St James and District News Roundup From Devenish Area
Heavy showers hit the St James district while coal strikes disrupt rail traffic with suspension of some Yarrawonga line services. A large auction near St James drew bids up to £260 for allotment land to build a five room dwelling, as St James branch meets reveal finances and a peace dance fondo. A welcome home for WWI veterans, a charity hare shoot, and local post office changes mark community notes amid parish and railway updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministrstor
Pla
J. Tullan
Patlitt
St James
St. James
Sted Cres
Dia Cyodlualng
Diecusard
Mies
Central
Children of
France
Wangaratta
Watts, Turnbull and Co
Ste Dames
Munday
Uhwep
Paulie
Lori Lalgestor
Wether
Brad
Sijphen Kennedy
Brg
John Hew
Bolle
Money-Saving Cough and Cold Remedy
An 1880s style remedy promising cough relief from Hean's Hensee brand touts a blend of ingredients, claiming cost cuts and wide availability. It notes a notable product from Hean's Horne and mentions a controversial water dilution and mislabeled contents with references to distribution and pricing.
Death and civic notes from district meeting and ball
A fractured district page records the death of Mrs. Madfy and local civic events. It notes a hospital committee plan, school moves, a successful Wangaratta hospital ball at Gordon Hall, and a parish of local society with performances, exhibitions, and charity receipts guiding preparations for a forthcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Ues
Torgast
Tino
Mw M
Loasen
Caida Indus’ Hanlaugh
Diryer
Eesults
Quatborn Valley elects Rev Aram moderator at May meeting
In Guulbers Valley the Rev TL Aram of Kyabram was elected moderator of the Quatborn Valley Leashytery at a May meeting held in Khoppartan. A memorial fund received £8 for the Suldiure Memorial Mall project, with Mrs Scott of Yallpuarhopua among attendees. Other items include tributes to Mrs Mogford and updates on local council works, church events, and a firefighter casualty in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guulbers Valley
TL Aram
Kyabram
Bas Toy
Quatborn ‘Valley
Pune Phu
Khoppartan
Suldiure’ Memorial Mall Fund
Mrs. Scott
Yallpuarhopua
Aotluarea
Wait
Jacks Smith
Lavell
Daughiter Locouely Lh
P. Uebnett
Shepprnton Meocang
Notable Local Obituary and Court Proceedings Detail
An organist presented by the congregation and debated by Roy A. R. Mace, Mr. Daw, Mesure Coghill, and Wallace. A Sunday Evening event at Txtuog Public Hall by Patong Toonte Club with Mr. Brayle presiding. Reports of a fatal incident involving WANG AIATTA and a Works Competition, plus a 14 day stay of proceedings. Obituary notices include Madam Saunders who died at home aged 78, native of Tweinanta, and long-time resident of Vietoule since 1870, survived by a widow, daughter and five sons with two eldest sons Raymond and Ernest killed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wngland
Waw
Worrall
Daw
Mesare Coghill
Wallaay
Gillimigten
Gillimigten, and Mr
Peay O
Maré Worrall
Roy
A, R
Mace
Nellie Stewart Bangle
Ponnia Club
Lesv
Jing the
Wang Aiatta
Willanson
Bryant
Costocn
Medam Saunders
Glenvils
Tweinanta
Vietoule
Wdea
Hivarowio
Botta
Bonhaman
Povelelli
Gonalta
Oho
Welcomes to Soldiers Emu Bridge Homecoming
A welcome home gathering at Emu Bridge honored returning soldiers, with Mr Knight presenting a gold medal and soldiers thanked for service. The event featured an anthem, speeches by Nurse Kishek and others, and a civic reception with decorations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emu Bridge
Daly
Hendon
Ib Chivers
Nara Kinsick Wat
Wolzany
I W. Kaisht
Alter
Anthom
Mussa Hult
Coghill
Wale Hoo
Dutlop
Herney
Grovn
Aspeetor
Kiestek
Ludla
Mr. Knight
Kisweh
Kefeera
Miss Windmill
Community concert honors returned soldiers at Warrenbayne
An evening gathering at Warrenbayne featured a large audience, patriotic addresses by Mr A Wilko, and a program including National Anthem, multiple songs, recitations, and dances. Speakers praised returning servicemen for Australia’s freedom, urging continued support and prosperity. The event concluded with dancing and graceful coordination by Mr Hark and Mr Jones Wardle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Palin
Wilko
Mra
Copeman
A Gibbons
Manter Harhy James
Bella
Mr. D
M*pherson
Tarly
Norah Wardle
Anguy M'herson
Mrs Copeman
Mr. Harl
No Man's Land
Mr. J. Wardle
Mesers
Angus M‘donald
M‘pherson
Duold Uisdal
Hark
M.C
Jones Wardle
Drought Tale at Nillacoattie Water Well Urged
The piece narrates a community drought in Nillacoattie with locals debating a water solution. Sir Alec suggests patting concrete to form a well while villagers resist, arguing the cost and feasibility. The tale ends with plans unresolved as work continues and hopefuls await progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paacock
Oatare
Sir Alec Great
Benalla
Alee Ant
Violettown Shire Council Receives Road Works Update
The Violettown Shire Council held its monthly meeting with members Cra, Wilson, Hack, M'Shane, White, Flendurson, Mitchell, Gordon and Martin present. An engineer's report on road programs urged widening Sydney road inlay work and maintenance costs while approving budget plans and next steps for bridges, deviations, and contract developments across Boho and Bullock regions.
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Violettown
Hare
Cra
Wilson
Hack
M'Shane
White
Flenderson
Mitchell
Gordon
Martin
Lomempur
Contry Rode Board
Intharattog
Henny
Syday-tiads Voom
Qontesctor
Bonalla
Krom
Patpan
Next Eatmastoy
Frou 1
Tysoe
Neumistun
Whits
Warrontiayne
Bevalle Shire
Kuenived
Children of Frynce Appeal
Department of Public Works
Shire
Peles
South Elding
Mambura
Vix Valepayers
Liv Real
Ite
Gr. Gordon
TNS Revoret
W. © Reeves
South Riding
Crs
Reach
A. Welsh
Hopkins’ Road
Oningredil
Rowse
T. Carey
Moss
Kelleher's
Riddell Bros
Timber A
M'Pherson
Crocker
E. Tel
Ford
Crossings
Coniambo
Black Springs
Boho Road
Amber Reserve
Lounthy Kuals Koaru
Sydney Road
Corey
Bourke's Bridge
Stecenit
Boho
Harry's Creek
Mr. W. Crocker
Nulwancye
Ute
Meyers
J. ML. Undermord
Banks
J. Dickinson
Banka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter Bros
H. Lewis & GO
Stewart's
Spectal
Hugh Thomson
Eqiily
Miller’s
St. James & District
Marshall Surueon
Yarrawonga
Tungamah
Tungamish Hotel
Royal Hotel
St Damien
Auulust
Pony Deveninil
Auouse Tain
Lil Mayoo
Key's Mate
James
Pid
Oloane
Mr. Tames
Ehchainian
Une Residants
Mest
Rosore
Wollwond
Sanders
Jae
Croucher
Taylor
Jay
Euldier
Faird
Nica
Devenish Hall
W. H. Love
Lieut
EL 7
Lighton
A.F.C
O. A. Batey
Pra
W. L. McTotosh
Pie
J. M-Dinola
Thoona Brass Band
Lia
Amateoe Dramatic Club
Devenish
Emall
H. Lighton
W. Love
J. M‘donald
Misa M'Callum
Thos
M.cillum
Broken Creek
Orie
Cheys
Aswtast
Arinai
Fordeuts
Ahout
Staxpano
Carl Winter
Intel
District News
Madfy
B. Ft. Potton
All Saints Church
St. Kilds
Mies Kiddall
Gell
Parton Ehiry
Monestion
Mick Leonard
Shire Council
Slenrowan
Ansonvidlim
Ce Y Dausunyilie Hall
Dily
Mewes
Ldee
B. Wallace
Morsis
O'Brien
KF. Mogford
Lie Moaing
Wither
J.C. Taghes
Wellebornyemaky
Mogford
Boas
Residemca
Eullier
Wangaratta Hevglist
Secident
Tross Mens
Tolmie
Mansfield
Shira
Bavka
Iie Howgus
Atong
Warrenbayne
Nillahcootie
Viston
Nillacoatie
Uek
Violettown Shire Council
Nshoga Bridge
M’garry
Warton Kayne Road
M'Shoane
Varle
Crilly
Hyland
Walter
Wright
Towong
J. Smith
Kolor
Penshurst
W. Brown
Boolarra
Joseph Walker
Yinnar
Angus Cameron
Leitchvni
C. Lyall. Timms
Bena
Edwin Merryweather
Tyalgum
A. L. Calder
Foster
H. Lynch
Macorna
the Ridd Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Melbourne
AL 11Th
A. W. Bennett
Bridge St
We Alge
Newmarket
Quibel
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
NASH
Mels-Jurne
Laird
Barjanit Nunowtrest
Apoce
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