Farmers Union Benalla Branch Monthly Meeting Notes
The Benalla branch of the Farmers Union held a Friday night meeting at the Shire hall chaired by President A C Stewart with fair attendance. Correspondence included support requests from Farmers Adver tise, expense accounting for the election, and a suggestion to donate funds. Discussion covered election expenses, representation numbers, and plans to re unite, including inviting MP Mr Cook and contacting district branches about attendance. The meeting adjourned after arranging next steps for a future session on February 20.
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Benalla
Booilla
V.F.U
A. C. Stewart
Bonalls
Aleo
L. Ve Daily
Hich
Wag
Richardson
Chairuvas
Tichielva
Lindteo
Thla Wan Theirat Uy
R E-Union
M.P
Snd
Cook
Mattar
Departure from Gowangardie by Mrs Grattan
A farewell gathering honors Mrs Grattan as she leaves Gowangardie after 70 years. Mr Pye presents a keepsake, and a committee led by Mrs Breast Martin hosts a fond tribute with speeches and gratitude for her hospitality and civic kindness. The event marks an end of an era and a lasting memory of Gowangardie life.
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Vidar
Gowangardia Stattot
Humphrey Grattan
Ialoander
Voetorts
Win Grablan
Oh Petariin
Breast Martin
Nelsogs
Grattan
Me. H. Pyu
Dinkle College
Atlcohol
Mr. Pye
Indy and
Siyaire
Gowangar
Chir Mings
Mee Wen
Gracinpa
Warner Times
Monmoons
Gractan
Cofpunding
Gowangardis
Mosd Martin
Franciort
Stead
Gathering of Cantambo Event Highlights Grattan Tribute
A Cantambo gathering, presided by Dr Morrie, celebrated the Grattan family with eulogies, music, and social rounds. Mrs Grattan received a silver tea service and gifts, thanked attendees warmly, and the event closed with dancing and a note of farewell for the Gowangardis lineage. A supper and social chat followed, marking a memorable community occasion.
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Cantambo
Morrie
Mies Darding
Xcoimpsnis
Thorn
Depan
Gibbs Bullinting
Wick
Mia Tekeringi
Mosare
J. Wight
van Stavern
Aongert
Epseches
Gooby
Redient
Grattan
Gra
District Industries Eyes European Freezing Works in District
District Industries discusses establishing freezing works at Euroa Seymour and Benalla and perhaps Shepparton. Farmers support a steady market and fair prices during dry spells, with a Thursday meeting at Euroa to decide on supply viability and potential local employment.
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Seymour
Benulls
Shepperton
de Macting
Worley
Tal Spaskera
Thursdas
Horoa
Beoada
Messrs, Cammins
Brodly
Mackrell
V.F.U
Mendlng
Bayond
Wangaratta Bacon Company Sells to Musars Foley Bros Deal
The Wangaratta Bacon Company, a Wangaratta district syndicate, sold to Musars Foley Bros of Sydney and Melbourne after acquiring North Eastern Co op Co assets. The deal aims to expand production, retain local ownership, and relocate factory operations while preserving district interests. The expansion will raise output to about 1200 large units with increased employment and a regional boost.
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Wangaratta
Man
Musars
Foley Broa
Sydney
Melbourne
Beacon
Basinasa
Wangeratta Bacon Company
North Eastern Co Oper
Hacoo Co
Wag
Guing
Sky
Districtdustry
Bn Tomo
Muxars, Foluy Bris
Prawens Company
Sit Ihet
Wangarada
Cannes
Manures and Yields Show Benefits of More Superphosphate
The Standard reports on field tests in the Mallee and Wimmera where higher manure rates up to 90 lb per acre increased wheat yields in dry and wet years. Department plots at Cowingle, Carwarp, and Warrackabell show profit gains from 60 lb and even 90 lb applications, with trials over many years confirming stronger returns than no manure.
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Department of Agriculture
Mallee
Wimmera
Cowangh
G. Coutts
Warrackeabeal
Wool Appraisements Begin Second Victorian Round in Melbourne
The Australies Mercantile, Land and Finance Co Ltd reports the second Victorian appraisal round for 1920 began in Melbourne on Monday the 19th and will finish in Geelong on Friday the 30th with proceeds available on February 13. The catalogue totals 4,600 bales, much of it scoured skin wool, with greasy merino appraisals to 27d for Spring Valley from near Barrow and JH Mc from Canterton. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd notes continued appraisals in Melbourne last week and a large catalogue of about 6000 was offered with several leading lines listed.
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Australies, Merchantile, Land and Finance Company Ltd
Melbourne
Geelong
Spring Valley
Barrow
JH/McC
Canterton
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Ltd
S. Wildson
Mount Bute
Linton
Devenish
Rex Park
Gowangardle South
Violettown
Moyhu
Memorial to Soldiers Strathbogle Monument Planned
A memorial ceremony plan was outlined for a Strathbogle public monument honoring fallen and returned soldiers. Contractor Trinehio uf Beastis will prepare materials and a foundation. the soloist and band services are to be confirmed with local officials and schools. The 16 ft Australian stone monument features Harcourt granite steps, eight granite posts, and a lifelike Australian soldier sculpture set in Sydney black granite, costing £350 to £400.
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Strathbogle
Pablo
Dr. Armstrong
Trinehio
Beastis
Haros
Lovite
Earos Ehire
Dietrley
Taloohing
Atanda
Britain
Avery
Falddine
Notdine
Agayra
Wade
Mosars Tslochinn and Son
WHEAT SCANDAL HEADLINES SYDNEY TRIALS AT CENTRAL POLICE COURT
At Sydney Central Police Court on Saturday three men face charges amid a broad wheaten scandal report. Key figures include Aloute John Douglas Braun and Lt. Kowra Parris Meit, with alleged conspiracies spanning 1917 to 1918 and demands of substantial sums linked to crown affairs.
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Modinktiges Betig
Central Police Court
Sydney
Morthy
Eiepitacr
Ae ' Meres
Keyovahd
Ae Aloute
John Douglas Braun
Fytenant Kowa Parris
Gmeily de
Burwonn
Oliver
Brouben
Purdy
Lele
Rhenben
Betwen
Crown Law Office
Combes
Branton
Churchill
Shandy
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Prove Cures Claim
A testimonial from Mr Frank Purser of Lyochattert Yerra describes long months of kidney pain and a rash. After trying doctor prescribed medicine he found Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, taking six days to relief and eight bottles to complete cure. He credits the remedy for freeing him from pain and urges others to try it. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at 2/9 per box, six boxes 15/3, or by post from Foster-Mulligan Co. 87 Pitt Street Sydney.
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Frank Purser
Lyochattert
Yerrawongs
Haskache
Doan
Parser Maye
Foster-M‘ulellan Co
Pitt Tree
Sydney
Keep Youthful Face Powder Claims Elevate Youth
An advertisement urges careful selection of face powder to avoid harmful substances. It extols Voryl as a superior powder that preserves youthful skin and natural appearance, claiming other powders cannot match its qualities. The copy promotes Voryl as essential toilet-table staple.
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V. Say
Ber
An Unclear Melbourne Tea and Trade Listing
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous tea brands and stores across Australia and New Zealand. Names include Treas Rebar Domino Kassa Kuaswater Sammon Mixturn and Kandy Koola with mentions of Orion Stores and Mercantile Co. The text appears as a chaotic trade-catalog snippet with irregular capitalization and misspellings.
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Kandy
Agsat
Australia
Soundrd
Mia Huites
Orion Stores
New Zealand
Lane
Agunuy Co
Aidas
Tallow
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Dai and
Mey Uhetotter
Davis
Treg
Bridge Street
Soest
St Na
Zire
oRaPeRy
Bridge Surert
C.D. Boose
Farmers' Union
WM. Grattan
Gowangardie
Urto
Dare
Sebo Roinicitos
Standard
Bastvaloge
Euroa
Prunuxe
Geo. Hyland
Hia
Ojp
Carter
Standard” Office
Trxxts
Slazooger’s
Standard Stationery Depot
Ns.w
A. Abotomey
Victoria
South Australia
Benatla
Grainger
Austral
Mesce
Rybcrover
E. Ryan
Gamp Store
Benalla West
Forest
Hanntaine Garden
Bartolytoade
Dalryba
Fiaturo
Puy Lima
Alphar
Lippera
Doma Separator
Verambul
Sone Gg
Geetittep
Australasia Limited
Queen Street
Dimxcrore
Walter Madden
Edward Fitzgerald
Bay
Michael Mornane
Ray Hou
Dancap E. McBryde
Henry Madden
H. E. Elliott
C.B
CMG
Company
Acta
H. G. Smith
Carrier Street
Maller’s
Frau
Victorian Freezing Works
Victoria Dock
Consignees
Noniante
Victorien
Victorian Butter Factories
Co-operative Co
King Street
Welbourne
C. GC
Lewis, Maxaonr
BOCK
A. W. Bennett
Welcomsih
Mercery and Clothing Departments
WY Atana
Aed
Australian Mercantiee Land and Finance
Out
William St. Melb
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