Government land policy hinders soldier settlement efforts
A 1921 Benalla era report argues government payouts bought out experienced rural workers for new settlers at high prices, reducing state production. It cites irrigation projects near Mildura as a model for productive land and urges opening unused blocks between Swan Hill and Mildura to provide work and repay debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarnhers
Melbourne
Victoria
Swan Hill
Mildura
Murray
Bapalla Dancing Club Holds Annual Meeting
Members gather at Mr Weatherill’s rooms for the annual meeting chaired by J M Namam. Officers elected include Geo Say as vice president Mrs G Siedith and Jos M Namam as treasurer J Williams secretary and a committee listed. Subscription set at £4. A university election and other committees announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daxok
G.siedith
Jos M'Namim
Triaaurer
J Williams
J. P. Scholes
Coromittes
Musare
Novasa
Troghino
T Clancy
A. T- Clarky
Simonds
W Stewart
Doherty
Lez
Ineersity
Lidiex
Mesdames King
J. W Noodows
Horie
B. Benninons
A. Lithgow
R Little
Tolochino
F M'Pherson
M'Connan
Sucheultorat Dolleae Sorolaretips
Council of Agriculture Education
Education Dunhorities
Piji
Dookie College
Cadhicil
Repstriation
Wookly
Jheynes
Hye
Gr. Walker
Seffrey
Shiko Ongrinwdt
Hoedinkat
Country Bonis Board
Mora Pank
Oneamxg Save
M‘pherep, Thom & Co
Conjanstion
Herbart Ledgar
Rapid progress in Toombullup development rail and road links
A visitor reports major growth in Toombullup with a new tramway from M Cashney’s mill, huts and weatherboard homes, and a planned railway extension to the station. Roads from Colmie to Wrights advance, spurring district development and promising freight to Dodds Crossing and Ford’s. POTATOES near Tolmie show large yields as railway expansion draws interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toombullup
Ais Trichenya
M'Cashney
M'Cashuey
Farmaca
Alan Tnxke
Tir Hill
Ths
Neob
M*cashnoy Ie
Hw Mill
Sue
Watong
Thie
Colmie
Wrights
Dodds Crossing
Ford
Tolmie
New South Wales
Victoria
Messrs
Ajévok Ind
Melhviene
Violet Town Wedding of Mary Reardin and Thomas Power
A pretty wedding took place Wednesday morning at Violet Town Roman Catholic Church. Miss Mary Trene Reardin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Prene don, of Boho, married Mr. Thomas J. Power, son of Mr. and Mrs P. Power, of Kuron. The ceremony was led by Rev Cather Rolly. The bride wore a white dress with embroidered net veil and orange blossom wreath. Bridesmaids Miss B. Nooury and Milan Power wore pink dresses with black hats. Best man was Mr F Roanion. After the ceremony, the couple visited the bride’s parents at Bolin, then left for their honeymoon by train to the Gippsland Lakes. The couple will reside at Ona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gassrre Noricee
Government Gazette
Teasan
Office of Tiles
G. Knippall
Charles F. Daubon
Thaler
Bénalls
Scros
Kilfeer
Te M*auliffe
Anal M‘aulife
Glonrowan
Wctas
J. Field
Allan F. Buckley
Chan
Lane
Malhourne
Boho
J. Hornan
Julia Horman
Winton
J Eyers
A. F. Buckley
Chanceyy Dawn
Aorex
K. M'Donald
J. M'Donald
Robb
M*donald
W. Barklamb
HL. Ledger
A.J. Gordon
Violettown
J. Ramage
Yola
Perth
Bathurat Hulchera
Sydney
Tar Tovacco Onor
J. Gilmour
North Hastera
Ovens River
Gilmour
Wangaratta
Ryan's
Mesars
Watts, Turnbull and Co
Holy ‘Trinity Church
Varioue Descrije Lions
Me. Herring
Fonda Ware
M.P
Poshinstor-General
Upoti Potpon
I. Aguintine
Situorlea
Upotipotpon
Banalla
Benalla
Ballintine
G.P.C. Spencer Strost
Melbourne
Racecodkss
Bonalla Meccourss
Banalls Race Club
Adling
Hoon
Aethers
Trusteou
Soni Avwrrduan Exeorow
Ufefly
Country Hoyas
Legislative Council
Almosb
Donald
Farmer and Settlers’ Assogistion
Asue
Lalor
Brogtea
Tabor
House of Assembly
Bezer Liberal
Labor
Losis
Yarmors
Violet Town
Mary Trene Reardin
Mra Prene
Thomas J. Power
Andressy
Miss B. Nooury
Milan Power
Sistar
F Roanion
Bridole
Bolin
Mmptunia
Victorian Farmers Convention Opens With Governor Address
The Victorian Chamber of Agriculture annual convention convenes for a three day session with His Excellency the Governor Earl of Stradbroke opening this afternoon at 8 oclock. Main topics include country treatment, Morwell electricity, stockyards removal, forestation, income tax changes, five year averaging, public economy, wheat handling, dairy development, and rural railway plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanlsee of Agriculture
Earl of Stradbraka
Vaganda
Pountry
Morwell
Davalopment
Portland
Melbourne Market and Court News From Oceanic Report
Melbourne market prices include oats barley and English barley with milling and feed rates. Election forecasts show Labor gains and other parties holding seats. Severe weekend gales hit southern coasts with high seas and 36 mph winds. In Sydney, Major Thomas Le Barte was sentenced to seven years for manslaughter of his wife Doreen at Mossvale. The Directors of Stadium Limited plan a visit by Georges Carpentier to challenge Billy Shade. The Federal Public Works Committee reviews timber suitability for War Service homes in Humina. A case suspected to be smallpox in Melbourne Hospital involves a colored sailor from the steamer Grocchis. Assistant Agriculture Minister Livingston will urge a £10,000 State advance to duplicate the Sale Butter Factory plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oir
Melbourne
Mr_ Barwell
Promict
South Australia
Labor
Tris
Sydney
Thomas le Barie
Doreen
Mossyalé
Theoilemakers and
Ton. Sinphuniters Union
Cerderal
Melbourne Hospital
Grocchis
Albury Racing Club Meeting Yields Wide Trophy Action
Albury racing club held a two day meeting with large crowds and multiple races. Derrinal, Pilgrim's Crown, Royal Andria, Albury Cup winner BiBi, Queen Rufus and Tulkerine delivered notable finishes with competitive betting and totalisator dividends across hurdles and sprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Fox
Bimgil
Cavh Agst
Totalisatay
Derrinal
Silver Vox
Pilgrim's Crown
Mally Veil
Totalisator
Royal Andria
Raheen
Bibi
Filandria
Bronzesheen
Rewtines Evens Bimbi
Orabern
Agst
Queen Rufs
Binbi
Raheem
Rahkeen
Rulkerine
Rosehex
Tragic Star
Agat Tulkerinn
Tulkerives
Tima Tmh
Otalisator
Functional reforms for agricultural societies in Australia
Melbourne Teader outlines proposals to strengthen agricultural societies by establishing showgrounds as experimental plots for crops and cereals. It envisions dedicated halls for farmer functions, local events, and a regional model farm, modeled on the New South Wales Royal Agricultural Society to test varieties and adapt to conditions through practical experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Fife
Sydney’ Show
Regal Agricultural Brciety
New South Wales
Avery
Commonwealth
Wbough
Lesder
Senate questions on Australia wheat sales to Germany
Senator Earley pressed the Australian Wheat Board in Parliament on Wednesday for direct figures about overseas sales to Germany since 1918. He asked for quantities sold, the price paid to Germany, and the net price to the government, noting these facts are already known abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Australia
Australine Wheat Board
Whet
Senator Russell
Senate
Gérogny
Russetl
London
Britain faces coal crisis as railwaymen threaten strike
The Triple Alliance including railwaymen and transport workers threatens a midnight Tuesday strike if mine owners and Government do not resume negotiations. A compromise is possible to secure miners' safety and restart talks, while the Government seeks food transport safeguards during a potential general strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
National Union of Railwaymen
Lemines Ts
Obituary of Mrs. Waddilove at Kent Street residence
Mrs Waddilove wife of M Wm Waddilove of the Victorian ways died Saturday afternoon at her Kent Street home from a sudden attack after a history of pneumonia and respiratory weakness. She leaves a young daughter and was the youngest child of the late Mr Robie Sloan. The funeral was held yesterday at the Penally cemetery with Rev N D Herring officiating and Mr Abbott Wind in charge of mortuary arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Street
Wauhl
Wad Silove
Buamenn
Lenvon
Houd M3 Young
Robie Sloan
Wadditove
Penally
Herring
Abbott
Anonymous Letter to Public Works Minister Sparks Local Row
An anonymous note forwarded to the Minister of Public Works to warn about alleged misuses of funds and urban planning was read at a Tungamah Shire Council meeting. The letter, signed by an unnamed resident, warned officials of a plan to nationalize funds and transform park spaces. Council members reportedly dismissed the letter as a prank, and the writer’s identity was linked to a prior complaint about a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brank Clirke
Tungamah Shit Council
Pres Dent
Rowde Cinatensted
G.H.H
Cours
Nkkorn
Ghiould Oultic
Council
Oldykos
Soc
Illiis Ds
Thom
Wool Auction Schedule Delayed Market Shuts In Australia
The report notes the Auptyalioy, Noccwntito, Land and Binnige Company Tidi opening in Melbourne on March 7 and continuing until March 23. Amid low Armorion activity, Yorkshire buyers and tram traders show restraint as merino prices dip, with the highest price around 104d for seven bales. Western Australia suspends until a national wool council decision, while London offices report a large sale with subdued futures and price comparisons to prior close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auptyalioy
Noccwntito, Land and Binnige Company
Tidi, _yeporbi
Aiea
Melbourne
Way
Yorkshire
Turaday
Maral
Welch
Ohale
Wales
Conninhar
Darlington Ldy
Wandy Dalek
Santorton
JO Woodlands
Yan Youn
Western Australia
Dondon
Ital
Football North Eastern Association Delegates Meet
A meeting of delegates from four clubs was held at Buran on Wednesday with clubs Longwood Emlay Righardean Maeous Gardiner Aull Baxi Shoat fully represented. Discussions covered traveling expenses, umpire continuity for the season, and fixed delegate fees of £2 2s. Colors were changed to green and white with royal hue. Final arrangements to be reported by May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buran
Wedneyday
Varios Clubs
Miamy Beane
Bunting
Longwood
Emlay Oid Righardean
Maeous Gardiner Aull Baxi
Shoat
Strath Lovie
Huron
Steathboure
Tmertimne
Burin
Tnstyndl
Bo'dock
Binoky
Richardson
Caneolt
Goverir
Pasture Improvement Through Superphosphate In Drought Regions
An Australian agricultural note describes how applying superphosphate to pastures raises vigor in sheep and cattle, preventing sickness in high rainfall districts. It cites Mr. Deery of Benywooden and Mr. Thowny Cardwell of Mitta Mitta, noting improved feed quality, clover growth, and increased carrying capacity after winter dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Tim
Pask
Kay Croft
Deery
Benywooden
Gippalavit
Liu
Australia
Thowny ‘Cardwell
Mitta Mitta
Hiv Nuch Bank
Lise Heen
Caldwell
Devastation in St John's Wort Affects Crown Lands
A state minister of agriculture proposes a bill addressing ravages of pests and weeds on Crown lands near St John’s Wort after widespread damage. The plan aims to control invasive species and safeguard valuable timber while legislators meet to back ministerial actions and press for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billison
Brighton
Padidouk
John
Thia
Mnny
Tambuys
Bba
Fragmented OCR Text on Womens Roles and Social Control
Disjointed writing discusses gender norms and social expectations, mentioning women’s behavior and influence. The text references authority figures, control over domestic life, and moral policing, with scattered phrases about propriety and restraint.
Final cricket match ends in a draw between Brows and Howshing
The Saturday match between Brows and Howshing ended in a draw amid a tense bowlers duel. Key performances included Abbott 23, Williams 23, and Reardon's 15 overs, with Browsh bowler Connell taking three wickets as the tail battled to 1489 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagat Assoc Ui
Chembel
Tre Senyan
Ives Mane
Saintes
Willian
Willl
Bowers
Anita Nevi
Williams
Abbott
M ‘Nama
Ley Aleo Vaught
Adwahip
Reardon
Postar
Pune
Wwe
Mackenzie
Ani Vthu
Peaster
My Syth
Seanark
Browh
Sally Limaels
Mar Jdisty
Mara Ane Sadler Belli
Will
Rune
Brown
Senius
AC Hinson
Owend Ilrawin
Suri
J Smith
Atkinson
Coming Events Update From Local Clubs and Venues
A garbled list of events outlines nights at Glenrowan pool hall and Moori ng Hall, football club gatherings, carnival dates in Shepparton, and dances at tiled venues. It mentions Anzac day activities, a saloon party, and a ball in May, with dates scattered across April 6 to May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thupaday
Moeting Storde Ton
Beagie
Saliob Gift Biyan Pool Hall
Glenrowan
Anzac Pica API Nporte
Buoline Dornnish
Wolunday
Tpl
Sondal Party
Shepparton
New Golfers and Coats of Conspicuous Elegance
New golf wear arrives with coats and jumpers in rich colors and fine knits. Ladies wool golfers and jumpers feature contrasting collars, pockets, and snug fits in shades like rosé emerald navy black and grey. Prices range from 25/6 to 69/6, with midseason varieties and refined finishes.
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Lancestus
Alexander Cook
Walker
Banullh
Davey
Darey
Raserye
Murphy
Blankata
Pionar
Bein
G. Walker
Benalla Court
Mdoning
Ulanketa
Slitr
Victorian Producers’ Cooperative Co. Ltd
Bonar
Priogé
Payne
Violetwown
Fratt and Folly Ptall
J. Clark
D. Taird
Beato Acotwear
Dogper
Kontatreet
Benalla Waab
Diario
Ehiel Bhan
Ae Sri Wea
Nwi
Ixaritork
Tnabitute
Commonwealth of Auatealia
J. D. O'Halloran
Leo
Nob
Hhe
Nunnstreet
Baum
Prudwobh
Bepalln
Firewand
Hanis
Farmers’ Convention
Telegraphic News
Albury Races
Albury Racing Club
Britain
Mrs. Waddilove
Woot
North-Eastern Association
ST. John's
Akin
Ehwuaivan
Bell Pony Lim Fame
Wise Wickeln
Hrugh
Hama
Prowal
Conwell
Tiny
Teanton
Benalla Gol? Club
Bennie Gott
Ivan Ua
Glin Maghanion
Twanis
Mir West
Nora
Pat Twn
Sean Wusians
Tahini
Promucary
Gilwatyy Enum Cil
Monare
Patel
Rust
USA
Mr Thoma
Zeus
Minsett
Aimy Woon
Leniki
Akericulbural
Desira
Mia Island
Chile
Leo Jinan
Anton
J. Davis and Co
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