in 2 accommodation was taken up nearly an hour before (be programme was commenced, those coming late having to content themselves in standing. The opening item was an overture by Miss McCann, followed by a comic song by Mr E. Joyce, and it was evident by the applause which greeted the singer that he had not lost any of his popularity by his absence from the district A selection by Miss Rattray followed which was given in that young lady's best style. A recitation by Master G. Angus was well received. Comic song by Mrs Westrup (Mystic Park) was much appreciated, and the singer was recalled. Miss Morton (Benjeroop) rendered very sweetly The Strip e on the Hill. A comic duet by Mr E. G. Stevenson and Miss Hird, entitled May and November, was one of the gems of the evening. Miss Gender's (Mystic Park) song "Never Take No For An Answer," ? ? ? young ladies finished ? ? had to respond to an encore. Duet, Whisper and I Shall Hear, sung by Miss Morton and Miss Rattray (Kerang) was very nicely rendered. Ora Pro Nobis, Miss Ada Hird, was very sweetly given, followed by a comic song by Mr Joyce. Solo Miss Davey (Benjeroop). Solo comic song, Miss Genders, which again received much merited applause. Comic duet, Domestic Squabbles, by Mr Arthur Hickey and Miss Hickey was most excellently given and characters were well portrayed. The concert was concluded by a one act play entitled, "Blundering Barney." Mr Arthur Stevenson impersonated the character of Barney Blake (a blandering numbskull) in a manner that would have done credit before a town audience, and his skill in this respect ? ? well for any similar role which in the future may undertake. Miss Rogers as Biddy Blake, played her part well ; whilst Mr T. McCurdy, as the Bullfrog, sustained his part very creditably, At the conclusion of the concert, Cr W. Simms moved a vote of thanks to all who had contributed to the enjoyment of the evening, and was pleased to state that the funds of be Institute would be considerably augmented by the patronage accorded that evening. Tbe accompanists were Pitt and Misses Hirkey and Hird. The hall having been cleared a dance as Held, at which over 60 couples were present. Dancing was indulged until the wee small hours, the musicians being — Violin, Messrs mtler and McDonald (Lake Boga) ; piano, Mr E. Butler (Lake Boga.) The piano was kindly lent for the occasion by Mr.C. L. Helms, and the general arrangements for the concert were in the able hands of our indefatigable secretary, Mr E. G. Stevenson.

MILITARY EXEMPTION COURT. (1916, November 8). Kerang Observer SATURDAY, 4th NOVEMBER. The applications for exemption from military service, not dealt with on the previous day, were considered on Saturday, by Mr Beaven, P.M. ; thus concluding the whole of the cases listed. Leutenant P. C. Josephs represented the Defence Department. There were a total of 105 applications brought before the Court during the two days of its sittings. Of them 17 were refused', 29 granted, 45 granted temporary exemptions, 4 were withdrawn, 7 referred to the principal medical officer, and 3 adjourned. The Court opened at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday and dealt with the following oases : — R. J. Gilmour. Koondrook : Sole support of widowed mother ; have defective eye sight and wear glasses —Referred to medical officer.

W. J. Lowthian, baker, Koondrook : Only son ; carrying on business as a baker— Referred to principal medical officer.

J. J. Garton : Only son ; sole support of widowed mother — Referred to medical officer.

E. J. Hird, farmer, Koondrook ; Supporting father and mother ; have a brother, who has enlisted ; have to help on the farm — Temporary exemption to February 28th (usual conditions).

J. P, Mitchell, motor mechanic ; Application withdrawn.

G. A. Greenham, reader, Lake Charm : Have charge of the Lake Charm district ; a theological student — Absolute certificate.

J. M. Noonan, school teacher : Only son, with mother and sister partially dependent upon me — Absolute certificate granted.

George Simmonds, coachbuilder : My only brother is going ; mother a widow ; two sons in family — Referred to chief military registrar.

F. S. Zirkler, farrier, Kerang : I have one brother, which is my only brother of military age, and I am needed to keep the business going — Refused.

F. W. Marchant, banker: Services required by London Bank — Exemption granted until 27th February onbank's application.

Arthur Condelly, Appin : I am my sister's sole support ; I am a farmer, with crop to take off ; sheep, cattle and horses to attend to ; have one brother at the war ; I have not long started on my own and have to work at home ; have 100 acres of crop — Temporary exemption to 28th February (usual conditions),

John Williams, Sandhill Lake, Kerang — I am the only remaining son, and I am carrying on my brother's farm who is on active service, and my own also. There are two sons in the family. My other brother has gone to the war. A. D. Fraser, J.P. : Have known the Williams family 24 years ; it consists of two sons and one daughter ; one is at the front ; I had a letter from him from Salisbury Plains. Absolute certificate granted.

N. A. Whinfield, Macorna : Exemption applied for as it is impossible to leave home. I am the only son at home ; three brothers have enlisted ; father's name is S. Whinfield, resident of Macorna ; we have a family of five boys and four girls.

R. S. Spowart, farmer, Mincha : No relation to applicant ; know the family well : there are five boys in the family. Out of five sons three are on active. Certificate absolute granted.

C. D. Atkinson, chemist, Kerang : Sole support of widowed mother and sister; only brother at front — Absolute certificate.

E. Wright Woolcock, Pyramid Creek, Kerang : There being only two of us and brother is at the front in France. I have two farms to look after, and a mother depending upon me. I have 90 acres of crop to harvest ; I have no hope of being spared.

G McC. Hawthorne : Have known the family 30 years ; there are two sons only ; one is at the front, Absolute certificate.

W. Carbuhn, farmer : My brother, who was farming with me, is at the front ; I have a mother and three sisters depending upon me ; there are four sons ; . the farm belongs to my mother ; have 55 acres of crop — Temporary exemption until February 28th (usual conditions).

John Joseph Cullen, grocer, Kerang: Claim exemption as the sole support of his widowed mother ; three sons in family. One brother is a coach builder ; the other is a saddler. Give my mother £2 a week ; Martin gives her £1 per week ; Sylvester has not been working lately. To Mr Josephs: Give my mother money every Sunday. Thos. Dowling, uncle of the applicant : The applicant is the main one of the family ; do not know about his paying his mother £2 a week — Refused.

M. M. Hickey, farmer : I have one brother gone to the front. Father and mother are depending upon me ; my elder brother cannot work — Temporary exemption to February 28fth (usual conditions).

Rullion Rattray, farmer, Sandhill Lake : I am the only son of a widow and have to support her ; have 600 acres of crop in. - D. G. Rattray, uncle of the applicant, was called, and said his late brother had only one son in his family. Certificate absolute.

W. K. Kennedy, farmer, Kerang : I have already two brothers enlisted and have a widowed mother to support. Father has been dead 22 years ; he was a farmer. Am working my mother's farm ; she has 220 acres ; we are eight in family — five sons and three daughters ; two of the five have enlisted. Have a crop on the land, but the flood has taken it off— Temporary exemption to February 28th (usual conditions).

E. F. Westrup : I am the only one, My step -brother is already on active service. I have also to take my mother's place in the local Post Office; she is post mistress. My health is far from good. There is no one else who can fill my place. I have been examined and found medically unfit. Mr Josephs asked that the case be referred to the medical officer. The P.M. thought the case could be heard first. Referred to chief medical officer.

Chas. Thomas O'Connell, farmer, Macorna: I claim exemption through being an only son, and have a widowed mother depending upon me. C. H. Manning gave evidence, and said he was no relation, but had known the family 26 years ; there are four daughters and one son in the family. Certificate absolute.

J. P. Craig; farmer, Koroop: Work my own farm; father and mother depending on me for support ; purchased the farm from my uncle ; it contains 42 acres ; have a crop to take off — Temporary exemption to February 28th (usual conditions).

L. S. E. Pay, farmer, Capel's Crossing; I am the only son; have my parents and three sisters partly depending upon me ; I have to work my own and my father's farm, containing 617 acres. We do dairying and agriculture. My father, through meeting with an accident, is unable to do farming work—Granted.

A. R. Tuck, farmer, Pyramid Creek : I am an only son ; my father is in bad health — Granted,

W. A. Simms : Withdrawn (joined the A.I. Forces).

Allan G. Hall, farmer, Myall : Main support of parents and four sisters; have one brother at the front— Temporary exemption to February 28th (usual conditions).

R. E. Richardson, farmer, Appin ;there are six sons in family ; four are at the front ; am the only able-bodied one at home — Granted.

Charles B. Davey, Mystic Park; Two brothers at the front ; sole support of parents ; have five brothers - Refused.

Francis W. West, farmer, Meering West; Have 500 acres under crop; cannot get labor to do the necessary work — Temporary exemption to 28th February (usual conditions).

Jas. W. Cooper, farmer, Emu Creek : Mother and father to support,and look after farm : got 88 acres of crop— Temporary exemption to 28th February (usual conditions).

R. G. Shipp, farmer, Kerang : Have to take my crop off ; have 400 acres of land— Temporary exemption to 28th February (usual conditions).

W. E. M'Connell, farmer, Koroop; Two sons in family ; one at the front. — Granted.

Murdook M'Donald, farmer, Teal Point; My only brother is now at the front — Granted.

William L. Cross, farmer, Lake Charm: Only remaining son; one brother serving — Granted.

Sydney M Simms, farmer, Lake Charm Two brothers at the front, and one other enlisted — Granted.

George A. Simms, farmer, Lake Charm : Same as above -Granted.

James Albert Beech, laborer Kerang : Only brother enlisted Granted.

Robert J . Morrison, farmer, Kerang; Two sons in family ; have a widowed mother depending upon me ; brother in South Africa ; father dead 24 years ; the property belongs to my mother ; it contains 840 acres; 160 acres is under crop; my brother has been away since the Boer war— Temporary exemption until 28th February (usual conditions).

Maurice Leonard Hatton, orchardist Tresco : Have three brothers ; all enlisted — Granted.

Herbert Victor Houfe, orchardist, Tresco: Only other son now at the war looking after his father's orchard - Granted.

George Eccles, engine driver, Mystic Park : Three sons in family two have been killed— Granted.

Thomas Daniels, laborer, Gladfield ; No appearance — Refused

Patrick William Smith, laborer, Kerang : No appearance — Refused.

William Hector Teague, Koondrook: no appearance — Refused.

Herbert Claude Storm, farmer Koondrook : No appearance — Temporary exemption to 28th February(usual conditions).

Richard Dodson, laborer, Majorca — Referred to Maryborough.

Robert M'Indoe, farmer, Mead Referred to Cohuna. MILITARY EXEMPTION COURT. (1916, November 8). Kerang Observer (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 4, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article152678924

LAKE CHARM. (1912, October 1). Kerang New Times The Lake Charm Football Club, as winners of the season's premiership, gave a banquet to the other clubs of the Mystic Park Football Association in the local Mechanics on Tuesday evening. The tables were comfortably filled and were very tastefully decorated by a party of ladies under the direction of Mrs Scantleton. After the Royal toast was honored the programme included : — The Mystic Park Football Association, proposed by Mr F. C. Horsfall, responded to by the president, Mr Simms ; The Premiers, proposed by Mr McFarlane, responded to by Mr Collie (captain) ; President Lake Charm Club, proposed by Mr Stewart, responded to by Mr Simms ; Kindred Clubs, proposed by Mr H. Officer, responded to by Mr E. O'Brien ; Barrackers, proposed by Mr Cope, responded to by Mr M. Officer ; Secretary Lake Charm Club, proposed by Mr W. G. Spencer, responded to by Mr E. Simms : The Ladies, proposed by Mr Simms, responded to by Mr Ja-g Scantleton ; The Press, proposed by Mr Cantlon, responded to by Sir Stewart. The writer could'nt see distinctly who proposed The Chairman which was responded to by Mr Simms, who ably carried out his duties. No less than 26 songs, varying in shsde from tragic to comic, were rendered by the following artists : — Messrs Cope, Collie, Brown, J. McCurdy andR. McCurdy ,W. Simms and S. Simms Stewart, J. O'Brien, Kennedy, Kelly, Cantlon and E. Scantleton. A recitation by Mr McFarlane, and exhibitions of step dancing by Messrs Simms and Collie were also given. Auld Lang Syne brought an enjoyable evening to a close and the last heard was the distant war whoops of the Mystic lads on their midnight journey home. LAKE CHARM. (1912, October 1). Kerang New Times (Vic. : 1901 - 1918), p. 4. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222477070

Horsfall, simms, mcfarlane, stevenson, helms, cross, mcmullan, stewart. OUR COUNTRY SERVICE. FARMERS' UNION (1916, August 15). Bendigo Advertiser A meeting convened by Mr. F. C. Horsfall was held at Lake Charm this after noon for the purpose of forming a local branch of the Farmers Union. There, was a large attendance of district, residents, presided over by Cr. W. J. McCann. (article continued in link) ^[1]

A Call from the Women's Section, Lake Charm. (By F. C. HORSFALL). Down by a cool and shady spot on the shores of famous Charm, Come, spend a day in pleasure by Its mystic waters calm; The Y.F.U. will welcome you, well- wishers one and all, At its opening yearly picnic, or call it carnival. (continues in link) A Call from the Women's Section, Lake Charm. (1923, March 8). Farmers' Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1917 - 1924), p. 10. Retrieved November 13, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223640300