District Hospital Grants Spark Indignant Board Meeting
At the Ovens District Hospital board meeting, a £1280 grant drew protests amid prior year grants totaling £1880 with 56 daily patients last year and 66 this year. A committee of three board members and two MPs was formed to urge the Minister to raise funding. Bendigo Council’s circular on railway centralisation prompted Bright Shire to plan a protest, with Dr Briner named as Melbourne conference delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
Ovens District Hospital
Messrs. Billson and Craver
M’s.l.a
Bendigo
Bright Shire
Briner
Melbourne
Young Man Charged With House Theft Sentenced 21 Days
Hominee admitted stealing two one pound notes from J Melbourne’s house before the search. He appeared before Messrs Gleeson and Tonkin, JPs, and was sentenced to 21 days imprisonment.
Gould Wins Close 11 Mile EUROAD Cycle Race
The Wednesday event in Euoroa drew a large field of cyclists with F Gould taking first place and Wakenshaw finishing second over an 11 mile course. H Parker, recently stepping down as Shire council secretary, will remain secretary of the local water trust. P J Rankin has been reassigned from the local railway station to assistant stationmaster at Bunyip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gould
Wakenshaw
H. Parker
P. J. Rankin
Hasen
Bunyip
Unusual Weeknight Accident In Miss Llewellyn Gig
An odd accident occurred Thursday night two miles from Kyabram as the Misses Llewellyn in a gig encountered a frightened traction engine. The horse collapsed dead, throwing the ladies. one sustained head and face injuries. Mr James Bourke lent a replacement horse and transported them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waranga Basin
R Thomas
Hanibal
Numurkah
T. Crothers
Echuca and Waranga Trust
Crothers
England
S.s. Omish
Martin M'Grave
M. Grave
Adaisogh North
P. Larkin
Young M'Grave
J. Cummins
Dunbalbalane
Rutherglen Tragedy As Miner Drowns In Drain
In North Prentice a miner named Kinsman fell into a drain on Thursday night and drowned. The death is linked to a propensity for fits. In another note, J. H. Cooper long-time Rutherglen resident dies at 67 after advancing work on the Pipeclay reef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsman
North Prentice
Rutherglen
J. H. Cooper
Fire department to grant holidays in staged leaves
Seven drivers and five firemen were notified they will be booked off for holidays next week. They will take turns in batches of 12 and hope to complete all holidays by June when the department will be busier. Workers have sought leave for months but faced delays.
Accidents Hit Springhurst Wahgunyah Railway Work
John Ryan, to unloading rails, was struck in the mouth by a rebounding rail, losing four teeth and damaging his jaw. he was taken to Wangaratta hospital. Joseph Miller, about 14, slipped into a hot caustic soda vat at the Ovens and Murray butter factory and was scalded, then brought to Walratta for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springhurst
John Ryan
Wahgunyah
Wangaratta Hospital
Joseph Miller
Ovens and Murray Company
Walratta
Mr Matthew Ryan Leaves Dookie After 30 Years Farming
Doookie farmer Mr Matthew Ryan, longtime resident of the Dookie district for three decades, announced his departure and was honored on the eve of his departure with a silver watch and a gold chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dookie
Matthew Ryan
Peculiar Police Court ruling over wages and board
A businessman faced wages claims from his employee and wife in a police court. The husband sought £1 weekly and the wife £0.10, while the defendant admitted the husband’s wage but contested the wife’s. He countered for £15 for board and £10 for rent. The bench ordered the full amounts with costs.
Minister of Agriculture visits Edi Government Farm
Mr Swinburne visits the Government farm at Edi to review crops from experimental plots led by Mr Temple Smith. A cigar leaf grown under cheesecloth is praised and samples will be sent to the London market. Plans include ten acres of tobacco this year and using idle land for further experiments and farmer education. At Whitfield Estate, the expert suggests broader land use. In a separate case at the police court, Pall Singh is fined £4 for insulting language toward Sunda Singh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Swinburne
Edi
Temple Smith
London
Cherry
Whitfield Estate
Pall Singh
Sunda Singh
Butter Factory Directors Meet at Baddaginnie
The monthly meeting of directors at the butter factory occurred on the 8th. Present were J. Carroll chairing, J. Croxford, W. T. White, G. Dunlop, P. Redon, M. Schultz, E. J. Lovell, E. Woodcock, J. Byrne, and P. H. Williams. The secretary reported purchasing 10,062 gallons of milk for March producing 4,367 pounds of butter and a butter fat payment rate of 84d per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. Carroll
J. Croxford
W. T. White
G. Dunlop
P. Reardon
M. Schultz
E. J. Lovell
E. Woodcock
J. Byrne
P. H. Williams
Mrs Ada Vincent dies after short marriage
Greta residents mourn Mrs Ada M Vincent wife of A W Vincent who died last week soon after their May marriage. Also notes the death of 86 year old Moyhu resident Mrs Wallace and a farewell social for Rev C H Hammer who moves to Nhill. Mrs Hammer receives a gold ruby and pearl brooch at Greta tea meeting on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta
Ada M. Vincent
A. W. Vincent
Wallace
Moyhu
C. H. Hammer
Nhill
Hammer
Reuben Mewell
Queensland
Osborne
Illness and disruption hit Lake Rowan school
Mrs M Leod, head teacher at Lake Rowan school, has been severely ill for weeks as the school remains closed. Parents accuse authorities of ignoring requests for a relieving teacher. Also, Mr J Kelly was thrown from his horse on Saturday suffering facial cuts and other injuries. he required medical care.
Notable Merrijig Residents Pass Away in Pneumonia Deaths
Mr Peter M Cormack a respected Merrijig resident died last week from pneumonia. Another death reported with regret is Mrs E Swallow aged 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M.cormack
Merrijig
E. Swallow
Coughs Colds and Consumption Cure Promoted in Benalla
A nineteenth century promotion extols Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption as a remedy for bronchitis deep-seated coughs and lung diseases. The ad claims quick relief small pleasant doses and guarantees every bottle. Sold by A Miller and Co Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Sheldon
Keldon
Gale
A. Miller and Co
Benalla
Pain Balm Heals Back Pain From Rheumatic Muscle Ailments
Many suffer back pains mistaking kidney trouble for kidney disease. Rheumatism of the muscles is cured by a few applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm or by dampening a flannel with it and binding over the area. Aches in the side or chest respond similarly with prompt relief, available from Victor Say, chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Say
Beechworth Presbytery Holds Quarterly Meeting in Wangaratta
The Presbytery of Beechworth met at St Pauls Church Wangaratta with Moderator Rev R Jones and ministers including Rev J Hall Angus and Rev J R Anderson among those present. They discussed finances visits by General Assembly officials, sustentation fund plans, and arrangements for upcoming meetings and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Wangaratta
R. Jones
Bright
Ro Johnston
Lake Rowan
J. Hall Angus
J. R. Anderson
Beechworth
W. H. Steele
Talloogatta
H. A. Buntine
Rutherglen
A. C. M‘connan
Benalla
S. J. M‘lean
L J. Monro
D. Tait
J. Howard Leek
W. A. Steele
General Assembly of
Victoria
W. TL. Steele
Hall Angus
Iome Mission Committee
J. Jackson
R. Johnston
General Assembly
J. BR. Anderson
Bright Charge
General Assembly of Australia
A. C. M'Cannan
J. M‘lean
J. Munro
Presbytery of
Melbourne
Chiltern
Presbytery
Wodonga
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Benalla Citizens
Mrs Frank Brook of Smyth Street lauds Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after four years of backache and fatigue. She says the cure was permanent and notes others imitate the product while Doan's remains effective. Foster-McClain Co. lists price and contact in Sydney Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Rovrit
Dean
Frank Brook
Smyth
Say's
Dou
Sam Glid
Doan
Foster-M‘clalland Co
Pitt St
Sydney
N.S.W
Has No Equal Says J O Reilly On Remedy
From personal experience J O Reilly of The Rock North West says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy has no equal for intestinal trouble. A spoonful in hot water gave immediate relief from violent pain. For sale by Victor Say chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Reilly
the Rock
N.5.w
Chamberlain
Victor Say
Bee Keeping Supplies and Waxes Advertised
A. H. Phillips advertises stocks for beekeepers including beeswax sold by weight and a foundation comb product priced per pound. Bee supplies are offered with honey and beesway on hand and available for exchange and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Phillips
Avery
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District News
Goulburn Valley
Seymour
Tallangatta
Mansfield
Beech Worth
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
I Lowell
Masa
U. S. Ae
Are Alla Pharmacy
H. °. Gregerson
M.P.S.A
W.T Trewery
TH. Francis & Co
Ki, Bims
Benalla West
Ledger
Ryan
Lipton
M'Dougall
Railtun
Reid
Nenalla
Rotherbillis
E.P. Ware
Maldon I Sland
Calcutta
Grion Stoves
Waddells Bone
Lust, Lipp
Kobl, Weisner and
Nittag Pianca
New Zealand
Agonay Cy
Jaguers & Sons
E. Ryan
Camr
Kenalia
AH. Phillips
Carrier Street Boat Shop
Allan
Madam Melba
P. O. Royal Mail Steamers
Marseilles
Permi
Adelaide
Fremantle
Aden
Port Said
Gibral Plymouth
En Reat Sion
Mbo
Tonapp Collings
DEEIC
Art Millinery
C. R. Waller
Tega
Mabel Waller
Tron Re. Thompson
Swanston St
Jordon
Duncan
Robert Hall
Estanuis
Hanlon Builder & Undertaker
Carrier Street
Muen
Dunlop
A. H. Phillips, Toulmaker
Carrier
Ceneral Commission
Renard Fertiliser Company
Gilbert
Archer
T. Robinson & CO
Spottisword
Gavan Duffy, King & King
Benalla and
Tungamah
Bridge Street
National Trustees Building
Qtven Street
Bridge-street
Colonial Bank
Gordon Duncan
General Commission
Devestan
Trust and
Othey
Officer & Smith
Colmestreet, Welbourne
Edward
Casper
Rourke
Kengland
Germany
Deutsche Brief Teatamonte
U.S. W
HON Foundry
ER. J. Hooper
Nunn
Mars
LA Canon
W. Bennett
A.C. Halphide
Jewieller
Bridge Street, Benalla
Bale
Madame Weigel
Broom
Nuswat
BexaLa
Bugis
Aintel
National Bank
Budapest
Hungary
Mae
Rodgers
Currier St
Foundry
Leslie Park
CoLuxa Street
Freeholda
Lenascholds, Wills
Beret
Lelievre
Wedge-street
Bynalla West
Ursing
Dunrpbin
Jirs
M. E. Taylor
Sealorn’s
Telamon
T( Etserer
Zantl
Central Showrooms
Bourke Street
Nunn Street
Devenish
Mitchell's Harvester
Walter A. Wood
Devestan Agency
T. Lennox
Waugh
Powder Babin
AE Wethe
AL TO Waugh
Collins, Bertin
Z.W. Hill
James Service & Co
Mennecks Acexis
Epee Oll
F. H. Mackerell Tailor and Outfitter
Renalla
Choicost
Renatia
Broken River
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