Australian Women urged to shape nation through vote
Mrs. Newton chaired a Mechanics Institute gathering urging Victorian and Australian women to use the vote to influence government and policy. She praised the AWNL and Australian women’s equality, warned about nonvoting as surrendering power, and urged home duties to support national duties, stressing pride in Britain and empire while promoting political participation.
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W.n.ls
Newton
Ladicen the
Mechanics’ Institute
Tuglia
Held
Ale
Siougat
Lorento
Omen
Australia
Victoria
Commonwealth
Colle
A.W.N.L
Ubair
Jia
A.W.N. I
Yatners
Loew
Women’s Leaguer
League
Chetr
PIGEON SHOOTING AT BEVALLS CLUB HIGHLIGHTS HANDICAP
The Bevalls Club annual pigeon shoot was held on a Wednesday afternoon with a £50 handicap and £60 total prize pool. Notable performances included top shooters like J Rowe and others who divided prizes across multiple rounds, with several birds scoring high on 25 yard rounds and several divisions sharing £4 10s each. The event showcased skilled marksmen and strong teamwork in a traditional rural shooting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevalls Guo Club
Caleomsio
J. Rowe
Mondway
Gie
Ah Ereon
Aia
Burke
Ponti His Jones
Reynolda
Philips
Warren Bayne Annual School Picnic
The annual school picnic at Warren Bayne drew large attendance with ploughs set aside for fun. Local teacher Mr S Dyson kept games and dances lively, as Gl performance in sports saw Leo Mackay win the toy? race and C Hopkins claim several events. evening concerts and a late dance closed a merry day with visitors and local families taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srd
S. Dyson
Cass
Fulke
Wedding at Lake Rowan Presbyterians Unites Norris and Graham
A wedding was held at the Presbyterian Church Lake Rowan on a Wednesday in March for Mr David Norris son of Mr Joel Norris Flemington and Miss Janet Graham daughter of the Rev R Jubustuny of Lake Rowan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev G. M. Coman of Bonalla in the presence of many friends. The bride wore a ver mat in dress with ninon tunic and pearl bodice, her mother’s wreath and veil, and carried white roses. Bridesmaids Miss Rather Muir and Miss Clare McConnais wore spotted muslin and lace. Best man Sir Henry Spence, groomsman Mr James Johnston. Hearth and floral decor noted, reception at the manor house followed by a honeymoon at Mt. Buddha. Numerous presents including a rose bowl and silver flower vases were received from church members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rather Muir
Klare McConnais
Henry Spence
James Johnston
Miss Muir
Bride
Imate
J. K. Muir
Maneo
Lake Yway
End of New South Wales railway strike ends disruption
The NSW railway strike ended after a week of goods traffic disruption. Officials met with the Industry Minister and Labour Minister and secured assurances that resumption of work would follow, with the Royal Commission's recommendations to be acted on. Union officials urged workers to return to duty as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iifom
Neg Oe Council
Industen Giaizar
Me. Holme
Mr. Carmichael
Royal Commission
Dickens Fellowship Discusses Pickwick Papers Study
The Dickens Fellowship branch in Hevalla hosts a meeting focusing on Pickwick Papers. Mr H M King presents a method linking chapters with explanatory notes, aided by readers Romiell Pyne and others. Lectures evoke humor as readings cover Tup Wardle, Mrs Wardle, Tupman and Jingle with Maude Ware and Miss Wareeo assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Ben Ls
Kons Fellowship
Hevalla
Dickens
H. M. King
Thia
Mr. King
Pickwisu
Agenis Pickwickians
Romiell
Pyne
Dickens’ Uiior
Gano Pickwickian Club
Rafael Burlesque
Tup Wardle
Lonergan
Dookie Horse Sale Brings Strong Bidding At Dookie
J M Namera and Co report selling over 100 horses at Dookie on Wednesday 20 April with large attendance from Melbourne and local buyers. Prices roughly equal to February sale, best draught horses and mares sold well. other stock including foals and cattle also featured. St James stock sale later noted with yarding of 4229 sheep and 100 cattle. Wangaratta special sale saw about 11,000 sheep and 700 cattle moved, with buyers from multiple towns and high prices achieved. next sale set for 22 April. Green Manning reports sale of Nt. James estate 106 acres to Hugh Martin for 6 11 1 per acre.
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Dookie
J. M'Namera and Co
Melbourne
St. James
Groom, Manning and Co
Tueaday
Yarrawonga
Thooua
Telford
Kataiaatite
Tungainah
Durkie
Wangaratta
Benalla
Wilby
Gilly
Ube
Green
Manning
James
Catherine Clyne
Hugh Martin
Bungeet
Watts, Turnbull and Co
Mattra
Yoa
Alexandra
Manafield
Euroa
Violettown
Seymour
Kilmore
Valedictory at Greta for Rev J C Jennison
A farewell service at the Methodist Church honored Rev J C Jennison who departs Wednesday for Neruda. The circuit praised his two years of hard work with speakers from local churches, Mrs Jennison received a gold bracelet and cutlery, and the night closed with supper and a benediction. The Rev E Nys will succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiat
J. C. Jennison
Nerduja
C. Logg
Jennison
Musuri I
Ashmead
Win
Leo
W. Canning
D. Kane
J. J. Brown
Iur
Jr. Jennison
Geo. Smith
Mes J. Ferguson
Mias Smith
Levy
Jeuuisou
E. Nys
Jouuisou
Labour and the Farmer wage log reveals set rural rates
A rural workers’ record lists weekly wage terms across farm trades and factories, detailing pay scales for men, women, and youths, plus overtime, board allowances, and Sunday rates. The log outlines specific rates for ploughmen, milkers, harvesters, truckers, and cheese factory staff, with hours and extra allowances.
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Wall Rosses
Libor
Eauess Ob
Nalida
Helsing
Garviers
Stavkara
Vine
Renalla Gymnasium Club Annual Meeting Postponed
The Alto Muchbern Bonalla Cywhraaiuinutymn yuller postponed its annual meeting to opening day due to low attendance. The balance sheet shows rent, printing, and expenses with a small credit balance. The report notes a successful season despite epidemics, an average attendance of 22 to 26, and plans for improved junior participation and a promising coming season. The piano remains a key revenue source and thanks are given to retiring committee members and the secretary Waxen J.P.
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Alto Muchbern
Bonalla Cywhraaiuinutymn Yuller
Uwini
Balague Row
Mumbers
Pika
D&s
St. Andrew's
W. Lowship
Waxen
J.P
Provident
Spearmint Liqueur? Notes on a Flame Thrower Propellant
Fragments describe a explosive propellant formula marketed by A. W. Spinks of Guernambe, with claims of oil-wetting barrels and acid neutralizers. The text pushes readers to obtain a trial bottle via a dealer or proprietor, mentioning names and places in a curious, warning-free sales tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWINK
Benalia
A. W. Spinks
Guorambe
Eight Hours Charity Bazaar and Exhibition in Melbourne
A damaged OCR fragment outlines a large Eight Hour Day event in Melbourne featuring a charity bazaar and art exhibition. It mentions prizes for paintings, a public and bank holiday, and ticket sales via the Eight Hours Committee, with references to organizers, locations, and dates in May.
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Winuis
Wunvereary
Chacitres
Poors Ark Union
Wilhy
Scopat Peize
Ol Pouting
Vale
Valie
Athoe
Nate
Sunaanads
Arkion
le Press
Wingins
Triessil
Cacian
Vrutaenay Laoad Quetibs
U.ulatk
King
Stolz's Benalla Furniture House Sets Local Standard
In Benalla on Nunn street near the Shire Hall a large, well stocked furniture business run by Mr. Stolz (Stal) claims to rival Melbourne and Albury suppliers. The store offers sideboards dining suites beds carpets crockery and more with an extensive Yarrawon branch and agency for Allan's pianos organs and cooking slavers. The article extols prices and quality and urges locals to shop locally rather than in Melbourne, noting strong rail transport and immunity from railway damage.
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Nunn Street
Benalla
Shire ‘Hall
Melbourne
Chris Stal
Albury
Stolz
Stulz
Aline
Vann iv
Mr. Stolz
Allan
Las Alsyle
Yarrawon
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Mrs. Newton
Warren Bayne
Ees Sr
Animm
Fupkines
Leo Mackay
C. Hopkins
Albert James
S Vor Wardle
Wurrier Kent i
Tals
Be Hopkins
Olive White
Lane Mackay
Myra Janos
Mary Hopkins
Vera Jamees
Muriel Stow
Cretun Gree
Mise
A. Crilly
A. Dt. Copeman
H. Stow
W. Jaes
T. Robinson
Bingl
Mishes
Bret Oid
Ry Yanks
Wardle
New South Wales
Broken Hill
Dickens Fellowship
Mersu Wauatus
Talochino
Carrier-atreet
Greta
Barrow
Otlwe
Ivery U
Paul
Boral
Bard and Lodging
Boar Sui
Kors
Renalla Gymnasium Club
Sound
Foyn
Lash
Maud
Hanlon
Alhonos Fire Insurance Co
Adda Nunn Street
Cuba
Ganta Varm
M. Q. Minamara
Avotlower
Wer Turnbull & CO
Clurk
Attawes
Dimimieys
Storrs Raat
Richmond Vt
Dimmeys Model Stores
Richmond
Harrison
MR. T. Hawkless
Othe
Public Motors
Stale
Chris
Stoly
Swixelele
Hawkkes Bay
S.s. Dorset
A. Miller & Co
the Big Store
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