Blackwood New Year Sports Yield Strong Attendance at Reserve
The New Year sports at Recrettion Reserve drew a large crowd with £198 at the gates. Most prizewinners were from Becchus Marsh as Secretary Herb Cann and organizer Merke Matheson steered the event through. A serious accident befell Trentham resident William Byoes in the bicycle race, sustaining a severe spinal injury and paralysis. doctors Sleeman and Duncan treated him as he was taken home. Weather and community support marked a spirited day with a ball in the Mechanics' hall that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becchus Marsh
Herb Cann
Merkc
BR. Whatmough
G. Broad
A. Mackie
J. Mird
Walus
F. Jones
Kyds
M’donald
Jas. Walters, Esq
J. Connore
W. Livy
J. Dryne
G. Strangman
H. Mackie
G. B. Carruthers
R. Matheson
Trentham
William Byoes
Matheson
Byrne
Goodoe
Sleeman
Duncan
Kynetoo
Mr. Byrne
Blue Mountain
C. Turner
J. Byres
Burz Moustain
Fletcher
M. Hayden
Pendergast
J. Garlick
J. Seymour
J. Trewhella
A. Cann
P. Benythe
Sweet
A. Onna
Wyndham Shire
Sarpunay
Jawa
Agar
Cherry
Lowke
Boobinson
Beamish
M'Naughion
Wall
Chirnside
Davis
Sunbury Road
Tottenham
T. Ford
Evan Jackson
Werribee Bouth
Martin Hogan
Thos
Danny
P. Hogan
Enbie
Geelong Road
Farm Road
Walter's
T. Ganny
John Phelan
J. Wogan
C. Eldridge
Duggan
Sayer’s Road
J. Phelan
T. Pavey
DT. Hogan
TD. Hogan
Lancaster's Road
J. Flaherty
T. Canny
Hogan's Road
J. Pavey
A. Hogan
Cabin
Melbourne
Werribee
Hopper's
J. Hogan
Jas
Lebech
Little River
Chas
Eldridge
John Dansher
T. Danny
John Danaher
Tinkler
Synnot Street
England
Finainser
Messrs. Hanford and Scriven
G.T. Chirnside
Williamstown Racecourse Bridge
Lampriere
Lempriere
Teseno
Wyathe Bridge
J. M'Millan
Pio
Nawely
M' Millan
Mopper
Cartin
Traverd
Parkram
Melbourne Road
Footwerny
Leake
T Cr
M-Naughton
Wyndham Bridge
Wall Ang Cherry
Kate
Eolpe
Hogan
Iway
Regia Pied
Council
Or. Chirnside
Doge
G. Raynor
Watton Street
Howax
Ee Oeide
Local Club Officers Mentioned in Meeting Roster
The list includes M. Broad as Vice-President Meyers R Goodge Jas Walters and others appointing Match Committee Mecers J Daymon J Terrill J Cummings Captain Mr Joseph Terrill Vice-Captain Mr Joe Cummings Secretary and Treasurer Mr A T Knight in a club roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Garlick
J. Trewhella
W. Giles
Pendergast
J. Seymour
F. Wilson
Mining Board
Mer. P. M. Broad
Blackwood
Joseph Hill
M. J. Croker
Mechanics
Barry's Reef
Joseph Terrill
T. Staughton
M.L.A
Gr. Hamilton
David Wightman
M. Broad
Meyers
R. Goodge
Jas. Walters
Mecers
J. Daymon
J. Terrill
J. Cummings
Joe Cummings
A. T. Knight
Debility and Bile Beans Promoted in Victorian Ad
An 1890s health note touts debility causes and promotes Bile Beana as a gentle remedy for restoring digestive function and blood quality. The text lists symptoms such as nervous exhaustion, indigestion, and a sallow complexion, urging regulated diet and toning remedies.
Death of Mrs. J Myers at Kirton Hill District
Mrs. J Myers wife of James Myers of Kirton Hill died after a long illness. She leaves five children and was buried in Madingley cemetery with mortuary care by C Wrone. The piece notes local weather impacts on hay crops and a New Year’s day accident involving Miss Cumming from Parwan. A February concert and ball to aid drought victims is planned with tickets selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Myers
James Myers
Kirton Hill
Dra
Myers
T. A. Anderson
Groodman's Creek
Bacchus Marah
Euros
Maddingley
Miss Cumming
Parwan
Plough
Mallee
Paina
Mesars
M'Phail Bros. & Co
Dacehna Marth Christrooa
Melbourne
Woluea
Pat
Campbell
Pennsylvania
South Australia
Thia
Clare
Savih Australian Register
Buem
PBR
Werribee
Hamilton Sigvlair
G. T. Chirnside
England
Austral Prateroal Association
Messia
Burke
Ford
Robert McNair
Order
Council Werribee
J. Wright
McNair
Austral Pratarial Association
Ajf.a
B. Taylor
Mer. M. Brennan
A.T. Quinie
Werribee Council
Lot
Measea
L.A. Parbairn & Co
Anglers’ Society
See
Geo. Sehule
Wortibue
Allen
Charles Thomson
Mechanice’ Institute
Thomson
Roughed It and Blood Purifier Claim
A letter from John Hafner of Wagga Wagga New South Wales describes rough work and poor diet causing impure blood and boils. He credits Rot Barssperilis with making his blood pure and rebuilding his strength after exposure and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hafner
Wagga Wagga
New South Wales
Lucerne lucerne care and feed tips from a market note
Lucerne guidance covers sowing thick broadcast to avoid bunching. Do not graze, mow for best results, and harvest when leaves wilted but not burnt. Manage stock, windrows, and heaps by weather, rake and stack quickly, aiming for leaves to wilt without dust. Late spring sowing yields best results in warm, deep moist soil.
Beekeeping Tip for Nuisance Bees and Watering
Practical guidance suggests using carbolic acid dissolved in water to deter bees near a pone or water tank. It advises spraying around the area and ensuring bees have water at the apiary. It also describes loading fruit jars with water, covering, and inverting in a saucer.
Niagara and Montreal Notes From Rev Bemny Visit
Rev Bemny describes Niagara Falls from the La Fayette balcony on the Canadian side, praising the quieter Canadian hotels, new steel bridge, parks, and electric illumination while criticizing nearby industrial buildings. He tours Buffalo Exposition, remarks on Montreal churches Notre Dame and St James, Mount Royal views, and the French-speaking city, then notes agricultural, railway, and local civic matters in Victoria era Melbourne and Werribee Richmond area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
J. Bemny
B.A
Lau
la Fayette
Falls
Tam
Australia
Buffalo
Gimcrack
New Times
Falla
Alos
Moura
Natar
Montreal
Dominion
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Mount Royal
Mt. Royal
Mt Gill University
America
Notre Dame
Debce
Cathedral of St. James
St. Peter's
Rome
Coming Events and Races in Local Notes
Upcoming items list includes a hover road race scheduled for Wednesday February 11 190¢ and a covert and ball event at Myrniong. The fragment notes a February 11 date and mentions Fan. 38 as a place or page reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caovert and
Ball
Myrniong
Werribee station improvements urged at Wyndham council
Wyndham Shire Council heard a call for better horse posts and a continuous rail along the footpath to Werribee station. Councillor Beamish and Captain Chirnside were praised for railway service aid as the electorate shifts, with a push to modernize the station area and curb clutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolncoo
Davis
Wattle Park Road
Beamish
Chirnside
M'Naughton
Frederick Sargood
Frederick Bargood
Leake
Queenaville
Mr. J. Dunn
Engvliah Dahon
Lélics
Doos
Werribee
Sumedasy
Conneillor Weamish
Wyndham Shire
Werribee Station
Fael
Weet
Beamish Hen
Dizon's
Grant
Bourke West
Bacchus Marsh Rifle Club Secures New Range
Albert Miller grants Broadlands property for a rifle range at Bacchus Marsh and Colonel Irving approves. Captain Staughton assists with martialing the move and presents a Harvey-Moggs target. D A Little and W Mahoney plan to erect the target. Captain H L Simon and Captain Alfred participate with committee secretary J A Morton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Albert Miller
Broadlands
Irving
Staughton
Aleo
Ava
D. A. Little
H. L. Simon
Rifle Club
Alfred
J. A. Morton
Heath
W. Mahoney
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Ist
Brown
Bhillito
Indies’ Puras
James Walters
Yond
Ty Morton
Healey
Frize
Cocciardi
Terrill
Williams and Kriegen
Nik
Yat Bhillite
Harper
Cun
W. Armstrong
Garlick
T. N. Terrill
F. Wilton
Trewhella
Giles Ent
Myrmong
Ayer
Dr. Jeckinsh
Banks
L.A. Farnam & Co
Vampiell & Boxs
Lucerne
Eldwe By
Kent
Presbyterian Messenger
Geelong
George Thomas Chirnside
Werribea Park
Secord
Werribea
Wyndham Cornci
Wyndham
J. H. Carlyle
Beoticha
Wolfe
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