March 31, 1916 Minimay Notes Very high prices were obtained for stock, farming plant and sundries at Mr KRAHNERT's clearing sale conducted by Messrs HAGELTHORN and BOLTON on Thursday week. As Mr and Mrs KRAHNERT are leaving the district this week, a farewell social will be tendered to them in the Mechanics' Hall tonight (Monday). Mr and Mrs KRAHNERT have proved themselves estimable citizens and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends, Mr KRAHNERT being at all times willing to lend valuable assistance in all public matters particularly in connection with the local picnic races and sports meeting, and an active member of the Mechanics' Institute committee. Private James NEILL arrived here Sunday last, having received final leave prior to leaving Bendigo with reinforcements, for Broadmeadows, from which camp he expects to sail within a few weeks. Before the end of next month quite a number of local men will have joined the colours, the latest enlistments being Percy WILLIS, (previously rejected) and George COLLINS (previously rejected in New Zealand),both of whom passed the final test in Horsham last week. Those who have gone into camp at Bendigo within the last few weeks are Basil LAVERY, Minimay ; Edward and Henry OLIVER, Neuarpurr ; and Chas. CRABTREE, Booroopki ; Patrick J. and John CARRACHER, Booroopki, have passed final examination and will go into camp in about three weeks time. John McCARTHY, Neuarpurr, recently signed on, but has not yet been finally examined ; and William McDONALD, Morea, has succeeded in passing the necessary test. The list of those who failed to pass the medical test includes, Florence LOONEY, Ed and Wm. QUINTRELL, Neuarpurr, Leo LAVERY, Minimay ; and A.F. CARRACHER, Booroopki. T. HORNE, Salt Lakes ; and Jack McDONALD, Penola who were recently residents of this district, have also enlisted, the former not yet been finally examined and the later being in camp in S.A. Mrs J.T. CARRACHER, who underwent an operation for appendicitis in the Nhill hospital about a fortnight ago is progressing favourably under the care of Dr. RYAN. Mr John MULRANEY jnr. who was recently taken suddenly ill, and has been confined to his bed, is now making rapid recovery under the care of Dr. BOURKE, Goroke. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/