Beechworth District News Highlights Local Events
In Beechworth district news this week, S. Jenn Telford, longtime resident near Kalgoorlie, is mourned after a hospital death. Reports include a break-in case at Mfr Hack Susmidhl’s home and a strange flower-plant bite incident near Tooway. Senior-constable Despor receives festive honors, and local misadventure stories recount a builder’s fall and a dog incident. A candidate for agricultural scholarships at the Agricultural College appears, with interviews and travel plans noted. A February rainfall tally for the region shows modest totals across multiple towns.
Sporting Bowls and Races Highlight Late May Fixtures
A chaotic score of bowls results and horse racing notes from May include Wanunrsita Club’s win by 3 points over Albury, Phukeron and Thompson leading in a tight field, and Polycrates taking the Ladwind stake. Officials disciplined a fragile start and foggy conditions prompted stewards to review.
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Fons
Wren
Lego
Newmarket Handliwg
Balarang Halig
Alderage
Polycrates
Ladwind
Petracie
Thegu
Stiva’ Produce
Pateobas
Benondon
Oogrh J Pater
Bagoawartha
Angleluym
H. Peterann
Abbry
Thyslio Teolnar
Euvorus
Bevalle High School Trip Brings Mixed Cricket and Tennis play
Bevalle High School squad traveled to Wangaratta for cricket and tennis. The day featured a tense match with Bonells pushing late for a win before a final draw. After dinner, teams played again and the visitors prevailed 4 to 1 in the concluding tally.
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Cacavaroay
Som
Bevalle High School
Wangaratta
Toonie
Bonells
Thie Contead
Hujsu
Letters From the Front Describe Bombardment and Hardship
A fragmented wartime letter recounts heavy bombing on January 2, frontline trench life, shrapnel, and dugout damage. The writer details repeated bombardments, near misses, and preparation for withdrawal while noting food, rationing, and local civilians. The narrative conveys fear, fatigue, and the chaotic daily routines of soldiers under fire.
Your Kidneys and How to Help Them Now
A vintage style ad warns readers that kidney trouble is common and misattributed to back pain. It cites Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy, featuring testimonials from J. G. Riddall and Mrs. M. Grove regarding backed health improvements after use. The promotion lists price details and sellers in Sydney, urging readers to obtain the product.
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Bright
J. G. Riddall
M. Grove
Tomikins Pardo
Bamils
Pitt-surect
Sydney
Doan
Lior Acnixiely Invites Women for Health Booklet in Melbourne
A request invites women to obtain a Dew Booklet of health information. The notice lists Berd Yd at 96, and Ladies' Go at 327 Colling Street, Melbourne, as points for copies. The appeal emphasizes practical guidance and home use.
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Avery
Berd Yd
Colling Street
Melbourne
Items of Interest in Wartime Australia and Vicinity
A sprawling roundup covers wartime policy, war funding, and agricultural notes from Ballarat to Melbourne. Topics include a Wellington Beoviaud vacancy, war production metrics, coastal security, ship and rail logistics, legal cases, and weather-linked harvest data, with local court actions and public notices throughout.
Wedding of Peacock and Woods in Quiet ceremony
The marriage of Ada T Woody and J T Woods was celebrated quietly at Everdobee on Wednesday. The bride was given away by her father Miles Woody, with Miles Woody as bridesmaid and A R Woods as bowman. The couple, after the ceremony, traveled to Win grat and plan to reside at Mun t.
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Mies
Ada T
Woody
J. T. Woods
Perrin Grove
Bowayn North
Thames BF. Peacock
AL. I. Peacock
Everdobee
Rov Gordon Nelson
Miles Woody
A. R. Woods
Bowman
Wingrat
Express
Sydney
Roll of Honor Word way receiver deaths in France and England
Word reached Mansfield families of Private Harold J Amor 27 died February 10 at a casualty station in France. Also Private William Ganston Richardson 21 killed in action near Byanco February 6. Patrick McElhonnay 43, formerly of Stanley, died after being transferred from Browahids to Howphat in England.
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Queengland
Young
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Ballarat
Alootad
Wellington
Beoviaud Saato
Legislative Council
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Ndasirlov
War Office
House of Commons
Great Britain
W. Ryan
American Bureau of Fisheries
Karen
Auckland
Rave
Thomas M'Gwe
Harry Taylor
M‘gur
Auinoget
Heb Uf Farmers of
Australis
Wheat Board
House of Representatve
Gloflwy
Walbandeto Station
W. J. EL Campbell
Kirk
Bexar
Melbourne
Hehuoa
Nscunry
Hil Vacknoy
Murray Shire
Mowrs
Farrell
Morgan
Lot
Morgen
Snpportere
Victoria Flour Millers Association
Ruilway
Wills
Piera
Bence
Wil
William Thompson
West Melbourne
Bia
Empiro
Hf. G. Amor
Mansfield
Defone Department
Harold J. Amor
France
Amor
Jobo James Richardson
Youmite
Wm. Ganston Richardson
Byanco
Gallipoli
Neil M'Eihonney
Stanley
Patrick M‘elhonnay
Browahids
Howphat
England
Deoosnod Wan
Red Cross Society Donations And Prickly Pear Fodder Study
Notes from Thoona show branch secretary Miss Xi Bond acknowledging donations including cigarettes cornflour towels old linen and books. Queensland agriculture officials report prickly pear fodder can sustain cattle with protein foods. some stock thrived with little or no water, improving fattening potential during drought.
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Thoona
Bond
R, Jones
G, Jones
Hy Martin
Queensland Department of Ageiculture
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