Chapter of Accidents at Benalla and Nearby
A week of mishaps near Benalla included Archibald Concannon run over by a threshing machine, later dying of injuries. Angus M’Kinnon had a foot crushed, Miss Moore broke her leg, and Mr James Lanyon was knocked from a horse. Alexander Rogers narrowly escaped a fatal jump between carriages, leading to his arrest. several other manly accidents occurred at the threshing site and railway areas with varying severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastilion
Archibald” Concannon
Angus M'Kinnon
Miss Moore
T. 8. Moore
Das
Lanyon
Royal Farm
Gooramadda
Benalla
Alexander
Express
Lexvin
Mr. Johnston
Pine Lodge
Greta
Kilfoora
An. M‘kinnon
Slaughter Yard
Concannon
M*kinnon
M‘kinnon
Alex M'Kinnon
Nee
W. B. Smith
Nicholson
Evans
O'Neill
Caneaumon
Wangaratta
Coma
N.8
Murelison
Cobram
Harris
Rutherglen
H. P. Moore
Lowry Place
Mr. Moore
Miss Monte
Dr. Barrington
Overturned buggy injuries and New Year picnic mishap
Reported incidents include a buggy overturn near Ware on New Year’s Day injuring Mrs H Smithson, Miss Hilda Smithson, Maudie Young, and Ethel Peacock with various sprains and cuts. A separate fall injured Mrs Matthew Quinn in Rothesay and a child fell from an express train between Violettown and Euros with minor bruises. Police note fault not yet established and no serious harm beyond superficial injuries.
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Ware
Jenlayne
H Smithsou
H. Gunn
Maudie Young
Violettown
Euros
Civil Service Vote Clarifies Government Employee Views
In a letter responding to a critic, Still the Other Side defends civil service tenure and benefits. The author argues railway staff enjoy relative security, decent housing, and steady pay. contends retrenchment is now harsher than earlier mild cuts. and maintains government service shaped by public accountability and personal independence.
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Stn
Railway Department
Time is the test of a medicine claim in a local notice
A reader recounts Mrs. F. Brook of Smyth Street praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after a long back pain period. The testimonial notes substantial relief and urges buyers to choose Doan's, as sold by McLellan Co. with price details and cautions to ensure authenticity.
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Lima
Henulla
Dean
Wakal & Peruanott
Donu
Brook
Dow
Tecorph
Price
Hyster McLellan Co
Sydney
Beechworth and Victoria cricket and racing results
A dense summary reports cricket matches between Baddaginnie and Dovenish clubs with a draw after rain disrupted play, including individual scores for Cleary Ferris Topper and others. It also covers the Victoria versus South Australia intercolonial match at Melbourne Cricke Ground with high totals and notable innings by Hastings Laver and Noonan, plus a Beechworth Racing Club New Year meeting results, entries, and upgraded facilities plans for summer racing events.
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Victoria
South Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Laver
Hill
Ellis
Hastings
M'Alister
Armstrong
Noonan
Clayton
A. Gehrs
Theee
Maile
Jones
Travers
Kirkwood
Reedwan
Collins
Ware L
Tod O'Clock
4Ill
Beechworth Racing Club
J. Imberton
Ward
Nevermore
Malady
Sandstone
Beechworth
Galloway
Rowsie
Hentsesse
Lylio
Louvy
Duchess
Industry
Melody
Everton
Panelos
Fate Play
Marlin
Primrose
Romalla
A. S. Maude
Oll
Austin Jian ‘Trotting Assocition
Aeeuch
Ucandaling
Whitehand Baw
Inn.t. Pomborten
V.R.G
Fishery
Annotate
Beaport
Biron
Corrodwrve
Criterion Blakes
Tod
Sydney
New Year sports at the hills attract steady entries
A New Year program in mild summer weather drew many entries for hillside sports. Winners included K Walash in the Sheffield Handicap, T S Boyles in Open Hunters, G Ward in Pony Hunters, and J Coish in Sawing. An evening dance in the Mechanical Hall capped the event with supper by Mr. Chitts and music by Mr. Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildsummer
W. Janis
Apts
Sheffield
K. Walash
Hemalta
A. Whitey
Violettown
T. S. Boyles
Starlight
Boyle
Orphan Boys
G. Ward
W.H. King
W. Crilly
Croxford
G, White
J. Skelt
Mia
Mack
Trooper
Sitlin
W. H
King
Little Alice
J. Ward
Topsy
Loge
AW Gibbons
Coish
Pancho
Ramage
Barford
AL Jones
Chitts
Harris
S. Bow
A K
Vaughan
Skilful forger defrauds town with Christmas cheques
An elderly man named John David Jones, known in the Warrenbayne Badgigonnie area, forged and passed five cheques totaling £28 4s 6d on the Colonial Bank in Benalla. He targeted merchants Christmas Eve using a Vaughan signature and vanished after Christmas, leaving locals shocked as details of the scheme emerged. He had worked nearby, shopped across several businesses, and was last seen near Badgaginchie, while pursuing an old age pension claim. Jones is described as about 60 years old, 5 ft 8 in, stout, with grey beard and wearing a dark suit, soft hat, and a brown neck scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John David Jones
Christdaneve
Benalla
Colonial Bank
John Vaughan
Warrenbayne
Jones
Baddaginnie
Baddaginnie Butter Factory Company
Vaughan
Baddugtnnie
Mr. Robinson
Darlin
New South Wales
Edward Ryan
Ryan
H. T. Gregerson
8.V.say
Malynn
Broken River
Messrs. A. Miller and Co.'s
Express
Albury
Baddaginchie
Vaughan Caime
M.S. Clarke
Baddaginnio
Sarah
Correspondence challenges accuracy of local reports on park and river reserve
The Would-Be Funny Correspondent replies to Mr John Nolan accusing local reporters of inaccuracy. He vows to prove every word and calls for Nolan to give notice to trustees and present evidence under a resident-appointed officer. He notes Mose Williams and Mateer reported on the park and water reserve rather than the trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nolan
Mose Williams
Mateer
Colligg
Park
Incarnation
Ue Sesidenta
Musas
Blackburne
Nolan
Toy
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Arspors
Burel
Podéral
Advt
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Yarrawonga
Goulburn Valley
Seymour
Wofk
Picole
Constablis Evans
Willis Little
Wadluonday
Hone
Wvidenes
Evan
Thomas
Staller
Chilatmas
Picols
Tim
Fim
Mr. Little
Matthew Quinn
Rothesay
Sporting
Gricket
Reserv Sun
Siore
Dovonish
Ot Winening
B. Cleary
J. Ferris
E. Topper
Barddaginnie
Josh
Devevist
Barwick
Palmer
Baird
M-Grogin
St Boggs
Forria
Tun
Palmar
Kirby D. Forris
Alcorn
Issies
Fooper
Ant Hilburt
Kirby Sanrio
Allyorn
Bell
Balla
Kichy
Dorsor
Barpacinyne
Cook
Cleary
D. Ferris
bEllery
Bsvickets
Jana
H. Ferris
Clasry
Ferris
Marden
Warrenhause
A. Miller & CO
Bridge Street
H. Nee
General Merchant
Carrier Street
Hill's
Gilbert Archer
Benalla and
Tungamar
Bonall Offic
Bali
Madam Gora
Fitzroy, Molbourne
Hall OF Commerce
J. Gregerson
Cunningham
Vnlar
She Han
PRIC
Howalla
Drapery
Ateat Gov Ei
Aida Lowe
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