Harris wins two races as third results in dispute
A report notes Harris secured two victories while a third race ended in a proclaimed dead heat. In a later Monday event, Prewitt was declared winner by the referee, with Hewitt’s umpire contesting the result as a dead heat. The article also mentions a religious and social controversy and multiple deaths by poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Davvis
Vmmpire
Hewitt
Watson
Prewitt
Leng
Monckwood
Mando
Guardien
Waiwkwood Hive
de Smith
de Long
Blackwood
Euleida
Yarra
Ma mi
Diagge
South World
Diedy
Wingo
Epiritantisur
Lamh
Steychuine
M'Lachlan
Prassio Neid
Becaugo
Courts of Plait y Sessions at Dallan Disputes and Pigs Case
A stained report details several local court actions. Trespass allegations against Dra Dunlop arise after a drunken late night dispute over a promise on a farm, with the bench dismissing the case after noting prior detention. A pig trespass suit by Swannell against Horne centers on crop damage and fence adequacy, verdict two pigs awarded and costs. other items include Davis versus Brennan over worn tires and related petty disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallan
Tursnar
Manu
CGI
Lyon
Haq
Dugald
Mel Yee
Smith
Dra
Dunlop
Sha
Tio
Tha Constalla
Obarga
My. Smith
Eha
Swaunull
John Warne
Ha Drova
Miss Soong
Ballarat
Witheas
Horne
Mia
Gcock
Walsh
Horno's
Hone
My. Hornw
Logura
Swannoll
Holf
Qeock
Manle
Swannell
John Lorne
Plaintif
Othow
Avtar Meigs Walsh
Swanwell
John Bwanwell
Fonco
Ilona Add Ha
Charles Gardner
Tomes Davis
Davie
John Brennan
John Swannell
Drennan
Crown Lands cases and court notices from Gisborne district
A jagged court record from Gisborne lists Crown Lands unauthorised occupancy fines for William Tletoher and others, plus timber cutting charges. It includes multiple cases with verdicts, adjournments, and costs, and notes an arrest at Watkefeld for a murder on a Chubbes station under brutal circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gisborne
Wrowxenay
Mano
J. C, Thomson
Esq
W. Tiolerlaon
Bag
J.P
Wiliam Tletoher
Meighiin Wombough
Tydd
Cusu
Jol Shieldson
Joly Ames
Dot
Worl
Iabow
Costa
Chatruiin
Nutopyyers
Gisborne United District
Trondk
Gisborno
Me. Snowden
Court of Appeal
Ms. Thomson
Posta
Simo
Richard Stuvens
Civa
Cyidunea
Notica
Domo
Satao
Thunes
Calvi
Noble
Vordiob
Gacoxta
Robert Richardson
Jacob Boor
Ilenry Gardner
Aataw
Watkefeld
Hig Mate
Chubbes Yeagh
Anid
Minute details at Gins Shorne District Road Board Meeting
The fortnightly meeting of the Gins Shorne United District Road Board convened at the office on Monday 7 inst. Members present included Messrs Lill, Campbell, Morand, Twoddle, and Wolmen. Proceedings covered tender discussions for Mountain road works, valuation declarations, access to office books, ratepayer concerns about tolls and Wooling road upgrades, and requests for audits and subsidies. The board debated engineer estimates, boulder removal costs, and correspondence from the Department of Roads and Bridges, with several motions carried and tenders to be reviewed at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginshorne United District Road
Tux
Tony Wits
Hoand
Messys
Lill
Clatvuian
Campbell
Morand
Uwolmen
Bown Road
Vilcher
Mx Votmei
M'Gregoe
Millar
Miller
Cariia
Tha Lint
Ralopayera
Fale
Holtaog
Gisborne Road
Mar. Millen
Malone
Hius
Rosava
Milley
Mond
Clark
Denvd
Aflaab
Oflea
David Jenkins
Melton
Tom
Bhoald Blackwood
Commissioners of Audit
Department of Roads and Bridges
Fovonca
Melbourne
Melton Bonn
Tweddle
Porter
Thiora
Ilo
Sandy Croek
Wooling Road
Uistelet
GISHORNE TRACES HANDICAP ENTRIES LIST
Handicaps announced with weights and prize details. Entries include Macedon Wandicad Skyanil Milosint Lencouratta Matilda Lily Mischini and others, ages range from two to six years, with owners and trainer notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Jawos Wilkon
Progress of Golden Point and Blackwood Schools Noted
A Blackwood correspondent reports on progress at Golden Point and Barry's Roof schools, praising teacher methods at Mr Naylor and Mr Browne, with high attendance and strong pupil performance. Mining news highlights expansion at Sultan shaft, readiness of the Great Extended battery, and mixed company activity while noting wage changes for miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Taiavy
Weolk
Groeke
Hentel
Ginny
Leon
Simuyoay Steok
Nayloy
Tarvy
Huot
Browne
Broseno'e School
Bnevy
Educational Board
Systau
Siiro
Weemunder
Drowny
Ise Jones
Darry
Brickwood
Barry's Roof
Harry's Reef
Mr. Brown
Happy Won
Simnone Reef School
Neylov
Naylor
Anawera
Daya Dinshing Novosa
Mediterranean
Elisabeth Noble
Aentonea
Toacher
John Gray
My. Naylor
Hilliona
Drr Naylor
My. Naylor Ia
Misa Guppy
Myr
Charles Gray
Ming
Henlwaya
Hackwood
Tonboy
Geldon Point
Jopala
Pusango
Famillae
Megara
Mapana
Slowark
Thungon
Mornin
Insun
Golden Point
Thair
Naybor
Dytunmend
Plavkwood
Denanay
Cork
Burkwood
Blackwool
Lim
Davia
Gintator
Davis
Glaister
Mongh
Ullen
Tranter
Redill
Thomad Bayligh
Lomittad
Roo Hina Company
Nie
Hlackwood
The
Oddfellows’ Hall
Willisuis
Barry
T Heir
Jonaon
Dove
Vaol
Fires and events colour Ballan week of notices
A large wheat stack at Pyka's Point owned by John Swannwell burned at dawn with 22 new crops lost. authorities suspect arson and seek justice. Bruce's Thursday auction promises lively church aid and prize drawing. Australian entertainment shows praised for native talent. Ballarat lecture on Women’s empowerment drew small crowd due to weather. Twenty eight sign the temperance pledge and a separate society formed. next meetings announced at local institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanoom
Pyka
John Swannoall
Bwaunell
the Bruce
Thureday
Bollvingara
Mochanica’ Institute
England
Lynch
Howe
Inglia
Ballarat
Presbyterian Church
Temporynes
Argos
Paranaelou
Pesian
Temporanea Soviety
Muelanics’ Institute
Hallam
Yamitor
Picnic at Redmounta Camp Draws Large Local Turnout
The gathering near Presby terian Church drew about 120 people including children under supervision. Attendees enjoyed meals and games as a pleasant afternoon picnic funded by the Wilding fund for the church. A later meeting at Melton Mechanic’s Institute and a fair share of civic reminders followed as part of village activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S'devin
Thei
Megara
McKenszie
Buchanan
Renatvo Mount Tailo
Redhmouta
Tefruslanenlé
D’ Jolo
Cambridge
Melton Mechanice’ Institute
Wyndham and the Plains Shire Council Proceedings Report
Proceedings show tender by Mr. Lund for forming and metalling a road in Mambourin parish. Council seeks to proclaim the Wyndham Footecray main road as a Common Toll Road. Secretary instructed to oppose a toll gate at Harrison's Tootraeray and to study costs for a bridge over Cherry’s event. Public discourse reflects church tensions and calls for restraint. Farmers on the Plains prepare feed, some trading via Melbourne dealers with caution advised in light of past losses. Prices and yields fluctuate with 1868 conditions, and legal actions loom over dubious dealer practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kafale
Lund Wna
Mambourln
Wyndham
Footecray
Harrison's
Tootaeray
Baltwater
Williamatown
Wyndham Shira Council
Cherry's
Nearbho
Noma
Ibona
Old Country
Sitel
Bud
Jackson
Alice Sullivan
Hoy Boon
Melbourne
Pfisigreph
John Moss
Blosa
Moones Ponds
Little River Notes From Our Own Correspondent
Tunvaulise is completed and ploughing preparations start though drought limited land. Cattle grazing favors locals, a common fees debate, Primitive Methodists celebrate a sparse anniversary, and meetings at Dunk Ponds draw fire. You Ng School plans readings and youth events. Rev Mr Smith spoke on youth and life’s uncertainty after a recent accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesabia
Spalding
You Yungs
Nm Entertainment
Ruodinga
Yoominato
Smith
Immigration woes hit harvest as farmers struggle to hire
Correspondent writes readers in this quarter about immigration impacting farm labor during harvest. Farmers faced difficulty securing reliable workers, with some unable to bring in crops, noting many laborers were ill suited or unproductive, threatening farm economics and family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Furnere
Calls for fast government action on labour immigration crisis
A letter from Broadmeadow to Parliament urges swift reforms to immigration and labour supply as high costs and scarce work force threaten farming and industry. It argues for a robust, timely response to influx challenges and criticizes current regulations and their delayed ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadmeh
Yuroke
Lancenfield
Little River
Ameries
Ammivonas
Mining Board Election Sparks Controversy and Apology
A letter to the editor from Blackwood, dated March 7 1870, defends Mr Stobie and attacks John Predarick Hansen’s vindictive accusations about James Ferguson. The writer criticizes a correspondent James Pergamon, notes campaign meetings at the Mechanical Institute, and apologizes for opinions voiced, urging restraint in future letters as the election passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Board
Exorean bin
Ethinat
Blackwool
Stabie
John Predarick Hansen
James Ferguson
Raadere
Expres
James Pergunon
Montinge
Mechanical Institute
Harry's Reef
Hiv
Jamea Sagan
Mer. Stobie
Innes Perguaen
Croker
Stobic
James Porguaon
Ma. Tiditor
Blackwood
Hangon
Powel
Lockitt
Len
Tender Dispute Over Church Soiree Provisions
W U Dunavan of Ballon laments being the lowest bidder for a Church of England soirée by the Gallan committee. He claims the highest tender was accepted despite the other party’s inability to perform. He alleges unusual provisions like stewed guslings and groom peat baked in collins may have influenced the decision. The letter dates March 11, 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gallan
Blackwood County Court Cause List May 181 1870
Friday and May year 1810s list of cases under £20 and under £50 with parties including Magnire v Kob Noor, Augustinus v Cassidy, White v Faugh-a-Billagh Quartz Mining, Hiddle v Kovanagh, Pobor v Unwin, Monhennott v Cassidy, Williams v Roxburgh, Bubor v Wightman, Santo v Urien, Morrison, Beart v Baxter, Stine v Quick, Cumberland v Baume, Gallagher v Sevier, Taylor v Morrison sen, Von Zeigler v Haydon Kielly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood County Court
Mayear
Cass
Magnire Vy
Kob l-Noor Quarty Mining Company
Augustinus
Cassidy
Whitemin
Faugh-a-Billagh Quartz Mining Company
Hugistored
Hiddle
Kovanagh
Pobor
Impounded Horses and Livestock in Various Towns
Records show animals impounded at Bacchus Marsh Dalla Gisborne and nearby locales. Descriptions include red cows chestnut fillies and saddle work marks with sale dates set for late February to March. Notes reference poundkeepers and dates such as 23rd March and 16th March for sale listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bacelius Marsh
Asperson
Poundkauper
Baldan
Dalla
Sv. Coorza
Poundkooper
Giscorng
Ab Gisborne
Hove
Goldfield Prospect in Inglewood Advertiser Discovery
The Inglewood Advertiser reports a promising goldfield opening near Berlin after discovery of lingo nuggets. It notes large pieces from John’s paddock and a 212 oz sample at Tyler’s yard, with continued promising digs and new rushes near Christmas gully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Inglewood
Bt March
Inege
Ny Chinaman
Govaral
Amallor
Unl
New South Wales
O.s
Susith
Stoukyards
Iyler
Harlin
Frog
Akon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gishorne Traces
Ballan
Melon
the Plains
Correspondenod
Immigration
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