100 years ago

SCHOOL BRANCH: A branch of the State Savings Bank (Penny Bank department) has been opened at Red Cliffs State School. The purpose of this bank is to encourage thrift among school children, and already its existence seems to have been appreciated by the Red Cliffs scholars. Out of 60 scholars more than 40 have deposits in the bank, and since its opening a fortnight ago about £4 has been credited to the accounts of its depositors.

COLOUR PICTURE: For the first time in Mildura people were offered a picture in color, one that stands out as the herald of a new phase in the motion-picture industry. The managem