Wangaratta Roads Deputation Seeks Government Aid
On Wednesday Dr J Mather mayor led a deputation in Wangaratta seeking government grants to improve key roads entering the town. The group pressed for two thirds of estimated costs on Wilson Road, Odley Road, and Warragonga Road, noting maintenance burdens for a small borough. The Minister signalled consideration, citing broader road program funds and potential Cabinet review of major projects.
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J. Mather
Rkship
Jd Jones
M.C.J
Ahoho
Horous N Ppell
Wangaratta
J. Bowser
M'Cormack
Jobs Country Resils Board
Nto
Wilson Road
Dunphy Street
Odley Road
Vincent Ro
Ryley Street
Warby
Warragonga
Park Lae
Grey Street
Roads Board
Sydney
View
McCornack
Yischi
Audacious Melbourne Hold Up Ends With Shots Fired
A bold robbery in central Melbourne unfolded as three men seized Mr. Marriott at the Bookmakers Association in Victoria. He drew a revolver, fired three shots, and the assailants fled, wounding a bystander. Marriott had anticipated danger and concealed a firearm before descending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Bookmakers
Victoria
Myfartialt
Book- Kurs Association
Lille
Otis Street
Royal Lane
Marriott
Fie
Tom
Kr. Marriott
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Backed by Mr Peacock
A Victorian era testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured a backache and kidney issues for Mr J R Peacock of Violknown. He describes severe pain, fatigue, and improved health after a course, noting continued wellbeing two years later. Sold by chemists at 2/9 per bottle or posted on receipt of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. R. Peacock
Cowslip Street
Doan
Mr. Peacock Nays
Foster M‘clellan Bat
Budget Highlights Defends Defence and Debt Reduction
The Treasurer Dr Page delivers the second Commonwealth budget, noting record early delivery and a fall in debt. It frames defence expansion with a million pounds for development, calls for primary industry aid, and aims to reduce taxation and manage borrowing. A Royal Commission will study Western Australia dumping.
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Dr. Page
Commonwealth
eyaPol
Mme Badnet
West Australia
Western Australia
Federal Country Party
Country Roads Board Increases Maintenance Allocation
The Country Roads Board allocates £500,000 for the current financial year, up from £400,000 last year, the largest sum yet for maintenance. The rise reflects higher municipal costs, increased expenditure, and motor vehicle registration revenue, with ministers urging counties to hold special meetings to continue maintenance work promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Roads Board
Cnuntey
Gruett Health Salts Promised Kidney Relief
An old advertisement claims Gruett Health Salts can cleanse the kidneys and bladder, remove toxins, and relieve pains from rheumatism and backache. It touts rapid, simple use with a price of 2/9 per bottle and widespread store availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruett
Gruen Health
Salta
Alll
New Hair Color Restorer JEAN EXTRACT Promises Instant Grey Return
An advertisement touts JEAN EXTRACT as a new drug compound that restores natural hair color instantly. It claims the product works on grey white or faded hair within one day, is odorless and soap resistant, and offers bottles for five shillings sixpence with postage sixpence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Reaver
Reliable Remedies Advertises Broad Plague of Pills and Lotions
An old fashioned medicine ad promotes pills for asthma flatulency and night sweating lotion for poothache and rheumatism medicine and ointment for piles eye lotion for blight plastery for cuts sores and reliable remedies for all other complaints crafted in period language to imply universal cure.
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Wangaratta Roads
Pess
Kay
Anust
Natoral Debe
Dia
States
Australia
T. Robinson & CO
Ply. Ltd
Spotswood
Guraniy
Joan Liverpoorl
F. G. Russell
Nunn Street
Benalla
M‘cormick Deering
Bosch
International Harvester Company
J. Serpell
Carrier St
Consign Goldsbrough, Mort and Co. Ltd
Soderstrom and
Halg
Dalgety
Newmarket
Wao
Quibell
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Rolls-Royce
Bourke Street
C. D. Laird
the Australian Estates & Mortgage CO. Ltd
Collins ST
Ws P
Gariney
Howard Place
Bendigo
James Lamsecy
Grainger
Austral House
Benalle
Canton
China
Suc Ning City
Evers
Malea
Ack Hing—Tita
Maud Padtersen
M'Douall Rd
Golden Gully
J. Lew Kef
Lygon Street
Carlton
Lew Kee
Broken River Hotel
Wraser & Hickey
Jas
Weatherill
Tann Street
Reer
Bridge Street
Wirmingham
Phillip Francis Uridge
ST. Benalia
Bernard Lurati
Dental Hoard of
Australian Imperial Forces
The
Savings Bank
W. Waters
District
Bletcher & Co
Text Grainger
Bridges
Ottles
Grainger Commopious
Vallender
Nand
Henry Vailender, Nunn
Se Benalla
Heay Abbott
Benalla West
W. G. Abbots
L. Hanlon
E. A. Abbott
Wes
Ledger
Terior Agency
Elmore
H G Smith
Kramer
Royale
Ryan Camp
Bridge ST
Benalla Wese
Crum
Read's
Rother Nams
Calcutta
A. H. Phillips
STOR
Henalla
Price
J. R. Blennerwassett
Carter & CO. Merchants Carrier St
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