BANNOCKBURN.

Cromwell Argus, Volume IV, Issue 176, 25 March 1873, Page 5

BANNOCKBURN.

( From an occasional Correspondent.) March 22, 1873. Our new School Committee have decided to have a concert in aid of the school funds, to take place early in April. There is no doubt this is an excellent way of raisins funds, as was proved last season, when a very respectable sum was raised by the same means. But there is one thing in connection with these concerts that, in common with numerous others, 1 strongly object to, and that is, the erection of a booth for the sale of spirits, &c. Any person who was present at the last two Concerts, and witnessed the disgraceful scenes which took place there, will concur with me in saying that it ought to be done away with. However, the Committee apparently think differently, for at their last meeting they decided to call for tenders for the right.to it. The supply of water is diminishing very fast again, but there is no chance of it ever getting so low as it has been through the pa-st summer. However, another rain such as the last would be very acceptable. I notice the Corporation of your town have been applying for a site for a Hospital, and there is not the slightest doubt that it is time steps were taken towards the establishment of an institution of that description in Cromwell. I have heard the matter discussed pretty freely these last few weeks, and while all are agreed that it is highly desirable, a great many think that it would not be possible to raise the money. But 1 differ with these, and think that, if a Committee were elected, and the thing gone into freely, a sufficient sum would be raised in six months to warrant an application to the Government for a grant towards erecting a building. I do not see that a very extensive building or an expensive attendance would be required at first. I hope soon to hear that some of your leading men have taken the matter in hand. Doubtless any attempt in the direction would be strongly supported in such districts as this one, the Garrick Range, Bendigo, etc.