District News From Beechworth and Surrounding Districts
Notices from Beechworth and nearby towns report the deaths of Mr F Samston of Beechworth and Mr George Stubby, a 73 year old mill worker, with details of funerals and probate matters. Statements mention probate applications for the late Robert Gobrig of Barnawartha and transfers of Lena Lewis between Creighan and Kyabram, plus local society events and a farewell for Mr Charles Ballintine and Miss M Ballintine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
F. Samston
Hasehworth
George Stubby
Thoreday
Brad
Latyr Redortek Gobrig
Barnawarthay
Dookie College Farmers' Classes Program Schedule
A notice from the secretary of Agricultural Education outlines a forthcoming program at Cookin College with an 8 pound six shilling fee for full board and lodging. The schedule spans August with lectures on stock judging, dairy care, farm engines, sheep, wheat, pests, and farm management led by Mr. Gamble, Mr. Grayt, Mr. Evans, and others, ending with a free visit on August 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenalla
Council of Agricultural Education
Lvl
al Pookin College
Blekbarne
Gambley
Michardson
Canide
Grayt
Silwin
Evans
Hairg
Archwer
M'Lonnan
Robert
Kon
Evana
Gibson
Konortson
Woght
Simpson
Dowling
Murland
Ham
Pyu
Adams
Adamn
Kendall
J. Rowan
Davey
Simpsott
Drovermann
Farther
Mr. Gamble
Dowie
Hom
Simpeon
Richardson
Gamble
Ramsay
British Sheep Dips Import Prohibition Response
Dear Sir. Notwithstanding the Federal Government act we hold large stocks of Little's Powder and Fluid Dips and can supply immediate orders for both to users who employ the two in combination. Morris Little & Son Ltd, agents James Sater Russell Brus, Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Yours &c., Morris, Little & Son
Will Comfort wins Grand National Hurdle at Flemington
Racing results show Will Comfort victorious in the Grand National Hurdle at Flemington, beating Lady Belgle by a length with Suma three lengths behind in third place. Jack Friar won Maiden Turdle, Trespass took Myross Handicap, Vanitor won Maidens Steeple, Red Signal captured Jranyoo Welter, and Froth and Bubbles prevailed in the Winter Handicap. A 250 subscription handicap billiards event is listed with numerous players and handicaps. Saturday saw eleven men and four ladies visit Aurora for a day of tennis and social events, including a notable 73 round by J. Clarke, eight under record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Will Comfort
Lady Belgle
Suma
Jack Friar
Trespass
Vanitor
Red Signal
Froth and
Bubbles
Auroa
Menars
Palmer
Stribling
Glasters
Benilla
Clarke
Lapis
Benalla Flampton Coursing Club July Meet Details
The Benalla Flampton Coursing Club schedules its July meeting on Ferlay with the Encourage Stake for dogs that have won over £20 in any stake. Entries cost £2 2s, £20 added by the club, with £65 to the winner and smaller prizes to the runner up and fourteen others. prizes range from £4 10s to 22s. Also a Porse for 32, and a Puree for 116 dogs eliminated in later rounds. Entries close at 1 pm on Wednesday. Australia wins the King’s Cup at Henley, beating Cambridge in heat and Oxford in the final by a length in 7 minutes 24 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Austalia
Cambridge
Oxford
Franke
Jed
Wimbledon tennis final and heavyweight title fight report
The Wimbledon doubles final saw O Hara Wood and Thomas defeat Brookes and Patterson 6-4 6-4 3-6 6-3 in a splendid display. In the Willard Dempsey bout, Dempsey overwhelmed a battered Willard who conceded in the third round after heavy punishment. The fight drew 25 000 spectators in sweltering heat with planes overhead filming and Ellix Picard as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Brookes
Patterson
O'Hara Wood
Thomas
Willard
Dempsey
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Sponsored by Local testimonial
A letter from J Riddell of Benalla recounts kidney pain after a back injury and credits Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with complete relief. The ad notes the product cost two shillings ninepence per box, with six and fifteen shillings and threepence options, and directs buyers to Foster-McGregor at Pitt Street Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seadere
London Bridge
J. Riddell
M. Grove
Tomkins Parada Benalla
Doan
All Chemista
Storokoopera
Prica
Foster-M
Pitt-street
Sydney
Local football crowds swell with big bookings
Enthusiastic local supporters filled the stands on Saturday with social bookings totaling 181 passengers. Devenish saw exceptionally heavy bookings while visitors to St James numbered about 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devenish
St. James
Benalla Defeats St James In Close St James Match
Benalla traveled by special train with 200 supporters to St James where a large crowd witnessed a lively football contest. The visitors won 7 goals 9 behinds to 4 goals 4 behinds with standout play from WIIII and Dodd while St James’ players including Jane Bros and Lalor Bros. contributed notable efforts. Also Dookie defeated Devenish at Dookie by 1.14 to 1 behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
M'Guire
Boyd
Ambler
Saints
Oram
Menhennitt
Clancy
F. Lalor
Joe Pelly
W. Desgan
J. Nicholson
I Quinn
Williams
Davis
Meohennitt
Hill
Beni
Rose
Claney
Dodd
Deagan
Jens
Talochino
Sutherland
K. Lalor
Desgan
Lalor
R. Irvine
T. Quinn
Kelly
W. Mare
Benilla
Anther
J. M'Langblle
St. Janes
Wiiii
Patterson
Mentennitt
Jane Bros
M'Carty
Gouram Defeats Benalla Juniors in Saturday Match
The Gouram team traveled from Euroa by special train to Benalla on Saturday. The juniors showed early fight but the men dominated most of the game. Final score Gouram 3.16 34 Benalla Juniors 5.3 21 with Grainger Castles and Wood tallying for Benalla and Hassell praised for umpiring. Strathbogie beat Baddaginnie and Violetown over Bura Imperiale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Juniors
Gouram
Euroa
Benalla
Apecial
Bringig
Gooram
Grainger
Castles
Wood
Howell Harrison
Busse
Hassell
Strathbogie
Baddaginnie
Violettown
Buroa Imperiale
Welcome Home Party Honors Returning Soldier
A home reception celebrated a returning private, with decorations inside and out centered on the unit colors. Ex-Private M. Ith proposed a toast to Private Salt, while foreman Mr. White and Private Smith spoke modestly. Songs and instrumental numbers filled the evening, creating a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salth
White
Smith
Sensible Way to Cure Baby’s Cold by Wonder-Wool Wrap
A mother in Sydney reports her 10 month old baby cured of a cold after using Wawn’s Wonder-Wool wrap. She claims immediate cough loosening and the cold driven from the system, praising the product as a simple, effective home remedy. The ad promotes Wonder-Wool for adults as well and lists price and supplier details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stephen
Leichhardt
Waverley
Teby
W. A. Wawn
George Strost
Sydno
Interest Items Range From Prohibition Vote To Local News
Final figures show New Zealand's anti prohibition majority at 10382. A range of Empire era notes follow including a tax profit figure, details of local council appointments, a burglary arrest of a 14 year old, a hotel fire with a body found, the NSW government land purchases for pine malgols, a sugar supply impact from influenza, and varied incidents from Australia and Britain including railway updates, a murder case, fox culling, and a Returned Soldiers league deputation planning to meet the Acting Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Jserabmoy
Orbost Diatrict
Janny Baker
Aned & Horn
Ringhope
Aga
Acoot
Wonthaggi
L. C. Scott
Gallipall
Ataiden Squere
Araaultlog
Wien
Bualibs
Charlee L. Oxley
Townsville
Brown Loch
Ft. Bio
Wolgan
Seemen
Sydney
Noburbe
J. P.gashie
Couriedale Park
Wagga
America
Agatralla
Amodlos
Melbourne
Walter Cram
Edmonston
Alberta
Canson
Samuel Howes
Ballarat
China
Siam
John Morey
Lottwe
Fon
Morey
Loha
Rambhe
Brack
Higham
Leon Eoffering Fom
Adelaide
N.S.W
Wil
Commonwealth Arbitration Court
Angus
W. Lawrance
W. Booth
Jang Hospital
Railways Department
Newport Tour
Cherlie Mattson
Bydosy
Patrick Clutch
Olutch
Jroth
Qo Arampo Station
Wentworth
New South Wales
Ulah
Bank of New Zealand
voorshitMog
Norman Costello
Jack Bascoe
Ibis
Kaban
Money-Saving Cough and Cold Remedy Ad
An old medicines ad touts Heenzo Hean’s remedy as a cheap cough and cold solution. It claims one bottle added to water yields a pint of cough mixture suitable for sore throats, with price points and directions printed on the label. The copy emphasizes widespread availability in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitke
Hean
Gough
Ookde
Heenzo
Wien
Hearne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milgler
Sherwin-Wiluahs
AWP
Carter Bros
Benalga
W. Lewis & CO
Monteath's
E. D. Monteath
Bridge St
District News
Ron
Ming Lena Lewis Han
Creighan Nolevel
Kyabram
Jagka
Wilton
HeUpley Teoughten
Hoorlett
Fs Anders
W. Carne
Ty Belchor
Ad Ki. Mackeod
Layne Jarcuenind
Me.p. Sexon
Livat
Muara
A. J. Barker
8. C. Paroer
Bleu Wallace
Styal
Nga
Egypt
Fardwell Social
Chas
Misaes M
Ballintiog
Gr. Cook
Presi
Chag
Ballintina
Mieges
Masara Stewart
Wilkin
Brivkin
Ballintine
Theo
Mee
Looby
Mow Black
Mie Moylan
Sh Ging
Ongaratta
Wm. Connell
Tarrawipgen
Dookie College
Jamee Sater
Russell Brus
Mechanics’ Institute
Meadows
B. Briggs
W. Waller
G. Clark
J. Headlood
Blvd
Bevullo Euroa
Miss Turner
Miss Wenn
Gilbert
Mra Reilly
Row
Mine Scholes
Mra Lydiard
Aanto
Taline Euroa
Carter
Figin J.tregano
Saxon
W. Reilly
Ride
F Williamy
F. Kinnesr
Mande
J. Shavelton
T. Clarke
Elgin
Law Smith O
Vallender
Brown
J. Baker
C Redford
Line Association
Dookie
Ciue
Australia
Eureka
Gippsland
ING Bins CO
Tee
Flinders Lins Iehoerme
Watioag
Footwan
Stewart’s
Stewart
J.B. Blennerhassett
G. Hearne & Co. Ltd
Geelong
Victoria
Nsw
Wlington
Thomson & CO
Angelie
Maids
Conte
Benataral
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!