Daughters Poisoning Escape Sparks Local Alarm
In Goulburn Valley Mrs A E Pearce's daughters Dorothy and Marjory nearly died after a vial of aconite was found atop a dining room safe. Emesis saved Dorothy but Marjory's condition worsened before improving. Acart accident injured T M Kinney and White, while trains now run 30 mph to save 25 minutes between Seymour and Numurkah.
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Goulburn Valley
A. E. Pearce
Dorothy
Marjory
Chilren
Mr. Pearce
Wyndham Street
Murchison Station
T. M.kinnery
Mooroopna Hospital
White
Seymour
Numurkah
Tetanus Hospital Case In Wangaratta District
A teenage patient in Greta, Ernest Hogan aged 17, suffers lockjaw from a leg wound. He used an adze days ago, wound troubled him, admitted to Wangaratta hospital on the 20th, still not out of danger.
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Wangaratta Hospital
Ernest Hogan
Greta
Retrenchment Scheme Leads Shire to Consolidate Offices
At the Shire council meeting Mr. Parker signaled he will not seek another post. The plan combines engineer secretary valuer and inspector of thistles into one role at £260 yearly, with an assistant secretary rate collector dairy inspector and dog tax collector paid £100 plus one shilling per dog taxed. Rev A Reeves locum of St Andrew's Longwood is near departure.
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Parker
A. Reeves
St. Andrew’s Church
Longwood
Deputation on Tarrawingee severance visit reaches Minister
Mr Cameron the Minister of Public Works met councillors from North Ovens and Beechworth at Tarrawingee to hear petitioners for severance from Beechworth. The deputation toured disputed localities and both sides pressed their cases as the Minister promised a decision by month end.
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Cameron
Tarrawingee
North Ovens
Beechworth
Everton
Messrs
Bennett Bros
Longbridge
Wangaratta
Donald M‘calman
Cheshunt
Edi
Milawa
Woman Rescued After Well Wall Collapses in Strathbogie
In Strathbogie Mrs Gregg wife of the Co operative store manager fell into a 14 foot deep well when the earth gave way. Neighbors answered her cries and released her, leaving her slightly worse for wear but safe on solid ground.
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Strathbogie
Gregg
Co-operative
Terra Firm
Local bakers keep bread price steady amid new shop
In Violettown two bakers maintain a 6d bread price. The 4lb loaf has appeared in a new bakery while price cuts to 5d are noted at another establishment.
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Violettown
Tolmie Tea Meeting and Concert for Presbyterian Mission
A tea meeting and concert connected with the Presbyterian mission were held on Tuesday the 21st. Tables were decorated and presided by Mesdames Usher Stubbs Facey Cunningham and Cameron. Attentive helpers included Misses Stewart Stubb Cunningham and Facey. Provisions were catered from Mansfield. Five pounds had been raised earlier to cover expenses. The tea took place in the church and the concert in the large school, which was filled to overflowing. Missionary Mr J H R Halford presided.
Professor Mudd Lectures on Royal India Trip
Professor Mudd delivered a lecture at Jubilee Hall to aid the Home Mission fund. The crowded building showed strong interest as he spoke on the Royal trip through India.
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Robert Hall
Bush fires near Blue Range nearly extinguished by rain
In the Blue Range Tolmies locality fires were nearly put out by Friday rain after about 8000 acres of grass and £1500 of fencing were destroyed. Several narrowly escaped horses and vehicles, saved only by retreating into burnt ground. Losses listed: Forrest 2000 acres Mitchell 1200 acres Hemsley 800 acres Jago 700 acres Cleeland 600 acres O Halloran and Son 350 acres W Johnston 300 acres Dinan 130 acres John Hall 120 acres.
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J. Jago
Barjarg
T. Cleeland
O'Halloran and Son
W. Johnston
D. Dinan
John Hall
Thoona forms racing and cricket club with leaders named
A meeting at Wardle's hotel arranged a coursing meeting and a club formation with Mr Tonkin as president and Mr Douglas as secretary. A smoke night was planned for the association cricket club during the premier presentation, with a Saturday race meeting to follow and strong support from prominent racing men. Jesperson offered a course described as pretty with a hillback view for the races.
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Thoona
Wardle
Tonkin
Douglas
Association Cricket Club
Thoona Club
Jesperson
Beechworth Hospital Endowment Fund Boosted by Bequest
The District Hospital increases funds by 100 pounds from Miss Isabella Manson via the pene trustee at Wellington New Zealand. The money is placed to the hospital endowment fund as directed by Miss Manson's will. Miss Manson and her brothers were early Beechworth storekeepers linked to the gold era.
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District Hospital
Wellington
New Zeaand
Isabella Manson
Jones
Robin Lodge
Bro
James Scott
Federal Competition Committee
Beechworth
Eastern
John Madden
Local court records list multiple petty offenses and fines
John Craze sues storekeeper Alex Henderson for assault seeking £20 damages. Henderson fined £5 plus £2 5s 6d costs. damages awarded £8 5s and costs £4 5s 6d. Henry Horton charged with stealing wood fined £5 plus £3 12s costs. Wm Neilson fined £10 or three months for careless use of fire. Charles Henry fined £10 or three months for stealing pumpkins worth £1.
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John Craze
Alex. Henderson
Henry Horton
Wm. Neilson
Charles Henry
Accidents Price Young Lad Injured and Skater Breaks Arm
In Chiltern Alexander Little, 14, injured while driving a cow when a hook pierced the animal and his hand. Te rence M Swiney, licensee's son, skated on the hotel path after a fall broke an arm in two places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiltern
Alexander Little
Terence M'Swiney
Star Hotel
Dry weather raises farmer unease amid fires and grazing strain
Avenel reports extreme heat and drought causing anxiety for farmers and graziers. Fire losses hit holdings on rented properties as feed and water run short. Some growers resort to hand feeding sheep while any rain last week was scant, barely easing dust.
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Avenel
Families Move From Wodonga to South Australia
A few days ago two families totaling rsons left Wodonga for South Australia seeking new homesteads. Several other families will follow later, attracted to the southern land and opportunities there.
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Wodonga
South Australia
CHILDREN WHEN TEETHING Danger when teething and diarrhoea cure
This aged advice warns of danger in teething children and urges prompt diarrhoea control with Chamberlain's Calic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, plus occasional castor oil. It claims the remedy as safe and pleasant to take for bowel troubles, sold by Victor Say in Benalla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iving Chamberlain
Victor Say
Benalla
Easter Encampment for 8th Squadron A L H
Regimental order from Lieut Col W B Plessents at Euroa says the regiment goes into camp at Benalla for eight days from 20 to 27 April 1905. Attendance is compulsory for all ranks with strict kit, horse, and weight limits and an advance party will prepare the camp and lines.
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W. B. Plessents
Euroa
Benalla
J. E
G. Redding
Q.M
J. O'Grady
No 4
Wangaratta
Court Sittings At Benalla Next Thursday
The Court of General Sessions County Court and Court of Insolvency will sit at Benalla on Thursday. Cases listed include Rex v Carl Takle false pretences from Carryong Rex v Thos Holmes and Frank Nugent store breaking from Rutherglen Rex v Duncan McKellar larceny from Tungamah Rex v Jas Hines cattle stealing from Wangaratta Rex v John Gilmore horse stealing. Alfred Smith v John Stafford slander damages £49. Application for dispensation and certificate by Robert Clarke.
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Rex
Carl Takle
Thos
Holmes
Frank Nugent
Rutherglen
Duncan M'Kellar
Larcsay
Tungamah
Jas
Hines
Wangaratta
John Gilmore
Alfred Smith
John Stafford
Court OF Isso
Russians Retreat Under Harbin Threat After Front Ebb
War dispatches report Russian forces near Harbin withdrawing as reinforcements lag. Generals warn a Sungari retreat or deeper Siberian withdrawal unless 200000 troops are sent. Japanese rail work accelerates while Mongolian turning movements threaten Bodune and Tsitsihar junctions.
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Harbin
Linievitch
Sungari
Siberia
St. Petersburg
Russia
Changchun
Kirin
Tsitsihar
Siberian
Mongolia
Bodune
Tsitihar
Russo-Chinese Bank
Manchuria
Korea
Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs Colds and Consumption
Medical advance claims a safe, opiate free remedy for coughs colds and consumption. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery is said to heal lungs and throat quickly with no after effects. Sold by A Miller and Co for use by children including croup and whooping cough cases.
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Sheldon
A. Miller and Co
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A.L.H
Court of General Sessions
County Court
Thneday
Eeta
Fimo
Ayer
Bess
Dr. J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mans
U.S. A
Nheumaticuro
Johan Meebuko
Manaer Square
Jonssn
Renure
Dean
T. W. Dures
Gore
Rheumaticuro CO
Cape Town
London Agenta
W. Sorres & Co
Chiswall-striac
B.C
Sastern
Uege
John Russell Crowther
Brighton Grammar School
Miss Weston
Benno Scherck
M. E. Taylor
Telamon
F. H. Mackerell
Bega
Bridge Street
Broken River
E. J. Hooper
Benalla and District
Nunn Street
Tronfoundry
Central Showrooms
Bourke Street
Central SnowRooms
Bourke ST
Melbourne
Art Millinery
C. R. Waller
Mabel Waller
Thompson
Swanston St
Hanlon
P. O
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Marseilles
London
Adelaide
Fremantle
Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Brindisi
Europe
INE
Framantle India
Maronilles London
Collins-atreat
Frederick White
Elliott
Lady's Murs
Barkly Street
Benalla Hast State School
Devenish
Mitchell's Harvester
Walter A. Wood
Devestan Agency
T. Lennox
A. H. Phillips
Carrier Street Boot Shop
Allan
Madam Melba
A. TL. Phillips
Bootmaker
Carrier Street
Dunlop
Carrier At
Gordon
Duncan
Ceneral Commission
Renard Fertiliser Company
T. Robinson & Co
Pry. Liv
Storriswood
Gordon Duncan
General Commission
Deven Isn
Rte Canis
W. H. Jackson
Sac
W.hlj
London Tailor and Cutter Academy and
School of Art
Ballarat Trustee Executors' Agency CO. Law
Came Street
Savings Bank
Ballarat
Thos. 1. Wanliss
T. Stoddart
J. John MacLeod
M'Donald
M.L.C
R. G. Middleton
Ballarat, Banking Company
Dons Glasson
T. Moore
T V. Cowan
Yin Barum Benalla
Yee
Rodgers
Henry
Miss Lelievre
Wedge-strest
Benalla West
Ane
E. Ryan
Lipton
M‘dougall
Railton
Reid
Farma
Corasecks
Rotherhame
K.P. Ware
Maldon
Black Horse Dairy
Sal
Calcutta
D.F
Borpines
Art Union
John Uren
Werribes
Victoria
P.O
Charles Harris
Trades’hall
Carlton
Humphries
Carpenter
Law, Union and Crown Fire Insututes Co
Barnany Smet, Brvansa
Orion Stoves
Warsdell’s Tonedust, Lipp, Kohl, Weisner and Nittag
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co
Jaguers & Sons
Monumental Custors
K. Ryan
Camp Storr
Banalia
Bila
Rims
Menaila
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