District News and Notes From the Ovens District
A chaotic district digest reports social gatherings at Beach Worth where about 100 attend a valedictory event, a rescue of David Vann after a fall, a break‑in and arson attempt, a fatal horse accident, and multiple local incidents. Names of residents, places and organizations appear amid scattered reports of injuries, trials, and community affairs.
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Beach Worth
Thurwlay
Ovens
Art Union
Wron River Valley injuries and local notices mix
A jumble of medical emergencies, court reports, and community news from Rutherglen to Wangaratta. Injured man, Dr Cook and hospital transfers are noted, with multiple local notices on thefts, society meetings, school enrollments, a factory purchase, and a tragedy in Thoona.
Turngamah Water Trust meets over diversions to Shepparton
At a Tangamah Water Trust meeting the engineer reported a 18 inch to 1 foot deep diversion of water toward Shepparton. The group criticized delays in replies from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and urged action to secure a reliable summer supply for Tongamah and St. James townships. Commissions were to visit proposed storage sites on the creek to evaluate a possible well across the Broken Crack for future water security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Water Trust
Rolly
Gowangankiowicr
Shepparton Acon
Tapgamals
Chio State Riving Commission
Mont
Utwo
Melbourne
Bell
Garson
Shepparton Trust
Nore
Alan
Barry
St. James
Tongamsh
Sidamec
Lake Reseon
Com. Fell
G. Geahan
Pointef
Dungataly
Shepparton
Tangamett
Tangara
St. Janes
Cinming
Department
Eayly. Com
Deagan
State Rivers and Water Supply Department
Broken River
Tamganah
Choe Shirls
Tale Fovels
St. Janes North
Tungamal
Com. Kelly
Ear Church
Fell
Cam Cummins
Nillsheaotie
Benalla Golf Club Holds Meeting For Handicap Debates
Sporting notes recount a Benalla Golf Club gathering with J H Inglis and T T Clarke among attendees. They discussed sand leads, delaying the opening until May 16, and entries for mixed doubles handicap with a prize of half a guinea per winning side. Thistles near holes eight and nine were cut, and handicapping limits were debated. Also reports on Moira Cricket Association meeting in Devonish with Murchison trophy presented to Benalla club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Golf Club
J. H. Inglis
T. T. Clarke
F.T. Brown
Maude
H. Clarke
Plac
V.G.A
Coal train mishap at Newcastle causes warehouse damage
A coal loading operation at Newcastle derailed when a coupling failed between two wagons on a gravity track. The lower cars rolled down the incline, smashed the dead-end, and fell onto the wharf causing about £500 in damage. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Mother's Friend Pedic Pomade Head Tonic
An early product listing describes Mother's Friend Pedic Pomade as a head tonic said to kill vermin, heal sores, cure ringworm, and strengthen hair after one application. It markets price points of 2d and 3d bands and notes availability from local sellers SAY Beoulla and AL LIGHTON with further mention of night market appearances.
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Price
V. Say
Beoulla
Allighton
Deven
Poll declaration for Senate election to Victoria today
Mr Farrer, federal electoral officer, will declare today the poll for the Senate election to Victoria. Mrs Connolly, wife of a farmer at Yori Yours, hanged herself, found on a beam. Several deaths cited from consumption over years. Wm F Basford died after collision with a cart at Newmarket. A young man Donald B Chapman died when a wagon wheel passed over his head near Lake Sen. The Marylebone cricket club plans a New Zealand tour if NZ cricket association funds it. Emperor William censures student beer drinking in Germany. George Edwardy of Toongala injured by a spike roller accident. A story of capital and Raphael the Italian master painter is referenced with a tale of art, debt, and clever deceit ending in a payment for the table.
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Farrer
Victoria
Connolly
Yori
Perth
IL Perons
Wm. F. Basford
Newmarket
Donald B. Chapman
Sen Laka
Murylabone Cricket Club
New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket Association
Hmnperor
William
Alvac
Germany
George Edwardy
Tonegala
Home Dried Herbs For The Kitchen Use
Household guidance on drying and powdering culinary herbs at home. It covers gathering from a kitchen garden, washing, drying in a warm oven or air, storing leaves separated by species in labeled bottles, and ready to use dried mint parsley sage thyme marjoram and other savory herbs for flavoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helrig
Marital Tension in Cricket Banter at Benedicts
In a playful village match between Married and Single teams, tension rises as the Singles crack bowler dominates with better deliveries than his rival. A tease about Mary, the bowler’s alleged romance, adds humor as spectators note the rival’s inferior pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Tie
Tie
Arry
Character on the eyes and other scattered traits
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century ethics and physiognomy piece surveys eye shapes to imply character, notes on melancholy blue eyes, discernment, cool deliberation, and jealousy. It wanders into mining references and concludes with moral-maxim prose about happiness, laughter, and temper.
Misses Rodgers prepare pupils for music exams
The Misses Rodgers Teachers of Pianofeste Singing and Theory report many pupils prepared for all music exams with a large number successful in passing and several gaining honors. Tuition resumes Monday January 24 with term starting Tuesday February 1. For terms apply Carrive Street.
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Rodgers
Carrivestreet
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Jewellerys Depot
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Vaatts
Turnbull & Co
Church Street
Norton N
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A. M'Nicholayn
Norton
Warrenbayun
Boho
Goodslides
Violettown
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Thomson & Co
Manchester
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Benjamin Aspigno
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