Encroachment and lease actions heard at Wardens Court
The Wardens Court heard cases on encroachment and lease disputes. Witnesses described boundary pegs and ground surveys for the South Garibaldi Company and Murphy. Damages awarded to defendants in one case, costs awarded, with adjournments and examinations scheduled for witnesses and surveyors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden's Court
Herman
Walah
Hitchens
Hansen
Pais
George Beck
South Garibaldi Company
Star
Cnet
Hernan
Murray
Murphy
Murphy Aes
Horman, la. Jr
J. F. Hanson
Mr. Walsh
Coats
Goding
Bullen
Beart
Tourney
Went
Alfred Goding
Boop Ag
Tourne
Eso
Mr. Tourney
Costa
Mr. Murray
M'Carthy
Decker
Mr. Gell
Thomas M'Carthy
Phillipa
Rey Produser
F. Hansen
Inquest into Bacchus Marsh death at Harvest Home Hotel
An inquest at Vallonoe s Harvest Home Hotel Bacchus Marsh heard the death of Mary es who died suddenly. A local medical man recounted the events from nine to twelve o clock the previous night including emetic and stomach suction attempts and inhalation treatment before the patient died. The Coroner then examined the medicines and the manner of administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallonoe
Harvest Home
Bacchus Marsh
Shnter
Fay
Maryes
Mary
Vallance
Miting
Lara
Strychning
Noosa
Inquest on Deceased for Mushroom Poisoning in Ballan
A Victorian inquest heard testimony about a woman found dead in her room. Medical examiners concluded death by asphyxia likely from poisoning after mushrooms ingested, with a four month fetus found in the womb. The case adjourned pending stomach analysis and government report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sette
Patrick Valence
Baophius Marah
Mx. Lyon's
Ann Vallence
Rao'd
Oak
Parwin
Patrick O'Hagan
Bucchus Marsh
Welsh
Thomas Tobin
Tam
Kuno
Bae
Bong
Coalzit
Ballan Shire Council Meeting Notes May 10
Ballan Shire Council at Monpar discusses tenders for Gordons and Barry's Best works, pound erection, and Greendale drama. Roads and bridges, land diversion between Conroy and Carroll, and water site proclamations are debated amid contractor complaints and legal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
M.pharson
Hyan
Graham
Millyard
Atkinson
Duncan
Gordons
J. Kennedy
Barry's Best
Michael Delhonty
Ballan
Guildford
James Keeway
Greendale
Blackwood
Williams Brothers
Brenvenson
Biidgea Ofoe
Thomas Conroy
Carroll
Conroy
John Rous
Moorabool
Jim Crow
Joseph Goode
J. B. Millar
Kayes
Goock
H. Cousens
Orprel
Bacchus Marsh Races Report From March Meet
The second day of Bacchus Marsh races in March featured six events with Water Witch Lady Manners Sutton Kaled Nar Nar Goon and Kilkenny Girl among the contenders. The two mile and a half fallowed by a two mile scare and the open mile heats produced close finishes with Nar Nar Goon and Lady Manners Sutton among the notable performers. The meeting included hacks and pole events with prize money and a post-race crowd noting exciting finishes and the day ending with discussion of upcoming mining reports from Blackwood district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutrance
W. Johnston
Mr. Bornand
Mangers Sutton
Adderley
Vlarko
G. Mitchchl
My. Bernard's
Ieee
I Koung
My. Sprahan
Bn Kilkenny
Lady Manners
Nar-nar-Goon
Kaled
Young
Hack Huppin
F. Poole
Leirac
Trumpeter
Lady Manners Sutton
Manners Jed
Trameter
Cyclone
Sweerotaxus
Tha Atowarda
John Delay
M Try-Me
Mr. Cuthbertson
Bay Ware
Clarke
Pullar
T. Grifiths
Farmer's Daughter
Longfellow
Water Witch
Otha
John Dillon
Erin
Miamy Aly
Sprahan
Mies Barwon
Wedgewood
Tommy Dodd
du Frooy
Rob Roy
Horns
Erin, Who Was Clown Up, Evidently Waiting To Give Hob Liked, Miss Harwey
Garibaldi
Planet Lost
Foncro Hawprear
Weighta
Mr. Rydov
Gamecock
R. Bence
Saladio
Ton Horaew
Hob Roy
Thomas
Stanton
Johnaton
Prince Alfred
Cyra
Ballan Races Report Shows Weather Dampens Attendance
On May 11 at Stmwaupa the Ballan races drew about 200 spectators as rain soaked the course. Officials led by C. H. Lyon and John Short faced stewards’ complaints and gate issues. Trampeter led early but Saladin challenged, with Baladin finishing close behind in a hard run over one mile thirty yards for mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turspar
Stmwaupa
Mocara
C. H. Lyon
John Short
Stanton
H, Densley
Japan
Lyon
Mr. Short
H. Denalay
Bourry
J. B
Crook
Saladin
Walters
H. Bonoo
Srampeten
W. Johnston
Prince G
Blackwood Quartz Mining Awakens New Hope in Victoria
In 1806 1809 Blackwood quartz mining is described as emerging from alluvial limits with planned deep work. The Imperial Company Simmons Steel leads with deep tests yielding 3 oz per ton, while the Sultan and Hed Hill workings push toward deeper reefs. Local mines like All Nations and Sultana are tested with mixed results and hopeful prospects amid ongoing tender battles and infrastructure progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Reel
Simmons Orwhing
Union
Yankee
Yankee Reef
Trojan
Golden Point
von Zeigler
von Zigher
Migs Carter
Blackwood
Victoria
Iva
Imperial Company
Sliomons Steel
Lrat
Perth
Harry
Simmons
Morning Star
Hed Hill Quarts Company
Hed Hill Juomaries
Roef
Ballarattir
Spargo & Co
Great Tunnel Company
Sultana
Band of Hope
Walker
All Nations
Clunes
Ballan Briefs Report Rain Yield and Local News
In Ballan a good rainfall refreshed eel Winks river flow while crops benefit from a solid ploughing season. A guest from Sydney plans entertainments at Aphus Marsh Blackwoul and Ballan near month’s end. Rev AL Edwards missed service at the Apulioan Church due to illness. Race day saw no major incidents though a horse died after a crash near Laffan's Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaat
Ballan
Werribee
Walter Montgomery
Aphus Marsh
Blackwoul
Bla Poturn
Sydney
AL. J. Edwards
Ballin
Lyovh
Laffan
Wyndham and the Plains Crop Prospects and Local Politics
The plains yield promising hay and oats with large acreage under cultivation. Local officials near Wyndham anticipate no contest for three seats as current councilors retire, with Messrs Mona, Edgar and Dougherty possible unopposed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ballarat
Wyndham
Wyndham Bshire
Avast
Mona
Edgar
Dogherty
Meeting to organise no ploughing match at Gardner's Hotel
GISBORNE reports a farmers meeting at Gardner's Hotel to plan a no ploughing match. J Campbell chairs. committees chosen for land selection and rules. stewards named to run the event and collect funds. Four pounds collected, about twenty pounds in hand, enabling starting capital of 44 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
I'glograph Hotel
J. Campbell
John Tweddle
Donald Junor
Joseph Watson
H. Campbell
Woodworth
Fell
D. Gibeon
Committee of Management of
Presbyterian Church in Gisborne Minutes Show Committee Actions
The Gisborne Presbyterian Church held a meeting on Monday 10th inst. Rev Medding presided. Denholm and Jance were re elected to the Committee. Resignations were requested from Thomson and Gerrand. Mr Dewar remains ex officio committee member. Church deeds noted with three paddock allotments. Riddell s Creek congregation pledges £80 yearly stipend support. Johnston resigns as rentor to join Hiddell s Creek Church. Clerk and Treasurer to be elected annually. Thanks given to Dixon and Robertson. David Gibson appointed Clerk, M Layton pro tem Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Gisborne
Ventry
Medding
Messra
Denholm
Jance
Thomson
Gerrand
Dewar
Robertson
Riddell’s Creek
Ohnston
Hiddell’s Creek
Johnston
Dixon
Mersis
Hobertson
David Gibson
M'Layen
Murder of a Clergyman at Pentridge Stockade
A rumor of the murder of Wesleyan minister Rev William Hill at Pentridge Stockade proved true. Details describe a confrontation in cell No 60 65 with guard action and Hill dying from a back wound. Ritson and companions claimed the act as they overpowered him, with the scene becoming a grisly testament to prison violence. The inquest was set for the stockade grounds to determine the full facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince's Bridge
William Hill
Moran
Mr. Hill
Flynn
Hill
Jrona
Aiya
Meray
Ryan
Iiteon
Bat
Kigon
Ritson
Min
Bitdon
Jenn
Alli
Olmnetud
Ministera of Religion
My. Lillwee
Lviatol
Highmond
Dilabary
Ondalad
London
Tidia
Boglao
Mea Hill
Auatraan
Victoria
Reniah
Richmond
Collingwood
Creelong
Cantlamaina
Sandlot
Wesleyan Church
Agua
Melbourne
Myx
Vieturi
Ritwon
Muanchester
Pentvilge
Britton
Pentrides
Impounded stock at Bucchus Marsh and surrounding districts
Impounded bay mare at Bucchus Marsh with ferried marks may be sold if unclaimed and expenses paid. At Gisborne a bay horse with saddle marks and faint brand near shoulder to be sold June 2. Little River and Baluan notices list various livestock including mares, colts, cows and heifers with brands or lack thereof and sale dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus Marsh
Bucchus Marsh
Jame
William Awngrsox
Pounlkeeper
Baluan
E. T. Edwards
Jdl
Treepasa
Poundkeeper
Gisborne
H. BR
Dixox
Poundstapper
Little River
T. Wrenghioe
Huexwr Daves
Church spire rises 142 feet at Plane ant Creek
A historic church at Plane ant Creek rises with a 142 foot spire funded mainly by Nix & Co. The project achieved completion after strong local support and substantial contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas Eens
Berg
Planeant Creek
Tie Monsy
Nix Ee Coat
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Hentai
Farmar
Shuter
Eng
P.M
Bane
Tyalne
Mr. Kane
Yankes Gully
Inquest
Finance Committee
M'Pherson
Johnston's
Daylesford Road
Wood's Farm
Warribee
East Ballan
Mairs
J. D. Tweeddale
Conneil
Wickness
John M. Androwa
Grongs Hinny
Read
Nolan and
Puter Streets
Blackwawl
Stoble Anguesti
Neanly
Steble
C. Klosar
J. B. Clutterbuck
Gordon
James Walsh
Hugh Meikle
RIS Lhe
Ballan Shire Council
Monpar
Barvrpat
Blackwood Consola Quarta Company
Cosmopolitan Company
Morning Star Reef
Powel
Great Tuonel Quartz Company
Tamnel Ia
Placwa
Golden Point Shaft
Faugl-a-dgaliagh Quarts Company
Mackwood
Gadbaldi Quarte Company
Sam
Serosa
Main Lode
Sultan Company
Booth Garthaldi Company
St. Patrick Quarta Company
Surprise Quarta Company
Vulon Quarte Company
New Garibaldi Company
Data
Vallorut and Ballan Company
the Plains
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