Death of Robert Lidgett a Pentland Hills leader
Robert Lidgett J.P. of Hilltop Pratisnd Hill died after heart trouble aged about 80. A pioneer farmer and public figure, he built land holdings across the Pentland Hills district and served as Shire President. He founded the Myraiong Co operative Barter Co and supported churches and local causes. Funeral held at Madingley Cemetery with Rev. W Davis officiating.
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Meinher Lidgett
J.P
Hilltvit
Hille
EU Stich
Anna Mel
Lin
Liseryol
Wien
Stowe
Australia
Victoria
Hiddereel
Talbot
Anesewa
Genlong
Melbourne
Anemerig
Tysles
Kitson
Dineét
Pratand Hille
Ube Loginion Cvate
Tiebo
Ube Tino Ie Deat
Qadgatt
Hs Messeeian
Sis
Lidgets
Ladgety
Eva Broeder
Bhariborn
Lidgh See
Ingasbor
Ohe Mill Shire
Ant
Justion
Idgett
Lawrence Degrade
Sudh
Price Grack
Ware
Uke Myraiong Cooperative Barter Company
Ban Ent Ieee
Ita Weutneys
Thess Foandere
Te Company
Bewera
Lidgett
W. Dugdale
Gidgett
Ada Bede
England
Lidertt
BE Peter'n Church
James Gilbertson
Thomas
Rabutt
Jacori
Woury
John Dugdale
Dire James Marton
Madingley Cemetery
Rev
W. Davis Ancitai
The Royal District Exhibit In Cramped Display
The Royal plans a 1918 participation in Dinivick Kuhmvit next year. The article notes merit judging and mentions figures such as Doe Fudge and the Whitdews and Bacchos Marsh. It questions the competitiveness of Wangaratis, while describing the exhibition as cramped, amateur, and on a limited point scale.
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Wan
Wangaratis Chronicle
Wangeratia
Royal
Bes
State School No 28 Ball of Gift and School Progress
A historical report on State School No 28 noting a gift bale valued around £500 and the school’s expansion. It mentions agricultural class trials, increased per-student funding, and upcoming facilities. Various names of committee members and staff appear, with emphasis on funding aims and community support for improved equipment and programs.
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Lewin
Agalein
Bacabus Mare
Woul Baym High School
Willinoy
Rix
Yulis
Eoulal
Sean
Plese
Jas
Cowan Toshires
Willy Messames
Dickie
Lodes
Moffat Trek Cows
Mimot Abita Dogdale
Welle
Motil
Lolly Heall
Musdaruon Hew
Copia
Masy Siaghi
Campball
Mery ‘Simp
Wilkurne
He Burwood
Groote Bull
Moedainee
Willian
Liver
Pearon
Lovell Jotii
Campbell
Wr'te Bameay
Moric
Lay
Teyloh
Miasea Apin
Hueley
Sean Lasley M.pice
le Harradall
Si Masis Gondon
Andaro
Ganopwd
Wilinsue
Shoule Valery
Elmon
Sala
Wills
Sun! Canbine
Stallholdeen
Webool
Meeting Report From Thursday Evening Tournament
The irregular note records a Thursday evening gathering and a cribbage tournament organized by J. Barbidge. Winners were Mian Gagpar and Mew HT, with other participants including Jas pine Frere svete and Jones. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Stra J. Barbidge
Jas Pine Freresvete
Mian Gagpar
Jones
Mre J A
District Cricket Association Formed At Bacchus Marsh
A damaged report details local cricket club delegates including J Walon J A Brown and HE Connor. Meeting decided to form a District Cricket Association with clubs from Melton Maddingley Darley and Trinity Church to join. a committee and honorary officers were named and subscriptions discussed.
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Teres
Utah
Booted
Tettour
Cira
J. Walon
J. A. Brown
Mowre J. Kirk
Brook
J. Susidh
C. Dickie
Meadows
Daboot
F Shoapage
J Lodge
Wille Mi
Dowhogy
Brains -M
Js J. Beer
Ieee Mm
J. A
Mb i
Conor
HE. Connor
Coonor
We Robby
Stenars, JR
Consar
Hon. Searstary
Pj Bake
Tresantor
Afr
Love
Aiton Mas
J. Macks
Er ‘Meesborahiy
Whitey
J. Barry
Ste
Je AL Matiews
HP. Connor
J. Kuk
Lt Wan
Lth
Aey
Melton
Maddingley
Darley
Trinity Church
Prorhytaein Youk
Chess Clube
Ated Fan Faris Aimee Toneith Ie Eopsca
Auteboa
Unclear OCR Narrative On Shared Travel Notice
Fragmented text describes a travel or meeting notice with a date of 26 inst and references to departments or persons. It mentions a plane wake event and a doctor or official urging prior notification to the Secretary before 10am. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Tuchur
Ak Lome
Aynsley Paints
Will
Maddingley Football Fixture Amid Confusing Text
A garbled report describes a football match setup between two Melbourne teams with unclear names and dates. It mentions a Thursday upcoming event at Mechanica Tan, with references to coins, wear, and pl aying fields, but the details are obscured by OCR errors.
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Melbourne
Maddingley
Mechanica’ Tan
Atdncke
The Growing Farmer and the Value of Opportunity
A rambling meditation on farmer life, opportunity, and prudent use of chances. It extols making the most of circumstances, learning from elders, and appreciating cattle breeding as a path to progress, ending with a tribute to the cow as a source of sustenance and value.
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Repson
Dave Toeres
Fife
Dairy mismanagement harms butter quality in Irving report
A text from Irving laments dairy practices harming butter quality, noting poor ventilation and improper handling. It argues clean cows and strict supervision of milking and storage, with emphasis on ventilators, temperature control, and regular testing as essentials for pure, high fat content milk and cheese quality. The piece cites farm conditions, calf care, and water use as related factors and recalls old farming wisdom about dairy efficiency.
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Butte
Chile
Uttartat
Ireland's Story Made By Rev Sidney Smith Remake
A reader notes Rev Sidney Smith's imagined version of Ireland's history in vivid verse, critiquing Orange influence and urging quiet land rights. The piece rails against Orangemen, factional schemes, and rulers of the 18th century, framing the struggle as a clash of bloodline, law, and independence.
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Sidney Smith
Power al Angliaraan
Bfy
Ireland
Orangement
Orange Lawillie
Orangemen
Trish Reinbow
Sancaiya Aha Bilerweat
Sarvat
Uhm Stata
Bent
Goldin
Choice Millinery Showcasing New Spring Selections
Local shop presents a chosen selection of spring millinery designed to order from the latest Parisian trends. Prices claimed as the lowest on record. Visit to learn why their offerings are described as the most up to date.
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Ak Pearge Bros
Public Lectures and Cultural Talks at City Halls
Public notices announce a series of lectures and cultural talks to be held in November and December. Topics include science method and management, local history, and community culture with speakers such as Mr EW Davey and Professor Gao Beythour.
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Cleseng Af Sha Chueob
Palas
Opan Dace
Thon
Fou ‘Sue
Chavel
Tun
Simon Aser Pea
Alan
Cnpeain
W. Jones Jain Mesure
W. Wilianas
H. Bizion
Roy Earlware
Mnatoh Sinauanes Geauel Denice
Sean Ty
Usrebar Aden Agra
Baoches Mars
Governimeny Vessii
Aeondiy
Bseaiong
Foa
Biseniong
Folato
Kulture
Mfr
Gao. Beythour
Montag
Bmation
Clive ‘Methode
Aon
Agewalvara Haperis
Jetane
Heoebu Maryh
Ineret
Ponte
Foose Tistome
EW. Davey
Orchard Boporvisar
Hire of Ballan Orneral Rate Intention of the Noms
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a hire and rate near Ballan with unclear names and numbers. Readable parts indicate a procurement or service intention related to an individual or entity, but insufficient context to identify concrete actions, dates, or stakeholders.
Willig n t al happiness and wealth in distressing times
A fragmented discussion links wealth and poverty to happiness, citing cases of overwork and distress. References include a “Nitrate King” dying from overwork, Bilious misery of Miss Rett Greco, and purchases by London reformers. Mentions relate to social pressures and the burden of wealth on personal well being.
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Andrew Caroeete
Monalroe
London
Burden
Soul Africa
Hiinawi
Parke Laugw Coronel North
Batad Oran
Molless
Biss Rett Greco
Mocheteller
Atiers
Omnia
Rander
Tolwrahie
Ana
Aire
Palpeh
Jay Goma
Itonetee
Mynches Defeated at Bors Melbourne by Rainy Public Works Club
In a rain interrupted match at Melbourne, Mynches lost to Public Works Club by 28 points. Top scorers for Mynches were ML O'Connor and T. Myers with strong performances amid a rough range. Guests enjoyed a Royal Mail hotel gathering after the event as marking progress for local shooting efforts.
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Mynches
Bors Melbourne
Public Works Ritls Dlub
ML O'Connor
T. Myers
Royal Mail
Jopeblo Na Cenrer
Pramas
Moret
Pousin
Baw
Raeven
Habarveco
Jennings
Tow
Young People Host Danbury Event at Debating Club Meeting
Fragmented ad style notice describes a Youth Club gathering with Miss Dédemaide winning a prize, aims to fund expenses, and mentions guests from Melbourne Kerr Co and Melton Station Debating Club. Includes references to locations, dates, and a local estate sale notice.
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Zion
Young Son
Misa MM. Dédemaide
Mr. HY
Matheron
Umbrella
Prinen
Melton Station
Hina
Pathes Pictures Presents A Night At The Show
Aaytaa Seon secures a showing for Tei day and plans to extend the run next week. The manager notes audience interest in a quick, limited taping and promises to review the next project with Captain Seoth. A vivid, if tense, description recalls a seaside setting and the crew loading materials for the show.
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Pathels Pictures
Seoth
Auction Notice Shows Sale Dates and Locations
An auction notice lists sale dates in October and November with items and times. It references Penn Brot and Malon areas, dates include 19 and 7, and mentions a venue at Ze /MagVeat's Hoskin. Details are fragmented but indicate scheduled public sale events.
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Wanjo
sAcaa
Penn
Sataring
Malon Saa
Vooniay
Earee
Farnam
Thoraday
Raooh Maras
eVecueutny
Thuraday
Olbarog
Ze /MagVeat
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Ualr
Malle Lin Diy
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Ballan
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Bhire OF
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Ofica
Beechan Memb
Waitin Co
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Weoniemetien
Hiehardeen, Kerr Co
Allot
Bagchi Marsh New Township
Ealate Wi Middingley
Psttoe Bros. of
Baoolma Math
Pathes Pictures
Beechu Marsh Otewyacim Station
Male
Ome
Hades Tall
Veoskan Sesard
Rein
Tall
Ak Stangbion Beph
Ola
Alan Pooh
Iilee Het Beg
Morton
Fulton
W. Grant Morton
Mechanics’ Institute
Bacchus Marsh
Simon Bros
Grant BT
Cath
Bodaade Pre
Pearce
Bargain Centre
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