District News from Beechworth and Surrounds
District dispatch recounts Kenneth Beatty’s appointment as public prosecutor under the navan Government, recalls Beechworth typhoid cases, and notes a fatal rabbit shooting accident at Chilternshire board, plus crossing 92 controversy. Reports on Goulburn Valley experiments in manure for wheat, local council drainage protests, charity grants, hydro works, and varied local incidents across Beechworth, Chilternshire, Seymour, Wangaratta, and Rutherglen.
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Beechworth
Beatty
Yuckandandall
Southferey
Kenneth
Uuiler Thanavan
Beatty Yaw
Blood River
Yackandandsh
Richard Ward
Wongaratta
Goulburn Valley
Laxtavason
Ot. S. Mortimer
Katanga
Smith
Teward
Cuming, Smith, and Co
Florida
Shappartonshire
Central Board of Hourth
Mooroopna
Goulburn
Morroopin Hospital
Rodway and
Newarksh Council
Colonial Gas Association
Rodney Trust
Cussen
Bray
Halfasa
M. Leahy
Conzupos
William Carnie
Naringaningstock
Noma Children
Mba
Forged cheque leads to juvenile offence and injuries
A man used a forged cheque at Bundabans by imitating a signature. Two youths cashed the note and passed it to Mr T Brew in payment for tobacco. Mitchell confessed, with Flannery offering surety under juvenile offences act. In Wanseratta a girl nearly died after ingesting apricot kernels. a boy was badly bitten by a dog. William Weight, 08, found dead after a night ride. an inquest at Boorhaman returned accidental death for a man from Armagh sailing to his home.
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Ohtlitern
Springhurst
John Patrick Moyer
Matthew
John Wighton
Andrew Fitscord
Mitzcormin
Youtdoek
Mayer
Mat
Hiim
FC. Read
J.P
Chilternshire Board of Advice
Paducate
Kindeation
Chiltern
Mallow
Charlton Af
Yeas
Shea
Bundatons
Wangaratta
Alup
Ivon
T. Brew
Chive Hotel
Mitchell
Flannery
Henderson
J. R. J. Connor
Hidorado
T. M'Kinty
Boorhamany
Messrs. M'Kinty Bros
Decowod
Thenuyeh
Boorlamas
County Armagh
Gatehouse at Cowalip Street Refused Sale
The department declines selling or letting the unoccupied gatehouse on Cowalip Street resin. Officials say the structure will be moved to a better position in another district, with the gatehouse standing idle for twelve months as the context.
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Violettown
Cowalip Street
Nox-Pavise Laxns
Beachworth Junction
Beechworth
Yack
Bonalla
Yarrawonga
Everton
Bright
Wodonga
Tallangatta
Chamberlain
Ives
Miller and
Cov
Shire Retrenchment Debate and Rural Worries
A reader letter urges editor to resist shire council retrenchment proposals as unnecessary and unjust to capable officers. It argues prudent budgeting should protect skilled staff, warns that ongoing retrenchment may drive good workers away, and cites wider economic impacts on agriculture, trade, and wages. The piece denounces doom-and-gloom rhetoric and urges patience until clearer need arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Mana
Shiels
Macauley
Benalls Shire Council
Macaulay
Bonalla
Tina Son
Police Court Proceedings and Garnishee Orders 1902
In Tuenspay and Jax a 1902 Police Court session before Mens. BE, J yi W Little and C Turnbull JP heard cases including Taylor v. shots with awards of £4 18s 6d and garnishee orders for £316, £6 12s 3d, and £5 8s 8d. Wages case against M J Dickens arose. evidence of work from Aug 11 to Sept 9 noted, plus a dispute over meals and lodging. A disputed account involving goods from Elizabeth Marcham's store led to adjournment and potential amendment. Further cases included Clary v Groboo over loans totalling around £4 3s and claims of funds traced to various towns. The day featured adjournments, amended claims, and a note on a distros warrant for several small sums. A miscellaneous medical testimonial advertisement for indigestion waters appeared at the end.
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Tuenspay
Jax
Mens. BE
J Yi W. Little
C. Turnbull
Martha HE. Taylor
Pynn
EUG
Sohadasons
Victorian Railway
Pyne
I. Taylor
Howard Bryce
W. Fitzpatrick
Gwo
Mareham
W. Jonas
Archer
PF. T. Brown
Ledger
Elizabeth Marcham
Hor
Brown
Gould
Jones
Gordon Paget
Ones
Browne
Baddaginuie
Little
M'Lenn
Mesc Clary Basta Singh
Groboo
Myney
Mr. Archer
Dookie
Shupparton
Nutourkal
Tungataah
Grooboo
Phat
Tungamat
Marels Vth
Dgokio
Shepparton
Numurkah
Tiwata Singh
Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting Review and Finance
A Tuesday meeting of the Mechanics Institute committee, chaired by A. A. McComb, discussed receipts and expenditures for the year. Liabilities included subscriptions and magazine debts, while assets covered buildings, furniture, books, and bank balance. The report noted lighting improvements, a modest books purchase, and volume total rising to 2450. Annual meeting set for January 27 with re nomination of most old members and W. B. Smith replacing Pyne.
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Shire Council
R. Clarky
A. C. M'Connain
Mart
Nicholson
Molyullah Water Question Sparks Rural Dispute
JOAN NOLAN of Molyallah writes challenging a correspondent who claimed abundant spring water in Sam's Creek reserve. Nolan asserts the creek has run dry for months and defends open access for public use, urging trustees to keep 10 acres open with a permanent water hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molyullah
Sam's Creek
Son's Creek
Williams
Thever
Fanny
Lrustons
Tandy
Sam's Grek
Joan Nolan
Molyallah
Sth
Summee noting at Bonally Racing Club January 20
The Bonally Racing Club sets booths for the Summee meeting on January 20 at 10 a.m. by Mowrs Walls Turnbull and Co at Bonally Hotel. A No 1 booth inside paddock and a No 2 booth outside are planned. Nominations for Benalla Racing Club summer meeting will move with the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonally Racing Club
Mowrs, Walls, Turnbull and Co
Bonally Hotel
Benalla Racing Club
Menenurie
Rmoos
J. Whitehad
Upper Murray
John Pambarton
Marlin
Marin
Hoystor
Mann
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View Jim
Patric
Tian
Richard Bolton
Foley
Foley Tam
Bolton
Iran
Paul
Walgunyah
Frederick Rees
Ath Init
Seymour
Caroling Prieatley
Mangalore
F. W. Filler
Ballarat
Uo Bohop
Robert Mitchell
Wongaratta Police
Pinkerton
Allan
Vue
SHIRE
Chiesa
Band Gap
M. J. Dickens
Joseph Beere
J. Dickens
Crermvinn
Avonicas
Blackburn
Ton Tone Perkins
NHS
Agantay
Benalla Y Tmc
Taghton
Devontoh i J
Wilson
Dooktu
Auvt
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Ene Harder
Frow
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Edy Miller
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Alu Price
George Brown
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Fly Price
Gonte
Merueres Soanat Sale
Lotsa
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H. Nee
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Groverina
JW. III
General Merchant
Carrier Street
Benalla
Hill's
M' Gilbert , Archer
Roliottor
Whey
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Fiteroy
Melbourne
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