Family notices and tribute amid district news report
The text outlines a bereaved family, detailing relatives abroad and at home, with several married connections to Wyalong N and W, Gishorna, and Coimadai. It notes a father’s honest contracting work for the Shiva Council, a well attended funeral led by Rev. J. Meek, and broad sympathy for the widow and family. It also mentions a recent contract by Mrr. Walsh and comments on boisterous weather hindering farming, while ploughing advances usefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalong, N.&.w
Butterworth
Gishorna
Wightman
Coimadai
Shiva Council
J. Meek
Mrr. Walsh
Colesburg Advance and Boer Retreat Report
Descriptions of Australian and Victorian forces engaging Boers between Arundel Rensburg and Colesburg. Artillery escort, kopje fighting, gun destruction, and pursuit to Achterlang across the Orange, with civilians aiding and reports of looted supplies and buried dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval’s Pont
Arundel
Rensburg
Butcher
Royal Wield Artillery
Vict. M. Rifles
Bastard's Neck
Arundal
Colesburg
Noval's Pont
V.mla
Inniskilling Dragoons
Efficacy of Short Range Rifle Practice in 19th Century Review
From the Review of the Week London, the piece argues that expert marksmanship arises from constant practice at short range rather than long distant shots. It cites historical skill at 50 to 200 yards, notes iron galleries and different scoring methods, and asserts Britain lags behind other nations in practical training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feirs
America
Germany
Prom
London
Betansa
Holland
Great Britain
Nature lessons and college-like training in early education
The text describes progressive outdoor teaching for kindergarten children, emphasizing observation of nature and precise botanical terms. It links hands on activities with later studies in botany, physiology, geometry, and art, while praising self activity and careful language use. It also covers church meeting notes, debt, and a presentation to a new minister at Werribee Wesleyan Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usunl
Education of Women in Adelaida Strives for Moral Growth
Mrs. Kelsey principal urges that education extends beyond exams to moral development and character building. She notes exams often fail to reveal true ability and praises innovative lower-school methods like nature study, brushwork, product maps, and blackboard drawing to prepare children for science and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey
Adelaida
Mantel
England
Wesleyan Church Anniversary at Werribee
The anniversary services at Werribee Wesleyan Church celebrated the arrival of new minister Rev. Herbert Williams from Leongatha. A stormy day did not dampen attendance as a large crowd gathered for services and a later meeting at Mechanics Institute featured speakers including Rev. D. Flockhart and Rev. A. P. Doran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Williams
Willing
Leongatha
Ian Cornuat
Mechanics’ Tnstitute
John Agar
Chas
Agar
Brunk Ager
Barbour
Walker
Paris
Gray
Migser Pottenger
Moffitt
Linkler
Ball
M'Lellan
Davixon
A. P. Doran
Orean
Flockhart
Williams
Oran
D. Flockhart
Plockhart
Melbourne
Epoiker
Christ
Post office site debate and rail station centrality urged
Werribee residents call a meeting Monday to decide the post office location. Proponents favor placing the office behind the Werribee railway station booking office, citing central activity and easy access for customers with rail business. The existing Wy ndham side post office should remain as a branch, while other local issues include a new day school, road maintenance, and thistle control, with emphasis on railway-adjacent centrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No-Man’s Land
Gillies
Werribes
Rina
Wyndham
As & Branels
Werribee
Tomorres
Colvarta
Ghira
Gherry
Leas
Pat Healey
Pentleman
O'Brien
Reinfell
Yvnneday
Shira
Suramonacs
Geelong Aericaltural Society
Worrthea
Ladin
Pincea
Nilway
Easter Sunday and Monday at Bacchus Marsh
Easter Sunday activities at the Esechos Marsh IGR branch filled the Mechanics Institute hall in Bacchus Marsh despite cold showers. The program included a sermon and abstinence talks, plus a large Easter Monday Rechabites picnic and sports at Maddinglay Park with numerous races and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esechos Marsh
I.G.R
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Techabites
Mudd
John Vals
Paul
Mise Nesbith
Maddinglay Park
A.N.A
Lynel
Gordon Stuart Nnd
Ieolin Onborne
Frank Dearen
Harry Oliver
Grace Anderson
Gordon Stuart
Ern
Oliver
Roy Pearce
Harry Burbidge
F. Bloels
Dickie
Latina Shen
Lizzie Burbidge
V. Outsiders
Lor
Duokin
A.J. Pearce
el, Burbidge
Ile
Graes Andernen
Joe Minne
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Letmier
Vallende
Colesburg Junction
Achtertany
Achterlang
Orange River
Sape
Achtertang
Squires
Dave Lyle
Mr. Staughton
Young Henderson
Ballan
Hobkirk
Gastard’s
Victoria
Minerney
Cameron
Seth
Jim
Chirnside
Collins
J. W. Qrean
John Robinson
Endeavour Society
Band of Hope
Crean
Green
Wesleyan
Bacehus Marsh
Rainase Ig
Jin Shade
Father Fallon
Lince
Tpather Rant
V. Single
Me. J. Slack
May Hayes
A. J. Johns
L. Simpson
G. Romesy
Hussars
Mensra
A. Bence
M'Vavlano
P.W. V. Light Horse
Old Pioneers
Benier
Mr. T. Gone
Messrs
D. Robertson
P. O'Hagan
G. Dickie
Mark
Kyle
Hibernian Society and
Oddfellows
Mr. J. Morton
Father Time
Charles Oliver
Messrs. S. Tinker
W. Lindesy
Riley
AWA
O. Duboul
G. A. Beate
W- Grant Morton
2. L
G FP. Homeny
Orrigians
Nesers
C. Blythe
These
Cain
J.D
F. Murray
BG. Mogg
T. Phillipa
Sriwampsi
Mevera
P. A. Wpferlana
E. %. Simpson
Foot Ranine
Mess
Hasmroxprigs
Ei. L. Simpson
F. Hanson
HW. G. Campbell
W. Grant Morta
He Highett
Starress
A. TR. Robertson
BR. Fogg
A. Appleby
W. Booth
G. A. Benee
MT. Chomley
G. T. Dickie
B. Ts. Mogg
J. A .Morton
R. P. Manning
W. Mahonsy
W. Grank Morton
FA. Morlane
W. A. MF Late
Jun
BH. G. Paterson
A. J. Robertson
J. Stoughton
E. L. Simpson
T. Teerly
Jono Srentrantes
T. PD. Gane
F. G. Howe
Hasnicap
W. Somerton
Bacehos Marsh
Whitbourn
T. Griffin
Beochus Marah
Turkey
G. Dubout
W. Mur
Rabbit
O. Lyle
Leo
O'Donohue
Minha
A. Borbidge
Deseaton Rice
A. RB. Robertson
J. Beneo
D. Bebir
Theae
Percy McParjane
D. "Whitbourn
Fitzroy
J. G. Taylor
Bacelus Marsh
H. C. Connor
Howard
Bilukoville
Sovateh
Howned
Saretel
J. Dineen
Bullengarooe
Jackson Lloyd
Geo, Brown
Henry George
Binkaville
A. Bourke
Beochno Marsh
G. Hichardzon
Howley
Thoa
Hinsen
Hopatoun
W. N.williama
Opimadni
Hibernions
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