Ballan Voices Press for Reform and Community Unity
A Ballan correspondent discusses local reform, public spirit, and the push to build institutions, water supply, and an agricultural society. He notes resistance from residents, praises progress in a Shire Council, and urges citizens to engage in civic life to sustain prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balan
Ballen
Ballin
Ona
Ballon
Thoea
Uf Wa
Piblia
Mory Roforia
Tad
Ballan
Lefora
Seta
Ballou
Ib Wis
Malla
Ita
Agricutinwal
al Pi
Hallan
Eupreas
Couran
Atvinyo
Uiera
Yrnorance
Ovary
Talli
Nauk Olill
Imberesta
Guardian Grammar School Letter Attacks Editor Tone
A 1866 letter from Be Davin Manis of Pentland Hills criticizes a local editor and mocks a proposed Guardian Grammar School name. The correspondent defends private character, challenges logic, and calls for civil discourse before offering to debate on merits. The missive rails against attendance at distant institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fepress
Ian
Joh Srard
Chad
Hin
Penn Mar
Guardian Fpice Grammar School
University
Melbourne
Geelony
Landsberg
Ina
Ballon Shire
Davin Manis
Pentland Hills
Srd Sept
Public Service Frustration At Registrar Offices
A letter from Civil Bolts Marsh criticizes the Births and Deaths Registrar and Electoral Registrar duties in West Bourke and South Grant. He argues officials shift duties to Road Board offices and limit access on specific days, urging reform and clearer public service. He signs off 4 September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depress
Aminaon
Mara
Las Roem
Gantlonnn
Road Board Office
Simon Pure
Filttwg
Hins
Titashildren
Old
Bill
Huechis Marsh
Maddingley
West Bourke
South Grant
Amalgamation Debate Among Local Farmers Societies
A letter to the Express argues against premature amalgamation of the Melton, Ballin, and Wallin Farmers Societies. The writer favors unity but warns the quality of unions matters more than joining. He urges preserving existing society names and questions merging without decisive proof of benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton
Qhad Marah
Uailon
Wuhler
Ballin
Wallin
P'ko Bacchus Muh Amd
Public School Committee Meeting Sparks Catholic Tensions
Letter from Bacchus Marsh criticizes local school committee debate between Presbyterians and Church of England members. Writer praises Rev Path O Connell for calming parishioners after Catholic service interference. Calls for unity and condemns alleged misleaders among Catholics and local committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio
Patho O'Connell
Come of Thon
Presbyteriana
England
Dyer
Uibtes
T Mu
Melton Malton District Lord Board Meeting Minutes
The ordinary fortnightly Melton district board meeting was held at 8 pm with members Porter Grant Rosa and Clackwood present. The board reviewed subsidies for Man Road works, discussed Mont Alexander Road maintenance, and approved tenders for two inch timber and road repairs along with other local projects pending further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malton
Doard
Melton
Mest
Porter
Grant
Rosa
Clackwod
Rouda and Bridges
Tha
Edward Toohey
Mount Alexander Roya
Blackwood
My. Ross
Howard Toohey
Mont Alexander
Roas
Mx. Blackwood
Melborne
ML. Wyarrington
Porthio
Greenhills
Rand
Whtwood
St. Rosa
M. Burke
Hig Proparty
Tomter
Hang
Jeaye Jim
Burke
Mivant
My. Rous
Kovoroit Crook
Guy Toll-Bar
Ma. Uinvkood
Mu. Ross
Tondara
Uiceny
A. Ua
Smy Creek Reservoir Church and School Opening
In Smy Creek, the Glog water supply reservoir area sees a church and school opening after long want. Services on Sunday featured multiple sermons by Rev Jennings and others. a public meeting followed with about 1000 attendees, M Cunn honored, and music by the Steiglitvchoir under Mr Moudett. A debt reduction was noted despite low spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smy Creek
Dev
Jennings
Dy. Dek
Balarat
Moss
My. M'Cunn
Steiglitvchoir
Ur. Moudett
Harmonim
Settlement proposals for Mumay Scrub farming and leasing
Adelaide correspondent reports a large tract of land near Romer and Mount Lavkur eyed for pastoral and agricultural use. Delegates urge a government concession to lease scrub for wheat and timber as a path to settlement, despite high clearing costs and concerns over future occupancy for farming families. The Commissioner reviews the plan but lacks full pledge pending colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millainay Berou
Adelaide
Romer
Lavkur
Tunis
Thuy
Thong
Conrat
Aerak
The Electoral Rolls for Legislative Council Divisions
A period summary of voter rolls across divisions detailing changes in names added and expunged, and noting small holder revenue effects. It records Cooper hina's registration visits, division splits in Bacchus Mansi and Sour Grant, and shifts in General and Ratepayers lists with counts for 1865 and prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Baccini Manst
Legislative Council
Cooper Hina
Myrmiong
Soura-Wrenus Puovinen—Maprimaney
Council
Vatepayara
Tatepayers
Manomoney
Court records from Danceny petty sessions
Proceedings show Thomas Winter confessing to repeated thefts from Watts, sentenced to three months hard labor in Melbourne Gaol. A separate case concerns Joshua Trappes contesting bailiff seized items, with the court ordering restitution of a dray harness and six turkeys and partial costs. Minor cases adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Merrin
Watts
Bir
Inglewood
Winter
Melbourne
Dyer
Meeara
Dodds
White
Miller
Trappas
Joshua Trappes
Charles J. Treppen
Wen
Dodds and White
John Bloving
George Humphries
William Nelaony
William Martin
Eoute
Alexander M*lennany
Richard Benn
TurapAr and neighbors face restitution and warrants
Court records show multiple orders for costs and restitution involving parties including Thomas Lynchy Wark Lynch and Frederick Schott with actions on pound fees demurrage and material costs. Warrants to seize and restore possession are issued against individuals such as John Patterson and Frederick Block for suspected theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TurapAr, Sturrenner
Bofora
Peter Inglis
J.P
Lyon, Hey, JP
Walter Duncan
Thomas Lynchy
Wark Lynch
Frederick Schott
Michael Hayes
Distreza
Janet Hocketty
Matthew Stephenson
Tilepally Oetaining
John Patterson
Drederick Block
Inia Poscasion
Taka
Chepman v Newnhwa and the Commons Henchman Case
The Sept 3 proceedings before Qe Shuter and B C Porter feature Chepman v Newnhwa and Nownohnum in a dispute over £5 wages, trespass money from cattle impounded on the Commons, and improper receipts. The bench reduced the claim, awarded costs, and dismissed other cases with limited refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melyton
Mowday
Qe Shuter, Esq
P.M
B.C. Porter
J.P
Chepman v. Newnhwa
Chapman
Henchman
Commons
Nownohnum
Hull
Westlake
Newnhau
Chapreau
Roy
Costy
Pabielli
M'Cauville
F. Simpson
Shinpoon
McUnville
Icunville
Les. Codbe
Minny
Alfred Avian
Letthal
Melbourne Benevolence and Hospital Appeals Stir City
The letter urges fundraising for Melbourne Hospital and related benevolent institutions. A large bazaar is planned for November at the Exhibition building with boroughs organizing committees. It notes prior successful drives for the Melbourne Orphan Asylum and calls for strong support from the public and Indies alike to aid hospitals, asylums, and maternity and orphan services across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Melbourne Hospital
Robinzon
Grant Ecruty
Wight
Govlong
Dharehos
Melbourne Ling
Benevolent Asylum
Magdalen Asylum
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Robert Laws
Murah
Callins-strout
Mechanics' Institute
M'Carthy
Division of Tie Grant Bond Aid Receivable Details
The Division of Tie Grant under the Agriculture Department presents the sums receivable by cash agricultural society related to the Bond of Agriculture. The document references grant-in-aid for 1940 under bye-laws No 47 and 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scullouth
Cash Agricultural Society
Bond of
Markets and prices across regions and cattle sales
Market report outlines flour prices and regional quotes for grains and hay, plus cattle and sheep trading. Fat cattle and lambs show slow demand with prices easing. wool and store prices mixed, with several lots sold at low bids and some prime notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Omere Uo
Onormies
Megara
Nankevill
Calvert
Apenlyes
Potehvep
Wothers
Juin Yell
Bell, Esq
Woolbrock
Lus
Delonmin
James Ball
John Toll
Fat Cattle and Horses See Mixed Trade at Colombo Market
Reports from the Colombo market show moderate cattle turnout with good to prime quality but slipping demand and prices on the second day. Horses attract strong native interest and high prices for select lots, while sheep trade remains dull until after shearing, with imports from Australia and Bombay noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Columbo Observer
Australia
Bombay
Messrs. Ledward and Co
Ceylon
Ceyton
Huseey-Vivian
Veal Miney
South Wales
Tayssey-Wirlut
Devos
Craters
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Jade
Harry
Duilan
My. W. C. Po
Robert Murphy
Melhourna
Guy
Ehog
Correspondenod
Bolts Marsh
The
Express
Dilla
H.T. U, Uprvoars
Bacchus Marsh Common
the Depress
Stony Odek
Bacchus Marsh
Wrburspay
Befora C. Shater, Esq
Dy. Tana
Baltan
Hlack Wood
Avauar
C. Slater
Bay
Lawrence
Esty
Dew
Aions Lilwig v. Liebiard
Pulglaise
di Viaih
Worl
Dubowrdous
Nosevyico
Gmidsedd
Atynoton
Spurgeon
Metropolitan News
Fromole
Corregamont
McLuavase
Wertesday
Callingwood
Emerild Will and Sondrides
Thorn G
Hong Broward Sonl
Quita
Nui
Naix
Bhose
Anya
Thora
Al'Cuw
Ceveral
Chumper
Dan O'Connell
Cranmer
America
Gowid
Gavibaldi
Spain
South American
Igbo
Jamaied
Kude
Mya
Clinton
Lyve
Darling
Rattin-Md
Baechua Marah
Deephwarth
Bendigo
Guvishrook Re
Costlemnina
Chiltern
Barnawar
Colna
Metha
Givudarnal Geelongt
Il Ld
Glenlvon
Frantlin, &O
SOB U ' Hamilton
Kiyneton Oe
Ali la Matton
Nornin Ston
Newbridge An Nee
Ovens and Murray
Port Phillips
Segurone
Sineaton
Spriggehill
Ia Jo
Villiers and Hoytesbury
Totula
Bandhurs
Mark
James EH
Ingles
Kyneton
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