Distressing Accidents and Public Notices From Local Meeting
At yesterday's council meeting Dr Walker and Mr Jeines discussed the survey of a major water supply project for Winton with the State Rivera office noting a delay caused by the commission. An auction is planned for Lake Rowan stock and furniture on February 27, conducted by Herbert Ledger, while a fatal accident at Gemmoll’s Swamp near Mooroopna claimed 6 year old Donald Beaton. The Tatong Railway Trust meeting named auditors and approved payments. Monday and Tuesday practice rights for local racing were set, and Stewart's Boot Shop advertised repairs.
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Walker
Shire Qustueat
Jeines
Cagusacl
Rivera and Water Supply
Winton
Aterstion
Lake Rowan
Herbert Ledger
Tatong Rai Way Trust
Tatonpe Railway Trust
Walker Dallis
Ottie Ssoton
Dallas
Hans Messrs. Morton
Watson
Gemmioll
Mooroopia
Donald M. Beaton
Dick Shooters
Beaton
Mooroopna Hompita
Irvine
Moses
Moon
Calloon
Satnday
Mareh
Stewart
Presbyterian church considers Rev McCoppan call
A meeting of the conservational Presbyterian church decided to call Rev AP McCoppan to the district. He recently resided at Glenhope and is described as an eloquent speaker. A Benalla woman reported her husband missing, feared to be dead, later found near a cemetery after a daylong dissipation. Benalla Cricket Club beat Mokoan with Beale 61 and Chandler 13, Garr 12, Lamrock 61, Mokoay 25 and 48, Aigdene 1, Brown 11, Sadlier 9 for 17, Ghandier 2 for 16, Carr 4 for 14. An influential meeting at Devenisi discussed farming co operatives, deciding to hold a public meeting on the 24th. A resident of Garniadla started a cab at Irda and is doing well. Culvert work progressed with satisfactory results.
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Glenhope
Our Milcreek
Benalla
Mie
Benalla Cricket Club
Jour- Heyed
Awicketts
Beale
Chendler
Garr
Lamrock
Mokoay
Aigdine
Brown
Aaut
Howling —Sadlier
Ghandier
Carr
Devenisi
Mudi
Ganiadla
Irda
J. Av
Wave Bee
Te Shire
Glenrowan
Purner
Ninnita
Presen
Webriary
Euroa
Turoa
Bes Oalin
Juroa Whites
Buran
Brows
Witlender
Karon
Har
Graham
Hair
Ity
Beunlt
Caine
Burke
Watts
Maan Vo
Robansundal
Huron Methodist Church
Wallace
Revie
Davis Ag
Hedger
Meadows
Miner
Lab
Pearson
Sith
Connell
Robingon
Biron Bhie
Hogan
Susith
Gaynor
Tee
Cornford
Holt
Gilpin
Saxom
Shaw
Davies
Turton
Rowse
Mr. Lyons
Ray Mitebnooty
Dr. Nish
Raplly
Queen Carnival at Fenlay Heights entertains large crowd
The Queen Carnival at Fenlay Heights featured an aviliited picture of the Queen and a decorated hall with a dance program from 9 p.m. Mr Ogden organized the music and dancing, while Mrs OBrien and Mrs Fillott won first lady and second prizes. Master Mason took the hooky prize as Goulding provided crystal and Connelly served as MC. The event concluded with a splendid supper and crowd-pleasing prizes, signaling rising interest in the charity effort.
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Fenlay
Ogden Wan
O'Brien
Mtr
Perry's Gigantic Circus and Zoo Arrives Friday
Perry's circus and zoo will come by special train on Friday evening featuring Queen of Music and a lineup of acts including Flying Mor, Marvels, and Queens in aero, with Junho the giant elephant and trained animals. Location opposite Lewis Stores, open for feeding at 4 pm. Admission 1 shilling for adults and 6d for children.
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Perry
Tnd
Rieu
Goorambal
Froube
Junho
Gery
Pumas
Lewis Stores
Affternoon
Victorian Farmers Union Seat Challenge Hits Conference
At the Victorian Farmers Union conference on March 12 the validity of seats held in the House of Representatives by T Patterson and W Till is to be attacked. The strike by meat workers ends as junipers resume work after employers agree to submit to federal arbitration. In North area a murder case ends with a verdict of guilty by a jury after a rifle shot killed Albert Edward Saceine Johnson at North Melbourne. The defence cited threats to Mrs Scolari and her daughter. Johnson struck her with a bottle. Richards fired a motor tyre lever threat and Johnson died from a heart wound.
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Victorian Farmers’ Union Conference
House of Representatives
Messrs
T. Patterson
W. Till
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Jingellic Tragedy Captive Batson Captured Near Murray
Friday morning near the Murray a man seized two farm youths and demanded wine. Charly Batson was captured after a struggle, taken to Albury and then Wodonga, charged with felonious wounding and intent to murder. Police praised officers for swift action and found Batson’s loaded revolver and valuables on him.
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Charly
Rodesine
Claude Batson
Murray
William
Ant Berry Eylerson
Batson
Batsd
Albury
Wo Henca
D. Shearar
Nmdr
New South Wales Police
Clas
Cerkiin
Kine
Lan Key's Creek
Mr. King
Dookie Storm Capsizes Buggy and Destroys Roofs
A severe thunderstorm swept Dookie on Monday evening bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Lightning struck a door, a buggy overturned injuring none seriously, trees were blown down, haystacks scattered, and roofs lifted from sheds as residents recall the worst storm in memory with 75 points of rain reported in less than two hours.
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Dookie
W. J. Black
Mosse
Dicces
P. Murphy
Box‘Woods
Abe Stornt
Opening function finances discussed by railway committee
The general management committee met in the railway refreshment rooms on Sunday to review accounts from the opening function. A substantial profit after expenses was reported and a vote of thanks was given to volunteers. Further resolutions praised all who helped ensure a successful opening.
Weather records reveal intense cold and oppressive heat
Fragmented weather notes describe a sequence of sultry heat and heavy storms. Rain and floods overwhelmed gutters as dark clouds and bright lightning marked Monday. Temperature records for Friday show highs and lows for the year 1923.
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OSS SS
Benalla Shire Council Minutes Report Road Works and Finances
Benalla Shire Council discusses road projects including Toombullup and cemetery roads, gravel reserves, and bridge works. Reports cover state river schemes, Country Roads Board plans, tenders, and financial movements including grants, rates, and salary payments.
Benalla Shire Financials and Local Tennis Result
The shire accounts report General 11232 18s, Quarry 4859 19s 8d, Country Roads Board 579 14s 7d, Electric Supply 1000s. Tenders for washout and shingling at Goorambat were awarded to M Baird 62 12, H Davis 213 1s. Tennis: St Josephs vs Glenrowan West at home yielded close sets with Pritchard and Smith and Bowes in key matches. final scores show St Josephs 68 vs Glenrowan West 68.
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Horrocks Roxburgh
Country Roads Board
R. J. Crockford
Benalla Shire
Bourke
J. Ryan
Cooper's
Goorambat
M. Baird
Emery’s
Davis
H. Davis
Devenish
Overdawnas
Madkean
Central
Dr. Balance
Joseph's
Glenkowan
W. SE. Joseph's
Glenrowass West
Wartover Dehnite
Glen Town
Pritchard
St Joseph's
Cheity
Hanlon
Gower
Bower
Soth
Bedson
Burns
Smith
Totils
St. Josep
Sb Sels
Jeamess Glowrowau West
D Sels
Gaines
Cropping Triumphs and Local Sport Referents
Cropping Triumphs describes farming in the Mallee and nearby districts with reliance on fallows and high superphosphate application to boost yields. It notes yields from several farms and farmers’ practices across Ouyen Kiamal Murrayville and surrounding areas. The piece also covers Methodist and local bowing and lawn bowls results, with match scores and community events in Benalla and Euroa areas.
District Notes and Community Elections at Master Monday
At the annual meeting of the Master Monday arts committee Mr M Ryai was elected president, Mr Moylutt vice president, and Crimmits secretary. An inquiry into the Cookie stone murder blast accident that killed Mr J Smith found accidental death with no blame. Quarry workers donated a day’s pay to the widow, total £25. The Devonish district meeting of the sports club adjourned to May, with Dr Jas Day re elected president and Mrs W Hooper secretary. Ducks were scarce at Lake Moodie as opening of the hunting season drew many shooters homeward after daylight. About 40 000 busts were delivered to the railway, most moved to Westabourd.
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M. Ryai
Mr Moylutt
Crimmits
Mure
J. Smith
C. Rodgers
Shearting
Garry
Howe
Westabourd
Motor accidents rise with notable weekend toll in city and outlying areas
A surge in motor accidents is reported with several fatal and major injury incidents. A bus overturned near Croyson on Saturday killing one driver and injuring twelve, including relatives of church members. Sydney collisions caused one death and eighteen injuries. A Dynoy road crash near Footscray injured four, and a Sunday incident in Richmond harmed a 97 year old person and a nearby pedestrian.
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Daily Papers
Weele-onda
Croyson
Gwerwormnen
Besidan
Mian Maturs
Benalla Presbytery
Sydney
Melbourne Markets Report Cluttered By Fragmentary Text
A damaged OCR fragment from Melbourne markets notes unclear closing times and scattered names and figures. It mentions Sid Poutnes and unions, with numbers and letters jumbled, offering little verifiable detail on prices, commodities, or dates.
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Melbourne
Queene Eth Alia Tase
Amen Barkey
Rei Maine
Sid Poutnes
Unions
Chai
Warrenbayne District Reports A Good Year For Crops Prices
Wet season boosts grain and dairy yields in Warrenbayne with favorable prices for wool and dairy. Farmers expect record activity as growers advance with pasture, hay, and crops while road surfacing plans and bitumen use are debated in nearby towns.
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Warrenbavyne
Warrenbayne
We Crilly
Hla
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