Settlement board eyes closer settlement land deals
Settlement board appoints six valuators at £400 yearly to speed land purchase for closer settlement. Critics urge use of Lands Department valuers. soldiers face higher taxes and rising charges. Articles discuss land sales near Murray, black settlers, and propriety of allocations for returned soldiers. Also notes various local incidents, council matters, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Settlement Board
Lve
Ares
Lands Department
Crown Laude
Murray
Crown
Mildura
Merbein
Soldiers Monument and funds staked in dubious note
A garbled OCR item notes funds or a loan tied to a Soldiers' Monument project with unclear figures and names. The fragment mentions The Standard, Woodsook and Sana, suggesting a disputed or provisional escrow or bond related to the monument. No definite totals or actions are discernible.
Returned Soldiers Association Meeting Minutes Report
The Returned Soldiers Association at Bonalla branch meeting in Mechanics' Institute noted strong attendance and new members. Mr Pedler reported distribution delays for Metonce department wall lengths, with forms and branches to handle applications. notice of eligibility and medal details discussed. resignations and elections announced. concerns over food prices affecting farming prospects. letters to authorities planned. next meeting scheduled near Memorial Hall with notices to be advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yourus Caanosa
Fnra
M‘kenzie Esid
Carruthers Anid
Thorn
Fearbh Lad
le Benslls
Wanegaratea Traveb
Ronalog Bports
Tango
Hota
Uheo
Grant
Waryratta
Layarok Sopurgea
W. G. Sutherland
Soree
M.D. M'Ouon
T. B. Reynolds
W. Lewis
A. A. Gray
W. Guppy
Uslla
W. A. Dallony
Pine Lodge
Acron
Rbertson
Sd. James
GA. Smith
Aorow
Rourke Bros
Peephelba
Aarow
Killingworth Extete
Acras
Wrre Nerrisa
Drake
Ins
Beralla Shire
Lyeaght'a
Messrs. Lycaght Bros
Paomoteo
M. P. Kearney
Wodooge
Seymir School
Kearney
John Kearney
Grote
Frank Hopking
Gome
Bi Boon
Law Smith
Afton Lodge
Bucalle
Ely
Wangarstts Hospital
Bonslle
New South Wales
Delen Park
Temore
Wator
Arieh Pere
Tomors
Nadarday Avenlog
EL. J. Wallacg
Meare
A. Harrison
T. M‘onoley
J. ¥. Harrisiyn
Elee Presidears
D. B, Coghill
Seorstery
Soason
Benalla
Jas
Nicholl
Beastix
Beasom
Aasistante
Sabor Toadhorn' Union
Schoala
Tomas Kenneny
Thomas Kennedy
Quorembat
Lamnow
Bedalla Weed
Ballarat
Goorimbab
Moylan
Baalla
St. Joseph's Church
Moears
Watte
Taynhull Snd Co
St. Patrick's Day
Mas
Con Petitios
Rupert Sking
Mise Edon Clark
John Clerk
Nounstreet
Yerald Tangamab
Everton
Polos
A. Biltson
M.L.A
Gi Jteward
Jobo
Branor
Rockhampton
Counsil
Bishhop Halford
Rook- Pimpton
Longreach
Bosh Brotherhood
Ledlea
Rutherglen
Mc. H. Hart
Corowa
Weatmore
New Lesland
Rony Smith
Commonwealth
Thareday
Bendigo
V.F.U
Grimmers
Flora Graepoer
Sydney
Melbourne Olticon
Pricea Commission
Porth
Drysdale Grazier
Hma
New York
Irmeuiphers
Lee
Tallangatta
Mitta
Newtle
Pha
Royal Agricultural Lan
Osksin
Zealand
United States
South Devon
Asucaletion
West Darling
Nsw
Cnn
Next Yost
Nfluynes
Lance Hugh G
Peilway Amulaye
C Board
North Methorny
Melbourne Hospital
Britain
Tha
Acta Co
Tt Fe
Pedler
Counciillor
Metonce
Aldhere
Djebriot Cogvellior
Banda
J. Reidy
Comattee
Arthur Walkat
Ben Lone
Kamaty
Gettli
Sottlera
Shepparton
Honda
Shy Leagan
Shea
Seaare
Posccok
Land Board
Bonalla
Daraly
Coming Events Tonight and March 10 Meeting and Sports
Fragmented notice lists upcoming events including Piaturvs Wadaasdas March 10 meeting Foote hall Swanpiol and Benalia Plompton Coursing Glan. Also mentions Patrick's Day sport Benalla and progert and dance st oigh'. Also Korow Saturday 97th March Winton races and Wednesday April 1d Baddaginole Aporta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piaturvs
Wadaasdas
Foote Hall
Swanpiol
Iasation
Benalia Plompton
Wedu
Benalla
Progert
Baeee
Korow
Winton
Baddaginole Aporta
Grey Hairs and Voices From a Murky Page
Fragmentary OCR note mentions aged individuals and unfamiliar names. It hints at a local interest with possible names and a scattered, unclear context, leaving the core event unreadable but signaling a public or personal reflection on aging and memory.
Vastly Mixed Victorian Budget Notes and War Talk
A scrambled summary notes budget figures and war plans with remarks on wages and living costs. It mentions a budget plan over 500000, a voyage to Melbourne during a honeymoon, and varied economic pressures on workers and families. Mentioned are Archbishop Mannix, a federal draft, and the War Gratitude Bill timeline, with local railways revenue and Melbourne market prices.
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Maznovane
Moneday
Victorien
Ttta
Arthur Brown
Veroms
Atlantic
Melingto
Sopwich
Roy Klog
Resta
Newcastle
Newcastle Labor Exchange
Aevint
Sats
Ovantry Party
Perreau
Darwin
Port Daralmn
Jontlce Ewing
Abe
Abo
Janeral
Ata
Ewing
Tlta
Mannix
Romer
Federal
Orialas
Germany
Federet Suburbiae
Stuer
Sentingham
Piper
Sartion Kang
Tasmania
Railways Commissionera
Tavenue
Malbourne
Federal Finance Aims to Settle War Debts and Wool Contracts
Mr Watt the Treasurer travels to London to brief the British on postwar debts totaling £33 million owed to the War Office plus £8.7 million for annual war payments and pensions. He plans to resolve wool profiteering issues and push Commonwealth representation to the Imperial Cabinet on vital trade and policy questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Ant
London
War Office
Commonwealth
Savatel
The Cost of Living and the Position of Women
A reader letter discusses the burden of household work on women, arguing women should be supported to pursue education and personal development. It cites remarks from sources and notes the conflict between duty to family and aspirations for equality, urging society to value women beyond domestic roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Vesta
Uveapol
Ber
Jan
Addi- Hon
Franklin
Church At England Grammar Sohonl
Visit of the Railways Commissioners on inspection tour
Railways Commissioners led by Chairman Norman visited Milbourne and Glou town areas to inspect stock transport and cattle movements. They discussed stalled stock, paving issues at Nonp Street gate, and funding offers of 1500 pounds with council matching 500, along with the double train service proposal and yard paving costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Mboumbla
Sad Sheenou
Railwaya
Etsonally
Yeatarday
Messrs
Torney
Pawenger Tarice
Koo
Koox
Shire Ancre
Seffrey
Milbourne
Furtoight
Roger
Roa
Rayard Tuter
Joffrey
Knox
Goorambat
Weather records of scattered showers and storms
Weather notes describe a Saturday with severe showers and a heavy downpour around 4:30 PM, patchy rainfall, and a rising river level. Reports mention a notable shower between Benalla and Norambat, with a hot afternoon and thunderstorm activity in Tong town ship and surrounding roads flooded. Temperatures show a drop to March levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuruta
Police Vistin
Benalla
Norambat
Sporting item notes and updates
A compact notice outlines a sporting event update with mentions of teams and venues. It cites a local club or association and hints at results or upcoming games. Names and precise details are unreadable in the fragment.
Benalla Cricket Club Weekend Results and Meeting Notes
A Benalla Cricket Club report covers a friendly match at Friday Street where Evoy’s 36 helped a 6 wicket stand before rain caused a draw. Bonalla A versus B was postponed. A Saturday committee meeting discussed responses to Hunter, MOu, and St Kilda clubs. Weather and mechanical issues disrupted travel and events, with a rain‑soaked day forcing late decisions and a tea hosted by Mrs Nish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway
Bonilla
Honalla
Toms Witmimenoed
Soolstiva
Vreanid
Evoy
Cevm
Bonella A
B. Toanra
Benalla
Tusi
Bonalls Ag Gousl
Piane
Ainand Wintom
Raly
Evan
Nish
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Ousar Mint
Government Meat Board
Tn Watch
Pyrmont
Gaserre
Isaac
Genet Licesnes
Mra
M. Hevrtiva
Sea
T Honway
Sorey
Stowarson
EB. Goreoll
W. H. Gann
R. McLellan
Qogatry Hire Brigades Board
Geelong
Benalla Brigada
Usk
Competitio Nn
Meek
Qion Firstdon
Fraser
Fieameo
Williams
Elma
J. Rhodes
C. Mareball
Handerwa
D. Qoliing
Firth
Harding
M. Walsh
H. Davis
Nicholaon
Berrigan
Kilpsteick
M*lallea
Marne
Avenel
Beardford
Goolbare Valley
Yerrywongs Tlie
Aly Fom Wengeratta
Oyanoll
Wangerstts
Eoonoll Ae
Sod
Agsiu Sgood
Firabrsba
Abita Stewart
Hunan
Ravarrs
Theordar
Albury
Murrumbidgee
Tokeo Agaican
Canara
Hughes
Tudor
Country Party
Bigge
James Ryn
Yarrawonny
Persia
Ghemae M-Semara
Numyrkeh
Asif
Somreion
Tesok
Stralo
Broadmeadows
T. Ensyer
Milby Mirta
Mounvares
Henry Ron
Christina Enipgol
Supreme Court
Malbogene
Plendlog
Bobarior
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Doalness
Ral Kraine Um A
Vaventuna Ous, Asad Wood
Rachors
Wwe Talaar Foren
Federal Finance
Mr. Watt
Abe Hen
the Railways Commissioners
Wbade
Thermemorar
Pont
Wince Sondon
Clun
Ax Ny
Cricket
Raciog
Werr von Reaglry
Ferrawongereareen Satarday
Windmien
Riverina
Scotrd Wiener
Hoendiown
Androntens
Wetorme
Ovens
Bhaptr
Tam Fay Racing Arch
Edopelul
Gibson
Carmichael
David
Skyrail
Northcote
Paw Hole
Hautecourt
Seigneur
Kineto
Lord Setay
Sparta
A. Wilton
T. Hyland
J. Galvio
Mair Street
Opposlie Mechanics Institute
Anita Stewart
Wilo
Montuath
S.B.S
G. J. Dagaris
A.D.F.A
Mildura, Vic
R. Morris
Vo.a
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