Local News From Wangaratta and Surrounds
A crowded Wangaratta notes column covers legal cases, police actions, and local agriculture. It notes fruit crop prospects, new fodder practices, and dairying success in the North. Memorials mark the passing of Violetown and Cronyn’s agricultural updates highlight crop and dairy developments. The Holy Trinity Cathedral foundation stone is set for Wangaratta with a large assembly planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathbogs
Maul Minh
Mna
Cronyn
Luton
Greta
Wangaratta
Holy ‘Trinity
Winguestta
Mombare
Green
Tinin
Wangarntitts Weil
Fragmentary 19th Century Advert Colloquy on Drugs and Tools
A garbled OCR fragment describes cost concerns and partial remedies. It mentions Chamberlain's Golly Cholorw and Discripa Remedy as claimed cures, a reference to beefy business lines, a timbering of pumps and pistons, and various names like J Lynch and Singpeon's Boil Higley. The text shows medical and mechanical items, with scant readable names and a muddled pricing note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singpeon
Boil Higley
Chamberlain
Joe Eis
Stewarton Water Supply Debate Delays Scheme Approval
Stewarton Shire Council discussed the Tangamara Water Supply plan amid opposition from local communities. The meeting noted potential links to the Broken River project and the need for further studies before committing to the Nilahquoobie reserve scheme, as residents awaited a stabilized water source and feasibility decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caphny
Sharearton
Stewarton
Adville
Tyra
Sli
Henntla Shere
Stawarlow
J. Hay
Clairman
Dooley Christia
Stanton
Ian
Bborrita San
Nillaheootie
Boralla Shire
Tangaria
Cutraind
Joie
Wong Hawtall
Qpark
Public letter urges water, rail, and settlement for Benalla
A December 12 1908 correspondence letter from Elava argues for a strong public advocate in Benalla to push water supply road and land settlement projects. It criticizes artificial management and favors proactive leadership to improve drought relief, irrigation basins, and infrastructure while highlighting connections to nearby districts and a proposed rail and river works plan consistent with regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodd
Ts Lam
St. James
Tungamah
Nerther
Duatig Lisel
Banalla
Gep
Mabire
Benalla
Wally
Bowser
Ale
Excelsior
Weather Shade Readings Recorded by Local Thermometer
The weather section notes shade readings recorded by the local thermometer. Details are sparse but indicate daily temperatures and daylight conditions as observed in the community.
Market Report on Wool and Live Stock Trades
The Commercial Intelligence market summary lists varied wool and merino wool perspectives with yardages from New South Wales and South Australia. Prices range from prime crossbred wethers to second and third grades, with horse sales and draught stock noted, while demand remains cautious and supply ample across multiple districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rele
Inoggubar
Gentiers Ab Lihrly
Merind
Loch
Grvainns
Tan Flores
Interabos
State Agricultural Bank
Western Australia
Australia
New South Wales
London
Eilostion
Market report on weights and prices under hot conditions
The listing details sales of various weight classes from prime to light, noting demand was strong despite heat. Prices showed slight softness for some lines while others remained steady, with a large crowd of buyers present and overall market activity robust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiandy
Dee
Prine
Prine Lieht
Roth
Domand
Festigs
Eato
Heck
Wand
Batra Primo
Dewey
New Year Racing Meets and Sparrow Shooting Notes
Racing club announcing New Year’s Day meet with several races including a New Year’s Day Handicap and Hurdle Race, all nominations closing December 28. Wangaratta Gun Club reports Sparrow Handicap results with Meadway and McMillan notable, plus a lengthy tennis section at Devenish with results and weather affecting play. Also a health note endorsing Chamberlain's products for dyspepsia and diarrhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewehworth Racing Club
Wil Ales
Trish
Benalla
Wangaratta Gan
Meadway
Wyllie
J. M.millan
J. Rowe
McMillan
Rowe
Watson
Diverse 19th century notices reveal varied local events
The snippet reports council fees for housing and development plans, ship arrivals and stowaways, agricultural research and crop packing, drownings in New South Wales, wine fires, orchard pest control, meat exports, and public works. It notes livestock issues, legal cases, stock exchanges, irrigation trials, labeling regulations, and assorted municipal debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
French
Lov Athorst
Asthue
Richardeon
Sweet Nell
Great Sant
Ulmarra
New South Wale
Hoy
William Hannan
Echuow
Pleasant-bank Fatate
Barnawartha
Hon
Sydney
Oool
Taverner
Cenoral
Agricultural Department
New South Wales
Offords Hotel
Koseivsko
Mont Kosciusko
Cooma
Sandford
Queensland
Manlus
Iveson
Vic
Victoria
Bullarat
M‘leod
Mines Department
M'Leod
Ib Nm
Ilandpe Sevant
Goulburn
Lerops
Novin Muagh
Stephen Hoiles
Kanelra
Sud
Sud Hoilésix
Bendigo
Melbourne
Fibrous Depot Coy
Williamstown
Sponger’s Fair
Thompson & Co
Ayonty
Rian
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pistRict News
Stanley
Adpnthe
al Mes
Alexa
Mathias
Brisbane
Loti
Sunnmass BF Bilvar Croke
Stalin
Bank Kistate
Bearthy
Minway
Uper Barnawattha
Svgriphonsimds
Goyal
MDW Faumgarten
Watabe
Norwich Unwat
Competitiens, Me
Whelan
Mirek Huedinus
Rigg
Creal
Ntet
Nto Ie
Jude
Harding Dows
Smut
Neuer
Tieriais Con Putiteine
E. Hsrding
Gollis
D. Mbertian
Joulburn Valley
Nathalia
J. Maloney
Baruiah
Tristan Stain
Wire Suivant
Mia
Timearth
Chao
Hspria Anh
SA Lyon de Thadu
Australssta
North Piterey
Bey de Peelicer
Maurchink
Conetaldy
Sheppeeton
Cap
Samuel Leonhar
Moamepan
Amuysnind
Invastigalaan
Tunlaimbay
Veltid
Dawkmere Hiya
Brian
Kola Eagles
Routherglen
Giana Aor
Fariaey
Violetiown
Cray
Tamlongh
Stirius
Tha
Tiehinn Sparta
J. Lynch, Bealls
Stewarton Water Supply
Shire
Shopyuram
Temilli
Hay Wold
Benalla Cotnoy
Aistriet
McCalliet
Ben Alla
Tolmi
Goming
Commercial Intelligence
MET
Boutn F Markets
Mowat
Thorn
Hirwaght
Western Abstralia
Deaughite
Pasion
Sporting Intelligence
St. Lambary
Dewnyrstt
Davenish
Devenishires
Sommenve
Svores
M'Cayne
Wilton
Trewin
Carvar
H. Trewin
W. Dighton
M'Callum
Wellwood
Coles
Barker
M-Gallam
A. Malina
Sanders
A. Carruthers
Clark
Peewin and Light
Teawin
Carver
A. ‘Callum
Sander
Mi. Carruthers
Cillinan
A. M‘gallam
Lighton
Mally
Wellworth
Tolalo St. Tymes
Devenish
Bowels
Pharmnoy
Thomson & Co’s
Thomson & Co
Tite
Prk
Brodie
Misses Warland
Collins-street
Copal
Tinportany
Igor
J. W. Hill
Ahe
Carrier Street
Ladie
KEIO
Carrieor Street
Land and Boat of Works
Melboury Plumber and Gasfitter
Nunn Street
Benall Tinsmith
Clark's
Clark’s
Relais
Nazy-reet
Benal
Chris. Stolz
Balmorest
Yarrawonga
Nunn
Kenngdy & Wilkins
Hugh Thomson
Kennedy & Wilkins
General Merchants
Bridge-street
Western Australian
Crown
Utlicor
Governvatreat
Mulbourne
R. L. Gilbertment Agency
Modern
Chaimbena, At
Pearson
Buerdin & Sainsbury
OW Plinders Lane
Melbourn
E Abbott
Patsten Axp
Bridge Street
Benalla West
Allaniers
Abbott
Wea
T Hanlon
Alliance Fire Insurance Go
Kenalla
Shaddoge & Spence Beg T
Gentral
Isctrat
Axp Heap
Joan Russell Crawide
Beighton Grammar School
Crowtherton
Jisior
Victor
Chemint
Serdsm
Ballarat
Cutors’ Agency CO
Lip
Stem
Savings Bank
Barlarat
John Masthead
JY. McDonald
Jous Glassos
Iin
F T Moore
Benalla and District
T. V. Cawas
Yin Barun
Bess Lla
H.i.gregerson
M.P
H. Francie & Go
Hes
Rns
Gasootass
Hyorky E. Hiscoow
Stautdardt
Sims
Benulla
Wotan
Bauallay
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