Gun Alley Murder Inquiry Opens In Melbourne
The City Coroner Dr. Cole will hold an inquiry into the murder of Alma Titschke on Wednesday. An unidentified assailant attacked 15 year old Eric Fitzpatrick at his parents home in Mafra, striking him twice with a chopper. A man was arrested after several shots were exchanged. Australia seeks Genoa Conference attendance in March to discuss postwar reconstruction with Sir Jos Cook likely acting as representative. A major immigration scheme announced to open 3,000,000 acres of land in Western Australia at a cost of £5,000,000, aiming to absorb about 200,000 immigrants. Cotton growing talks between Theodore and Hughes foresee Commonwealth financing for settlers in Queensland. Warrnambool racing results list several winners and placings across hurdles, handicaps, steeplechases, and cups.
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Melbourne
Dr. Cole
Alma Titschke
Eric Fitzpatrick
Maftra
Australia
Genoa
Europe
Jos: Cook
Hughes
Wheat Carting Dispute Settled in Waggarandall Court
A dispute over a wheat carting contract between William John McClelland and John Francis Fortune Gay e from Tungamah Express was resolved in Waggarandall. McClelland won £8 17s 0d, with costs, after testimonies on rates for carting 364 bags of chaff from Moira Park to the St James railway grain shed amid bad roads last July. The magistrate noted limited reliable evidence, reduced charges, and witnesses waiving fees.
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Netley Moore
Tungamal
William John M'Bdlland
John Francis Fortune Gaye
Tungamah Express
Waggarandall
Bui
P/M
Fortune
Moira Park
St. James Railway Station
Hargrave
M’lelland
Trenerry Brown
Benalla
John Francis
M'Clelland
M'Lelland
John M'Partland
Henry Tanies Ludermann
Jaméa Morris
Moi
Taintiff
Yarrawonga
Moore
J Morris
John Prancis
Coming Events Jan 21 to Jan 30 Highlights
Saturday January 21 features the Starling Hindileap at Benalla. Monday January 30 hosts a Garden Fete at Trinity Church grounds. Wednesday January 25 shows the Briary concert and Danae at Swanpt Hall.
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Starling Hindileap
Benalla
Trinity Church
Thebriary
Consett and
Danae
Swanpact Hall
Up-to-Date Footwear at D L Stewart Saddlery
A local advertorial notes a large stock of fashionable footwear at D L Stewart Saddlery and Boot Shop near Watts, Turnbo & Cow, Bridge Street. It lists Hop Thomson’s, Roy White’s, Smal l & Harkness as featured names and mentions travel bags, trunk cases, attache cases, and standard Saddlery and Harness repairs offered.
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D. L. Stewart
Hop! Thomson's
Roy White
Small & Harkness
Alan Stock
Watts
Turnbo & Cow
Bridge Street
Backache Kidney Pills Proclaimed Helpful Remedy
A historical advertisement extols Backache Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy for kidney pain and backache. The testimonial from a Sydney Road resident claims their use led to rapid relief and improved mobility, endorsing the product as effective and widely known.
District news from Beechworth and surrounding towns
District news from Beechworth notes a hospital board meeting approving a plan to recover debts from former patients amid a £2704 3s balance. A farmer’s stolen horses died after a fire near Cosgrove racecourse. a series of lectures on household arts impress attendees. Efforts to store water and irrigate land are discussed with an engineer to visit. Noxious weeds prompt council action, and a new public baths site is proposed at a cost around £250 with a possible 3d in the £ rate rise.
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Beechworth
Andiating
Ovens District Hospital
Dookie
J. Frawley
Cosgrove
Miss Knight
Department of Agriculture
Tadios
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Counels
Wircashire
Violettown
Whire
Goulburn Valley News Snapshot From Toolamba To Shepparton
A youth of about 18 drives a gig from Toolamba to Shepparton when a broken britchen strap causes the shaft to bolt, throwing him into the road. he recovers enough to return home. The Shepparton Shire Council plans to attend a Melbourne session to oppose a wheel box proposal while seeking an electricity representative for town lighting. Cannery directors announce 609 tons of Bibecta peaches, with 30 cases per acre allowed to relieve trees. Building growth and land subdivision near Shepparton pave for many new residential allotments. Community reports cover crops, a promising autumn, and a funeral at Lake Rowan for Mrs. Ryan. In Mansfield an extraordinary election appoints William Fairhead as member. Seymour notes a wheat tax measure for arterial road nationalisation. A charity race plans arise with donations over £60. Fire outbreaks affect wheat crops and fields, likely incendiary or reckless acts. Sixteen tons of silting by Violet's town shire council and waterweed control efforts are described. A large area of Crown land is infested, with St John’s Wort spread. the weed management includes a new weed control program and irrigation works underway. The report also covers outbreak of fire near MacDonald’s and the spread of weed over vast tracts, with progress on building a weir for eastward water supply.
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Goulburn Valley
Toolamba
Shepparton
Reyers Street
F. W. Fair
Victoria
Melbourne
My. J.T. Kyne
Shepparton Shire
A. O. Mison
Lis Hills
St John's
Violet's Town
Haya
Aldo Pooe
T MacDonald
Tim Whike
Wangaratta council debates rates and street lighting contracts
Wangaratta borough council met Monday night to set a general rate of 96 percent in the pound and to discuss electricity supply for street lighting. It agreed to seek price modifications for a future gas-lit contract and considered purchasing hurricane lamps. A kitchen fire caused by a fat burst destroyed a home owned by Mr. J Slater, with estimated damage of 600 pounds. The council also eyed embankment works on the Ovens River to prevent flood damage, while opposing a wheel tax and pursuing discussions with government ministers. Local rink matches saw Corowa club lose to Wangaratta by 3 to 48 and other results.
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Wangaratta
Cotmneil Tha
Woollen Mills Company
Colonial Gas Company
Dr. Gunther
Misa Slator
Cheshnut
J Slater
Minister of Public Works
Ovens
Otley
Counoi
Onr
Oxley
Gr. Cock
Boysin
Expresa Ab
Callinder Shuld
Benalla Racing Club Nominations For Summer Meeting
Benalla Racing Club closed nominations with secretary A. Munro for a six-event program. Pony race leads with 16 entries, Excelator Plate handicap drawn 14, Anniversary Handicap six entries, strong fields expected across Maiden Plate and other races. Notable ponies include Orphant Annie Jick M Kay Rah and many entries listed for each event, indicating a lively meeting ahead.
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Benall Racing Club
A. Munro
Éhu
Orphant Annie
Jick M'Kay
Rah
Terry M
Florric
Master Nobody
Ptorifilli
Star Gage
Hope Andria
Pengur
Blacksliel
Pilgrim's
Distay
Buletto
Chesamus Prue
Miss Fussy
Simplicity
Anto Lively
Alsice
Sybil
Master Dix
Stay Gold
Black Gourd
Bella Doyle
Bonnie Argyle
Kininme
Tiger Lad
Excaletor Plate
Kriss Kringle
Hubbub
Benor
Cheerful
Bobby's Charm
Ourling
Forltit
Prerifilli
Lochamo
Verty M
Yarra Varta
Shorty
Pilgrim's Crown
Aby
Heke
Durling
Lord Bena
Royal Andris
Benalla Brass Band Faces Disbandment Debate
A public meeting in Benalla was adjourned to decide whether the Benalla Brass Band should continue. The retired committee has cleared arrears and repaired mayoral instruments, with £20 in ordinary funds. The next meeting on January 26 at the Mechanics Institute will determine if the band persists or its instruments are stored.
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Benalla
Aden
Thorafore
Bindameo
Bonalls
Mechanics’ Institute
Citisens
Ott
Weather notes and livestock loss in local storm
A damaged weather report notes a storm with thunder and lightning killing three sheep near Malbourne and lists inconsistent readings from the post office thermometer. It describes oppressive early hours Thoraday morning, a north wind, and fluctuating temperatures as reported since Monday.
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Malbourne
John Wallsca
Disastrous bush fire threatens Devenish township
A Wednesday bush fire started in Mr Down’s paddock near St James and swept 4000 acres of well grassed land toward Devenish. The blaze destroyed standing crops hay yards and caused heavy losses to multiple residents while crews from Goorambusta fire brigade aided in stopping the flames about a mile from Devenish.
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Down
Benalla
St. James
Devenish
Goorambar Busta Pire
Be nalla Waterworks Trust monthly meeting notes
The Be nalla Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Chambers with Domimics, Walker, Rov, shee Thwaites, Scholes and Russell present. Arrears and meter issues were discussed, including a £111 balance, rates, and a plan to read meters and collect dues. pumping figures showed daily consumption rising and a new district record.
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Benalla Waterworks Trust
Domimics
Walker
Rov
Shee Thwaites
Scholes
Russell
Soldier Settlers' Plight In Ovens District Meet To Seek Relief
Meetings in the Ovens district hear soldier settlers lament unlikely ability to meet loan terms as butter and produce prices plummet. Delegates demand government relief, extension of time, and assurance that non-triers won’t be pressed. Whorouly and Myrtleford settlers report losses from diseased cattle purchased through the board. Some plan to seek work or move to NSW for wheat growing.
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Ovens
Myrtleford
J. R. Mummery
L. T. Williams
C. Saunders
D. Scovell
Advisory Board
Wherouily
Messrs Tilson, Williams
Scovel
Courtney
Matric Ang
Messrs C. Johnson
L. Tack
Unil
W. Wells
Lack
New South Wales
Local Sports Notes and Upcoming Events in Union Grounds
Brown's tea team travels to invade Govrancbut for a Benally Gardeny return match while others move to Patterson's Railway By avid Valuptive'n grounds. How ship's journey to Badday ginnie. visiting cam expected to ravet wi Howabip's ab 1.90. Swimming carnival of Bonally Swimming Club set for Saturday January 28 with £24 prize money across boys and girls events. Nomination closes with Roy Lithdow on Tuesday week. North Eastern District Racing Association appoints Mr. Husband as acting secretary permanently.
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Cricket Brown
Hye
Ingevow
Govrancbut
Benally Gardeny
Patterson
Avid Valuptive
Railway 4
Ship
Hennlth
Badday
Howaship
Watora
Howall4
Burrs, Jr
Willisma
P Williaina
Jim Williams
White
Johnson
Kennedy
Smith
Mack
Hyland
Tinley
Bonally
Roy Lithdow
Tennis event inspires community tennis drive last Saturday
The opontig of the oomalibeo tonne gourta on Saturday drew a crowd as 8 local players including Walker and Dr. Dunlop backed the push for more tennis in the Yale 4H game. A cake donated by Mink Olroy aided funds, won by Miss Cramford. Seven entries joined the event with boys from The Isdly-men club assisting.
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Thorn Vain
Ox. Walker
Jleon Yale
Dunlop
Algo
Watke
Great Summer Clearing Sale at Efron's Benalla
A two week sale at Efron's Carrier Street Benalla begins January 13 with heavy markdowns across summer stock. Ladies skirts robes and voiles, menswear suits and trousers, youths and boys apparel, and Manchester goods feature deeply discounted prices. Large variety of fabrics and dress materials advertised with bold prices and urge to shop early.
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Efron’s
Carrier St
Benalla
Tudian
Lear
Ae Oye
Manchester
Mervingtone
Tobralco
Finley
Torelio
Hloyle
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