District and Local News Snapshot From Victoria
A long district diary reports promotions, council finance, water supply plans, and local incidents across Beechworth, Euroa, Wangaratta, Swanpool, Tatong, and Wodonga. It notes postmaster A B Avery’s promotion, overdraft causes in shire finances, river and water storage projects, high lightning fires, tropical weather impacts, community meetings, new appointments, and fire damage across farms and cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiveye Mu Water Supply Commission
Enginger
Gstrey
Conmieteu Uy Ce Council
Eutranes
Lindholders
Svater
Tunsday
Vie
John A Phee
Goorin
Seven Creeks
Goorainy
Alan
Hearst
FISH STORIES PECs Amateur Fishermen Hear Remarkable Cape Fishing Feats
At the Amateur Fishermen's Association of Sydney annual meeting remarkable catches were reported. S. B. Lisyd reeled in a 13lb flathead after a tailor bit his finger, Zelli nabbed a 13lb flathead, Andrews hauled a 16th sehrtapner on a line, A. Barnaastle landed 4473 shrewhish on a 10M line, Mulholland claimed a 12th schnapper, and A J V Bower took a 16th schnapper on a cod with bream. The aquarium attracted attention with Erber the tortoise, Paradise fist, fantail carp, and a curious hawaits coalgfish offering amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Fishermen's Associat Hoi Ld
Sydney
S. B. Lisyd
Zelli
Mr. Hndrews
Sehrtapner
A. Barnaastle
W. Mulholland
A. J. V. Bower
Schnapper
Fairy Bower
Manly
Erber
Burning the Crop Informs on superphosphate effects on wheat
An official report argues that heavy dressings of superphosphate do not blight crops. Experiments in Victoria's Mallee show higher yields with manure and phosphate in dry seasons. Leading growers and officers note superphosphate often improves maturation and reduces wind damage, countering earlier fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Ante Culture
Mallee
Austral
Mamure
Victoria
Longere- Hoh College Farm
G. Coutts
Warracknae Heal
Ty Ewl
Siper
Coutt
Cowangie
Lin
North-west Mallee
HL. Mullett
Bsc
R. Blackwood
Kata East
St Johns Wort Threatens Victoria Crops warn of weed scourge
A Fare Farmers Advocate piece argues Victoria faces a spreading St John’s wort plague from Bright to Murray River districts. It criticizes government underfunding, cites 110 acres near Benalla, spreads via floodwaters into Goulburn valley, and notes shire councils planning salt ground treatments with marginal subsidies while urging decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Re East
St. John's Wort
Victoria
St John’s Wort
Murray
New South Wales
Oxley
Benalla
Violettown
Behalla
Glenrowan
Lina South
Thistle
Agricultural Department
Violertown
Warrenbayne
Te Goulburn
Will
Watvenbayne Brajich
Farmers’ Union
Violettown Council
Euroa
Shepparton
Collins Street
Blindersdane
Railway toils and mishaps plague trains at Euroa and Benalla
A drafty report outlines repeated errors by railway officials causing waterlogged wagons and damaged consignments of wheat. Failures to fit ash pits and proper drainage forced costly delays, with passengers punished by late trains while signalmen earned overtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voluimiia
Notios
Leuska
Ubon Agat
Kang Wan
Doung
Gippaliod
Dulay
Trina
Euroa
Habyrday
Cleary
Mitchell
Gough
Ond
St Waw
Eawily
Avery
Aze
Abbott
Thres
Euros
Wall Brown
Slgoslman
Benalla
Uinga
Trowin md
Tisolods
Waters
Bttors
Stoyene
Brown
Tyawin
Huisno
Thepea
Minakos
Jake
Govrambat
Ashpita
Wil
Trowin
Liu
J. Hall
Whille Cleary
Buria
Patterson v Valentine at Friendly Societies wicket
A crowded meeting of railway teams watched Patterson win a hard fought innings of 28 and 16 for Benalla. Johns added 28 and Halek and Dalton shone in the field. Jolina took six for 20 and Patterson four for 8 as the opponents collapsed from 127 for 5 to 2527 runs. The Benalla Cricket Association plans a Melbourne trip for Country Cricket Week starting March 6, inviting players to notify club secretaries by January end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathbogie
Walter
Wangaratta
Cathedral Garden
KM Sloan
Golf Clik
Lus Utanain
Lomlon
Betoun
Theta Hut
Graltus
London Sphere
Nas & Photarayh
Wailgacatin
Wie
Victoria
T Grahau
Melbourne
D. M'Gregor
Dobson
Chas
Southern
M'Gregor
Cock’s Monger Co
G. Sheppard
Elessorado
Sheppard
E. Sheppard
J. Milne
Victuallers’ Association
Lochl Hotelleepers Association
Turf Club
Rj. Fitzpatrick
George Powell
Fitpatrick
Kyneton
Browns
Goorambat
Beowan
Benulls
Indy
Booalla
Goordmont
Brown
Patterson Y. Valentine
Patterson
Johns
Nice
Halek
Dalton
Tobn
Howell
Valentine
James
Jolina
Falluwine
Parpensox
Tham, Howell
Vand
Hogan Smith
Exton
Mackenzie
Gardiner
Mitchell Howall
Corboy
Dallum
Bowell
Falck
O Dalton
Sexton
Pakoony
Hogen
Milgray
Breall
Challanyfor Ly
Benalla Cricket Association
Albury
Atl
O'Cloak Sharp
Bevalla Association
Mills
Hill
Hogan
Howship
Howells
Abbott
Smith
Willama
Welle
Hatsman
A. Abotomey
F.n.lco
North-East
Benalla
Grainger
Austral House
Carpenter St
Middle Brighton
War Slang Collected Amid War Lexicon Efforts
A correspondent discusses a war slang compilation by Mr Charles Ffoulkes secretary at Crystal Palace and Major Ffoulkes. He notes terms like Duay mine Vandouck and Pronto for quick actions, plus items from Cassell's Dictionary such as Blighty and Buckshee. The piece mentions a 5,000,000 Commonwealth loan and subscription lists closing early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minie
Crystal Palace
Charles Ffoulkes
Eveneniorest
Tam
Cassell
Wickett Innings Update From Baddaginny Match
In a Saturday game at Baddaginnty home team faced Howship's side. Wicketa led with 20, Pattonwon 35, J. Howell 0 as HowSHIeS bowled. Final score eight wickets for 99. J. J. Wil Juené top scored with 19.0, Waters 23 not out, Williams 28. Jonsen 4 for 21 and Gillard 3 for ?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howshie
Baddaginnty
Vory Jon
Howship
Addaginnie
Iada
S Mall
Fifah
Savan
Lattar
Lie
Howlon T Lo
Goure
J.J. Wil Juené
Watore
Willams
Jonsen
Howler Hie Goorege
Gillard
Threstor Fo
Head Offices and Directors Listing with Melbourne Address
Corporate listing shows Head Offices at 401 Ledtard Street and 2 Ryrie Street Melbourne with a Melbourne office at 408 Colling Street. Directors include John Machead chairman Frank Herman Dr Robert Scott Hon A A Austin MLC David Ronaldson William T Humphreya John Glasson Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piont Usiee
Australasia Limited
Queen Street
Melbourne
Ameetate
Walter Madden
Chatenan
Mandging
Edward Witzgerald
Michael Mornase
Senry Madden
Genera Hy. E
Emibt
OMG
Dcm
M'Kay
Esa
Vels
Ledtard Street
Morth
Livelong
Ryrie Street
Colling Street
John Machead
Frank Herman
Robert Scott
A. A. Austin
David Ronaldson
William T. Humphreya
John Glasson
Benalla West stores list wide ranging sale items
Ranging sale offer notes clothing, boots, drapery and many household goods plus farm produce and hardware. Includes maize, wheat, seeds, bedding, fencing wire, saddles, tools, paints, telegraphic and mill items. Mentions TEA Robur and Spanning leisure activities and daily coach to the horn for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.U. Steel
Read's
Rothcrams
E.P
Black Horse
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District News
A. B. Avery
A and P
Society 4
Beechworth
Enat
Risuis
al Wess
Goulber
Shepparom
Goulbien Valley
G Paul
Ple Dukes
F H. Peake
St. George's Courth
England
Numurkalt
St Pauls
Geelong
Sir Peake
A. +. Falconer
Doore
S. M'Burney
Invergordon State School
Raglan
Numurkahi
Ryan's Creek
T. Sumper
Buckland
Sumner
W. Ryan
Rutherg
Agrialtral Slign
Swanpool
George M'tntosh
J West
W Prawle
M'intosh
Mila Oah
J. Monaghan
M. Maher
Twtong
Moorngag
Viniraday
Reville
J. Delahey
Mat O'Callaghan
Wodonga
Miss. Jennings
Thomas Evans
ST. John's
Pra
London
H.V M'Kay
Rupertewood
Banpaorny
Bowen
Waters FR
Dower
William We Hill
Watsee Iy
Caray
Tow
Tb Williams
Cook
Willow
Water Re F
Hopkins
O Burne
Willies
Kollohar
Waters i
Wiluim
Sunderot
Ra Ators
Ae Avalpaw Sd Winklamn
sebcMotn Fine
D. Hawaii
FT. Willinanny
Muolty Ye
Gilford
Burin
Gilleed Keeanedy
Gilie
Watain
Nub Oul Walt
Tonnen Siniuhy
Tanoan J
Ea T
Willlaury
Doanee Bundrion
Pothos Aualynie
Tobvinya Vwlekerm
Ford
Milla
Briggy
Dunter
Mat Seowin
Smish
Eeuo Mitchell
Thott
Hull
Watero
Hall
Ee McCreage
Clenry
Moormond
Buisna
C. Waters
Gilbert
Hough
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W. Watera
Stovens
Bex Auta
Simonds
Trewin
UG. Waters
Trewin Brown
Trewin Brovens
Tre But Ve
Vrewin Smith
Benalla Association
Pattersyne
Howshp's
Banallaeae
Genalla
Valenste’s
Johna
Wickuw
Pattonwon
P. Howell
Jzallarat Trustees Executors & Agency Co, Ltd
Zeus
Ballarat
Executors and Agency Co. Ltd
F. G Rossell
Benalia
Ryan Gamp
Benalla West
Domino
Kandy
S. Waters
District
Fletcher & CO
Bridge Street
Toyen
Betty
Mount Buffalo
Chalet
Mt. Buffalo
Porepunkah
Bright
Ron
A. Abbott
Bridge St. Benalla West
Tate
W. G. Abbott
L. Hanlon
Benalla Weat
P. W. Ryan
Regalla
Bank of Australagin
Ryan
Jackson
Eae Seeree
Serena Lan
Lindsay
Avondale
Barkly Street
Capes Air
Canes _ LEMNOS
Nixon and
Benalla Streets
Ao Oy
ST. Benalla
Mitchell ¢ Co
JON & Nt New Gomrenene
Monteath
Henulla
Gooramb
Rootsrabae
de Luc
Grainghr
Maton
Saan
Pas Aireet
Belmore Studio
Carrier Street
Reiser
Suagosti
EUDAK
MR. Menzies
Tough
7. W. Meadows
Nunn Strees
Onder
Hlivers
A. Morris & Co
Morris
Morris & Anderson
C. Werner & Cow
Melbou
Shire Hall
Pam
Janie
Say, Ohemish
Morris Han
Marchant
Morria & Marchant
J. Howship Fate
Nunn
KODAK
Devrloving
M* Dougal J. Siptun
Alystylush
Kyans Beluga Bartel
Suldrue
Balun Phvaw
Wanparntta
P. A. Morius
Chun
Murphy Street
Yarrawongand
Grainger's
Monte
Dridge Street
F. L
Thi
Priaal
Baa
Churah
Collins-arreut Trams
Gaelang
Coriestroat
Dickvan
Chae
Basjamin Ree
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