Fire outbreak at Crowe farm injures livestock and prompts evacuation
A fire at Crowe's farm near Myrmong and the Werriher Ghiren Path area caused significant damage to livestock and buildings. Mr John Aagtale reports the blaze started after a late evening meal, with flames spreading toward the Gorge. Nearby observers recount witnessing crowds at pavilions and water sites as firefighters battled the blaze, while locals coordinate safety and offer support to affected families including Dioglute and Dugdale households. School Allen began sessions under A D Hollyhobey on Tuesday and will stay in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowe Farm
Apa
John Aagtale
Uhalhnar- Alter
Dioglute
Crowe
Daincy Grownlina
Dugdale
A.D. Hollyhobey
Dry Creek Farm Report From Glenmore District
The drought left creek beds dry and homes without water forcing farmers to dig two feet into sand. Proactive efforts focus on Boutagen and lucerne feeding, while crops like wheat show mixed results across Staughton Vale and nearby areas. Roads remain rough and a concert crowd reported, with several local voices mentioning school events and community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenmore
Ymidocka
Kowulyy
Staughton Vale
Wal
Mary Willacae
Blake’ Wong
Feibar
Walter Paiute
Blake and
Sis
Harvest Night at Tookern Vale Ends in Vehicle Crash
Report from Tookern Vale notes residents will host a harvest wall event Friday Feb. A local couple, Mrs Wynne and Mr Wynne, were driving when a branch or obstacle caused a collision injuring them. Passersby attended, others assisted as debris and damaged vehicle parts were scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tookern Vale
Eben
John Wynne
Pelag
Les Snae
Vermin Destruction Act prompts action on defaulter ads
Fragmented notice reports officials enforcing the Vermin Destruction Act. Inspectors promise to prosecute owners failing to remove pest advertisements and to penalize those neglecting duties. Mentions of local watch and bridge approaches, plus commodity price notes and a station report on market items and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciastlian
Poiman Echo
Counellors
Ballarat mill plant sale and grain trade noted
A Ballarat district threshing plant operates on Saturday under the Kiln at the Litsho river embankment. The Yealong Perwern Co operative Association is buying a large amount of grain in our district. Mr Riley is praised for his threshing facility as work continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rao
Litsho
Riley
Ballarat
Yealong Perwern
Yealong Perwern’ Co-operative
Alanociacion
Exford Mission Work Under Methodist auspices
Exford reports a gathering in the eastern district known as romingulong under the Methodist Church. The lecture inspired good spirits. attendance was fair and local growers showed interest in new crops and irrigation.
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Ronone Jing
Ho Rey
Exford Hell
Methodist
Dar
Gilat
Romingulong
Hin Tslerinneen
Rosin
Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club Hosts South Melbourne Visitors
The Bacchus Marsh Bowling Club held a day of games and social events with South Melbourne, featuring a long schedule of ladies and gentlemen matches, a luncheon, and prize lists. Notable attendees included Mrs Strangwood, Merv Stevens, and Mira Shaw, with teams traveling by rail and an afternoon of competitive play concluding in a large mixed-event program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nviewen
South Melbourne
Bnarty Elcome
Heather
Dell
Tuont
Plesanot
Max Apenty
Iemeelyca
Mic Kladneny
Thei
Manahoe
Melbourne
England
Tania
Avansi
Altona Camp Arrival and Brigade Review
Altona troops arrived and pitched tents for a brigade training camp in a detailed field report. Officers, ranks, and transport logistics are listed, with remarks on march discipline and health, plus notes on duties and forthcoming events and sales.
Tractor Ploughing Demonstration Shown In Farmland
Mr Collett demonstrated a 25 BHP tractor plough on hard alluvial ground near Bandy. The device cut through roots, levelled mounds, and dragged soil into hollows while consuming oil and water. The engine reversed easily, delivering better tillage than oxen and enabling ploughing up to ten to twelve acres per day with lower labor and higher efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South “Africa
Finoenda
Calivaton
Collett
Aborlangte
Tyne
Romulia
Farrow
Saad
Callett
Fragmented OCR Item on Harvester Team Names and Places
A damaged OCR snippet lists scattered proper nouns and place names such as Harvester CaM Aum Pag and Adel Mout with unclear action. It lacks a coherent event or outcome and reads as partial, non-sensical text with no identifiable dates or clear entities.
Waring Be Wava?
A fragmentary clipping mentions a name like Ty Banlh and a stray phrase about warning. The readable text is too incomplete to identify a clear event, person, or location for a factual card.
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Myrmong
Toolern Vale
Anvantin
B.A
Eswaierlae
API
Sacchus
Mowers U'Paail Bros. & Co
Haeshne
Marsh
Wien
Iarka
Lucerne Hay
J.A. Johns & Co
Bacchus Marsh
New
Varsor
Aira
Tate
Kins
Dawa
Hack
Beaver
W.e-Grant
Bt Dianald
Tinker
Partann
Digdal
Parra
W. Hi
Mein Luckoey
Bacchus Marth
Heath
Crook
Bawgor
Stoveny
Fogh
Richer de Horn
Bailar
Suyan Masia
Tien
Pariane
Matas
Daj
Morto
Fath
Paterson i. Boson
Clarke Alley
Bdonald Tv
Dgdata Owe T
Mora
Mises Ponce
Bilithart Tawie
Gordon Bune
Tomberton
Maetio
Misa Fullinghurse
Mir
Muplay
Mime Gorton
Blausdale
Donald
Palmine Y
Mics Pombarton
Wr. Watson
Cray
Guilims Ganon
Mr. Waites
Dr. Byan
Mise Lawin
Afr
Henderson
Melton Courts
Hakval
Oormarimi
Baptist Church
Sours
Ray Kimpion
Amd
Marjorie Rabeb
Bsee
Siupaan Yor
Beodarik
W. Palmer
F. Jones
Owe
A. Cring
Dr. Fiyan
Mra Coventey
Bulligno
Mra
Elesmek
Toe
Leone
Altona
Tunomally
Pice Forbes Altona
Aluriay
Abe Sgeek
Haa Bersield
Foolscray, Sunshine
Hbaochan Mar
A. Thomas
O.commanding
Jo Co Itlok
Ani Sod Taeut
Als
Bennett
Yarracille
Sindre Ligut
Geille
GU To
Royinental Sigelor
Undder
Stewart
Atty
Hietente
Oliofre Beaubad
de Robertaon
Pera
Gitimwens
Benet Ie
Bangs J. Robertson
AABLO
J- Dean
MM. Coals
H. Stawart
A. Doubleday
Ly Ankin
Lica
S. Hraggy
Atlus Ininirative
Instruccional Ain
Bacchus Marii
Mpa
Beoe & Co Arday
Meltoo Sala
Widnonday
Malton
Patciohiy
Bacobus Marsh
onreRer
Tha Onatgh Agalong Albert
Park On Sfonday
Bocahie
Marsh Nebred
Morr
Willian
Cain
Cth
Barton
W. P. Hohaetaso
AM Albers Parkewade
W. Irvin
Oee
Dyott
Clarks
Morvie
FP Somiair
Jaan
W P Robertaon
Foe
B. ‘Willian
Franbyterian
Willims
Morea
Cone
Bride
Ian
O'Brien
Rishmond Cours
A.W
Bf Farinon
Teustoes
Shaallan
Pireas
Cametery
Efillns
Tignusti
Colmnedal
Waar
Bacchna Marsh
Vicaasl Mlotualiae
Will
Bix Raya Sader
Derby
Ios Boorsisty
Lands
Emeodan Geapeil
van Litons
Piquetherg
Aasons
Oliver & Son
Anita
Biaeobis Marah
Bacetes
Marie
al Coeidreia
Ty Banlh
TOLA
Rodox & 8.A.P
Pollard
F. G. E. Hiscock
W.E. Armstrong
E.moss
Grant St
Boorkus
O. B.puxnesy
Maryborough
Hur
W. Grant Morton
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