Reservoir debate and irrigation costs dominate town meeting
A garbled colonial report recalls debates on reservoir capacity and irrigation in Victoria. Officials argue over storage, potential savings, and the impact of past decisions, while references to Simmons Reef, Bullanes purchase, and Pyke’s reservoir hint at broader regional water policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deakin
Agia
Oly
Dryden
Simmons
Simmong Keef
Victoria
Tony
Bullanes
tHoulburn
Elwood
Simmons Reef
Mora
Melton gossip from the district meeting and lectures recap
A garbled, era era of local notes reports a district meeting with a speech from Mr. Randall Hirt, a lecture by a font from the Department, and various social details. Mentions include the Brooks Islam, P. V. Greet, and a Mechanics’ To title event, plus weather notes and plans for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titolo
Keo
Samaan
My. Hobbs
Cotterill
A.A
Coder
Randal Hirt
Woallatloy
Irregular Cooperative Auction Foretells Local Prosperity
A garbled report outlines a cooperative auction and farm sale near Syruiong with names such as Mr. Belldlahank and entities like the Karyog Co operative. The notice mentions a clearing sale at Belldlahank’s farm and a planned loan event, with unclear figures and dates.
Unclear draft notes outline council meeting proposals
Fragmentary OCR records outline Worri council deliberations on projects and funding. Mentions Elmwood hall, bridge work, cemetery road, and taxes. Includes scattered references to officers, land, and budgets with many unreadable segments.
Ambitious Rail Plans Surface in 1908 Survey Notes
A fragmentary 1908 Australian railway survey by Colonel Clarke outlines a proposed main line through Ballarat to Bendigo with a northerly extension toward Bandigo, including land rights and a key bridge in the Prodase building area. The project faces funding and logistical hurdles though the plan aims to connect Mellgurae, Enghewy, and Ballarat with a central hub at Ballas, and hints at industrial support in Ashes and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Aintede Railway League
Mellgurae
Enghewy
Bandigo
Ballas
Clarke
Apmrar Ballaror
Alan
PF. Neal
Ciarthinas Dachun Murah
Axliafoefina
Sosiaty
Lanciuas
Earthwork Drainage and Concrete Tank Construction Notes
A historical note describes earth excavation and backfilling to form drainage tanks and channels. It discusses galvanised iron or bar supports, cost estimates around £10, and methods to stabilize, cover, and cap the structures. It emphasizes even distribution, compaction, and anchoring with stones to prevent shifting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos
Walter
Lamb
Rooly
Vie Nile
Ilo
Wasler
Ohio
Theoie
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HALE
Wharly Horse Sale
Adam
Stretile
Aly
Moree
Weater
L.A. Famers
Danohue Marahaa
Malbonror
Glenvale
Rowsley
Bacohus Marsh
Wil al Kaalio
Evan Ny
Wien
la Selburn
Ayrshire
Yaneady New
Peru
Ray Aonaioe
Wekeoneli
Mise Haro and Seed Sowa
Pesat Farram
MiCorni Seurifer
Ison Harrowe
Burawe Moller
Tanhe
Atu
Mack Trek
Porabie
Forge
Bpringenet
Harare
Lally
Leigh Liprse
Toole
Gomenyaocen
Bae
Bastian
Glenyals
Eleenen
Glenmore Estate
Poe
Pesnson
Bows
Barn # Co
Mul Bomen
L.A Fussane & Co
Melbourne
Bagels Marah
Paul Dallas
Werriber and District
Reday
Wranarons aWergine Hirtes Eleas
Tiatr Langse Woeribes
Ballarat
Mechanics’ Hall
Melton
Aio
Rookbank General Store
Bate — Oro
Watarsons Boon
Clarkettrest
Bool’ Merah
Satuilday
Ant
Fiallnna
A. Barres
T. A
Bonsall
Wren
Erdi KS
Dax
Juendory
Ares
Linghaherbatan
Sable
Born
Werribee
Stinetele
Wil
Hoppe Bey
Joe Aly
Teavy Nod
Dexsguty
Drie
Light Horne
Pynney
Olin
Shawneoneere
Maser
Weriben
Bolettla
Mellonton
Sala
Wyck
N.E.W
Aaron
Newwall Paper
E. M. Hodgson
Hardwareman
Bacchus
Babe
Molton Markat
Springers
Ign Amd Bundrlen
Lancheon
Saluyardy
Nora
Publis Works
Melbguens
Fae
Blaughton Valeria
Dei
Bacchus Marth Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Aderad
Toliday Eromraion Pures
Heeebos Marsh
RFE
NEAT
Eisel
Eansline Marsh
Vista
AlAo
Bervoots
Mparlane
Pers Hutungt
Telopoge
Sal
Buchs Marth Agricultural and Pastoral Bainety
Dr. Cherry
Wit
My. I. V. Biawhins
Beartary
Prati
Bedale
Mechanica
Toit
Basehor Naesh
Alenia Bon
Boe
Mechanioa’ Institute
Myruiong
Ednesday
Amninas Bhiansinniont
Oborah
Thytonry
Beieke 1
le Dows
Plane Indic Vt
Prises Givan
WRELE
Rook Atrool
Hreobas
Wyer Tengo
A. Grant
Gian Flynn
Tooleta
Ugrone
Tyna
Henk
Lomene
Aires
Mumia
Cotha Ya Seplarabar
Ah Bash
John Kuthony
Teashna Miry
Imsheed
Misia
Sayed Tito
Auto Alley
Bertaan
Gordoo
Ah Ding Bluset
Orvomes
Afar
Fara
Turion
Aloe Capisin
Dubaliog
A.B. Maha
Torvieas
Mersh
Ag Ballengarook
Holloway
Oaighbour
Aswan
Sven
Ion ‘Boaiuy Moral
Sda
Etay Terres
Doan
Bollivan
Cordon
Neigshoar
Mootaboot
Lates
Orion
Ce Oatkel
Paudgy
Rynaina
Dugan
Kymion Distri
Syria
Yralong
TA. Belldlahank
Syruiong
Weretag
Wareilne
Farndon
Resaaitant Gortine
Sonia
Eagur
Lavarion Weat
Cemetery Road
Worriee
Taroels Raad
Gastar Road
Non
Gaslang
Chile
Wal Thak
Verve
Gadalypen
Shiro Connell Leas
Manly
Wernhos
Wernhos Gonnoll Sted Wieely
Seceplige
Bush
Bank
Tvech
Eud
Baras
Manus Equity
Mamta
Nad
Rte
Cindiets
Angel
Baccitte Manse
L.A Faemamas & Co
Setuntan
Dok
Dickie's Glen
Based Marsh
Phoredap
Wolnoming
Claaringenbe
W. Wee
Telisisbaek's
Myrnioey
Duecker
T. A Grott
Hos
Teatery
Piiday
Onis
Mernela
Haverdey
Mellan Sea
Doniley
Moodsy
Howe
Puisteirn & Co
Ealerciy
Claxmser
Valais
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