Destructive Lima Bush Fire Destroys Mill and Ranch Affects Acres
A massive Lima fire outbreak began Friday after a rabbit poisoning incident and rapidly spread through properties owned by Mullett, Gidney, Currie, and others. About 700 acres of grass, pine timber, and fences were burned, with several wells and a wool shed damaged. Firefighters faced strong winds and dry timber, keeping flames from reaching some buildings but causing extensive loss across Moss, Ley, and Warren Bayou areas.
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Lima
Abs
Tiff
Robert Mallett
Mr. Gidvey
Ue Thmo
Mossry
Bookley
Knight
Money Money Ridge
Warrenbayou
Mesers Mullett
Clerke
Shannon
Mallete
Denofa
Mosera Clarke
Shanon
Mra
Barnt
Outbreaks at Tatong Fire Rages Across Rural Areas
Forest officer Mr Warren and helpers battled spreading fires at Tatong as flames threatened farms around Molyallah Berry and Kemp. Homes were saved with difficulty. livestock and grassland suffered widespread losses to the blazes fueled by strong southwest winds and dry conditions. Local residents aided by moving stock and conveying signs of containment. The fires caused damage to outbuildings grain and fencing across several properties including Sullivan Evans Lewis Monaghan Worrell Lee and Kemp. Fire brigades worked through the night to create firebreaks and redirect the flames away from inhabited areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Pitts
Mira Ford'a
Toombullup
Warren
Homay
Mera
Craelyy
Barry
Hamilton
Fortuustely
Menses J. Wilson
Evan Lewis
C. Leo
A. Harrison
Monaghan
Kemp
Tatong Fire Brigade
Merrigan
Tre
Samm
Croek
Wallace
Bre. Sullivan
Wilson
Monaghin
Mr. Worrell
Lee
Masery
H. J. Wallace
Evan’ Lewie
Molyallah
Parker
Benilla
Morar HJ
O'Dos
Vall
Boy Sets Fire to Grass at Dodd's Crossing
A 10 year old boy started several grass fires near Dodd's Crossing, Me Campball property, at night. The blazes were quickly extinguished with minimal damage and no injuries. The boy later admitted intending to see what a fire would look like after repeatedly failing to obtain matches at home. Police consider action. a charge in child court probable.
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Dodd's Crossing
Dodd's Crovalog
Donotabte
Qalon
Akan
Childe
Fire Near Glenrowan Burns Grass on Friday Afternoon
A fire near Glenrowan on Friday afternoon burned about six acres of grass near a property belonging to Mr. Dorham. The blaze started on a grassy area east of Jonrowan and extended around the lot, with local officials reporting the scene as the fire spread. No injuries are mentioned, and further context from the article is unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenrowan
Dorham
Maite
Bingerhy
Jonrowan
Tha Hanno
Her Id Melery J. Hagen
P. i
Benalla Racing Club Summer Meeting Highlights
A misty damp day at Benalla saw crowded stands and chaotic gates yet strong attendance for the Summer Meeting. Local officials led by secretary Moore and judge Tacobull oversaw races including the Exceution Plate and Pony Race. Harpocrates and Diandria dominated earlier events, while strong betting favored Diandria and Our Bobby in five furlongs. the highlight saw Harpocrates win by two and a half lengths in the Excetaton Plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Racing Lab
Phos
Leanne
Ctatriot
Mosne
Finlay
Moore
Mr. Hoghe
Ntoward
Hselog
Old Moses
Tacobull
Jadgwi
Tone
Lork
Coarasarphy
Nosles
Oxpal
Harpocrates
Bart Arta
Hill
Fost
Thaa Delayon
Teo Mala
Thander Qagen
J.T
F.T
Sod Penmarvel
Mx Anchos
Yandille
Pungar
Ube
Diandris
Aor
Court Lady
Footer
Morgan
Merry Bob
Wooda
Ryan
Evntronus
Waddups
Our Bobby
Red Princcess
Filandria
Blackahell
Pon=er
Pondilteer B.A
Predel
Wares
Meryon
Aunt Diandria
Maryom Stel Yarra Yarra
Pantronue
Bobby
Yorra Yarra
Merry Bot
Diandria
Pantentus
Cloud
Ubird
Lime
Pau
Gib Adlowance
Weston
Coghlao
Phillipaana
Mol Bul
J Hoyated
Thy Boar
Gane- Mire
W. Hoyated
A. Stewart
Aumahon
Byland
Ioa
Aloo
Bouchal Muehraw
Lot's Wits
Andy Hee
Uake
Tonmacu
Kippalawr
P Martel
Andronicus
Ito
Gimbo
Poe
Evone Gusmamne
Gambo
Kippalaw
J ‘Andronicus
Candaur
Gosename
Noe
Erowd
Jene
Tennis on Batarday Inet p match at Bonsls courtly
The match between Dookla College club visitors and locals produced mixed results. Wins for Robinson and Mellor 6 0, 6 3, and for Hanlon and Talochina 6 3, 6 3, with several other doubles and bowling highlights noted. The day included cricket and turf events with Williams excelling on the bowling, Abbott and Ellin contributing strong batting, and a lively turnout at the Friendly Societies grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batarday Inet
Dookla Colllub
Pelse Wilton
Noodimm
Robinson
Mellor
Baulon
Talochino
Ninh
Cowan
Canlon
Thomas
Hanlon
Talochina
Nish
W. H. Garter
Ttolz
Baldwin
Mille
Carter
Btole
L—d
M'Kaorle
Cain
Cartor Aun Stolz
Robingon
Benalla
Dookie College
Cubbore
Iames
Racecourse Turmoil After Friday Race Ends in Arrests
At Richmond race meeting a horse named Mila won in record time amid disorder. Rider Wilkes resisted police, who found a belt and batons on him. The incident led to demands for life suspension for Wilke and years for others, with an executive committee to review and a vote of deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby Promatval
Little Marvel
F- Duncan
Mredebaw
Bottiogr
Bottiogr 5 Uo
Thunder Quen
J.F.T
Jet
Fegey
Ue Berd
Lang
Pangar
Pondit
Funger
King of the Hox
Chalmers
Tod
King of
Nay
Wick Mila
Richimond
Qasenaland
Obawarde
Wilkes
Searah Wilke
Geonad
Torhore
Willen
Wilke Walst
Bar
Nelson
Barney
Local bowls match and railway visits mark rough day
Report recounts a Bowls Sour toka visit to Bensls with an 8 point victory after a tense match. Mentions Baros scoring, end-by-end progress, and a dinner at the Victoria Hotel with club members including Stewart. Also notes Boechworth defeating Wangaratta for the Tereod trophy and G Brigge’s singles matches for Victoria on Melbourne green.
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Toka
Korva
Bensls
Plesa
Gama
Baros Pat
Sores Wito
Bonalla
Borde
Theenth
Tweatieth
Stewart
Victoria Hotel
Sooree
Ronya
Guthrie
Atherton
M*'Lean
Aidise Ane
Graham
Kirby
Morgan
Rooy
Jarne
Saxon
Lao
Aokio
Gordon
Bollio
Barton
Bes
Vallender
Boechworth
Wangaratta
G. Brigge
Batalla
Victoria
Melbourne Green
Banb
Government must curb rabbit plague with trapping and farm work
A letter argues rabbits wreck rural begun livelihoods and crown lands, condemns government failed controls, and urges 5 year trial of trapping plus factory and farm employment to curb destruction. It cites 90,000 pounds yearly spent, proposes bonuses to lure trappers, and favors local employment over poison long term.
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Theoitor
London
Barau
Polaco
Crown Landa
Clofta
Gorgan
Cattlera
Igampair
Mong
Hla
Paralisek
Laapratita
Crown Lane
Jayanoadmanb
Departmente
Raal Sionora
Nelvan
Tex
Paniah
Oogate
Bilson
Comminston
Alving
Norbh-Hant
Tn Weatarn
Anton
Mallon Araa
Polvan
Pablo
Thea Nob
Possibilities of Tobacco Industry in Victoria discussed
The article reviews the push to make tobacco farming profitable in Victoria and surrounding regions. It cites Ministerial support for a tobacco expert, historical failures, and the struggle with growers, exporters, and wholesalers. It mentions A. J. Bondurant, J. Vallander, and market conditions in 1890s Australia, including price disputes and monopoly issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nur Ladd
Commonwealth
F. Clarke
Thora Ava
Victoria
Quasas
Land
New South Wales
South Ana Tindlane
Agricullture
Ontaide
Auatrall
Vsren
Qovenslood
King Valley
A. J. Bondurant
Tobsoco
Vallouder
Nome Aemplea
Hugleod
Aagant
Aunognesment
Kaparte
Vallandt
Middle Creek
Benalla
Vallender
Novimbar
Boyory
Eugapetad
Vallander
Tobiaco
Toarken
Manufacturare
Tobacco crop plan touted for Rywn's Crook soldiers
A fragmentary report praises a tobacco cultivation proposal in Rywn's Crook under Vallander's Ventecainn system. It outlines large scale production targets, pricing, and government support to employ returned soldiers, with figures for leaf quality and regional suitability, while urging ministerial backing.
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Bopany
Stevers
Sommer
Dale
Rywn’s Crook
Vallander
Dagren
Lamien Colar
Roi Oi
Paveque de Vtharches
Pha
Avery
Vallender
Agripaltore
Waithside
Vallonten
War News From The Front And Domestic Incidents
A chaotic report cites casualties and discipline in World War I era conflict areas, with Gallipoli references and Western front losses. It notes police, church damage, and civilian disruptions in cities, plus a rugby match crowd scene and local crimes such as a crane killing and intruder injuries.
Influenza and respiratory dangers reported in era notes
Fragmentary 19th century style bulletin mentions influenza’s deadliness, pneumonia interference with breathing, circulation concerns, and calls for care. References to Wonder Wool and household remedies appear amid warnings about health risks and public awareness.
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Tatong
Betysinn Dara
New
Tels
Kalner
Batt
Aasérin
Banke
Benalla Racing Club
England
Badbarat
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Rochester
Unioo
Gormace
Yoong
Banke of
Balldale
Albdry Show Society
John ‘Taylor
Collins
Collins Sere
Malbooray
Wea
Babween Beanford and
Middle
O' Tram
P. Williams
Abbott
Ellin
O'Shox
Ncoren
AY Tras Mumbo
Lawers
Wil Ca
Wiliams Ellin
Burley
Williams M ‘Kenzie
Williams
Findley
Willams Cook
Wilin O'Shea
Williams Milla
Williams Freitag
Williame
Tol OS Bovwling
Teatham
Brown
Lewers
Mills
O'shon
O'Dea
Cattar
Btewart
Probart
Baises
Cooke
O'Shya
Trithan
Ratinae
Railways
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Rallay
Bret
Hmm
Twicketa
Resedo
Waleh
Belog
M'Namara
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Tharling
Patterion
Paternoster Corboy
Patternon
M'Lelland
Paterson
Barns
Hexton
Oueboy
Clancy
Hyland
Bundries
Otal
Jobus
Patterson
Muttvoy
Een J
Gorhey
Mumford
Albury Races
Albury
Bvidey
Gultey Wosther
Haing
Hirst
Hage
Wee Dook
My George
Maldon
Plato
Furlonga
Falysr
Warndaad
milo—Nicklo
Joguiry
Phillipson
Zuslongr
Royal Andria
Kind Briond
Wino Prinowa
Lord Lid
Dull
Lady Avzno
Ircox
Backbous
Stakon
Fathion Pun
Kind Friend
Tregowithon
Nickley
Mel Bul
Walter Wandicap
Wickley
Pwlles
Kind Friond
Cariat
Sen
Jaab
Australia
Quiniitios Maguin
Woz
Ontelde
Oran
Jobo Vallander
Upper Ryan
Kywan Oon
Bondorant
John Valionder
Ehsegul
Box Hill
Britain
Argentoa
John Monagh
Gallipoli
Cuunell
von Ols
Alliaa
Perla
Fram
Anatealix
Rravce
Apatealls
Bach
Mongarlowe
N.sw
Wressy de
Gerard
United
Staten Ambayeador
Berlin
Vons Dern
Panple
Kio Albert
Belgium
Kotor
Wotman
Dolly Goldiee
South Australia
Sydnay
Hansen's
Eybody
Hawsen
Henty, N.3.w
Victor Say
Chetnler
Winall Orthong Sll
Ubesnirtus
Tomiseil & Va
Malbourne
A. A
Empithalmie
Ouois
Enep and
Exper Kavelaler
Eo Price Purus
Morris & Anderson Practical “Opticians
S Street
Jmelbourne
CMRP
Bond Watt
Skeetol
Syed
Srektor
Sane
Blennerhassett
H G. Smith
Banalla
Banalle
Gare
Miljer
F. L. Sang
Low Puou
SWANN
Dietay
Mel Bah
Hephaiel
Stattatvrielen
Uriel Pero
Pyeriae Lywentelan
Chinhto
Rewlacent Son
Wu Street
Bernleg
Gene Ter Macey
Entity Wall's Powder Shop
Stary
Trany Woylers Wet Abs
Alan Tien
Miller's
A, Miller
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