Old well work leads to dangerous mishap and injuries
A laborer near Goomalibee reported brickwork failures while preparing to deepen an old well for Mr W J Carey, prompting caution for workers. An unrelated accident at Shepparton station injured a porter, eye damage, with hospital treatment. broader notes cover politics, railway incidents, and local reports across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goomalibee
W. J. Carey
P. Brick
Willy
Brien
Sheppner
Onwater
Social at Glenrowan Honours Robertson Family in Gordon Hall
A social at Gordon Hall Glenrowan honored Mr and Mrs G S Robertson and family before their departure for Wagga NSW. A marble clock was presented amid warm tributes by chair W Ber gin and neighbors Mosars Brennan and colleagues. An excellent supper and dance followed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Robertson
Gordon Hall
Glenrowan
Wagga
Nsw
Roberton
Mosars
Brosnan
M*goon
Gleorowan
Victoria and South Australia Play Classic First Test Style Match
Cricket report details a Victoria versus South Australia match at MCO ground. South Australia posted 122 in their first innings with Randell top-scoring, while Park delivered a class 171 not out. Victoria reached 414 before declaring, Armstron g 171 and Park 67 added vital runs, then Victoria bowled out South Australia for 182 in the second innings.
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Park
M.C.O
Lave
South Australis
Mayne Keying
Armetrong
Hie
Pare
Griske
Prvi
Armotrongale
Gre
Ecores
Austranta
AL Gehry
Pritchard
Mnaugheon
Rundell
Richardnom
Bork
Lao
Armatrang
Mnaughtam Wan
A. Richardeon
M‘donald
Donald E. Behultg
Armstrong
Donald
W.T. Whitty
M'Naughton
Lucas
Anninge
V. Huchardson
Randall
McDonald
Richardson
Melbourne News Roundup of Pension Rise and Strikes
The weekly pension rises by 2 shillings and 6 pence to 15 shillings for old age and widows pensions, effective January 15. Melbourne subscribers complain about a chaotic telephone service amid ongoing engineer strikes and housing cost inquiries. Captain Victor Nelson Hood retires after 25 years as private secretary to governors, Florence Young injured in a Sunday motor incident, landlords contesting rent levels during basic wage hearings.
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Asia
Turkey
Europe
Salta
Exoh
Wellington
Geslong
Port Pillip Bay
Otto Hanh
Lake Clifton
Wv.a
Pinlon
Bandaborg
Willa Maog
Odorn
Victor Hood
Victor Nelson Hoods
Sicily
Senate Returns Count of Votes in States Except Queensland
The counting of preference votes for the Senate proceeds in all states save Queensland. Mr Newlind has been elected senator for South Australia. Members of the Federal Parliamentary Labor Party say Higgs remarks on Labor control will not cause a split.
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Senate
Queensland
Newlind
South Australia
Federal
Parliamentary Labor Party
Higgs
Labor Movement
Wheat harvest payments announced for 1919 20 crop season
Senator Russell announced that bank arrangements are complete to pay the guaranteed advance on the 1919 20 wheat harvest at five cents per bushel. Certificates will be issued on January.
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Russell
Post Office Profits and Bread Price Rise
The Commonwealth post Office made a profit of £524,644 in the last financial year with gains in all states except West Australia. Bread prices rise in Melbourne from Thursday, increasing to 9d per pound. bakers meet tomorrow to discuss day baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth’ Post Office
West Australia
Melbourne
Lb. Ld
Great Reception of Airmen Sir Ross Smith
While travelling on the railway from Charleville to Ipswich, the airmen Sir Ross Smith received a wonderful reception at several stations. Huge crowds battled to shake hands with the crew and its party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Smith
Charleville
Ipswich
Lojt
Bigs Party
Ballarat Election Declared With Narrow Margin
Ballarat voters declared Major Kerby the winner by one vote amid lively speeches. Mr M Grath alleged bias and said evidence of unfair practices was mounting, with an appeal to the High Court to be lodged.
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Ballarat
Major Kerby
M'Grath
High Court
Melbourne Market Close Prices Report
Closing prices at the Melbourne market include Whbeat six six oats milling six feed five nine barley English six ten Cape three nine maize eight three potatoes £ nineteen ten shillings options £ nine ten shillings chaff £ nine four six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Weather Summary Shows Cold spells and Rainfall Totals
Weather report records a high of 86 on New Year’s and yearly rainfall of 22.47 inches. It notes 1918 totals were 13 inches below 1917, with detailed shade readings from official thermometers and rainfall figures for 1919 including monthly breakdowns from January to December. The report mentions contributions from M M Hammond of Mokonn West and Me. Challis.
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Alao
Ness
New Yone
M. Hammond
Mokonn West
Willy
Lurg Wan
Racing results from Bendalla meeting and New Year Flemington
Races held Thursday and Friday drew good crowds. First day receipts reached £234. Winners included Romini in Maiden Plate and Dorothy S in Galloway Plate. Other victors were Cap Wabba in Cap, Lady Oak in Piewic Cup, and Fabopus in Triol. Nominations announced for Benalla Racing Club Summer meeting January 26. Total prize money £135 with allocations to Excelsior, Benalla Handicap, Welter Handicap, and minor handicaps. At Flemington, Blandich Handicap won by Blaw Grons and King of the Sea won Bayot Handicap.
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Romini
Leorm
Lord Martagou
Dorothy S
Master Dix
Lady Clarke
Wabba
Tuin
Benalla
Flemington
New Yeur
New Yeur's
Blandich
Blaw Grons
Boxing Day athletics event at Bunalla and surrounding towns
A Bunalla sports gathering on Boxing Day featured multiple events and strong turnout. Notable races included Bunalla teams competing with rival towns such as Lathe Marshall, Wangaratta, and Yarrawonga. The day showcased many clubs, with important results in standard horse and pony events, including handicap and open races. Attendance was high with a lively programme.
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Bunalla
Fire Brigade
Renalls
Benilla
Wannratte
Wangaratta Newb
Houalla
Nto
Tite
Yarrawonga
WEY
Wanaaestas
Beja
Tee Ty
Wwe Coudail
Yeti
Sheffield
Yarda
Peias
Davie
Bowesworth
Yao
W. Davis
Alan
Bouallay WA
Tennis Event Highlights From New York Night Games
A mixed team from local churches visited North Ambery to play invitational tennis against North Ambery players. Matches featured close scores, with several 9 to 6 and 9 to 4 results. North Ambery finished with mixed singles and doubles results, totaling 12 games won across the event.
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North Ambery ‘Lounis
Bucalle Tip Sry
Comelu-Vitis
Manos
My. Blm
Burd
Bealls
Ford
Williaity
Talochinu
Hanlon
Thomson
Bartold
Robertson
Watiin
Halbert
Rady
Taloching
Haglon
Doherty
T. Bartold
Watkins
North Aljury
Mevalla
Youres
Monument to Fallen Soldiers Appeal for Public Support
A community drives appeal to fund a permanent monument to fallen soldiers. The committee aims for a £1000 cost and asks readers to donate via the Standard newspaper, with G Walker as president and D Laird as secretary offering acknowledgments.
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Bopalla
Han Boon
Poaca
Ncoanion
Columne
G. Walker
D. D, Laird
Hun
Seo
Won
Ake Rowledge
Rev Worrall Voices Faith at Dist Church Services
The pulpit at Dist Church was occupied by Rev Lt Worrall who organized the Hume Mission. Both morning and evening services drew large congregations, with the evening sermon focusing on Christian duty and endurance. A note hints at future installments detailing the pastor’s reflections and a planned reunion.
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Worrall
Methodies
Jane Wa
Hyon John
Anid
Trate
Brolivyis
Gany
Olga
Jonas Christ
Fether
Mt. Worrall
New Factory Hours Law Shifts Trading Day Rules
The new act limits shop hours, moving from ten to eight daily and adjusting chemist shifts. Implemented under a royal decree, the law changes weekend and holiday schedules, with partial holidays on Saturdays and Sundays and altered rest days for various trades. The Bakers' Wages Board gains power to set day and night rates, while curtailing certain sales before noon. Further details to follow as guidance is published.
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Cisleg Howe
Hhielock
Wriday
Ty'eliek
Briday
Bakers’ Wagts Board Grawer
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Water Uuaimission
Me. Cattanach
Diracore
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Osnnary
Leo
Shepparton
Paliness' Party
Echuca
Hell
Country Party
Atay
Idesla
Hughes
Labor Party
Australia
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Thooma
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America
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House of Representatives
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We P
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Swealth Bank
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Williame
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Narcan
Thal
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Uno
Constabla Considine
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Steyr
PJ. Carey
Beldyo Creek
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Tandra
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Parla
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Edwin Smith
Adelaide
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J. M. Dilleaple
State War Council
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Yaginsky
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Paligo
Vom
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Lyall Bay
J. Evans
M'Ewen
Olive May Boesy
Taugd
Water Commission
Commission Way
Victoria v
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Florence Young
Basic Wage Inquiry Commission
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Fabopus
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George Mac
Andy Sparks
Silent Jingle
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Rescue
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Yune
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Robineson
Pony Hack Heaney
Pony Andee
tamleLl
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W.T. White
T. Robinson
W. T. White
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Neil
Mackay
Dickson
Davis
Wall
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Dickson Heaney Land
WV. White
White
Mshamed
Heaney
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Garrier Street
Jasper
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Bmw
Ladies’ and Gentlemen
All's Famous
P. Stolz
Bote Ae
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M Rai Levy Aecide
Geet
Yorkshire Ramedy
Mu-Ro
Napa
Prin
Commonweal
sBank
Eastralia
Urer
Wemote Uy General Banking
Fi Towne of
Hang Mew
Melvin
Savings Bank Department
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Mos
Omics
Papas
Britain
Solaman
Jscdigecal
Pascoe War Service Homes
Sammi
Racy Cayitch
Cary - Denison Miller
Cave
James Kell
the State Savings Bank of Victoria
Elizabeth Htroul
Congo
Sunraysed B
Zach
C. Od. Degaris
A.D.F.A
Mildura
B. Peacock
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