Conference of municipalities to meet on August at Wangaratta
A Wangaratta council report outlines resolutions from the August meeting for a North Eastern and Goulburn Valley conference. Proposals include a Rabbit Destruction Scheme supported by purchasing rabbit skins at remunerative prices, reform of the Noxious Weeds Act, railway goods beds for perishable farm produce, gravel and rubble permits from forest areas, and opposition to wheel tax on horse drawn vehicles with all motor fees collected by the municipality.
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Goulburn Valley
Wangscatta
Unknown Echoes Over Town as Mystery Sound Halts
A townsfolk report a haunting, indescribable sound that rises to a wail then sharp gasps, spreading fear and awe. The scene shifts from eerie quiet to tense curiosity as a masked figure calmly packs away his bagpipes at dawn, leaving questions about the event.
How to Keep More Sheep in the West and North East
A report discusses pasture improvement with superphosphate across western and eastern regions. It cites farmers like Mr. Meek at The Lakes and Mr. Turnbull in 18 inch rainfall country who report dramatic increases in carrying capacity, lush clover and trefoil growth, and easier grazing.
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Sheat
Ham
T. Meek
Moek
W. Turnbull
Ceun
Turnbull
Coorabin coal tests at Eldorado reveal high evaporative power
Exhaustive tests at Cook's Pioneer mine Eldorado show Coorabin coal yields about 9.8 lb of water per lb of coal in a well water tube boiler plant. One ton delivery costs around 16 shillings, freight high due to rail and transshipment via Albury. Government bores prove seam to 500 meters with 6 feet thick coal. winding plants installed to boost output while public bodies push rail links to Vic border.
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Eldorado
Coorabin
Cook
Pioneer
Elirao
Albury
Palconti
Three Annés
Victora
Riverina
Raiways
Wagga
Janey
Coundabour
Nuirke
Kecnion
Oaklands
Corons
Victoria
Corowa
Ttaso
al- Imee
Gorawa
Victorian Railways Committee
Nash Drive a Nash for trouble free country travel
Nash offers smooth powerful driving with lasting comfort. Four and Six Cylinder models promise economical service and long life. Large capacity tyres and Nash patented spring suspension ensure easy climbs and effortless progress through heavy going.
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NASH
Spinks Central Garage Benalla Listing
A. W. Spinks Central Garage in Benalla is listed with telephone contact 69 for vehicle services and inquiries. Local business appears in the directory segment.
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Central Garage
Benalla
Ack Hing Chinese Herbalist in Bendigo Offers Remedies
An advertisement for Ack Hing a Chinese herbalist in Bendigo promoting skin and systemic remedies. It lists pills lotions plasters and ointments for asthma tuberculosis arthritis piles eye ailments and general complaints. Testimonials praise Ack Hings treatment including a case of severe knee infection and recovery after fortnightly care. Dr Lew Kee a Chinese herbal specialist also advertised with free consultation and monthly visits to Benalla and Carlton Melbourne.
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Ack Hing
Heral
Maud Fadersen
M'Doungall Rd
Golden Gully
Bendigo
MR. J. Lew Kep
Lygon Street
Carlton
Melbourne
Lew Kee
Broken River Hotel
Benalla
Gravel quarry proposal reviewed at Seymour meeting
Delegates from Seymour and nearby shires met to evaluate the potential Exnd area near Ming Jore for a joint gravel quarry. Tests show high quality gravel. councils support inspection and report. Agreement to seek Railway Department input on line continuation and transport options.
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Ion
Seymour
Toulbari
Swamurkil
Rodney
Sheppitton
Newulatm
Nelsay
Wioter Town
Cry
Campbell
Nunnirkabh
Railway Department
Shire
Thy Sit
Valedictory at Violet Town for Reeves family departure
A large crowd gathered at The Mechanics Hall Violet Town on Wednesday night to farewell the Reeves family before their move to Kew. Presentations of silverware and a cake set marked the event, with tributes from local organizations and a musical program led by Sister 11 M. Christion and others. The gathering ended with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem.
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Mechanics
Violetown
Reeves
Kew
Mesdames Johnston
Harcourt
Venderton
Sifine
H. Lawson
Crockett
General Assembly
J. 5. Beard
Charman
Mechines’ Halt and Water Trust
Presbyterian Church
Tite
Mechanics’ Hall
Memorial Hall
Aaw.n.l
Water Trust
Mt Anaile
M'Connall
Benalla
al- Jong
M. Ohystion
Miasea
Mitchell
Lennart
Jorgenson
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F. G Rossell Deere Agent
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Ixte
James Lamsey
Grainger
Austral
Canton
China
Sun Ning City
Henry Vallender
I'S
Henry Vallender, Nunn
Mangalore
Nunn
Raser & Hickey
JAS
Weatherill
Crockery
Bridge Street
Jwirmingham
Phillip Francis’ Bmaldgest
R. Bernard Lurat
Dental Board of Victoria
Prlephone
Business Changi
W. Waters
Pletcher & Co
Grainger's
Hove
Budgest
Violet Town
Dalget
Newmarket
Quibell
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Rolls-Royce
C. D. Latrd
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Ace
Riverine
Queengland
Cooper's
Cates
Palatine Insurance Doy
Eotlina
King Streets
EE «& Abbots Furnishing
Henalla West
W. G. Abbott
L. Manton
Aly
E. A. Abbott
Benalla West
Ledger
Victorian Optical Association
Dip. of
American Optical College
Ledger's Jewellers, &c
P.O. Bridge Street
Nathonastrust
Australasia Limited
Queen Street
Jon Walter Madden
Kulwart Mitegerald
Henry Madden
Essenator Grigidier-General
I. Kenit GB
CMG
D.C
Tlon
Walter Madden
J. Th Macoboy
Ryan
Bridge ST
Men's & Roys
GRAM
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Rotherhams
Phillips
A. H. Phillips
Carrier Street
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J. R. Blenneruassett
Reas
Carter & CO. Hardware and Timber Merchants
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