March 7, 1919 Mr Andrew MEWETT, of Natimuk, has purchased a 192 acre block formally owned by the late Mr Alf YOUNG, next to Mr T. DWYER's property, Tooan East. The sale was affected through Messrs HAGELTHORN and BOLTON, the price being £6/2/6 an acre. On Monday night last a representative gathering met in the Noradjuha hall to arrange for the welcome home of the soldiers who have gone from the district. It was resolved to form a strong committee with Mr R.G. FOGARTY as secretary. It was then decided that the district be canvassed for donations, and the total collected equally divided amongst the returning men. They aim at presenting to the value of £5 to each man. Misses FOGARTY and LIGHT, and Messrs N. WALTER and R.H. GREEN were appointed collectors. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/