Ballarat liquor sale case hinges on delivery proof
In a Ballarat case the court wrestles with whether liquor was sold illegally and if the defendant is justified. Miller testifies he sold and delivered orders for Mr. Drew of Ballarat while acting as his servant. The bench debates whether the information proves sale under the 60th offence and notes an appeal by Mr. Drew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qoock
Miller
Drew
Ballarat
Balan
Ooook
Lea
Setaalag
Realdo Im Sturt Street
Comet Conde
Crow
Tyrrell
Voltaire
J. D. Barmat Aaid
Gentleman
God
Oma
Sierra Leone
Patteson
J. Garlick
Garlick
Gisborne Court Hears Timber Theft and Assault Verdicts
In Gisborne, cases include removing timber from Crown Lands without licenses. John Walker and associates are fined with costs after a verdict condemning unlawful timber removal. Other matters cover vaccination-noncompliance and a cattleman assaulted by Mary Crowe, resulting in fines and imprisonment for nonpayment. witnesses describe injuries and police testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bofora
J. C. Thomson
P.M. W. Robertson
F. Hill
Bay
J.p.'s
Crown Lands
Maloney
John Walker
W. M'Donald
W. Cord
Mr. Scott
Walker
Alnes
Thomson
Coata
W. M.donald
Coate
Coats
Costa
Robertson
Joseph Elliott
George Henry Mayo
Newbould
Serena
Seathe
Bullongarook Road
Elliott
Bullangarook Road
Ati &O
Ballan Shire Council Updates and Inquiries
Ballan Shire Council notes a donation approval for Ballan Mechanics Institute and a Ballarat Mining Board conference on May 3. It records road boundary works near Mooreep and No 33 block Ballark, cost £280, and a pending subsidy of £859 for the forest road. Disputes over a £220 contractor claim are to go to arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooreep
Ballark
Lands Department
Crown Lands
Bylvester
Bally
Fance
the Roads and Bris
Barry
Fraser
Lyon
Mies
Thare
Coun- Clairoot
Maid de Lyon
Satie Seatea
M’phoreon
Council
Darwinism scrutinized at Bacchus Marsh missionary meeting
The Bacchus Marsh Express reports a Saturday gathering where Rev J D Barmat and others debated Darwinian theory and its relation to faith. They argued science cannot disprove Christianity, urged humanitarian aid for freed neighbors, and urged church support for missions amid diverse local communities.
Council Delays Action as Disputes Go to Arbitration
Vague letter prompts council to refer matter to an external arbitrator Mr. Kelly, with discussions over land transfers involving Dr Blake and Mr Kirby’s land. Postponement follows while debates on road rights, payments, and road maintenance continue alongside budget items and staffing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Lyon
Blake
Hoepse
Wood
J. M. Rogers
Coook
Tyrrell
Joseph Taylor
Ashton
Kirby
Taylor
Humphrey Bloomfield
Dr. Blake
Duccan
Eld
M'Phernon
Bloomfeld
BR. Cantwell
RB. Cantwell
Duncan
Martin
Cantwell’s Creek
Halla
Ryan
Evans Bronditto
Christia & Co
Shire Hall
W. Thomas
Nell Mall
P. Cane
M. Delhenty
Bennett & Dillon
A. M.kinnon
C. Gaseard
Ballan Mignatitute
Resignation Accepted in Tylden Trentham Presbyterian Charge
The Presbytery of Macedon and Weeribee met at Tylden with Rev R B Scott and others. They accepted Mr Robertson’s resignation from Tylden and Trentham due to farming decline and migration, noted the church debt cleared, and appointed Rev K H Scott to preach and declare vacancy on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Presbytery
Tylden
R. B. Scott
Reva
J. Meek
R. Henderson
W. Jad
W. Munro
J. Pearson
Elder
Robertson
Trentham
Mesara
Middlemies
Wright
Tyldea
Preeti
Meek
Pearsou
Henderson
Roberton
Tylden and
K. H. Scott
Babbard
M R
Parwan Presbyterian Church Meeting Sees Fair Attendance Amid Rain
The Parwan Presbyterian Church near Bacchus Marsh held a meeting despite light rain that deterred many from attending. Rev H M Kail led the gathering with hopeful remarks about future growth, while Rev J Busse M A delivered an unstructured speech. Attendees enjoyed food by Mr Barrie as talks touched on farming, publicity, and ministerial influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Aonual Avirde
Duak
Mr. Boyle
Barrie
H. M Kail
Promien
Connie Pratt
Bacchus Marsh
Jeroma
J. Lumble
J. Busce
George Stephenson
Garrick
London
Aotore Gare
Whitford
Bacchus Marsh Races Entrants Report
Furpay to race on March 4 at Bacchus Marsh with entrants including Gaffer Gray Alfred Foam and Modesty. Nomination and acceptance fees listed. winners to carry Alba in the Shire Handicap. several horses aged between 3 and 8 years from owners Mr W L Mitchell Mr J Arthur Mr C Clarke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furpay
Mar
Hector Nailson
Gaffer Gray
Belfast
Syra
W. L
Miraball
Jones
W. Doherty
Pegasus
John Arthur
A. Anderson
Alfred
C. Clarke
Topper
King
Hen Joroo
G. P. Davis
Gasette
Hawnicar
Alba
W. L. Mitchell
Matilda
Jonea
Alice
Posaligat
Martin Congrove
J. Arthur
J. Fryatt
M. Cavanagh
Marinur
Adama
Minnie Warren
P. Davia
P. Davis
Blackwood Mining Report and Local Cricket Match Review
Misino in Blackwood shows improvement and prudent operation with Soltan No. ahalt driving, 140 tons crushed yielding 47 tons of gold. North Britain lower tunnel progress, Sultana and Annie Lauria prospects praised while All Nations crushes stone. Blackwood Cricket Club hosted Ballan with complaints over arrangements. a reform match is hoped. Anniversary celebration at Star of Blackwood and LO.R. ends with Sabbath School processions and community songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misino
Blackwood
Soltan No
Annie Lauria
Sultana
Laplau
All Nations
Morning Star
North Britain
Sahaft
Stable
Wightman
White
Theona
Blackwood Cricket
Ballan
Gordon
Ballon
Lodge
Realdanta of
Star of Blackwood
Lo.r
Church
Baart
Mr. Baart
Weeleyan
Meni
H. Walker
Barry
Mechanics’ Institute
Temperance Picnic and Sabbath School Report at Barry's Reef
A community event featured abundant food, prizes, and sports for children, with temperance as the rallying theme. Speakers including J. Barkla and Mr. Irving urged joining the temperance cause, while Barry's Reef children sang, and Aunt Sally was fondly remembered amid crowd participation. Sunday services at Barry's Reef Hed Hill and Simmons Reef were well attended, praising spiritual unity and Sabbath school progress under Rev D Donnell and Rev Ashe with speeches on Christian virtue and Spiritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Fohon
Simmons
Thomas Swallow
Enq
Sandridge
Beart
C.B
Walker
Irving
Harkin
Garland
Barry's Reef
Robertson
Sacre
Janes Barkla
My. Snell
Irving Wos
J. Robertson
Barry's Roof
James Shaw
Snell
A. Decker
Her. O. Donnell
Gentleman
Hed Hill
Simmons Reef
C. Donnell
Geng Rey
Bed Ni
Childeep
Hosking
Neal
Bo'clock
Barkin
D. Donnell i
Atatatios
Gar
Ashe
Church of England
D. O. Donnell
Jesus
Hill
Donnel
My. Donnell
Reault
Sultan
Sultana
Annie Laurie
Alteration of Blackwood Mining District Sparks Resident Debate
In Inet week's report discussion arises over ore claims near Blakeville and Ballan as residents oppose redrawing the Blackwood district into Trentham. Proponents argue convenience and cost, citing signatures backing the petition to the Mines Minister. records warn of prior confusion when borders shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
All Nations
All
Magnus
Paw
O Mining
Ballan
Pena Pergo
Susan
Blakeville
Blackwood
Wood
Trentham
Blakevilla
Hoo
Bruce Auction and Concert Benefit At Presbyte Church
The Presbyte Church committee plans a Friday auction to aid church funds with large sale items and spirited bidding. A concert is slated for the evening featuring local performers, followed by tea at Blanville to support the Mechanics Institute. An accident en route to the watering hole caused minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyte
Blnkeville
Mechanics’ Institute
Hiin
Blakerills
W. Dancan
Bug. J.P
Mia. Browne
Messia
Hill
Mother
Mesure
Black
Letts
G. Browne
A. Face
Mesars. Parke
Aglee
Brothera Hill
George Brown
Mr. Garland
Mr. Black
Mr. Witney
Mr. Letta
Mr. Packe
Hill Brothers
A. Pace
A. Black
W. Hill
Je J. Hill
Ernest Parke
Pentland Hills Church Sale At Ryan's Hotel May Fourth
Notice from Myrmonog on behalf of Pentland Hills Presbyterian Church. A sale by Mr. W. Anderson at Ryan's hotel Saturday next May 4 offers stock, produce and poultry to aid church funds. Full details to be posted on placards. Also comments on Shira Council actions reducing thistles and a nuisance from roaming pigs and goats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrmong
Pentland Hills Presbyterian Church
W. Anderson
Ryan's Hotel
Shira Council
Accident near Little River injures trio and raises safety concerns
A severe accident near Little River involved Mr and Mrs Richmond and Mrs Cameron sharing a ride home from Geelong. A horse bolted after a jolt, causing a wagon capsise that left Mrs Cameron concussed and Mrs Richmond briefly stunned. Mr Richmond and Mr Connop assisted them home. Mrs Cameron was taken to Geelong Hospital and is recovering. The incident highlights road hazards from roadside metal and comments on local sugar beet machinery plans and farming prospects in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Richmond
Cameron
Bulban
Little River
Richmond
Geelong
M Laut
Marah
Divine Tragedy Fragment from Saint John Poetry
Fragmentary poem from Saint John reflecting on age change and time. Imagery includes white hair weary feet and a world crumbling like a ruined wall. The river’s flow erodes a book leaving no trace while time’s portals creak on iron hinges.
Not he that the name but he that doeth the will
Fragmentary verse passage debates charity faith and hope amid desolation. It contrasts outward pomp with true will, and questions church authority while urging action aligned with God’s will. Historical tone echoes religious sentiment and moral introspection.
Ballan Land Marks and Ballance Mines Tour
A Victorian correspondent chronicles the Ballan area with notes on the Undaunted Companys timber operations in Bullarook Forest north and west of Ballan. He visits Ballance, praises its setting, and describes a quartz reef near Mount Steiglitz and mining prospects with Mr Blake and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullarook Forest
Ballan
Dlakeville
Blaketown
Lands Department
Ballance
Lyons
Land Office
Blakeville
Healesville
Daly Maanaey
Ballarat
Quarts Reef
Daylesford
Ballanea Quarte
Lyon
Ballanes Station
Ballones
Mount Steiglitz
Blake
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Gisborne
Wepanepar
Apa
Ballan Shire Council
Presbytery OF
Macedon and
Weeribee
Parwan Presbyterian Church
Saint John
Nyistonto
Otill
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