Ovens District and Benevolent Asylum Reports Debts and Reforms
The district notes show the 45th annual Ovens District Hospital meeting reporting receipts of £3,009 19 8 and expenditure £4,238 with a £628 balance. The 40th annual Ovens Benevolent Asylum meeting recorded receipts £423,282 4 and expenditure £3,409 13 3, with a £127 9 11 debit. Outdoor relief aided 185 patrons. John Armstrong elected president of the hospital. Mussen Ingram and Thompson as vice presidents. John Stevana named president of the Benevolent Asylum with W H Phillips and Ingram as vice presidents. Diplomatic lines note a charge against Clara Kerr for concealing a female child. An inquest found convulsions as cause. Other items: Tallangatta court fined two men for kangaroo skin possession under Game Act. Freemasons install Brother J T Nuxam as W M. Station transfers in Mitta Mitta Valley involve Old Noorongong Station acquired by W Bostry and Jingullic Station leased by J Macdonald. Arbor Day observance at Brangan Rose School with 75 trees planted. Home Mission Committee appoints B L Wils to teach at Wangaratta Baptist church from August 10. Upotipotpon School held coronation day with King and Queen trees planted and a national anthem. A football match and games followed, with community involvement and a celebratory dance ending Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
Ovens District Hospital
John Armatrong
Mussen Ingram
Thompson
Ovens Benevolent Asylum
Hays
John Stevana
Mesars W. H. Phillips
Ingram
Clara Kerr
Ramsay
Dorothy Ramsay
Freaburgh
Ot Ramsay
Tallangatta
William Murphy
Hamilton Loveridge
Murphy
Costa
J.T. Nuxam
W.M
The
Benalibradge of
Freemasons
Mitta Mitta Valley
Noorongong
W. Bostry
J. Macdonald
Ing
Shepparton Butter Factory reports profit and drought impact
The Shepparton Butter Factory annual meeting shows a profit for 14 months of £128 8s 2d as drought reduced supply to 96 3844 gallons. Directors praise irrigation, fodder crops, and new building investments totalling £51 with a £1,000 debit balance. The report notes a planned new brick fire station costing about £400 and plans for facilities, while rainfall data and local events are briefly listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton Butter Factory
Hiller
Glover
Shepjarion Coutaing Club
Kenny
Turge
Hale
Shepparton
Correspondence lauds local reform and Governor substitution
A letter to the editor from A. C. Palmer of Euroa urges reform in public salaries and argues against replacing the local State Governor with one appointed by government. Palmer contends a home governor would import little new and only slow change, contrasting fresh local benefits with distant oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Palmer
Fom Euroa
Swanpool
Natios
Government House
Onvy Eral
Lok
Algo
Mount Kembla Colliery Disaster Report Sparks Wollongong Alarm
Terrible explosion at Mount Kembla colliery causes widespread shock in Wollongong and nearby towns. Officials, including Architection Court figures, rush to the scene as debris clears. Of 242 on men, 120 escape, 43 bodies recovered by Saturday night amid chaotic reports and a large smoke plume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Kembla
Minot Kembla
Wollon Yong
Wollongong
Abank
Dea
Lee
Ware
Kerr
M'Cabeawdl
Minister's Good Work With Chamberlain Remedy
A self named observer relays a personal cure after severe illness using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The account describes multiple doctors, a failing treatment, and quick recovery following one dose, praising the remedy as the best medicine tried. The passage also mentions local vendor A. Miller and Co. and references a humorous verse about peppermint.
Benalla Agricultural Society Meeting Notes and Decisions
The Benalla Agricultural Society held a meeting at the Manipal Chambarnon on Friday with several members present. The agenda covered continuing lectures by Mr Howell’s successor, invitations to the State Governor and entourage, show preparations, debenture sales, and changes to poultry, fruit, and jam classes, including new bird varieties and entry limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnbull
Jean Axter
Inet Yeann
Manon
Sir Gorge
Lady Clarke
Glanko
R. Turnbull
Clever Swindler Dupe Impostor Detective Hunt
A laborer from Albury, Fins Bergin, was approached by a man posing as Detective Hunt on a Sydney express. The fake officer claimed Bergin matched a wanted description and tried to detain him to the watchhouse, but Bergin’s goods remained after the impostor fled. The ruse failed to net a suspect, revealing the clever con and prompting a formal inquiry by the Criminal Investigation Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popaan
Alow
Cath Henin
Albury
Sydney Express
Penehind
Fins
Hunt
Sydney
Bargin
Xeurohud
Bergin
Girixoner
Borgin
Sporting and racing notes from the rural clubs meet
Postponed water polo between Bouilla and Seymour clubs due to a scheduling clash. Caulfield Grand National Hurdle Race won by Colonel Shlinakiy with Lowhvad Chicky close behind. Moomba era football and cricket results plus junior matches and upcoming league fixtures highlight a busy weekend in Benalla Yarrawonga and St. James district sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caulfield
Mim
Colonel Shlinakiy
Lowhvad Chicky
Scout
Bartley
Levies
Melbourne
Maetyr
Blodwyn
Valais
Melbenpne
New Country Party Formed In Legislative Assembly
A general rusting of the country party was held at Parliament House on Thursday to consider the export of delegates. Mr Diese was elected chair. Hall and Graham attended. Bowser and A Elvrpie will act as secretarial. A motion to form “The Country Party” was carried unopposed, uniting country party members to represent rural districts and pursue reform in expenditure and governance. The party named aims to foster production, encourage development, reform accountability, and ensure proper representation for country districts through a standing committee and defined aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly
Parliament House
Drwy
Quign
Diese
Messra Hall
Graham
Bowser
A. Elvrpie
Diggewn
Robinson
Country Party
Consarye Canneyite Tavonti
Qornad
Wu Alia Mont
Nnt
Parkinseyt
Jerenta Gan
It Saved His Baby and Other Home Remedies Advised
A letter from Mir H. Douk of Williams, Oregon, claims a sick baby improved after trying Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The author praises relief and complete care, noting the remedy was recommended by a local supplier A. Miller and Co in Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ile
Hin
Jim
A. Miller and Co
Benall
Colin
Romery
Mir. H. Douk
Williama’s
Por Vale
Benalla
Royal Commission at Tungamah visits water schemes
Members of the New South Wales Public Works department and South Australia engineer JA Barchall examined the Tungamah area regarding Murray River water conservation. They assessed the Makoan Swamp and Murray Goulburn schemes, noting evaporation losses and storage depths, with emphasis on supplying the Cuogamah Trust while avoiding cross-supply from neighboring trusts. The commission altered its schedule and prepared for further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiseaph Davis
Seeralpey
Emda
Conpivvnsian
Wan
Tyne
Uurough Dinose
Totinn Rally
Obyeineer Bey Thy
Taogaah Waterworks Trust
Tingawah
Broken River
Tungarash Trust
Nillabooutio
Makoan
Cuogamah
Wiethy
Mokoin
Storga Bagin
bin Pinay
Murray
Albury
Kally
Tungenah
Bonn's Ointment Promises Cures for Eczema and Itching
A Benalla citizen Testifies that Doan's Ointment cured his young son’s eczema after two years of distress. The ad claims Doan's relieves eczema piles hives and skin irritations and lists Sydney NSW as the distribution point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn
Benalla
Mex
F. Mackerell
Bridge St
Doan
Say
Fost
McClellan Go
Pitta St
Sydney
N.S.W
Good Medicine for Children and a Infantile Illness
Os P M Hollie day of Deming reports an eleven month old child with severe looser bowels and several stools daily. A remedy from Shamberlain's Colic and Cholera Infant Remedy was given with one teaspoonful in water and the baby improved immediately. Sold by A Miller and Veo Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomninan
Os P.M. Hollie Day
Demingt
Shamberlain
A. Miller
Veo
Benalla
Irvine's Brand y and Indigestion Relief Ads
Fragmented Victorian era ads and notices praising Irvine's Brandy and Indigestion Waters. Includes testimonials, merchant names, and promotional lines for clothing and boot shops, with ad-like blurbs about prices, stock, and sales. Numerous misreads and garbled text reflect OCR issues from a historical page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News
Brangon Resto
Kiwn
Queensland
Home Mission Committee
Melhuirna
B. L. W Ils
Baptist Church
Wangaratta
Mt Proveil Toy
Upolpotpon
Upotipotfin School
Ryan
Sisto Nursery
Uhre
Gao
Downes
Lily Woodcock
Wilson
W. Wilton
Miss Ryan
Mer
James Ballintine
Ballinting
KK. Aitken
E. Vincent
Abel White
Rutherglen
Chas. Bone
Svee
Thundiay
Ball Hoadley
Gra Lodge
John Brain
Grand Lodge
J. H. Kilgour
P. Gollings
P.M
T. Ray
J. Wilson
Tylor
Pizhty Brothers
Prawi
Wale, M'Pherson
Walker
BT. James
Joseph Carruthers
St. James
le J. Henderson
Thomas Willisras
Ini
Killawarra
Mel King
Dr. Boyes
Ate
A. C. Palmer
Reform
China
Dave Ace
Benalla Agricultural Society
Prrescnts
Mess
Gregernon
Provident
Slurp
Couwfort
LE. Guppy
Masa
Bain
Jas
Knox
Hormerpon Hi
Ase
Boen
de, Howell
Pho
Te Society
Coleraine Society
Chamber of Agriculture
Sharp
Mesars
Moore
Sherwill
Guppy
W. Hl. Bettess
Victorian Band Association
Deatic
WM. Qupsy
Win
Mason
Newcomen
Tha
Acciuty
Jin
Ehtate
Sid
Alana
Sporting
Iorrow
Bouilla
Seymour
Kenalla
Thoona
Wangatatra
St. Jame
Dovenish
Yarrawonga
St. Agios
Polly
Wooven Will Bey
St.’ James
Devenish
Ned Clear
N. Lighton
Boles
M. Cleary
Flynn
M'Carty
Fell
Yarenwoniy
Mc Donald
Hill
Vale
Harrison
Rigby
Parsell
Danner
Yarenwonge Association
Burramine
St. James United
Telford
Wilby
Banmine
South Melbourne
Fitzroy
Goolong
Collingwood
Carlton
Essendon
St. Kilda
Sussex
Arewickate
Rane
Lune
Noble
Arimatrong
Naling
Sunsox
Armaprong
Nology Fry
Killick
Riajitainhji
Fry
Vine Say
Swunder
Ballistite
Lawford
Wan Anos
NEW Country Party
Tungamah
Miller & Covee
R. Clark
Add Yd
Siedes
Js Gil Eels
Ds the Dozen
A. MILLER & CO/S
Irvine
Kurtzmann
Henitia
F. Blackburn
Conor
Taina
Ant
Withen
A. G. Vorkina
Dy Combe
Ronadas
Lighton
Devinish
J. Withen
Warne
Guriferighle
A. Miller & Co
Noel
ALM. & Co
Cortinon
J. Gregeeson
Han
Buroh
Ryan Hae
Hirton
Mdougall
Vedon
Fiat
Oibs
Igilah Batle
Motherlians
Otk Fosters
TP. Ware
Njj Doewexiy
Pereta
Erambilatore
Bicyele Oil
Gemens
Paicie Dry
Kgamel
Ninhead
Rilighuyg
Ashton
Sony SA
Praphry, Qkoorry and
Tron
Mongery
Orion
Steven Waddlell
Lipp
New Zealand
Agnes Coy
Vons
Bougut
Can
M. E. Taylor
Taylor's
Patraava Taylors
J. W. Hill
General Merchant
Carrier Syreset
Sadie, Sioetinge
Hill's
Carrier Street
READ
Men’s Department
Fismneletta Sbirta
Ds Odene
Clark
Bridge Street
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