Beechworth District News and Obituaries
Reported recovery of Mr. John Sutherland after a tree accident at Indigo Creek. Death of Mr. Henry Davidson at New Town at 73, a long-time colonist and mining surveyor. LOR Tent officers elected led by C Bro Tossell and J Morrison. James P Kirby, 60, a Tailor, died suddenly at Corryong Coffee Palace on Mayday. buried by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
John Sutherland
Indigo Creek
Henry Davidson
Newtown
Wm. Tossell
D.R
J. Pemberton
P.C.R
J. E. Knight
J. Morrison
Bro
J. Broadfoot
James P. Kirby
Corryong Coffee Palace
Seymour Court Finds Man Guilty Over Misrepresentation
At Seymour Polices Court on Tuesday morning William Warley pleaded guilty to obtaining money by misrepresentation after arrest at Toolamba by Sergeant Glendenning. He had a blank cheque after cashing a valueless one with J. D. McCormack of Seymour. A sentence of two months with hard labor was imposed. John Morrison, captain of the Seymour Rowing Club, has been transferred to Wangaratta, a severe loss to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Seymour Polies Court
William Warley
Toolamba
Glendenning
J. D. M'Cormack
John Morrison
Wangaratta
Agricultural Society Votes Upgrade and Prize Boost
The Euroa agricultural society plans to spend £50 to improve the show-yards and increases prize money at the upcoming show. The Postal department refused the fire brigade’s request to use part of the local post office grounds as a fire station.
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Agricultural Society
Postal Department
Fire Brigade
Wangaratta Victims Severely Injured In Rural Accidents
G A Finn was badly wounded at Springhurst while felling a tree. A rabbit burrow trap caused him to stumble and an adze blade struck his foot, leaving a long deep gash. Frederick Moore was hurt by a horse kick hitting his face after he noticed shoulder soreness and applied ointment. His eye was injured but sight should be spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
G. A. Finn
Springhurst
Wangaratta Hospier
Frederick Moore
W. Moore
Railways demand road order and gate for settlers at Chiltern
Chiltern officials pressed Railways Commissioners to order repairs to access road to trucking yards and to replace a turnstile by a gate for ease of new settlers near the station. Mr. Tait agreed to comply. In Chiltern magistrates court, John Jones of Wangaratta faced a case under the Vermin Destruction Act for failing to destroy rabbits on land at Upper Indigoy. verdict reserved after argument on land ownership amid insolvency and mortgage disputes. The bench fined Jones £1 with £7 costs, or distress in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiltern
Railways Commissioners
Black and
Brown
Waterloo Road
Tait
Messrs. Beaven
P.M
Harkin
J.P
George Graham
John Jones
Wangaratta
Upper Indigoy
Beaven
Jones
Willeté
Underground drain planned for Orr Street in Yarrawonga
The Yarrawonga council sub-committee recommended immediate planning for an underground drain along Orr Street from Blytheland into the council yards reserve to purify sewerage. Estimated cost about £1500 with a loan of £1600 for 40 years totaling £82 10s yearly. The scheme was adopted.
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Orr St
Blyst
Corporation Yards
Lima South ratepayers move to fill Turnbull vacancy
The Lima South correspondent reports Councillor Turnbull's retirement from the riding arriving with regret. Ratepayers act quickly to fill the vacancy. At a meeting the Baddaginnie group received two nominations and Phillip Williams emerged to contest if opposed. The local voters had named G. T. Welsh as a candidate.
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Lima South
Turnbull
Baddaginnie Friends
Phillip Williams
Ehegan
G. T. Welsh
Williams Seen As Strong Local Candidate In Warrenbayne Riding
In Lima South, with no opposition from Warrenbayne, local resident Mr. P Williams is favored to win. Voters want primary emphasis on main roads and creamery roads next, while Dr Guppy, Dr Evans, and Williams would form a balanced seat distribution across Goomalibee Upotipotpon, Samaria West and Lima parishes. Mansfield road contracts near completion, weather will aid heavy carting for harvest while stock travel confirms road as north south corridor.
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Lima South
Warrenbayne
Pilliams
Welsh
P. Williams
Williams
Guppy
Goomalibee
Upotipotpon
Mr. Williams
Baddagionie
Dr. Evans
Samaria West
Lima
Mansfield Road
Warrenbayne Debating Society Debate Results
The Warrenbayne Debating Society met on Saturday 10th inst with fair attendance despite bad weather. The topic Is the world growing better or worse? Miss A Shaw led the negative side and won by six votes, proving the world is getting worse. The next debate is set for June 25 on Old Age pensions with R Copeman and A Gibbons as leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenbayne
Albert Copeman
Coish
J. Crilly
Miss Shaw
R. Copeman
A. Gibbons
Accidents in Numurkah and district lead to injuries
A 15 year old son of Jorgensen of Waaia was accidentally shot in the left shin by a younger brother using a pea rifle. The bolt damaged the shinbone, melting lead found later by Dr Harbison. Other incidents include a buggy collision injuring Mr Bell, a woodcutter needing stitches after an axe slip, and a pony accident injuring a rider. The Numurkah Agricultural Society backed forming an executive Chamber of Agriculture. Mrs Wike of Nagambie died after ptomaine mushrooms poisoning aged 61.
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Numurkah
Jorgensen
Waaia
Harbison
A. D. Bell
Goulburn Levee Works
Kotupna
Bell
Archie Blakely
Callender
Blakeley
Fred Bunnett
Naring
Numurkah Agricultural Society
Chamber of Agriculture
Wike
Criterion Hotel
Nagambie
Doookie: Timothy Ryan Falls in Loft Accident
Timothy Ryan, while working in a loft at Messrs Callender and Forer, tripped and fell down the steps. He escaped broken bones but sustained a considerable shake and severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Ryan
Callender
Forer's
Rabbit trapper charged with stealing rabbits at Avenel station
John Henry Rehay stood before Mr Beaven P M on a charge of feloniously stealing a pair of rabbits valued at one pound from Avenel railway station. He pleaded not guilty and after substantial evidence was heard was committed for trial at Melbourne on July 3. Bail set at two sureties of £25 each. The Avenol Water Trust informed Mr Morrissey M L A that the Government will lend £600 under the Revenue Surplus Act to build a 1 000 000 gallon storage reservoir to conserve water after it leaves the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Rehay
Beaven
William Spencer
Avenel
Rehay
Melbourne
Avenol Water Trust
Morrissey
M.L.A
Rutherglen wine group backs federal adulteration bill push
A public meeting of forty principal vignerons in Rutherglen urged the Keoral Government to enact a Federal Wine Adulteration Act. D B Smith chaired. J Bowser M L A attended. I A Isaacs sent apologies. The group asked the Minister of Customs to introduce the bill and Isaacs to bring the reciuion forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherglen
Ke Oral
D. B. Smith
All Saints’ Vineyard
J. Bowser
M.L.A
I. A. Isaacs
Cure for neuralgia praised by Victorian resident
E J Potter of Yea Victoria describes a severe neuralgia attack relieved by Chamberlains Pain Balm after a recommendation from Fred Purcell of Ki Purcell & Co. He reports immediate relief and a complete cure after a few applications, noting the product’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Potter, Esq
Yea
Victoria
Fred Purcell
Messrs Ki
Ministers push liquor labeling and repairs plan
The minister urged desirability of a bill with cross state support. A regulation would require brandy bottles to show their spirit source grain wine molasses or other substances. Health department urged tighter supervision of South Australian wine imports to comply with Victorian act. Rutherglen State School repairs and court house additions tenders again invited. Police court fined for Sunday trading and dice on premises. Foundation stone laid for St Stephen's vicarage by Mrs Armstrong wife of the bishop.
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Minister of Customs
Health Department
South Australia
Rutherglen State School
Fowler
John Hicks
Advance Australia Hotel
Prentice
St. Stephen's Church of England
Fearful burning fatality at vineyard in Cosgrove
A man burnt to death in a Cosgrove vineyard hut on Sunday night. Two Italian workers, unnamed, were present nearby. Fire began around 9:50 pm, likely from oil drum remains, leaving a charred body found with only trunk, arms, legs, and head intact. Authorities held an enquiry Monday afternoon.
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Tom Maher
Young Maher
Ton Maher
Ellis
Cookie
Cookie Hotel
Hansen Dairy Co operative Meeting Sets Butter Box Price Cut
At the ordinary monthly meeting of Hansen Dairy Co Ltd directors on the 8th, A Byrne reported a conference with the Victorian Butter Factories Co operative Company about butter box price reductions. A unanimous decision to reduce box price to 1s 3d was made as competition grows. The meeting noted a 63 557 gallons milk intake for the month, with payment for butter fat at 10d per pound and supplier charges per pound for butter. Shipping terms with the Butter Export Committee at 38d per lb were accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen Dairy Conpy Ltd
Ayrne
Byrne
Hansen
Don’t Diet Promises From Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules
An ad for Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tabules claims they will digest all food and create a new person with increased strength and vitality. Sold by A. Miller and Co. in Benalla.
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Sheldon
A. Miller and Co
Benalla
Wood's Great Peppermint Cure Ad
Dental Notice. Mr. C Meredith Hall, dentist, qualified under the Dental Boards of Victoria, N.S.W., and Tasmania, may be consulted daily in Nunn Street, Benalla, next door Mr. Says chemist. High class dentistry in all its branches at moderate prices. Tooth extracted entirely free from pain.
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C. Meredith Hall
Dental Boards of
Victoria
N.S.W
Tasmania
Nunnatreet
Benalla
Wiser Than the Law in a County Court Scene
In a rural stop, Justice Bristol presides over a comic case between Abraham Tibbs and Moses Henderson. The “court” finds both guilty of the insult, but orders simple community service hoeing corn and weeding peanuts on local plots. The judge warns against further cussing and promises a rougher fate if rules are broken.
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Bristol
Mose Henderson
Abraham Tibbs
Pusson
Moses
Prisom
Jedeec
Abraham
Jedge
Abe
Widder Joneses
Waal
Barnstorming comic Gus Risage faces string of hard luck
In a Chicago Post excerpt, Gus Risage tours the Midwest in unstable ventures. Stranded in Kansas City he clashes with a landlord, steals bread with a diamond ring, is jailed, then bailed out by a friend who pays his fine and buys him a Chicago ticket. The tale ends with Risage’s wry confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Risage
Kansas City
Chicago
Leege
Chicago Post
Lafferty’s Daughter Loves Piano Tastes Music Deep
A fragment from Brooklyn Life and Chicago gems noting Mrs Lafferty and Mrs Moriarty discussing a daughter with a strong taste for piano music. The dialog playful and regional, recalling local tastes, theater chatter, and a quip about a complexion joke.
Rescuing the Baby Elephant and a German science trick
A fragment mentions a German idea involving a paper ring activity and a riddle about cuts and twists. It also describes an elephant capture pit shaped like a V, 10 to 12 feet long, 5 feet wide, and about 40 to 12 feet deep, designed to prevent footing at the bottom.
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