16.05.1918 Maffra Spectator Twenty-two days ago a truck of pollard and bran left the station a short distance beyond Melbourne, consigned to W R McBriar, Bairnsdale. Up to Thursday last neither truck nor its contents could be traced. On Friday the truck was discovered at Toongabbie empty. - "Advertiser." 15.07.1918 Maffra Spectator Last season the Gippsland Lakes were attractive to a considerable number of tourists 2156 passengers availing themselves of the Lakes excursion tickets, of which more than half made the circular journey through the lakes by way of Bairnsdale 12.08.1918 Maffra Spectator Woman - (Respectable) wishes situation as cook, housekeeper, etc. Apply - This Office 03.10.1918 Maffra Spectator Wanted - Woman for House Duties, 15/- weekly and half share of poultry reared. No objection child. Good home and outings. Apply - "Spectator" Office