Port Melbourne Town Hall, Fundraising Efforts

The Women’s Welcoming Committee was pro-active in their pursuit of donations for their cause. Members were stationed at the two city railway stations during peak times to receive donations on days prior to the arrival of troops. They held several major events such as the Carnivals of 1916 and 1917 that were held at the Port Melbourne Cricket ground. There were military displays, novelty competitions and the Port Melbourne cup for draught horses. The Argus and the Standard newspapers were supportive of the Committee and enabled them to reach out to the general public for donations.

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