March 31, 1916 Minimay Branch At a meeting of Minimay and district ladies, held on February 24, a branch of the Australian Red Cross Society was formed, with Mrs Jas CHASTON as president, Miss B. WILLIS hon. treasurer, Miss E. DAY hon. secretary. A large number of members were enrolled, and a strong working committee formed. It was resolved to do sewing and contribute to the Red Cross funds for sick and wounded Australian soldiers. The next meeting will be held in the Mechanics Hall on the first Wednesday in April. Several members gave donations of wool to the Society, and similar donations will be gladly accepted, so that the laudable work of providing comfort for our disabled heroes can be carried on without intermission while the necessity exists. All donations, either in money or material, may be addressed to the hon. secretary, Miss E. DAY, Minimay. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/