February 17,1916 Mr Allan V. CARTER, formally of the National Bank, Natimuk, is, according to a cable message he sent to his parents, in splendid health and has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Amongst those who enlisted at Horsham on Tuesday was Mr James HOOD, of Polkemmet. He went to the front with the 6th Battalion, and received his discharge on Wednesday week. Feeling both fit and enthusiastic, he resolved to again offer his services, and succeeded in passing the medical examination. A soldier who serves twice in one war is something of a rarity, and Private HOOD is deserving of the fullest praise. A farewell social and presentation will be tendered to Mr F.A. HUGHS in the Goroke Mechanics Hall on Wednesday, 22nd March. Messrs HAGLETHORN and BOLTON under instructions from Mr John COMPSTON, of Goroke, invite tenders, returnable on Saturday, 25th March for the lease for two years of his well known grazing property, situated only three miles from Goroke. The same will conduct a clearing sale on account of Mr R. KRAHNERT, of Minimay, on Thursday 23rd March. Messrs YOUNG Bros. conducted a sale of furniture on account of Mrs A. W. KAY, of Natimuk, yesterday. CROWN GRANTS. ETC. The following are awaiting issue at the Horsham Receipt and Pay Office :- Crown Grants :- Mrs Mary Ann CUTCHE (Clear Lake) Leases :- R. ELLIOT (Brimpaen), Ethel RUSSELL (Nurrabiel), G. WORTHY (Tooan), D. McQUEEN. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone C.Qld Australia www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/index.html