Violet Town agrarian debate on Strathbogie branch railway
A lengthy hearing discusses proposed railway access to Violet Town and Strathbogie, with farmers like Cameron MG and Warde calling for line extensions. Witnesses From Strathbogie North and Violet Town argue land values, cultivation yields, and timber potential, while government officials assess economic benefits and toll structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Elis
Bobo
Hart
Methourus
Winlettown
Asd
Ling
D. Crosbie
J P
Lade
Himmler
Dumbrall
Riverina
Strathbogie
Swanpool
Innes Walker
Strathbouse
Euyow
Violettown
Chas
Walter
Strathbogie North
Doan's Ointment Promises Eczema Relief in Benalla Ad
A Benalla reader testifies that Doan's Ointment cured her child's eczema and eased chronic skin complaints. The ad touts Doan's Ointment as effective for piles eczema hives and chilblains, with several households reporting lasting benefits and urging purchase at 2/9 per pot. Also briefly mentions Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets and local Melbourne distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Fy Mitchuell
Behalla
Aye
Dean
Doan
Bester McLellin Co
Ney
Wandering Cattle Nuisance Calls for Inspector Action
Correspondence from Benalla West laments recurring wandering cattle and horses in town. He notes a brief flush of relief after a prior nuisance crackdown but says the problem has returned. He urges the energetic inspector of nuisances to again enforce orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla West
J T Brown Sees Western Australia on Tour
Victorian MP J T Brown returned from a motor tour of Western Australia with Sir John Forrest and Mr Hedges MHR. He praised the state’s mining and agricultural potential, urged better Commonwealth support for Western Australia, and signaled support for a transcontinental railway if finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Brown
Indi
House of Representatives
Western Australia
Sir John Forrest
Brown
West Austrabian
J. Tilley Brown
Hexsw
John Forrest
Hedges
M.H.R
Mr. Brown
Perth
Victoria
Laball
Kalgoorlie
Indi Tomarkert
Australia
William Lyne
Labour Party
Commonwealth
Thaye
New South Wales
Amcrilana
Naval crisis drives British public to demand ships
The House of Commons sparking debate over Britain’s payal supremacy faces threat from Germany’s rapid battleship construction. Public notices show alarm as naval leagues and commerce groups plan nationwide campaigns for eight new dreadnoughts. Opposition leader Balfour signaled a motion on government security.
New Zealand Offers To Gift Britain a Battleship
New Zealand proposes to fund a first class Dreadnought for Britain and even a second if needed. Melbourne papers greet the idea with broad support as Australians express unity with the mother country. The New Zealand government and Joseph Ward are set to decide on presenting the offer to the Imperial Government and to the cost of construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Melbourne
Federal
Orble
Times
John Madden
A. Wynne
Sydney
Pha Victoriam
New Zealand
Joseph Ward
T Hey
Clark Bros Tailors Offer Quality Garments At Fair Prices
Clark Bros promote their tailor shop on Bridge Street offering hats ties shirts underwear and umbrellas alongside bespoke garments. They boast smartly built garments with good drape hang and finish inviting customers to compare fit style and material. They claim high quality and fair prices as essential values and invite orders for cloths at high prices with a test by wearer opinions.
Horse Sale at Corporation Yards Draws Large Attendees
A highly successful horse sale conducted by M Wy MNawara at the Corporation Yards Friday drew many buyers from surrounding districts. Draughts commanded high prices with Eyowrold horse from Walter Dunlop fetching £40, two year old fillies sold for up to £34, and totals across the yard averaging £21 16s. Vendors listed include W Barker, I Mallett, Pearson Bros, Ginnigan, Cameron, Powell, Cahill, Howes, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wy Mnawara
Sapa
Fviday
Phore
Walter Dunlop
Pearson Bros
Mr. D. Robertson
T. Ginnivan
Mosse
W. Barker
I. Mallett
Das. Kearny
of. Carroll
Tasmanian saw mill reply to union wage demand
An employer letter to the Federal Arbitration Court dated 16 September 1908 from Tasmanian saw mill owner James Sutoh states he employs about 37 workers of varied quality. He rejects union influence, insisting he will hire and pay as he sees fit, and challenges the union to prove agitation will affect his business.
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Federal Arbitration Court
Melbourne
Wood Workers’ Association
Fish Road
James Sutoh
Enichinferd
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A. Miller & Co’s
A. Miller & Co
Jy Suratmihogie Irataway
Vis
EE Rataway
Thor
Tampa
Cameron
MG. A
Wiladt
Kent
Fermions
Avenul
h-Diastoen
Joeth
Wand Strathboute
Elie Kere
Tunibed Bros
Valde
Ponstrad
MezDernald
Chant
Lts
Bayan
Tel
Uae
Dodd
Feushipall
Wiesomal
Cais
Basiagui
Baloemtinm
Merton
Aanich
Ateefhern
Bullard
Strathhogie
Tootons Forest
Strathhogia South
Messe
A. Coonyn
Apastrong
AG. Smith
Jl. Mallett
Ues
Mam
Vosen
Rovn
Doat
Sheldon
Ryan
J Mackenos
Wetherill
Tonkin
Teddy Bears
Growlers
Danis
Svasnes
Chamborain
Chamberlain
Colin
Chotera
A. Bennison
U. Wilis
Wangaratta
Harrisons
Ants
Waswaratea
R&h Clarke M
Nunn Street
Xt National Hank
Fficer
Smith
Collins Sr
Melbourn Accountants
Louis
Legacios
Edward Casper
Bourke Aud Swanston Streets
Melbourn
Robert FS
England
Buipe
Besatia
Viptoe Lown
Hun, Walte
Gata Duffy
King & King
S . Millinery
Thomson & CO
Morey
W. Smaith
Hovi Smaitier
Brice
Hy Kennedy & Wilkins
Cio Cary
Banat Renwinder
Mic
Marlins Corum Cina
Betrailise
Ube
Hipe & Skin Store
Mlean & Matiteson Bog
Church Strewt
Nort
Seaton
E. Ryan
Anil McDuepalls
Eit
Carlen & Kidd
Fame
Omg
Wire
Nike
Reid's Wire
Intramera
Chatiouttery
Finnie
Trent
Allalen Furne
Olive Cit Bicyele Oil & Cement
Ceippres Blak
Ull
Brads
Clark Bros
Clue Buoy
Chank Bros
Clare Bros
Bridge Street
EH. Gregorson
Besanna
Misses A. & H. Sims
Arundel
Mins A. Gan
Hog Ter
Misuos A.wnd
Pias
Cain
Grand Bote
Bunar
Chartier
Malhagrie
Art Union
Austra
Ln Onser
Wet Union
Prens
Forwaridn Addrom
John Hyman
Hall
Cavitou
Wnalla Brick and Tile B Works
Amh
OSIMS
Aes
S. T. Marchant & Son
Kent House
Geelong
Carrier St
John Burr
Money & Land
H. P. Keogh Royal Bank Chambers
Elizabeth ST
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