LILYDALE 3 March 1921
The annual meeting of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. Lilydale sub-branch was held in the Druids' Hall on Friday night. In the absence of the president, the chair was taken by Mr D. W. Bostock, who called on the secretary to read the annual report as follows:
We have pleasure in submitting the annual report for the year ending December 31, 1920. This sub-branch was formed on June 13, 1920. The total membership of this sub-branch is: Financial. 48: unfinancial, 1 ; in transfer, 1 ; total, 50. Your committee held meetings generally on the first Wednesday in each month. Several matters of importance were dealt with, including a protest against the employment of an Inspector under the Returned Soldier Settlement Act, who was not a returned soldier, which was upheld, and a returned man was appointed in his place.
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We held successful socials at Lilydale, Lebrina, and Bangor and our best thanks are due to the ladies who provided supper, and to Mr Ogilvie and party, who came from Launceston and gave us an excellent programme.
We hope that all members will do their best to obtain the transfer of all members of the league and the joining up of all returned men in this district to this branch, and so help to keep the movement going strongly.
Major R. F. Hurst, State secretary, was present, and received a flattering reception. The election of officers resulted as follows: 1 President: Mr B. W. Turner. Vice-presidents:. Messrs. D. W. Bostock. J. P., W. Mitchell, and W. P. Grindrod. Secretary : Mr C. Roger Jones (re-elected) Treasurer: Mr W. Wilson (re-elected), Auditors: Messrs. B. W. Mitchell and R. Bardenhagen ; and a strong committee, with representatives from each centre.
The question of the war memorial was opened by the secretary, and the Warden (Councillor Procter), on the invitation of the chairman, outlined what had been done in the matter, and after a general discussion it was resolved that the secretary interview the secretaries of the local friendly societies and the secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee with the object of securing their joint assistance to ask the Council to re-open the question of the proposed memorial and discuss the advisability of having a more fitting memorial than that which was originally decided upon.
Major Forrest addressed the members at some length, showing what had been done through the agency of the league, and outlined what was proposed for the future. He urged all returned soldiers to join up in order that they should be able to take full advantage of the concessions granted.
After several questions were answered by the speaker a vote of thanks was moved by the chairman and carried by acclamation. Supper was then dispensed, and an enjoyable time spent.
The members of the Launceston Salvation Army Band arrived at Lilydale on Saturday afternoon. At night a first-class programme was submitted in the Druids' Hall, which was filled with a most appreciative audience.
On Sunday morning an open-air service was held, and the rendering of some of the old gospel hymns was very pleasant, and enjoyed by those who were within range. In the afternoon a large crowd assembled on the recreation ground when another first -class programme of instrumental and vocal items was rendered. The collection taken up show ed a very liberal response. At night in the Army Hall a crowded house greeted the band, and at the conclusion of the service a further outdoor programme was given. The rendering of "Ora Pro Nobis" was worth going a long distance to hear. At 10 p.m. the programme concluded with "God be with you till we meet again" and the bandsmen returned to the city by motor, having spent a most enjoyable week-end. Lilydaie residents will look forward with pleasure to a return visit of Bandmaster Cullen and his talented company.
LILYDALE. (1925, November 12). Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), , p. 10 (DAILY). Retrieved March 3, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91674968