District News and Notes Beechworth Local Deaths Ordinary
The district records several passings from Beechworth and nearby areas. Ephraim Peach of Sumley died, as did B P Chanders of Myrtleford, Jon Christesen of Beechworth, and others, with a mix of local figures reported among recent deaths. Also noted are church appointments in Euroa and Heathcote, plus a teachers association protest over class roll packing and a village court incident involving Tod Waynan after a brief imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
Ephraim Peach
Sumley
P. Chanders
Myrtleford
Ovens
Wicinesday
Jon
Christesen
Messrs
Goo. Delanny
Edwin Lemla
Goulburn Wali
Father Moran
St. Brendan's Roman Catholic
Shepparton
Heathcotn
J. M‘kenna
Goulburn Valley
Stats School ‘Teachers’ Union
Tod Waynan
Sheppactow
Collin
Thowne
Wayrst
R. Stevenson
Len
Ballarat
Violetown Arbor Day Celebration At School
Arbor day activities took place at Violetown school on Wednesday with townspeople attending the event. Efforts were noted by the progress association to connect the local telephone bureau to the trunk line and to host agricultural classes in September. The group also aims to secure a branch of the Commonwealth Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress Association
Agri+ cultural department
Commmonwealily Bank
Louw
Dunes
Elva
Wingey
Wangaratta financial notes and hospital reports summary
Financial tally shows receipts of 163 pounds 19 shillings on Saturday Sun iyst and 92 pounds 0 shillings 5 pence on the following Monday at Wangaratta. The State Governor's illness delays his planned visit. Hospital collections in Devenish, Kilfeora, and Gonrambat total 40 pounds 6 shillings, 3 pounds 0?s, and 4? pounds respectively, with a hospital debit balance of 7 pounds 7? and the government funding for the year reduced. A youth injured at Skuthorp’s buckjumping show receives hospital care after an ankle injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Oxley
Tes Gardon Rock
Gos Verour
Wangaratta Hospital
Devenish
Kilfeora
Gonrambat
W. Wilson
Skuthorp
Dookie drops Devenish entry as football ties amid rough play
In a contested match the Dookie Football Association refused Devenish entry due to distance. The Wednesday Mult-Holiday Association game between Dookie and Yabba was halted by the umpire for rough play and fighting, with players and spectators joining in. League results show Collingwood 6.15 over Melbourne 6.9 and other scores, while Australians defeated Somersetshire by ten wickets in a county match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dookie Football Association
Devenish
Cansimibu
Dookie
Yabba
Collingwood
Melbourne
South Melbourne
Frelong
Garlion
Richmond
Besendon
University
Rauber
Bonilla
Cirlton Agaist Gowlang
Satuday
Imaulged
Seymour
Avenel
Broadford
Longwind
Uel Firmed
Compwisine
Violettown
Maroa
Steatibuxiv
Govan
Kuen
United
Nrowan
Danks
Tovitt
Murphy
Schott
Davidson
Paytwo
Love
Hyland
Johns
Tei
Robb
Woods
Laird
Jordan
Smith
Cwilway
Ab Lili
Cunon
Gymewsiion
Gymewsiion Must Winton
Gymnasinny Club
Lynch
Wil Kevnolly
Yan
Crooks
Jaghar
Walker
Mitehvll
B. Pelly
Magaie
Liddy
Halloway
Dempsey
Thompson
Baker
Vicary
Bussey
Ahern
Somersetshire
Balling
Bisgood
Minnet
Matthews
Borg Mayne
Macartney
Gregory
Somerset
Robeon
Emery
M'Laren
Kelloway
Minnettnd Matthews
Austerlians
Mayne
Kelleway
Coan
Australia
Reland
Lordy
Cured Four Years Ago Claim Still Holds
An old testimonial extols Down's Backache Kidney Pills as a lasting cure for backache and kidney issues. Mrs Mackirilly and a Mrs Grey report four-year relief, while the advertisement pushes Doan's pills at 2/0 per box, with mail orders accepted from Koster-MacTellan Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doiis Backseha
Down
W. Mackerilly
Grey Street
Mel Mackiroll
Dean
Tioan
Koster-MaCtellan
Pitt Suroe
Sydney
Doan
Good for Indigestion in Thuvawnds of Ouvof
An old remedy claims to ease indigestion when taken after meals and promises prevention of discomfort. The text also mentions cough relief and a popular product named Woody’s Great Popularity Cory with a price or dosage note.
Polluted water supply Benalla urged for drastic action
A lengthy report warns that water supplies across country towns are heavily polluted by defective drainage and lax disposal. It notes typhoid risk linked to river pollution, calls for filtration or boiling, and urges councils to adopt modern waste destruction to protect public health. Benalla is singled out for urgent attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Age
Murray
Gonthien
Bonalla
Broken
Numarkah
Namarkah
Banalia
Shepparton
Fimott Rochester
Melbourne
Benalla
de. Ham
Ue Board of Public Health
Esmley
Epon
Board of Health
Waale
Minto
Typhoid and river water debate in 19th century notes
Dr Nicholson and TE Tobalte officer discuss typhoid spread linked to river water. They reference 1873 outbreaks, lack of filtration, river as domestic source, and absence of recent cases outside Bonilla. They argue authorities cannot fix origin except in two instances and stress sanitation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Bonilla
Bonplis
Health Department
Trust
Nunu
Steputy
Handy Invention by a District Resident
A district resident named Mr. DB Coghill of Tatung is credited with inventing a new fencing wire netting tool described as simple and highly effective. The device threads wire through a center guide to form secure knots, potentially saving time and cost in netting operations, with provisional patent filed and local manufacturers considering market availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coghill
Tatung
Hu Fae
Nyal
Anh Meira
Tatong Railway Time Loading Discussion At Uy Polls Shire
A meeting of Uy Polls Shire Council discussed the Tatong Railway Construction Act and the proposed railway route through Benalla and Mansfield shires. Councilors debated whether to obtain the Act and how the railway would affect local interests and legal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sf Rundh
Uy Ponalls
Yosturda
Brom Board of Land Anal Works
Joghot
Hallway Lande
Benalla
Manofeld
Lighiot
LAL One Constinction Trust
Smith
Tyes
Uslonl
Benall
Cook
Ottier
Haritad
Hie Cheani Chowt Complasuta Great ippertint Guru
A brief item notes an unusual greeting and a celebratory shout, mentioning a named guru figure. The readable text presents a quirky, upbeat message with no clear event details or formal context.
Private Mail Bags and Private Bag Delivery Rules
A historic notice outlines proposed charges for private mail bags and private bag delivery. It sets fees for bags filled and dispatched by private hands, regulates delivery via private carriers, and limits delays and route exemptions under supervision of the Deputy Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnitman
Fashionable Stripe Carinot Dress Tweed Styles
Turquoise blues, browns, greys and greens featured in a textile listing. The catalog notes multiple colorways and stock numbers 1/9 2/8 26 31 with emphasis on stripe patterns and fabric textures.
Pringed and Travel ng Bugs An Livnterso Variety
Fragments show a travel themed notice with odd spellings and dates. It mentions involvement of a person or group and an event or item labeled as bugs or issues in travel. The readable portion is terse and lacks clear names or places but implies a regular feature or column with a faulty OCR fragment.
Distinctive Styles and Magnificent Ranges in Ladies Coats
Readable OCR lists ladies imported coats and costumes, navy coats and skirts, costumes trimmed with bold buttons, new navy serge costumes, splendid serge outfits, warm winter coats, tweed coats, ladies cloth coats, and golfers in navy and brown. Details include prices in shillings, colors, and styles, emphasizing winter wear and import quality.
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Euroa
Lark, MA
St. Paul's Anallan Church
Athduly
John A. Peck
Chanis
Leek
Kilmore
Guorambat
Mechanics Hall
Eids
May Sharp
Mr. Hunter
Ranm
Uetack
T. Sharp
St. Wilson
R. J. Mitchell
Frank Ellis
Pop
H. S.dunlop
W. Evans
T. Hall
A. A. Feldtmann
H. Wallace
M. Quinn
Nore
Glenrowan
Sambull
C.E
Glenrowan Water Works Trust
Marry
Palegkon Horeghy
Aftaranon Gr
R. C. Sadler
Mr. Totley
C.bo
Bonsilashire
N.N. Robinson
G. Robinson
Jollroy
Mr. Sadler
Ros Hinson
Sadler
N.S. Robinson
Swanpoot Eupis
Lina
Croatia
Sora Tvann
la Seal
Miss Branigan
Gandini
A. Krams
Mise
Gandia
Nandini
Evang
A. Heaney
Miss We
Hane
Buna
Arta Och Thokin
Coophia
Swanpool
X. A. Vane
Stottord
Lima
Indi
TE Tobalte
Tovauny Vlivnbert
Tatong
Blackburne
Mercer Bridge Street
Dandruff
Ayer
Rock
Tumpsitt & Ca
Gills
GEO. Ledger
Jeweller
Bridge Street
Cliacar Ctywire
NAVY
Mkeavy Cheviot Serges
Velv Eleens
Cord
Ty Crvtiny Brawtisy Navy
General Merchants
A. Miller & Co
Chris, Stolz
Yarrawonga
Aliada
Witte H.C. Quilts
Mil Bo Gur
Ti Yard
Svitehie
Hrisselt
Miss Kennedy
Jae
Adelaides
Ey Kennedy
Mouagoross
Mollasene
Giarantons
Stitubiedt Coline
Golpers
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