Local sporting notes from Betcay and Gippsland meetings
A meeting at the Municipal Chambers Betcay discussed racecourse finances, repairs, and a tree planting plan as W Little chaired with Knox Gregerson and Lusignia. Reports covered balance sheet approval, reserve rents, water supply, and upcoming works including painting and caretakers instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municip
Betcay
Monsis
W. Little
Chairian
Knox
Gregerson
Lusignia
Lusignan
Chainan
Linsige
Todd
Racecourse
Utechaieinsa
Epsom
Violettown
Camasade
Ludwis
Leahy
Caulfield
Flemington
G. Hoystod
Wapuarata
Malt bin
Gapuni Delis
G. Gronell
Mulwala
I Ale
Ity Mulbour
V.R.G
Lima South Progress Association Meeting Highlights Water Schemes
A Lima South Progress Association meeting at Public Hall drew a good crowd. Attendees praised a Stuck and Station Gazette article on Benalla district water storage, resolved to lobby Benalla and Namarkaly water trusts for support of the Nilboootie weir at the AM.A. conference, and to have Willis Little represent the group. Discussions covered King River storage, water curtailment, and rural irrigation needs, with a plan to contact ANA and extend telephone poles. A social gathering for local children and families was scheduled, with engineers and riding representatives invited. The meeting adjourned after arranging next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sellamcomn
Williams
Stuck and Station Gazette
Betuvilis
Benalla
Mosors
Matlett
Willams
T Wilcock
Lowther
Hay
Slaw
Wilcock
Guvatboe
Benatls, Taugataah
Namarkaly Water Trusts
Willis Little
Mjs0
Lima South
Wangaratta
T Wav
A.N.A
Ligtle
J. Wilcock
Stow
Utter
Coghill
Wangaratt
M'Kean
Lime East
Sieelle
Mallett
Jeffrey
Taton
Warrenbayne
Mveting
Dickens Fellowship at Benalla Benefits from Reading
The Dickens Fellowship meeting at Benalla drew a large, attentive audience as Mr. Pyne presented a paper on Martin Chuzzlewit and read scenes from Dickens. Mrs. Mande offered brief remarks, and the gathering featured humorous passages with American characters, sparking laughter and lively discussion on dress-ball advisability. The next meeting plans Barnaby Rudge with a paper by Mrs. Spicer and assistance from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens Fellowship
Usul
Benallé
Melbourne
Dickens
Australia
Melbourne, iv (Or Was Up To Year Age) Teonged To Wxcoun
Tinorg
Benills
Mr. Pyne
Martin Shurlewit
Tupley
America
Dickoos
Benalla
Dickous
Dickins
Peckewiff
Barnaby Rudge
Surplus Assured in Early Victorian Revenue Outlook
The Victorian era sees heavy receipts early in the year but forecasts a shortfall due to a dry season. Revenue is expected near £9,900,000, with a surplus around £9,060,080 if monthly receipts align, though this figure remains doubtful. Treasury estimates suggest a likely repayment around £90,000 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipla
Ravenna
Snner
Benalla roads criticized as holes and council duties debated
A reader letter blasts Benalla Shire Council for failing road maintenance and funding priorities. The writer condemns dangerous main roads, cites specific streets, and argues council actions and donations insult ratepayers. He claims roads endanger horses and cars, urges better repairs and responsible budgeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harri Sam
Shire Council
Huthor
Wabling
Bonsonstevet
Bonson-street
Sud
Hiscock
Harrison
Benson Street
Benalla
Hole-Ist
Cy. Harrison
Hye
Aok
Sies
Cunninghan
Peters
Mansfield
R. Polors
Volan Hort
Dobby Compassion
Ates
Williams
Delayed warning echoes in a coastal village tale and health ads
The dispatch blends a cautionary maritime fable of dyke protection with health testimonials for kidney pills. It recounts a Dutch village heroics against a rising sea and pivots to ads urging Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy, touting safety for all ages and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lttle Haro
Holland
Says
Nyadachos
Foster-McClellan Co
Sydney
Duan
District Meeting of Odd Fellows in Ovens and Murray
The half yearly session of Odd Fellows delegates at Wangaratta heard a small decline in members with 86 initiated in six months. Funeral Fund payouts reached £380, with some arrears due to business methods. Losses included the death of P.P.G.M. Bro. Thompson of Corryoung. Financials for May 1912 showed receipts £896 1/7 and expenses £785 15, leaving £108 4//% to carry forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovens Aud Murray
Wangaratta
G. M
W. H. Edwards
Wangarathi
Alskinson
Granga
Grote
Collie
Cherry
Banilis
Cattit
Violattown
Kitiek
Seymour
Mason
Bocghworth
Guibble
Windiligong
Barrie
Milwwa
Francis
Richards
Dews
Rutherglen
P.plg.m
Bro. Thomopson
Qorryoung
Corryons Lodge
Pomona
Tt. A. A. Pullivy
Carter
Violettown
Dingator
Chitlock and Peay
Smith
PPG
Piggott and Coote
Lous
Sheldon’s New Discovery Shakes Off Ills Promptly
A fragmentary note describes a new remedy called Gel and its claimed quick action. It mentions pursed discussion of a poll and references Wood’s patent medicine and peppermint cures, with unclear dosages and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Winler Store Delights New Fabrics in Venetian Cloth Sale
The Winler Store showcases a delightful array of fabrics including Hassionab Dre Stripe Cheviot Tweed in Browns and Grays. Yard prices advertised as 1/9 with references to Amazon and Venetian cloth.
Upcoming Local Events and Ball Dates
A list of community happenings includes a track and ball event at Devowish Mall on June 12 and a Geond ball at Vision Hall Pelilius on June 16. A public meeting is planned at Molyutlay Wall on June 20 with twenty tickets for hall and recreation. A military ball is scheduled for Shire Hall on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plmpton
Sune
Yousaiy
Me Temple Smith
Devowish Mall
Wision Hall
Martini
Molyutlay Wall
Shire Hall
Quilt and Rug Listings From Hill Auction House
An itemized sale notice lists White H C quilts and single Hedely pieces with fractions and multiple pricing marks. It also shows double red rugs and travelling rugs with varied dates and prices, including entries like 4/11 10/6 11/6 12/8 and 15/6. The fragment mentions Hill and Trt auction details, indicating a variety of fabrics and textile products offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C
Distinctive Styles and Magnificent Ranges in Ladies Coats
An assortment of imported ladies coats and costumes described with bold colors and trims. Highlights include navy serge coats, tweed options, and all wool designs in navy, grey, camel, and brown, with varied collars, belts, and button details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sporting Eestate
Association
Dune 19
Rowan
Ginnie
Ting
Glenrowan Vy United
Wasgaratta
Baddaginols
Gymnaeum
Winton Uly Row
Baddaginnie
Winton
United Y. Gymnasiant
Wangamtoy
Gymnasium
Glenrowan
Batdaginnie
United
Wineton
Gymussiam
Galdagiiile
Wangiratts
Glens Futon
Gymnas
Badkda
Wemngday Association
Wangaratts
Truscott
Gyranygivin
Glenrowen
Houston
Baddsvillie
Ob Benalla
Lynch
Ryan
Rauber
Kennedy
Mitchell
Noonan
Maguire
Gallaher
Liddy
Polly
Walker
Essendon
Collingwood
Fitzroy
Gealong
Kent University
Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club
Buentorrow Wesk
Plumpion
Victoria Coursing
Donovan
Asteokay
Bamboo
J.C. Monahan
Aladdin
Northern Star
Daphne
W. J. Galdor
Aiabhy
Tro
Csptsin
Thu Folthe
Caldoe
Barcington
Deeing
Muglie
Mra Phomana
Mine Brown
Mra
Wailly
Mie Haury
Mie Haury 17, 0 Mowe ‘Tateam 1B Teving 1, v. M'Namare
Clackener
Maude Dd
Brigge Bi
W. Clark
Wt Clarke
Caldor
Nehra
V. Saalis B. Armastrong
Uartor U
Bessons
Moulays
Elnae
Bailey's
Algeria
Lima South Progress Association
Wankison
Gil
Hitir
District Meeting OF Oddfellows
Ayer
GEO. Ledger
Jeweller
Bridge Street
Hasy
W. T. Prentice
Boot & Shoe Store
EAS
Miss Kennedy
Tate
Adelaute
Pravanteer
Lo Tesla
Sharpe
Mate
Eurgy Treet
Bunalla
Rennedy
Micayn
THE
Winler Store
Amazon
NAVY
Velvellen
CORD
Browne
General Merchants
A. Miller & Co
de Ayussauil
Aixuinsber
We Ballarat Trustees Executors & Agency CO
Lui
Camp Stree
Joly MacLeod
Asq
Hon
J. YY. McDonald
Mil.c
Hormar
Haq
D. Woo Uth
Kau
JsBit de Roohart
Lovee Jows Giaswos
Tevrytoe
Altorney
Exeautore
Tranteos
General Agint
Exaoutare
Ite
Renibueqnanthy
Asn Avner Co
Fong
John G
Chirsalves
Trimail Wale Beattid
Buthowa
Tisco
Grand Vale
TWEED
Ladins
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