Former Ramco Institute opened August 1927. South Australia
RAMCO INSTITUTE
The Minister of Education (Hon M McIntosh) performed the opening ceremony of a new institute hall at Ramco on Saturday afternoon. Among the visitors present were Mr McMillan MP, and Mr Parsons MHR.
The Minister, in declaring the hall open, said he understood that approximately £400 had been raised as a building fund, and that fine result had been brought about largely as the result of the enthusiastic work done by the lady subscribers. Although the contract price of the building was £750, it was the desire of the committee to add a back room, lighting, seating accommodation, and fencing. When everything was complete the building should be worth about £1,000, and should prove a valuable asset. He congratulated them on their efforts. [Ref: Register (Adelaide) 8-8-1927]
*An Old Resident Farewelled
Mrs E J Woolford, is an old resident of Ramco, having being in business here since 1921. Some years ago, on the death of Mr E Crocker, she took over the post office and combined the position of postmistress with her business. She has now sold that business to Mr Craig of Renmark, and is leaving the district.
On Tuesday evening the residents gave Mrs Woolford a farewell social in the Institute hall. There was a good attendance and Mr J J Odgers kept things moving with games and dancing, the music being provided by Mrs H Green and Mr Eagle.
During a delightful supper provided by the ladies, Mr J J Odgers, on behalf of Ramco people, said they much regretted the departure of Mrs Woolford and felt they could not let her go without bidding her good-bye. As postmistress she had ever been courteous, and obliging and, so far as her business allowed assisted in the various activities for the good of Ramco. She had been a member of the Institute from its beginning, helped in the various guilds and particularly assisted the church, of which she had been organist for many years. The various bodies had combined for the farewell and, on their behalf, he asked Mrs Woolford to accept two gifts as a token of their appreciation and a tangible remembrance of her residence at Ramco.
Mrs Woolford briefy responded, thanking them for their gifts and good wishes. She would never forget the manner Ramco people rallied round her when, on the death of her husband, the Rev A Woolford, she, with a young family, opened business in their midst and she thanked them for the support they had continued to give her.
Mr Odgers, on behalf of the Sunday school, then presented to both Mr R Woolford and Miss Ruth Woolford a Bible, suitably inscribed, as a recognition of their faithful work as scholars and teachers in the Sunday school.
A pleasant evening concluded with all joining hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne." [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 18-1-1934]
*Institute Anniversary Ramco August 5
This year the anniversary of the opening of the Institute took the form of an "American" afternoon and a dance. The former took place on Wednesday when there was a very good attendance.
On Saturday evening the dance was held and there was a fair attendance. The music was provided by the Arcadian Orchestra and Mr E Rowe was MC. [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 8-8-1935]
*Institute Birthday Ball for Patriotic Funds
Ramco August 5
Saturday evening was the anniversary of the opening of the Institute and the Ladies' Guild held a "Birthday Ball". This year proceeds were donated to the Red Cross and Comforts Funds. There was a good attendance. The Cadell Band providing the music and Mr H Rogers was MC. A fine supper was provided by the ladies. Takings were over £8/10/-.
Comforts Fund Meeting
On Tuesday afternoon in the Institute Hall the Comforts Fund Committee met under the leadership of Mrs W Green when a good number of ladies spent a busy afternoon. Considerable work was done. Afternoon tea was provided by two of the members. [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 8-8-1940]
*Ramco August 22
The Ramco Institute Guild held a successful birthday ball and fair last week.
For the ball the hall was most attractively decorated with hanging baskets filled with red and white roses. A delicious homemade supper was served and Sichler's Band supplied the music for dancing.
Miss Rosemary Perry was judged the belle of the ball.
On Friday afternoon the annual fair was opened by the Mayoress of Renmark (Mrs S A James) who congratulated the members of the guild on the wonderful display of goods, and the decorative scheme.
A musical programme was enjoyed.
Mrs W Blake (wife of the president of the Waikerie Institute) cut the birthday cake and wished the Ramco Guild every success in the future.
Proceeds were £100. [Ref: Murray Pioneer (Renmark) 25-8-1949]
*£95 Institute Birthday Fair
Ramco August 21
A very successful birthday fair was held recently in the Ramco Institute. Proceeds amounting to £95 will benefit the Ladies' Guild.
The president (Mrs R Perry) welcomed the visitors.
Mrs Headland, of Waikerie, cut the cake. [Ref: Murray Pioneer (Renmark) 24-8-1950]
Former Ramco Institute opened August 1927. South Australia
RAMCO INSTITUTE
The Minister of Education (Hon M McIntosh) performed the opening ceremony of a new institute hall at Ramco on Saturday afternoon. Among the visitors present were Mr McMillan MP, and Mr Parsons MHR.
The Minister, in declaring the hall open, said he understood that approximately £400 had been raised as a building fund, and that fine result had been brought about largely as the result of the enthusiastic work done by the lady subscribers. Although the contract price of the building was £750, it was the desire of the committee to add a back room, lighting, seating accommodation, and fencing. When everything was complete the building should be worth about £1,000, and should prove a valuable asset. He congratulated them on their efforts. [Ref: Register (Adelaide) 8-8-1927]
*An Old Resident Farewelled
Mrs E J Woolford, is an old resident of Ramco, having being in business here since 1921. Some years ago, on the death of Mr E Crocker, she took over the post office and combined the position of postmistress with her business. She has now sold that business to Mr Craig of Renmark, and is leaving the district.
On Tuesday evening the residents gave Mrs Woolford a farewell social in the Institute hall. There was a good attendance and Mr J J Odgers kept things moving with games and dancing, the music being provided by Mrs H Green and Mr Eagle.
During a delightful supper provided by the ladies, Mr J J Odgers, on behalf of Ramco people, said they much regretted the departure of Mrs Woolford and felt they could not let her go without bidding her good-bye. As postmistress she had ever been courteous, and obliging and, so far as her business allowed assisted in the various activities for the good of Ramco. She had been a member of the Institute from its beginning, helped in the various guilds and particularly assisted the church, of which she had been organist for many years. The various bodies had combined for the farewell and, on their behalf, he asked Mrs Woolford to accept two gifts as a token of their appreciation and a tangible remembrance of her residence at Ramco.
Mrs Woolford briefy responded, thanking them for their gifts and good wishes. She would never forget the manner Ramco people rallied round her when, on the death of her husband, the Rev A Woolford, she, with a young family, opened business in their midst and she thanked them for the support they had continued to give her.
Mr Odgers, on behalf of the Sunday school, then presented to both Mr R Woolford and Miss Ruth Woolford a Bible, suitably inscribed, as a recognition of their faithful work as scholars and teachers in the Sunday school.
A pleasant evening concluded with all joining hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne." [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 18-1-1934]
*Institute Anniversary Ramco August 5
This year the anniversary of the opening of the Institute took the form of an "American" afternoon and a dance. The former took place on Wednesday when there was a very good attendance.
On Saturday evening the dance was held and there was a fair attendance. The music was provided by the Arcadian Orchestra and Mr E Rowe was MC. [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 8-8-1935]
*Institute Birthday Ball for Patriotic Funds
Ramco August 5
Saturday evening was the anniversary of the opening of the Institute and the Ladies' Guild held a "Birthday Ball". This year proceeds were donated to the Red Cross and Comforts Funds. There was a good attendance. The Cadell Band providing the music and Mr H Rogers was MC. A fine supper was provided by the ladies. Takings were over £8/10/-.
Comforts Fund Meeting
On Tuesday afternoon in the Institute Hall the Comforts Fund Committee met under the leadership of Mrs W Green when a good number of ladies spent a busy afternoon. Considerable work was done. Afternoon tea was provided by two of the members. [Ref: Murray Pioneer and Australian River Record (Renmark) 8-8-1940]
*Ramco August 22
The Ramco Institute Guild held a successful birthday ball and fair last week.
For the ball the hall was most attractively decorated with hanging baskets filled with red and white roses. A delicious homemade supper was served and Sichler's Band supplied the music for dancing.
Miss Rosemary Perry was judged the belle of the ball.
On Friday afternoon the annual fair was opened by the Mayoress of Renmark (Mrs S A James) who congratulated the members of the guild on the wonderful display of goods, and the decorative scheme.
A musical programme was enjoyed.
Mrs W Blake (wife of the president of the Waikerie Institute) cut the birthday cake and wished the Ramco Guild every success in the future.
Proceeds were £100. [Ref: Murray Pioneer (Renmark) 25-8-1949]
*£95 Institute Birthday Fair
Ramco August 21
A very successful birthday fair was held recently in the Ramco Institute. Proceeds amounting to £95 will benefit the Ladies' Guild.
The president (Mrs R Perry) welcomed the visitors.
Mrs Headland, of Waikerie, cut the cake. [Ref: Murray Pioneer (Renmark) 24-8-1950]