District News Beechworth Summary of Local Reports
Readers receive a wide collage of district items from Beechworth and surrounding towns. Reports cover vandalism at the Indepenient Church schoolroom, a farewell gift to fireman W J Hilwards, court outcomes on felonies and timber disputes, a rail service proposal, a serious horse collision near Yabba, council actions on water trusts, police court penalties, and local business and agricultural updates across Goulburn Valley Wangaratta and Toobumbu.
Thoona sale reports strong cattle and sheep trade
M Namnane reports opening sale at Thoona yards with 420 cattle and many sheep in forward lots. Prices quoted show strong demand for yearlings and cows while store cattle were dull. buyers and sellers represented by multiple dealers and growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Namane
Gilton
J. M.pherson
Fitcus
Kany
W. Walker
Masa
Jones Bros
Bain Bros
Codd
Youne Iy Bros
Gil
Aleep
Bowsin
Lindsay
C. Moore
Benalla
Namira
Fiteatee
Laght Hetiers
Rosonut
Reilly
Wade
Nuifar
Young
Spain
Shupenhuss
Ehond Nord Purketrund
Yarish Priues
Porkurs
Itdf Slljee
James Croucher
Jonniextiele
Watts
Ueta
Taewlay Lant
G. Croxford
Jasuph Hall
Valestock Special Stock Sale at Winbottown
Waily Turnbull and Company report a stock sale at Winbottown on Friday with sheep and cattle traded. Prices for wethers ewes lambs and cattle varied, with bids noted for fat stock and working cattle, amid poor weather and low demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waily, Turnbull & Coy
Winbottown
Dred Ower
Jedrlinuy
Ward off a Biliong Attack with Warnings and Fables
A jumbled OCR fragment warns of a Biliong attack and touts methods to deter harm. It mentions Mayor and town context, consumer warnings, and a dubious set of remedies and products sold by Vintar Say renrist. The text mixes likely harmful advice with unclear names and dates, reflecting erratic, incoherent notes.
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Wire
Poopie
Wabypol
Aisackey
Talifuts
Sirney
Vata
Vintar Say
Renrist
Benalla Water Trust Holds Meeting and Reviews Costs
The Benalla Waterworks Trust met in the Municipal Chambers with commissioners present. They discussed panel filters at costs around £1300 and two 20 840 w filters for about £1210, plus maintenance and fittings. Treasurer noted water rates collected totaling £21240 with several accounts pressed for payment and a continued stand over on a disputed cheque. A new water inspector position was created after D Camby’s resignation with multiple applicants reviewed.
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Iver
LuGhwach
Manchester
Shoatull
Relwechi
Rahway
Furruson
Gamwad Din
Maine
Reave
Pisa
Lie
Mto
Knox
Flt. Brown
Death of an Infant in Bunalla County
An infant girl aged eight months, Mary Agave Robins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robins of Lonowacl, died at home after a bout of diarrhoeal vomiting and illness. Doctors treated her, but she deteriorated. a coroner’s inquest at the Victuria hotel heard mothers and nurses testify about care and illness since March 20th. The jury returned a verdict of death by inanition with infanthood illness was cited as the cause.
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Cyrrier-stient
Bunalla
Mary
Arthur Robins
Murphy
Myiah Wits
Joveil
Bryn Junlus
Victuria Hotel
Messra
Watt
Mad
Walely
Phillips
Don Willis
Sun
Nos
Mary Agave Robins
Lome Wood
Macoh
Tillon Murphy
Chile
Bion Murphy
Tatshawna
Deveawad
Ani
Nicholson
Mel Murphy
Reytlory
Abel
Jd Boptt
Inaies Toneuf
Spuachas Inne
Minera
Obeaiuilie
Alan Warks
Sheea
Pmo
Zivinje
Weiting
Andor
Rowley
Mer ‘Wate
Eucation
Expressie
Wijnell Wall
Cleaning House Ad Promises Potent Liver Tablets
Fragmentary classified style ad lists products like liver tablets and a name Victor Sy. The readable text imitates mid century sales copy with vague claims and partial product mentions, including a reference to an unnamed chamberlain and Superion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering Mae
Victor Sy
Industrial Strain Sparks Debate Across Colonies
A lengthy statement critiques government policy and the industrial crisis in the alate colonies He notes postwar migration patterns with NSW New Zealand South Africa and Western Australia shifting populations He argues capital flight and weak wages harm workers and calls for reforms including tax changes and tighter regulation of railways and public spending He bemoans stagnation and warns of political fallout if policy does not shift toward protecting labor and curbing lavish expenditures.
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Alate
Ind
Whitesie
Tabily
Gippaland
Wastovi
Ivan
Ufe
New South Wales
New Zealand
South Afties
Tassniper
West Australia
Choast Clan
Queensland
Souvis Austerlia
South Séas
Victoria
Deitha
M.P
Sinuil
Theron ix
Enver
Wien
Africa
Sangood
Little Catlins Street
Melbourne
Allsine
Victariay
Anid Sant Cua Pevalh Ogiitia
Aif la Mania
Xiuila
Alysis
Willlin
Doan's Backache Pills Featured in Local Ad
An old medical advertisement touts Doan's Backache Pills as a remedy sold by local druggists and storekeepers for 20 cents. It mentions kidney pain and general relief with testimonials implied but not specific.
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Grery
Sydney Uy
Niny Dinder
Ray
Ube
Cmd
Totton
Doan
Picnic at Molyal Lah Public Park Event Featured Gentle Spirit
An unruly transcription recalls a social gathering at Molyallah public park with prizes, games, and bright activities. Local figures and committees organized a day with children games, decorative displays, and a closing parade amid sunny weather.
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Rome
Molyallah
Triton
Greta
Weatherill
Benulli
Musars
Murphy
W. Varooe
A. Muvilonald
Great Union Meeting Promises Arts and Community Event
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a union event featuring Annie Wet, Henares, and others at Clarins Hall with speeches by Charles Watts and committee members. It mentions May Wednesday scheduling, attendance by local figures, and a focus on arts and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melhourne &Ours
Annie Wet
Bsatt Howes
Pete
Henares
Wil
Union
Muddled Ancient Remedy Mention in Local Column
A garbled OCR fragment references a dubious remedy and warnings about fear and pain. It mentions Mothers and quick relief claims and oddly cites philosophical or medical language without clear context. The passage lacks identifiable people, places, dates, or verifiable events.
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Bengerdy
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Raval
Rusalviad
Horsham Society
Yamon Gunn
Roukiv
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Benven
Tolaleuty
Java
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Thorn
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Anderson
Denker
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J Rahlswons
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Victoria Hone Mills
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Hecker
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J. Lillelwid
J. Eatwell
J. Loyd
Honore Sun
Cou
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Macaulay
Miss No Ouintyne
W. Johnston Ceyulin
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Nellie LaPhure
Fypuy Linens
JW. Hill General Merchant
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Fran Nes Blocsings
Jin Bieh
Cire
Livy
Tilia Grea
Prion
Chas
Taylan
Fiie
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Bey Traeward
Aed Benson
Avid
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eLpangye
Charles Watts
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Uae
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Ora
Secnedary Grattan
Coeat Axe
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Nona
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