Heat Wave in Victoria and New South Wales Triggers Massive Fires
Extreme heat in late 1904 and early 1905, with records up to 110 in shade, spurred widespread bushfires across Benalla, Wangaratta, Seymour, Glenrowen, Springhurst, and surrounding districts. Reports list multiple homes, crops, fencing, and livestock destroyed, with several fatalities or near misses and communities mobilizing to battle flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
North Wales
Bovalla
Wancell
LI A.oy
Benalla
Berrigan
Mildura
Albury
Yarrawonga
Seymour
Waneratta
Chiltern
Glenrowen
New South Wales
John Buckler
North Wangaratta
Rod Conna
Mary Draper
Wangaratta Hospital
Conna
Beechworth
Upper
Murray
Lenehan
Huon
Corown
William Steele
Wagga
Benalla Court Records Document Disorderly Conduct and Drunkenness
A bench of Benalla Justice of the Peace hears multiple small offenses. Hannah Donovan is charged with disorderly conduct near the Commercial hotel. Adjournment granted with instruction not to proceed if the defendant leaves town. Separate cases report Daniel Jackson Patrick Kenny James Dunne and Thomas Montgomery fined 2s 6d each or eight hours imprisonment for being drunk in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treapay
Jancany
Trick Kenny
Commercial Road
James Dunne
Thomas Montgomery
Weather rainfall report and indigestion cure notes
Rain totaled 6B points across Bonalta with 88 on Monday and 20 on Tuesday. Lima recorded 41 on Tuesday and 4 on the following day, while UXM total reached 25.01 inches, about three inches above 1903. An ad promotes Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets as a cure for indigestion and related stomach issues, claiming they aid digestion after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonalta
Lima
Sheldon
Visit of Borilla Team to Yarrawonga Ends in Victory
The Borilla team, strengthened by Ferris and Mall, beat Yarrawonga by 52 runs after a tense match at Yarrawonga. Wray captained Yarrawonga, with strong batting from Ferris and Hall supporting Bates. Ferris and Hall’s bowling collapsed Yarrawonga late, securing the visitors’ win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buyanta v. Yahawoxca
Yarrawonga
Ferris
Mall
Womson
Father Madden
F.R. Wray
Wray
Yarmwonun Tean
Bonalla
A. Herris
Howship
Nindo
Farris
Rennie
Maude
Hovship
Jackson
Telford
Hail
Hall
Dolphin
Farmer
Kor
Pereir
Thor
Eaton
Corke
Howshipy
Tim Atyle
Hbill
Phyister
Resanns
Tuniuige A. Fortin
Renn
E Howship
Laidler
M*kay
Farr
H KY O Fynn
Forbes
Mando
H Forbes
Tuckson
UI Hall
M'Konio
Carroll
Rene
Story
Sunderes
Sows Har
Kay
Swopemnaniggs Hall
Tungamah Browte
Tuogamah
Benalla
Spinks
Simon Fraser
Scotland
M. O'Kane
Boony
Kennedy
Sheffield
Orithithe
Bonally
Yils
Ledger
Bonalls
Titehin
Numurkah
Numurkah, ¥Yday 3; 6. Gronell, Yarrawonga
Leyda
Gi. Grennell
M'Nanara
J. Bourke
Bourke
M‘naiwnars
Katunga
LMM
Cobram
Iata
Grim tale of ex posure ends with death and vagrancy charge
Aged Greenwood and Mary Sutherland perished after exposure in rough weather. Greenwood age 7 years, Sutherland 85, both linked to a night camp across miles of road. Verdict cites natural causes with exhaustion and alcohol, Sutherland jailed 14 days for vagrancy to seek treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Thorn
Mary Surhor
Tang
Wilby
Womn
Linia
YeSam
Luc
Wal
Bo'eluck
Rawnwoul
Sutherland
Edward Jones
Glenrowon
Jones
Wararabia
Beaver
Mary Sutherland
William Roya
Gant
Chronto Constipation Cured By Tablets Claim
A letter from Fred Gillett of Walgett reports long term constipation relief after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The testimonial says the tablets restore regularity after weeks of use and notes a reduced need to take them. Victor Ay Benalla and A Miller & Co advertise similar remedies and cures for consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Gillett
Walgett
Chimberlain
Victor Ay
Benalla
Local Auction Offers Wide Range of Goods and Supplies
An auction notice lists items from Lipton tea to wool bales and glass windows. Goods include fencing wire, farming gear, seeds, seeds, mangle seed, pianos, watches, oils, paints, and more. The listing cites Benalla and Ballarat as reference points with agents and trustees handling the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Feronce Mdougall’s
Benwlls
Rotherlwins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benalla Wast
Buckey
Buckley
Constable Henderson
John Cook
Goarambat
W. Smith
Hugh Hare
Tatong
Messrs
Wallace, Napier
A. Brennan
F. W. Simcocks
W. Holloway
H. J. Reynolds
Reynolds
Sydney Road
Glenreén
Messrs. Miller
Dallish
O'Keefe
R. Twamley
Messrs. Bailey
Carr
Canning
Simcocks
Holloway
Miller
James
Springhurst
Norong
Church of England
Eck
Dunne Brothers
H. and
F. Renkin
John Wigh Ton
Largo
Edward Keogh
Patrick O'Brien
Robert Wighton
David Wighton
F. Bergin
M'Pherson
Dinsdale
Gulliver
Hobybogn
Dimaye Waa
Avenel
Yen
Alexandra
W. M'Kay
Korvebrek
D. Martin
Mesacs
Tanner
Barlow
Connolly
M'Grath
Bound
M‘intyre
Wallace
Albury and
Corowa
Romsey
Rupert Clarke
Tirgo
Lisminne
Gundayai
Sporting
Sor
Australia
Royal Lane
Melbourne
Ortokue
Latiigigs Elusedl
M'Kay
Ford
Vardomn
Laidlaw
Ball
Omad
Kerri
D. Perris
Ll. Ferris
Clarkson
Oo Bartleman
Kuuckny
Ball ‘ Corko
D. Ferrin
Analynie
Hull
Parris
Tackson
Mkeuwle
Heath
B Jackson
D'Ren
Ryan
Nous
Apalynin
Vie
South Australia
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Vinitore
Tando
Gehrs
Claxton
Scott
Ransford
Iinenge
Orme
Grennell
League
M'Namara
J. Dixon
South Melbourny
Leo. Kodsan
Boualla
Bobs
Carnot
P O'Brien
Jack
Express
Wyatt
Ramney
Prine of Wales
Swaal
Nash
Brown
sJuhough
Beralle
Loeb Bonistis
Seymton
Thy
Crowther
Cherry
Gilling
Saraha
Mackerill
Lawford
Nis
Losignan
Pitty
Hiscock
Brown Savatoul
Fitnerall
Porter
Linening
Bright Deauty
Snail
Kfareiwell
Roxy
Leeboy
Phesalay
Marae
Lammir
Ta Mrae
Clute Taydieap
Ward
Mlytnis
Hugh Welt
Hunshesp
Afmilok
Nevi
A. Miller & Oy
Ballarat Trustee Executors' Agency CO. Law
Cams Grrner
Savings Bank
Bate Laman
Directwin
Thos. D. Wanties
Einout
Th Ruan Ra
EL Mucho, Wy
Hund Y
Mlowald
Milsges'r
Midldteton
Bay
Iran
Ballarat Banking Company
Foun Staheon
Thia Company
FT. Moore
Bouniin
Covas
Yin Burau
E. Ryan
Calcutta
Norv
Orion
Waddell
Boneiusti Lipp
Kuhl, Weister and
Niting
New Zealand
Joan
Cosy
Fagouts & Sons
Syenuimental Sealy
Bryan
Enaka
Frederick A. Bird
Nunn
Senalla
Calaty
Speedwell Bicycles
HMI
Jandoff
Geo. Ledger
Buvor Stoner
Mouwy Ea
Old Brcyeles Lake
T. Parnell
A.N.A. Cycle and
Williams Bros Cycle and Motor Dealers
Trilges Street
Uevialla
Wodonga
Euroa
Faria Massey
J. Hum If Ries
Sven
Twaupane
Tamely Street
Enani A
M. E. Taylor
Bridge Street
M. HE. Taylor
Bridge-st
Mercery
Barcelona
Port Arthur
Ited
Sean
H. M. Blackburne
Gent's Tailor and Outfitter
RED Shop
Bridge Stree
Our Millinery Dept
Crash and Spot Zephyr
Borne
Teaheorn
Oyen
Laver Kou
Dent's
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