Telegraphic News from Melbourne underworld plot and court cases
Telegraphic notes from Melbourne report an underworld plot to aid an escape from Melbourne Gaol involving a car near the walls and a rope ladder found. Albert Edward Arnis faced City Court charged with loitering with intent to commit a felony. The Port Elliott steamer ran ashore in fog near Moro and is upright with crew safe. Rinderpest outbreak in WA deemed eradicated. Coroner’s inquiry into death of William Spain continues. verdict: cerebral haemorrhage from injuries.
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Melbourne
M'Gullie
Saker
Albert Edward Arnis
Russell Xr
Subic Taylor
New Healad
Port Elliott
Moro- Wheat
Pearce
Home and Territories
West Australia
Guy
William Spain
Visit of Victorian Eleven Altered Date Sparks Benalla Cricket Debate
A special meeting of the Benalla Cricket Club discussed the Victoria A.C.A. request to move the annual match against the Victorian eleven from Wednesday to Tuesday. The committee decided to accept the date change with plans to notify the press and arrange for a possible exhibition by Paterson O’Hara Wood and two other top players if grass court access is secured. A letter to the editor praised the selection committee’s approach and urged adding KK May and G Halsall to strengthen the team, highlighting their form and records.
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B.C
Mechanics’ Institute
G. Walker
Messisonship
Hart
Paul W. Waters
Murray
HL. Hiront
M'Nathara
H. Smith
A. H
V.C.A
Benalla Cricket Club
Victoria Asociation
Benalla
Victoria
Sydney
Messrs
Murray Witd Howship
Tennis Club
Paterson
O'Hara Wood
Messrs Elliott and Smith
Benalla Viete
Sinj
Ami
Lis
May
Agaias
Richmond
Yarrawonna
She Oduet
G. Halsall
Melbourne
Woodul
Manship
Ncessary
Cave
Kobn
St Kilda
Kobi
Courtry
Halaall
Reidsman
Brown
Hill
H Smith
O'Connor
Eliott
Warren
Garrett
Castles
Reidy
Bruckner
Halsall
Abbott Park
Wolan
M'Namara
Busse
T. Waters
E Gent
North Melbourne
Fitroy
Crockett
Cricre
Rutherglen Fly Pest Control In Benalla District
In Benalla and surrounding areas the Rutherglen fly pest threatens beans tomatoes peaches and flowers. G Walker reports success using a sheep dip solution prepared with kerosene and copper sulphate applied to plants, claiming his garden is free of the pest after one day.
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Fife
Benalla
RB Atherglen
G. Walker
Ie Ban
Sosguin
Walker
Benalla Ascown Band Seeks Reboot Through Public Support
A Benalla meeting discusses reviving the Ascown Band with Mr Williams of Bairnsdale as candidate bandmaster. Proposal includes £3 10s weekly salary, 12 players minimum, public subscription drive, and test period of one month, aiming to restart band performances and recruit donors. Williams’ long bandmaster history cited. plan to hold further Sunday sessions.
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Williams
Bairnsdale
Amccaskell
Wilhanes Ira
D. Fraser
E. Smit
Fraser
Hanley
Benalla
H. Smith
E. Smith
Hasiby
HH. Smilfis
Meyer
A. Smith
H. Wood
Mesars Smith
T. Woods
Messrs
Hanby
Thresher
Mesers Hanby
J. Smith
Redfern City Barn
N.s.wi
Diploma College of Music
Perth
Nsw
Lismore
Society of Musicians
Shaftesbury Theatre
Kate Howard
Rushworth
Mildura
11Th A. 1
Willams
Kidney Trouble Cure Promoted by Doan's Pills
An old advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and backache. It includes testimonial from J. R. Peacock of Cowslip Street, Violetown, claiming long lasting relief after a bad attack and continued health since using the pills.
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Dean
J. R. Peacock
Cowslip Street
Violettown
Doan
Mr. Peacock Saya
Finte Doan
Obituary notices for Robert Wright and Anne Quinn
The Benalla district mourns Robert Wright 52 of McKellar Street who died Saturday morning after bronchial illness. He was never married and leaves three brothers and two sisters. funeral held at 2 pm led by Mr P W Ryan with Rev H Williams officiating, born Mansfield and long-time resident. Anne Elizabeth Quinn widow of James Quin died in Melbourne private hospital after extended illness. dropsy hastened demise with six sons and three daughters surviving. body taken to Deveish cemetery with Rev Father Ryan officiating.
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Robert Wright
M'Kellar-Street
Benalla
Leto
No¢Nini
Weight
Mansfield
Hfe
Turin
Gooranthat
Winton
Stieel Watt
Williams
M'Kellycatreet
Mr. Wright
William
Be J Ualla
Jamies
Thomas
Queenshand
M. Williams
Alphington
J. #. Lawford
Behalla
P. W. Ryan
Anne Elizabeth Quinn
Anne B. Quin
Mt. St. Evans
Melbourne
James Quin
Yandool
Via
St. James
Unis
Quinn
John
Michael
James
Andrew
Frank
Wilea
Catherine
Elizabeth
P. W. Ryatt
Devebish
Father Ryan
Blue and White bowls clash ends in Euroa wins
Benalla White and Benalla Blue falter in the Blue and White tournament with Euroa Blues securing their first victory over Benalla Whites at home and Euroa White beating Benalla in heavy greens. Hair’s rink wins narrowly for Benalla against Foggo.
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Benalla
Euroa
Euroa Blues
Banalla
Vallender
Briges
Beckwith
Brown
Eld
Blackie
Hair
Foggo
Henalla Witte
Anderson
Gibbs
Briggs
Tough
Fowler
Richardson
W. Wallace
Mooppell
Hosking
Brown Ee Neret
Distressing Death of Bright Miner Mr Archibald M Tsane
The well known Bright resident Archibald M Tsane, 74, a miner, died while walking to Wandiligong on the 10th. Found seated beside a ditch with hand clutching a strap, death due to acute heart failure. £6 4/1 and a bank book from Bright Savings Bank were in his possession.
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Archibald M’tsane
Bright
Wandiligong
Andrews
Heechworth
Arblaster
State Savigs Bank
Insolvencies In Benalla Area Across Three Years
Insolvencies in Benalla region show three local schedules filed in the past year. Entries list Jones M Naughton and Challis millers with assets 2 and liabilities 284 pounds 3 pence, Percy Ryern confectioner assets 2011/6 and liabilities 24 14/10, and other workers including Thirkell laborer Wangaratta assets 30 with liabilities 1442 5/?. details are fragmentary with several names and occupations noted.
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Benalla Us
Jones
M‘naughton & Challis
Millers
Tatoug
Percy Ryerlyn
Tangamiahi
Aaseta
Roce K
Thirkell
Wangaratta
Mabilitien
Mandield
Fat Yi
Muron
Att
Contectiorter
Benalla
Anil, Gelation i Md
Cherry
Railway
Tesvalle Aaseta Ng Haile Anil Tro
O'Brien
Boardhinghiouse Propriebird
Henalla
Benalla Branch RS and Shepparton Carnival Schedule
Tonight January 21 general meeting of Benalla Branch RS 5.0 LA. Monday January 28 Benalla races road race part of Winter Sports Carnival at Shepparton. Saturday February 2 carnival at Wangaratta.
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General Meetog
Benalla
Shepparton
Carnivel
Fangaratta
Albury district notes on health and lighted tennis courts
Humeshire health 1923 report cites population over 5000 with extraordinarily low disease. Humeweir work began three years ago. only nine infectious cases registered on NSW side. St Patrick's Tennis Club Albury plans two of four courts lit for night play under municipal engineer. reduced current charges expected. Nearby Beechworth notes, wheat harvests, and local civic items including Golden Wedding in Redmond Farm and rail station changes.
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Albury
Humeshire
Humeweir
New South Wales
St. Patrick's
Tuis
Eich Court
Municipal Coureil
Eourts
Asbury
M. Fogarty
Temora
Mod
Royal Agricultural Society
Katanrgeite
Yabba South
Bai Ya
Prime bullock sale at Euroa and local notices
A sale of 30 fat bullocks at Euroa on behalf of Mr J Cusack averaged £15 per head. Reports from Shepparton Mechanics Institute show receipts and balances, while obituaries note the death of Mr Ralph Longstaff aged 97. Canning plant improvements at Shepparton are expected to boost output. local school works and parish efforts seek funding for church debt clearance in Wangaratta.
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Euroa Salon
J. Cusack
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton
Ryalpranm
Shepparton Cantery
Canning Sea
Ralph Longstaff
Stanhope
Legaciogs
Methodist Church
Longstaff
Joy Longstaff
Public Works
Department
Pine Todge
J. J. Beattie
Stewarton Hall Dance Night Marked By Gift To Kearneys
A Stewarton Hall event featured the tin kettlers return with a presentation to Mr and Mrs D Kearney. W Payn led the tribute and a marble clock was gifted as the couple received heartfelt praise. Music by Pridtmann Payne Gragall Kearney H Heaney followed, with M C Kennedy hosting. The hall committee plans more entertainment and recently added seating and a galvanised tank. Weather hindered harvests with yields only moderate due to a very wet winter and some crops damaged on river banks.
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Stewarton
Stewarton Hall
D. Kearney
W. Payn
Kearney
Total
Clearing sale at Peltrim aids Grattan estate plans
A large sales event at Peltrim linked to the Grattan estate drew many local buyers, with generally strong prices. Plans for the Fidlen Soldiees Memorial Hall advanced after discussions with Eurou’s Mr bleu toy. once Board of Health approvals pass, construction will begin.
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Violet Town
Peltrim
Grattan
Tyest4y
Yylion
Bleutoy
Eurou
Committee Ce
Board of Health
Essetlion
Stevens
J. Wilson
Melbourne
Miss Belt
Mas M Wilson
Ehurug
Heard
Peacock
Nicholson
Cook
Lc. Stevenson
Miss Nicholson
Methodist Church
Fuhroiister
Ois
R. Mitchell
Mn Johnsten
Fuhemenster
Escsendon
Fuhimeister
Auld Lang Syng
Weather Oddities Mark January in Benalla
Unseasonable January weather hits Benalla with cold winds and showers resembling July. Heidt and Mt Bulla report snow and heavy rainfall after a grim day, while townsfolk note unusual temperature patterns and sporadic downpours across the region.
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Benalla
Heidt
Mt. Bulla
Lowe
Bad Calving Time Cleansing Advice From Sykes Drench
Practical dairy farming notice urges using Sykes's Drench for post calving cleansing to prevent milk fever and infection. Warns against purgatives and improvisation, advising methodical drenching of every cow with the product. Contains dosage note and emphasis on following farmer guidance.
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Sykes
Gurmern
Sykea
Railway Institute appeal for support and Centre plans
A letter to the editor from AW Norton urges backing for the Victoria Railways Institute movement. It praises the institute as a community benefit and calls for funds to complete a focal centre building, grounds, and lawn. The writer notes lack of local business support and hints at a week long carnival to raise funds, inviting others to contribute. The shire secretary confirms no reduced-charges application has been requested.
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Sir—Kou
Eubliyge
Thanaelves
Miele
Thes
Ventire
VRE
Shire Cou
Unis
Norton
Shire
Railway notes on staff changes and exams at Benalla
Railway notes record staff transfers in the Benalla area with Byrnes moving to transfer to Benalla and Bente to Yarniwonga as motorman. It lists exam results from the Railway Department Educational Board with Cowboy of Loco Depot Benalla scoring 83.7 percent and notes resignations, retirements, and illness impacting staff returns, including Barney Thornton and others.
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Byrnes
Wodonga
Benalla
Firema Bente
Waligunyal
Yarniwonga
Railway Department Educational Board of
Despot
Sbeiker
Heuilla
Iuia
Ant
Metbomie
Philibe
Metro
Dphiltins
Barney” Thorntoy
Acorn Silk Promises Quick Corn Relief
An advertisement touts Acorn Silk as a speedy cure for corns, claiming relief in four to five days with no preparation or meal required. Sold in packets, sixpence each, by Duerdin & Sainsbury Pty Ltd at 349-357 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, who are the proprietors.
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Duerdin & Sainsbury, Pty. Lpd
Flindora Lane
Melbourn
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Euroa White
Benalla White
Euroa Pine
Benalla Blue
Gaynor
Turton Jr
Saxon
Holt
Saath
Burton
Poggo
Cornford
Gilpin
Lee
Revie
South
Robinson
Davis
Werder
Meadows
Mummery
Nish
Connell
Wallace
Roach
J. Clark
I SamilahSe
Euron
Carne
Garret
Gradiant
Prichard
Burke
Maxfield
MéLeqn
Armatrody
Gallagher
Bellis
Rowe
District News & Notes
Beechworth
Ovens Benevolent Asylum Committee
Mr. W. Canfield
T. I. Vandenberg
Tewie
Mayhy
Wangaratta District Hospital
Emery
Corowa
Yarrawonga
Yarrawonga Court
Lgzs
Max Min. Poe
Mit
V.ri. Institute
Corns
Cr. Nunn
Phillifs
DRS
Cady'dle
Sareu
Stolz
Drapers
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