District News From Beechworth and Surrounds Amid Trials
District notes from Beechworth, Chiltern, Euroa, and nearby towns report deaths including John Trudgeon of Hurly Fint, a Cornwall native who arrived after the gold rush and worked at Bendigo and Ovens. In Chiltern, W Burke dies after a pony accident and concussion. John Taylor jailed for saddle thefts with extra time for fowls. Youth Robinson faces Beechworth trial for cheque fraud tied to Tewksbury Dredging Co. Euroa sees retirement social for J Considine and probate actions for James Hoare estate. Goorambat hosts a successful oucre party with prizes. local court cases include Jos Cody fined for dipping sheep. Ruthersglen reports land tax failures, electric lighting switch, Masonic installation, and a meeting for candidate C J Ahern in Seymour. A Solomon Rolfs case is noted in Seymour Court with unsettled charges.
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Beechworth
John Trudgeon
Hurly Fint
Cornwall
Victoria
Bendigo
Ovens
Bright
Robinson
Freeburgh
Tewksbury Dredging Co
Hill
Euroa
J. Considine
Huron
Pho ‘Trustees and Executors Co
James Hoare
Abe
Merton
New South Wales
Rutherglen
Ube
Catl
People's Party
A.W.N. League
C. J. Ahern
Indi
Ahern
People’s Party
Australian Women's National League
Violet town Progress Association elects Carter president
At the annual meeting of the Violet town Progress Association Mr. J. G. Carter was re elected president. Dr Thomson declined secretarial duties and will leave Violet town soon. The motion to thank Dr Thomson was minuted. In Warrenbayne Mr George Hill injured his foot in a log accident and is recovering. North Wangaratta fire destroys Mr D O Brien’s dwelling and contents, insured for £500. Wangaratta Liberals plan banquet for Mr C J Ahern MP. Thos Mechan fined £2 for traveling without a ticket between Wangaratta and Springhurst. Oz region notes ghost crops show irregular yields with resowing. lambing late, food plentiful.
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Soletto
Violettown Progress Association
J. G. Carter
Thomson
Violettown
Warrenbayne
George Hill
Hill
Benalls
Nish
India
Thos. Mechan
Rutherglen
Wangaratta
Springhurst
Yarrawonga
Maternity Bonus Readjustment Promised by Prime Minister
In a recent speech Prime Minister Cook hinted at changes to the Maternity Allowance Act to improve its economy. He said details were undecided but the reform would end a so called bangle bonus and apply to wealthy women while preserving arrangements for mothers of moderate means. Last year bonuses totaling £415,541 were paid despite the act only starting in October 1912.
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Mr. Cook
Cook
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Gee
Persistent back pain signals kidney trouble and Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are praised by Mrs Gee of Grove Tomkins Parade Bonalla. After three bottles the kidney issues and backache vanished, health restored. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9 a box or 15/3 for six, Foster-McClellan Co. 67 Pitt Street Sydney. Be sure you get DOAN'S.
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Adal
Dean
Gee
Grove
Tomkins
Parade
Bonalla
Thad
Donn
Doan
Obituary notices from Goorambat and Yarrawonga deaths
Obituary fragment reports the death of Miss Ruth Jane Saunders aged 22 from influence and meningitis at Bovalls private hospital after illness. It notes she was popular in Goorambat where she resided and references relatives Mrs Henry Perkins and the Saunders family. Additional item reports Mrs Jane Perkins of Yarrawonga aged about 72 dying after a long illness and paralysis, with burial in Yarrawonga Cemetery. Also noted is Ellen Elizabeth Dosser, four, of Baddaginnie, who died from diphtheria, with parents Mr and Mrs Dosser grieving the loss.
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K. J. Saunders
Ruth Jane Saunders
Mr. Saunders
Avenel
Goorambat
Bovalls
Henry Perkins
Yarrawonga
Jane Perkins
Henry Parking
Tolinie
F. J1. Powell
Bridge Creek
Samaria
J. M'Curdy
South Bundulong
Perkins
Minefield
Dolmie
Ellen B. Dosser
Ri. J. Dosser
Baddaginnie
Ellen Elsenbeth
Mag. Domser
Smallpox in Sydney Shows Increased Severity
Sydney reports 28 new smallpox cases over the weekend, with doctors noting a harsher rash and more severe sickness. Health officials warn of potential deaths and lasting pockmark effects while Melbourne records no new cases and urges urgent vaccination surveillance for arrivals from Sydney.
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Sydney
Paton
The
Beach of Health
Drill hall on show ground near bridge proposal
Jown Lors of Royal Barn Benalla writes July 28 1915 proposing a drill hall at the show ground corner near the bridge and river boundary. He argues central town placement would improve appearance and allow outdoor exercise in summer while not hindering show activities.
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EhLton
Bonally 4
P. Society
A. and P. Society
Tam Wos
Jown Lors
Royal Barm
Benalla
Swanpool Jolub Trophy Sporting Rifle Shoot Leads
The Swanpool Jolub trophy second shoot held at the local range attracted many keen members. Poor light kept scores low with P. Evans leading at 70 yards. Upcoming shoot set for August at 300 and 600 yards. Renowned starling championship results also noted at Shepparton with Sim, Lowney, Kilpatrick earning prizes. International tennis action at Wimbledon described with British team vs America and doubles progressing. In horse racing at Moonee Valley, Fiddlestring won hurdles, Trullamnera took the Stalnable, and Branson, Calis, and Warwid placed in various events.
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Lool
P. Evans
Yils. Hop
Evatt
H. Dennis Ob
W. Dennis
Ganiline
Rapkire
Burne
Fiddlestring
Tod
Julian
Ray AW Tod Chance
Trullawnera
Raphuron
Brnasour
Durdans
Diallo
Rarust Prinus
Kugthtew
Victorian Year Book 1912 13 Population and Taxation
Extract from the Victorian Year Book 1912 13 Part 1 shows population growth from 76 162 in 1850 to 1912 and land cultivation rise. Part II covers income tax data with 402 000 pounds payable by 2022 taxpayers and incomes 21 260 820 pounds. It compares per capita taxation with other states and notes tax revenue by federal, state, and local bodies. Part III covers population changes and notes a mid year increase of 147 108. Advertising for a peppermint cure and land loan options is included.
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A. M*laughton
ATA Hs
Jiwan
Lulz
Lutz
Victoria
Herbor Trust
Vieton
United Kingdom
New South Wales
Western
Autralia
Australia
Partit
Coming Events List With Meetings and Entertainment
A fragmented schedule lists meetings in July and August at various venues including Shire Hall Municipal Band, Misvhwniaw Institute, and the Beuatle Prathall Clubs. Entries reference artistic performances, dances, public meetings, and social gatherings with dates from July 1 to August 20 and locations in Shire Hall and Windeadigy.
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Mie
Tatami
Mechales’ Institute
Woduusilay
Ily Sk Miliary Sein
St. Dean's Puliool
Sonny
Pyotrical and
Vocal Entertainment
Watc
Cetleen
Bsluul
Shire Hall
J. Dance
Ohabite
Idee
Misvhwniaw Institute
Munday
Hanigaek
HL. J. Guppy
Slurw Mall
Windeadigy
Augus
Kuohea Party
Wunthall Glut
Laake Ruwan Labia Te Alurady
Mooingag
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Hile
W. Burke
Mr. Burke
Hotel de Paris
Hind
Benalla Plumpton
John Taylor
J. Harris
J. A. Prendergast
Maud Hall
Mr. Wippell
M. Davy
P. Trowin
Boxwood
Hall
8. Wilson
Mitchell
Mlo
Goulburn Valley
Mooroopos Hospital
Seymour
Seymour Court
Solomon Rolfs
James Horkes
Melbourne
Knox
Shire
Public Board of Health
Health Department
Shepparton
Sim and
Lowney
Kilpatrick
Howse
Casson
Bourky
Elsbiry
Wimbledon
Ainglis Parkes
M*loughlin
Williams
Dison
M. E. M.loughlin
N. J. Hackett
America
J. Dixon
H. Roper Barrets
Britt Isles
William Shudwick
Richard Wacean
Oratary, Beechworthi
Advt
Cal
Eupore
Germany
Chris. Stolz
White House
Opp. Say’s
Stolz
Nunn
Perry's
Albury
Spong
Vlinders St
Cougall’s Nathalia
Publio
Gydney
S. Uomino
Heol Hivit
Aimurican
All Houks
Baoan
Cherry S Buildings
Bridgl
Broken River
Joan Barry
Nagsalie
Charly
Jno
P. Priada
T. Grainger
Blackburnes
Clarks
RF. Cooke
Alwiya
J. Cooke
IX Bulcilery
Bridge Strut
Post Oilen
M. Q. Mnamara
Auounnede
ATTS
Turnbull & CO
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SLBA
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Bowral
Rusia
Alec Sloane
J. Odgers
Baninyory
Berlis
Huy Bakery
Tuwinuw
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Alilel
Ryan Tas
Sali
Lipion
Hoop
Linn and
Ganest
Il & Comynt Merwe Chippers
Vivek Moro Dairy Bali
Axel Kaploovat Co
Mauures
Orion
Waddell's
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