Benalla to Tatong Railway Debated in Local Assembly
A long local discussion traces the Benalla to Tatong railway proposal, detailing past meetings, opposition, and shifts in route planning. The text notes a 1880 meeting, references to several routes via Toombullup and Edgerville, and urges renewed effort to connect Yarrawonga, Dookie, and the hill country to support regional produce transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manin Mirties
Vathyiver
Lomeens
Prvasank Wiusie
Tanmer
Steve Tonuilistlup
Tie
Wendennatt
Vasswud
Tahong
Danran
Cecipiid
York
Bla
Nadios
Milvey
Thos Bent
Powell
Sieeanurew
Krooh
Toombullag
Mshhibeli
Aerve
Woombullup Cauntry
Rysidente
Kewich Teyztos
Watong
Lima
Plas
Volmin
Em Tiuu
Mansfield Road
Blue Range Croek
Middle Creek Valley
Bocalls
Deuron
Tetong
Dewlalyeloue
Lave
Kierriy
Goldie Vailuyy
Sivanpool
Chota Tramway
Datong
Children Picnic Attendance Soars at Bonulla Event
About 600 children attended a school picnic in Bonulla led by Ms Carlisle and teachers. They sang about the plants and visited the station, traveling by train under driver Noelion and guards Blythe and Greeman. The day drew many families drawn by the new railway, who gathered for a joyful outing with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieileay
Senmicarners
Theaugh
Carlisle
Childran
Selaule
Bonulla
Asso
Honalle
Toomlay
Mylve Noeleon
Blames
Gremean
Blythe
Slistrien
Ordie
al 'Taxang
Opening and banquet for Mackinnon at new line launch
The special party arrived ten minutes before schedule. Minister Mackinnon and officials were greeted by a municipal band and many locals. Speechmakers praised the line as a major development for Victoria, promising timber prospects and improved rail access, with a note on past unfulfilled promises and ongoing regional growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinnon
Bel Torint
Banalls Pn
Mackingun
Hw Minster
Eitways
Mors Ahern
Boyd
Mesars Guelise
Argyle
Monde
Sherrill
Ae Cour Fur Tvilway
Constenetiont
Bago
AL Grag
Victoria
Commonwealth
Phoro
Thomas Bentupwarita
Carlisle
Elartest Glan
Gulf of Carpentaria
Siso Ghid
Albury
Tasabior
Sos
Opening of the Patong line praised at public function
Mr Mackignon praised contributors and resources for Patong line progress saying the project would boost New South Wales timber output. He noted Eaton and Benalla as key areas, predicted strong future growth, and thanked the minister before closing with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wud
Mipistora
Mr. Mackignon
Mem Tora
Watt Yrrate
Patong
Tolmis
Eaton
New South Wales
Linbor
Nxt
Benalla
Banquet at Shire Hall Celebrates Federal Parliaments
About 100 attended the banquet in Shire Hall with Hon. D MacKinnon Minister of Railways and MP Alert speaking. Key topics included rail gauge debates, prospects for the Wangaratta to tablelands line, and support for a uniform gauge across Australia. Speakers criticized political stagnation and urged unity, outlining the case for a double dissolution to resolve Parliament stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Hall
Cleary Presched
D. Mackinnon
Carlee
Alert
A. O. Swahue
Co. Taplin
Atlairy
Elvatork
Tonkin
Boyd
Fulueo
Tablelands
Wangaratta
Vielaris
Australia
Toumbellup
Toombullap
Malaika
Sia
Melbourne
House of Representatives
Senate
Bonalle
Victoria
Ben
Elo
Benalla
Osrae Tha
Binalla Weats
Mathoaene
Asaylo
Politia
Carliste
Bowser
Lesnow
Angus
Laberal
Ahern
Lookie
Tattino
Bonallk
Gr. Cleary
Satomont
Victorian Parliament Toasts and Railways Progress
In a Victorian assembly session, praise flowed for government ministers and immigration policy while praising the Main Bonds Board. Speakers celebrated railway expansion, irrigation effort, and cross-border links, noting a new line opened that day and future projects across Benalla to Moulamein. The talk highlighted ongoing development, political support, and the electors’ backing for candidates amid looming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Abert
Tudi
Fis
Mackinnon
Ary
Hellmanly
Upper
Murray
Weaern
Gartita
Bansur
Beara
Sherrin
Victoria
New South Wales
Austral
Riserins
Pach
South
Avalantis
Tarkade
Ijaieo
Corowa
Monma
Moulamein
Balranald
Swan TL
Mans
Vistorione
Australia
Chioa
Thay
Ursin
Thas
Garrido
Garrido Epelogined For the Absennn of Messrs. Woth and Noonan Boyles
Guppy
Maryborough
Arayle and
Boyd
Grant Mennvoniondo
Benally
Tnner
Yarrawongs
Menty
N.S. W
Leagues
Shire
Cookie
Mr. Watt
Ohbor
Minth Haya
Alexander Peacock
Borills
Sachiko
Carlisle
Eich
Twidge
Thomas Bent
Bonalla Meeting Comments on Rail line and Local Press
A Benalla gathering discusses transport and political issues. Speakers urge railway expansion, critique timetable delays, and advocate closer settlement in the north east. Leaders appeal for Liberal party support and note local development prospects for Bonalla and surrounding districts.
Household Economy. Hean's Essence and cures for coughs
A hackneyed home remedy notice claims Hean's Essence mixed with sugar treacle and water makes about eight pints of cough cure. It promises to relieve influenza asthma whooping cough and feverishness with one dose said to soothe throat and aid appetite. Also advertises Woods' Peppermint Cure at 1/6 and a stationery depot offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
G. Ws Hean
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
BS Gowr Batts
Standard Stationery & Sports Depot
Knitted Woollen Garments Marketed by Local Stitcher
MES HAWKLESS and DEAN STREST in Albury promote knitted woollen garments designed by W. Harrison of Manchester. They boast 88 awards and multiple gold medals, claim export knitters from Melbourne, and offer 70 shade options. Agent Mrs Walsh, Bridge Street, Boulla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkless
Dean Strest
Albury
Peronal
W. Harrison
Manchester
Melbourne
Paton
Walsh
Bridge-street
Bouulla
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Patong Thailmay
Darang
Cerethebe
Tonya i
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Tulare
Warrenbat NE
Kelpelra
Nam, Meg
Rotie
Moo
Weld Private Hospital
Arundel Street
Besauis Wast
Yearwood
Tavita
Chong & W
Tr Confectioners
Fruiterers
Greengrocers
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Bixouity
American Soda
Norkcy
the Grange
Bridges
Motor Garay
Goorambat
Manaaghakyy
PC. Hale
Goorambay
Arconny
Galland
J. Wylie Meadows
Rom Lewis and Co
Ballarat
Ornce
Camp Street
John MacLeod
Eny
Donald
Trask Horman
J.D. W T.py
Robert Scott
Tous Grasser
Trasieoia
Weil
Abyew
Mtrasiges
Patebes
Tex
Ombay
Ani
Tus Batuanar Txcatees
Exro ‘Agrxey Co. Lr
Ohn Coma
F. G. Rosseld
Aun Benalls
T A
Eric Smith
Waoge Street
Bevis
WM. Nicholls
Nicholis
Reids
News Agant
Soldrman
Reland & Williams
HL Williams
P.D
Essendon
Plains
J. D. Ryan
Worich
Wwe
Mokous
Cramisiest
Ees
Ae San i Nunsetrect
Hensal Vas
Chris
Benalla and
Yarrawonga
Goeggers Non
Dleminat
W. Fieldsend
Smith’s
Special Seeds
Smith
Geo. Smith
Ballaram
Est
A. V. Skin
Watts, Turnbull & Co.'s
Cadi
Frede
Lis Ius Conie
Woyal Hotel
Benallaw
Catia Prices
Broken River
John Barry
Nagambie and
Charlton
District
Jno
P. Trinda
Hasby
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