Melbourne hotel tragedy and inquest report
A man named Riddell was found dying with a neck wound in a Melbourne Union Club hotel room after a violent incident late at night. He died before the Master arrived. The inquest was set for this week. The report details the scene, belongings, and early leads, including a letter about Riddell and personal losses. The article also covers a separate suicide case nearby with witness statements and a coroner’s involvement. The victims’ burials occurred in Violetown with church service and funeral processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igorahig
Union Club
Collins Sivoot
Melbourne
W. Riddell
Alvoat
Robert Jagon
Robert Jagon Night Porter. Sag
Widdell
T. H. Warden
Warden Monde
Greville
South Malbourne
Moneur
Riddell
Tify
Oxely
BR. H. Cola
Union Club Hotel
Wippening
Bu Vany
Tite
Warden
Jager
A. Ing Cautatoris
Middle Park
Violettown
Union Chub
Riddall
Victoria Coffes Palace
Despondent man ends life after wife's death at Glenrowan
David John Harley of Glenrowan aged 36 killed himself with a double barreled gun after months of despondency following his wife’s death in childbirth. The tragedy occurred at the family farm near Glenrowan, witnessed by his brother Michael Harley who found him and the note of forgiveness to his father. An inquiry led by deputy coroner Geo Walker recorded the events and noted the gun was pointed to the floor when the shot was fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitehop
Im Holga
Lachahot Hinwalt
Dombur
M'Auhide
Nim
Thaye
Thomas M'Auliffo
Shad
Mysore
Wolfendun
Itame
Walker
Devested
A.C. Jepnison
W. Abbott
David UI
East Camberwell
Michael
Michael Harley
Alee
Drummond
Wolfenden
Woods
Geo. Walker
Glenrowary
David John Harley
Aly
Ime
Pelday
Lye Fiouse
Muzala
Upmberwell
Esther
Tay
Lata
Departure of Rev J O Reilly from Benalla for twelve month trip
The Rev Father O Reilly announced plans to leave Benalla for Melbourne and a year abroad for health and personal reasons. He praised parishioners for support during his tenure, noted the church’s debt-free status, and introduced Dr Skelly as his interim replacement for the coming year while asking prayers for his flock and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father O'Relly Jatt Bewalla
Melbourne
Anwrisauur Hayland
Mary
Fathor O Reilly
Australiv
Bitch
Oort
Benalla
Bonalla
Skelly
Sateee
Father Armstrong
Australia
Harvest thanksgiving at Benalla Methodist Church service
Harvest thanksgiving services were conducted at the Benalla Methodist Church led by Rev HM C Fowler of Wandiligong. The preacher urged active benevolence and faithful sowing of divine seed to yield a rich harvest, urging Christians to live and work for righteousness. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery advertised for cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. C. Fowler
Wandiligong
Fowler
Havinne
Booster Ley
Agai
Benalla Racing Club Committee Meeting Reports Fund and Track Plans
The Benalla Racing Club committee met at the Cob Roomy Commercial Hotel with President Windley present along with Dr Barrington Moss e Gatlney Gascarige Headwood TooBrink Moodie Lusignan King Hanlon Noonan Knox and Grogonka. Discussions covered finances advertising and summer event costs plus proposed track improvements and a new public access plan with a decision to move to a public yarding track setup and three division handicaps for the upcoming Day Meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonalla Racing Club
Windley
Vhar
Barrington
Mosse
Gatlney
Gascargie
Headiood
TooBrink
Moodie
Lusignan
King
Hanlon
Noonan
Knox
Grogonka
Bartram
Uukett
Trinity Ku Saturday Match Ends in Easy St Jamis Victory
St Jamis gains an easy win in a busy sports card with several races and weight lists. Notable results include Moloney and Derk, Seubhe and Thurling, and Carruthers beating Myunes Charry, while Miss Charry and Worrall fend off Carruthers and Chalwick. A valuable racehorse was killed at Hooehworth, and handicaps for Devenish spoils were set for the upcoming Thursday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting
Hans
Williams
Stubbs
Thurling
Derk
Moloney
Dignitijors
Colm
Seubhe
Holme
Miscus B
Carruthrory
St. J
Myunes Charry
Worrall
Minsen Charry
Carruthers
Chalwick
Laxettes Promotion From Bowen & Co Melbourne
A terse advertisement from Bowen and Co Melbourne offers free samples of laxative aperient squares and chocolate cream candy. It targets storekeepers and customers at Swanston Street with prices around 1 shilling and promotional copy to request a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen & Co
Swanston St
Melbourne
Violetown Shire Council slaughters yards report and acts
Violetown Shire Council meeting discusses slaughteryard conditions at Violetown and nearby pig houses. Authority to suspend licenses until refuse cleared and buildings disinfected. concerns raised about drainage, fencing, and health act breaches. Public works, bridge, and road works noted along with hospital donation talks and local drainage arrangements.
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Hyow Boblo Hoult
Sauderom Po Jackson
Baddagiunie
Pire
Axarly
Ayr
Broly
Violet
Enguteien
Tieke iv
Iivense
Nola
Cr. Black
Buckland
Hoskin
Cr. Forshaw
Konell
Hoskins
Baddagionio Sports Club
Wong
Central
Victorian Railways
Wade
Robinson
Shire
Jno
Moss
de Black
Forshaw
Mose Ares
Mis
Brunt
Homme
Soulay Duigaret
Luton
Thane
Adelibe Yanatiil
Old Bridge
Tiadale
Tisdale
Nugent
Mr. Tisdale
Nelson
Gibbs
Violettown
Gondon
Blaoke
Parker Woot
Parlor
Black
Woolough
Linthee
Wat
Ba Weiling
Blick
Woodcock
M. Ky
Edgir
Harry's Crook
Packer
T. Wennogsy
Portland South Road
Parker
Wedding in Melbourne Amid Celebrations and Gifts
A wedding in Melbourne united the couple Charles Suita and Lule M.A. Taynor with a large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride wore grey silk voile with matching veil and hat, while a lavish post ceremony reception followed at the bride’s father residence. Guests showered rice and presented bridesmaids gifts, and a sizeable train carried the couple away as they began married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St the LLC
CloroWwaiy
Charles Suita
Seattle
Ghaytos
Buhl
Lule
M.A. Taynor
Udit
Ae Lautun
Glenrome
Liv Ouston
Wisbor
Lily Taunut
My. Jno
Tani
Mately
Melbourne
Benalla furniture talk showcases Mr. Stole's large store
An article praising China Stolz's Benalla furniture business near Shire Hall. It highlights a vast showroom with dining suites, beds, tables, carpeting, crockery, and abundant stock from Melbourne to Yarrawonga. Stolz offers delivery by wagon and rivals Melbourne prices, touting quality and service for country customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuun-sacel
Benalla
Melbourne
China Stolz
Albee
Albury
Stole
Yarrawonga
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Methodist Church
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Booth
Stewen
Towan
Granall
Vorall
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AT Gamer
Folrrigmy Acis
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Grantala
Frederi Yeorge
Distraction
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Roy's
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Aix
Pretana
Lew
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Comentong
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Queenette
Ardmona
Grantley
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Stelle Black
Gly Pootstamp
Mulland
Hooehworth
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Onion
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Boshwort
Clark
Vieinary
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Handiong
Niabiu
Appaal
Uatkooh
Kuros
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Devenish
Heppner
J. O'Connell
Ood
B. Sessions
J. Dillon
Suos
W. Wilson
Sovy
Bhid
C. Linen
Seus
Connell
Dows
Th White
Sues
Bil
Violettown Shire
Wickottawa
Musicpal Chuniberg Wiglettewr
Toin Prostates
SP Sheng
Penal! Dent
Mitchell
Witsat
Jordon
Roass
Blok
Shekland
Ant Hendanean
Franty Dore
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Carisabe
Hovis
Violyttown Svaubl
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Violoplewe Council
Tainage
Mio Drata Ieee
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P.M
Howe
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Healy
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Wilson
Wilkinson
Sars
MsBayeye
Murshisey Road
Crowhers Wid Bato
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McPheram
Nulings
Raul Bridge
Moryuichte Urol
Mayu Metin
Soarten
Eavuanth
Piral Te Seh
Torpunwiil
Sean
Blake
Aluilar
Bedi
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Gorton
Thue
Gritton
Cr. Rich
Gordon Balmatjer
Baddaginnie
Cr. Wilson
Ahouyi
Fisher’s School
Miles Nut
Milee
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Budlland
Coxgrose
Hondereon
Natings
Marchwon
Shoppartos
Crilly
Gowangarde
Thomas
Bell
God Moylay
Lin
T. Bamao
Catton
Strvet
Turnbull
Mave
Prom
Sivell Shires
Duffy, King & King Sul
Ctpors
Natloway
M RK
I Clarke
Tinny Bark Trust
Asa
Sahea
Aulay Bewatla
al Hi
Chris
Manchester
A. Miller & Co
Bridge & Carrier
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