Banalla Waterworks Trust Hears Reports and Weir Plan
The Banalla Waterworks Trust met at the Municipal Chambers to receive reports on water and firewood usage, finances, and meter readings. It discussed a proposed weir, urged local labor and materials for erection, and left the tender process and preparation in the hands of Engineer Mr. Jeffrey and Mr. Rebecchi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banalla Waterworks Trust
D. M.pharaoa Veinirraan
Kurizwmanp
Taylor and Gregeruon
Treasury
Varad
Atar Supply Department
P. Rebecchi
Railway Department
Briend Arandol
Jeffrey
Comr
Taylor
Saffrey
Jonir
Omr
Gregerson
Joffrey
Obituary notices from Goorsmint district claim sudden death
General regret followed the death of Mr Wm Duwell of Goorsmint who collapsed at the gate after tending cows. A native of Leicestershire, he arrived in 1853, mined at Mount Blackwood, lived in Goorambat, and survived by a widow and eight children. An inquest found heart failure as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Duwell
Goorsmint
Leicestershire
England
Mount Blackwood
Goorambat
Morgan
Glenrowan
Trewin
J.P
Dowall
Melbourne
Inton
Tocal Nemetary
Gee. B. Wale
Euroa
Tueaday
Colac
Tate
Wala
Wale
Tha
Robert
Siatit
Destructive bush fires threaten farms near Warrenhayne
A series of fires near Warrenhayne burnt through 20 to 30 square miles of grass and 2000 acres of pasture. Homes and fences were endangered as winds shifted and firefighters from Baddaginnie and surrounding towns battled the blazes. Dozens of workers aided in containment while residents and tradespeople supplied meals and support. A separate blaze at Grote devastated a wide rural stretch, with one elderly resident dying from smoke as flames approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Wardle
Warrenhayne
Poldocke
Baddaginnie Bush
Smith
Sergent Keegan
Constable Gleeson
Thestera
Stewart
Mr. Gidney
Lima
Ima Bridges
My. Cowan
Somaris
Manafield Road
R. Adam
Mansfield
Mansfield Road
Keegan
Henderson
Mansfield Rand
Cowan
Gidney
C. Wardle
Mr. Johnson
Backland
W. Little
Kisriel
Grote
Empire Progress
M. O'Brien
Carrie
Chronic Constipation Cured and Courageous Chimney Rescue
A letter claims Chamberlain's Blomach and Liver Tablets cured chronic constipation for a tutor in Walgett. A separate report from Blantyre details two steeplejacks at a chimney summit who escaped a fatal fall when one was left suspended for an hour before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Gillett
Walgett
Chamberlain
Eventra
Doalrod
Victor Bay
Bonalta
Brexpueraon
Blantyre
Lanark
Giugow
Mossor
Messer
Alvin
Anc
Logiathan racing opens with bookings and notices in Melbourne
The report fronts racing affairs at Logiathan Melbourne with open doubles events and special quotations. It notes Satellite being sold to Wangaratta interests for £320, and previews the Dookie Race Club annual meeting with entries and visitor prospects. It covers Benalla racing arrangements including training track access, booth sales, and railway transfers. It also mentions tampering rumors at Flemington and a Crickel match between Benalla and Rutherglen clubs with player selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs French Bron
Mevurs
Cole
Putty
Wangaratta
Dookie Race Club
Moat
Benally
Benalla
Lusignan
Benalla Racing Club
Messra, Wares, Tarabull and Co
My. Yoxall
Flemington
Umea
V.R.O. von
V.R.C
Schools Excursion Debate Proceeds for Seaside Trip
A meeting of Benally Shire Boards of Advice discussed a seaside excursion for students, weighing Brighton or Sandringham as destinations. A public meeting may be called to gauge broad opinion, with plans to involve teachers and possibly an organized fundraising effort to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire of
Benally
A. D. M.conway
Messrs. Smith
Hiscock
Davis
Guppy
Railway Department
Riday Waa Read
Secord
My. Hiscock
Tontad
Mr. Smith
Brighton
Mr. Hincock
van Chonener
Sandringham
S. Fox Oni
Violet town board votes on pink eo stay and ticket plan
A Bora discussion led to asking Ms Martin to report on actions at Violet town. If the town rejects the plan, stoppage at Violettown may be cancelled. Tickets to Brighton may be sold until train departure. Departments to assist by selling tickets for 660 children 100 teachers and scholars and 250 adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Violettown
Violets Town
Smith
Ubi
Brighton
Amusing Incidents and a Moral Lesson From a Dishonest Egg Scheme
A shopkeeper rewards an honest boy with a basket and eggs, but the eggs prove stolen and later returned as fake. The tale ends by questioning whether the moral will be remembered, as those who dislike morals might forget the lesson amid the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Humorous Moral Tales and a Cromwellian Elopement
A collection of Victorian anecdotes includes a witty Palmerston quip about preferring the gout, a deaf man who drinks whisky to hear, and a tale of General Sheridan testing Native belief in technology. Also told is a marriage episode involving Cromwell’s chaplain, Oliver White, as he confronts the Protector over a clandestine engagement with Lady Frances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston
Pliiio Sheridan
Shier
Dan Ten
Omy White
Oliver Cromwell
Feances
White
Ivan
Mr White
Godriend
Ray
Cromwell
Godwyn
Ratiaat
Sim Rane
Jeremy Man WA
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Waterworks Trust
Walker
Joffery
Leff
Rebbechi
Sheldon
Iller & Co
Benalla Vigor
Sporting
the Logiathan of
Australia
Miesuis
Alartar
Ince
Rutherglen
Express
Jinny
Benalls
Brown
Hall
Jackeson
Maude
Spink
Palmer
M'Concan
Beggs
Crowther
Williams
Wrlah
Bowden
Gibbs
Summers
Benalla Pharmacy
Bridg and Nunn
A. H. Phillips
Carrier Street
A. H Phillips
Hanil-Newny
Haasen
Oideth
Boots Wade Lamder
Spricas
Hi. Phillips
Joker
Hobulla
Art Millinery
Rowt. Leder
Mios Bank
AnmiTi Fas
Bn Minde
Portadt Tosih
Medeen Dentistry
Holel
Melbourn Lea
W. Bi
Thomas
Swassros
Mabel Waller
Ra Thompson
Swanwuin Aty Melbourie
Pricos Moderata
United
Casper
Rourke St
Comor
Swanston St
Germany
Martwagen
Austeslasia
Austroia
Duncan
Gordon Crain
Devenish
Farners
Renard Fertiliser Company
T. Rubiss
Brn
AborTiswon
Dupmicat
Gordan Duncan
Gevers
Commusnon
Pevesien
Ak Ath
Chris. Stolz
Tia
Nunn Street
Beecham
Thonas Tiexoman
Ata
H. M. Blackburne
RED Shop
Nunn-St
Benaila
Ile
Rembembere
aNne x v
H. M. Blackburn
Inn Chen
Willy Volled
AuAuMer
Contin
Goode
Collins
Studholme
Gary Law
Peice
Agent Parr
Suit Struggie
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