Insolvency schedule filed in Beechworth for John Hall claimants
District notes from Beechworth report a filed insolvency schedule for John Hall of Poreukah laborer with liabilities around £1047 and assets unknown. At Myrtleford police court Joseph Williams an Aboriginal man faced charges of assaulting a boy with a spade and unlawful entry with attempted arson at Mrs Paramountain's residence. remand to 19th inst granted. Beechworth Cooke centre reports about 48 attendees including children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
John Hall
Poreukah
Joseph Williams
Myrtleford
Paramountain
Cooke Centre
Auction Sale of 560 Acres at Dunbalbalanc
Messrs J M Namara and Co on behalf of Mrs Banyen of Gove offered 560 acres at Dunbalbalanc for sale by auction. The property passed in at six pounds ten shillings per acre, but was immediately resold for seven pounds per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. M‘namara and Co
Agricultural Classes Begin at Miepoll June Nineteenth
Arrangements by the A and P Society set agricultural classes at Miepoll starting June 19. The society’s show will run two days with prize money between £275 and £300. Mr David Dudley of Pranjip died last week after a five day illness. a leading Methodist, he served as Sunday school superintendent for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and P. Society
Miepoll
Agricultural Society
David Dudley
Pranjip
Methodist Church
Goulburn Valley Deaths and Council News
George Bond of Tocumwal, driver of the Tocumwal Finley coach, was killed when found on the dashboard after leaving Tocumwal, likely from striking a tree limb. Ian M K Sutherland declined a £300 salary position with 6d commission in river and water work, preferring to not oversee drainage. P F Nase was honored at a valedictory gathering after retiring from Shepparton Council. Mrs. M Causland of Shepparton died after five weeks of gastritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goulburn Valley
George Bond
Tocumwal
Finley
Ian M.K. Sutherland
M.lc
Rivera and Water Supply Commission
Sheprton
Sutherland
P. F. Nase
Shepparton
M'Causland
J. M'‘Causland
VIOLETTOWN BUILDING PLANS AND FIRE LOSS REPORT
The Lands Department will not allow part of the pancREA area to be used as a sheep dip site as proposed by the Shire Council. Additions to the local post office include a dining room kitchen and scullery. A bazaar on September 27 aims to aid the Mechanics Hall and cemetery. A fire at Mr A M Farlane’s bicycle shop spread to nearby shops on Cowalip Street destroying three buildings and most contents. losses included stock insured at various companies. An accident at the Cowslip Street railway crossing involved Miss Harriet White and a lad Croxford, their buggy struck by an empty truck. Miss White uninjured but the boy hurt. Residents request a gate at the crossing to prevent future incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violettown
Lands Department
Ead Sr
Mechanics
A. M.farlane
Cowalip Street
W. E. Hill
W. Gould
M‘farlane
Gould
Grogan
Caulfield
Cowslip-street
Harriet White
Croxford
White
Milawa and Ovens Murray Butter Output and Local News
Milk receipts at Milawa factory in April reached 152,523 gallons yielding butter, totaling 145 tons for four months valued at £12,900. Ovens Murray Dairy Co produced 174 tons of butter in April with butter fat paid at 9d per pound. A new Springhurst factory is planned at about. Mrs Michael Hogan died at Waoga yakta after five years illness. A buggy accident near Oxley road injured Miss M Dowell and others. Sanitary contractors found a dead male infant. post mortem by Dr Henderson indicated non breathing and no violence. Police investigating. Local gas works manager J W Bean promoted to Albany. Beaton to succeed in Geraldton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Milawa
Ovens Sod Murray Dairy Co
Springhurst
Michael Hogan
Waogayakta
White
M‘dowell
Garatt
Oxley Road
French and
Norman
Beaven
P. M
Henderson
J. W. Bean
Benalla
Albany
W.A
Beaton
Geraldton
Queensland pest grass alarms farmers in district
Report notes farmers mowing and hoeing as Queensland pee spreads through the district. The weed repels stock and kills grass, prompting calls for preventive action. A week ago a schoolroom meeting elected a committee with Mesars Gandini Heaney Athorne Branigan and Mra serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Mesars. Gandini
A. Heaney
Athorne
Branigan
Mra
Morrison and Mrs Gandini Elected
Morrison and Mrs Gandini were elected in a local vote. The article notes a schooling actor examined the radiay last and found the outcome favorable, suggesting progress for Miss ge age teacher.
Hansen South Butter Fat Payment Decision
In April Hansen factory received 13,428 gallons of milk and 43,664 pounds of cream. From these inputs 29 tons of butter were produced. A decision was made to pay 9d per pound for butter fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen South
Hansen
Record harvest boosts Strathbogie district crops
The past season was a record in Strathbogie with doubled cultivated area and bumper potato yields. Threshing returns reach 25 000 sacks of oats and wheat, hay was cut broadly, and 1800 tons of chaff were produced. Dairies prospered, pastures stayed green after summer rains, but labour shortages hinder expansion. Roads may be tested as markets prepare for winter. Referenda results matched predictions with low turnout at one booth. A new branch of the People’s Party was established to ensure future enrollments. Rain arrived after a long dry spell, with up to 114 points recorded by the 10th and more since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strathbogie
Euros Council
People's Party
Methodist Concert Omission Highlights Miss Etty Hill Solo
In the report on the Methodist concert an omission left out the solo hymn verse “Saviour, like a shepherd lead us” sung admirably by Miss Etty Hill. The recital impressed attendees with the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etty Hill
Benalla Coursing Club fixes trial prices and ball plans
At the Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club meeting on Thursday evening last, trials were set at 5 and 7/6 for a bill. A sub committee of H M Blackburne A J Walsh J O'Brien and Barbetta will handle ball details. Booth sales depend on president and secretary. Grass in escapes to be cut and no ground luncheon this year. In racing news The Bard returns to Flemington to train. Lady Argyle won the High Class Handicap at Richmond for 100 sovs. Well Done likely to start in the maiden hurdle at the VRO Grand National. Yay Frosica is being spelled as H Hoysted leaves for Melbourne with Harbour. Hoysted ran Keilor Handicap at Moonee Valley, unplaced. Langwar in Handicap 100 sovs won by Halbrook leading until distance in the Flying Handicap at the Benalla Cup meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Plumpton
Messrs
H. M. Blackburne
A. J. Walsh
J. O'Brien
Barbetta
Bard
Flemington
Lady Argyle
Richmond
H. F. Hoysted
Melbourne
Harbour
Keilor
Moonee Valley
Halbrook
Trinity Faces Glenrowan In Court Tennis Clash
A tennis match is set for tomorrow afternoon on the Trinity courts between Trinity and a Glenrowan team. A special Benalla Tennis Club meeting is also scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Courts
Trinity
Glenrowan
Benalla
Rifle match at Williamstown between Army Service Corps and 8th A L H Regiment
A rifle match is arranged for the 27th test at Williamstown with teams from the Army Service Corps and the 8th A L H Regiment. Ten men aside compete at 600 yards with ten shots each. Three men will be selected from each squadron to represent the 8th A L H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Army Service Corps
8Th
A.L.H. Regiment
A.L.H
Australian sprinter wins world championship sprint duel
In Melbourne’s Exhibition Grounds about 10 000 spectators watched J. Donaldson of Australia and C. E. Holway of America contest the world sprint title. Prizes total £250 with £150 to the winner and £100 to the runner up. Distances were 75, 100 and 220 yards. Donaldson won all three events by margins up to several yards amid a brass heavy track, speeds possibly inflated by the conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Donaldson
Australia
C. E. Holway
America
Exhibition Grounds
Donaldson
Golf links near completion at Cherry's old house area
The Bonalls club reports the new golf links almost ready with heavy grass in some spots. Cutting arrangements are planned to improve conditions within weeks. The course runs from the old house in Charles street known as Cherry's to paddocks bounded by the Royal Farm one, Mansfield and Melbourne roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonalls Club
Charles-street
Cherry's
Royal Farm
Mansfield
Melbourne
Swanpool Butter Advertised For Sale In Benalla
Swanpool and Mooragag Butter Factory Company advertise butter for purchase from Wm. Lewis and Co. A. Miller and Co. J. D. Mackenzie and J. Weatherill storekeepers Benalla and F. A. Tonkin Swanpool storekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanpool and Mooragag Butter Factory Company
Wm. Lewis and Co
A. Miller and Co
J. D. Mackenzie
J. Weatherill
Benalla
F. A. Tonkin
Swanpool
Advt
Six Months Sore Cured By Rexona Ointment
A woman reports a six month ear behind sore cured in less than a week after using Rexona Ointment. Letter from Mia John M'Donald of Erskine, noting the ointment’s curative pepper content and ensuing healing. Post and mail deadlines listed for Europe and the East, South Africa shipments, and money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexona
Mia
John M‘donald
Harold-street
Erskine- Mails
Europe
East
Osterley
Benalla
South Africa
S.e
Coronation Picnic Plan Moves Forward At Benalla
A meeting at the Mechanics Institute chaired by A Gregerson J P discussed a coronation day children’s picnic in Benalla. A previous bridge celebration picnic raised about £65 with potential £60 expenditure this year, soliciting local donations and support from country residents and ladies collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megara A. Gregorson
R. J. Blackburne
Mechanics’ Institute
A. Gregerson
J.P
Elshaug
J. D. Collins
Benalla
Peters
R. Cook
Mosers
A. F. Clark
Mr. Gregerson
Lambert
A. Peters
Pyne
R. I. Clark
Taylor
Sebire
Philips
Walker
J. Holden
Hiscock
Moodie
Football club meetings set stage for remiership bid
The Badduginuie Football Club held its annual meeting in Jubileea Hall on Thursday evening with a healthy turnout. Secretary W Keefe reported a credit balance of £1 12/4 and noted several old stars left for other districts while new, strong youths were recruited to contest the remiership. Officer elections named J Bowman as president and R Hill as secretary with W Allen among vice-presidents. W Allen donated a new ball. Other clubs discussed joining Yarrawonga Association and forming interclub leagues with Mulwala, Yarrawonga, Tungamah, Wilby, St James, Benalla, Molyullah, Tatong, Swan Pool, and Mount Pleasant. League results gave Essendon 6 11 over Melbourne 0 9 and Geelong 10 8 over Collingwood 8 17, with open payments for players announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badduginuie Football Club
Jubillea Hall
W. Keefe
Yarrawonga Association
Mulwala
Yarrawonga
Tungamah
Wilby
St. James
Benalla
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Hotel
Messia
B. Newman
J. Chivers
Molyullah
Tatong
Swanpool
North-Eastern Football Association
Nagambie
Essendon
Melbourne
Fitzroy
Carlton
Geelong
Collingwood
South Melbourne
St. Kilda
Richmond
University
Census corrections urged as ages prove error prone
The Commonwealth statistician G H Knibbs appeals to Australians to immediately send corrections of census data to the Melbourne Census Bureau. He notes widespread age errors and other misstatements, with a special sealed team handling submissions and pledging secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernoys
Commonwealth Statistician
G. H. Knibbs
Australia
Census Bureau
Melbourne
Nature's Emigrants Some Curious Habits Indulged In
A survey of migration habits across life forms shows butterflies in Europe and the Americas making vast journeys. Animals like reindeer move seasonally for food, while beetles hitch rides on birds or mammals. Plants emigrate mechanically via seeds clinging to fur, and by wind dispersed parachutes from dandelions to coconuts crossing oceans. A scientist even found many grass seed types in a single clod from a bird’s foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
America
Pacific
New York
Darwin
Things Reversed in Japanese and European Work Methods
A reflective piece contrasts Japanese and European labor practices, noting reversed directions in tasks such as planing, smithing, coopering, and hammer use. The author remarks on penmanship and tool mechanisms, pointing out leftward screw threads, left-thrust locks, and overall perceived inversions between cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Oura
Fault Finding and a Wife’s Duty in Domestic Life
The speaker asserts fault finding rarely helps and warns against excessive criticism. It emphasizes a wife's influence through steady, conscientious fulfillment of her duties and embodying loving, pure, and truthful womanhood without dwelling on her husband’s actions.
For bronchial coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure
An old time medicine note recommends Woods Great Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs advising a dose of one sixth of a measure. The short directive reflects era advertising language and common practice of using peppermint cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Classified Listings and Services Adverts Mix
A dense early 20th century classified notice listing stock and station agents, loans, and insurance firms, with sales of farm equipment, seeds, cattle and sheep products, and farm utilities. It includes vehicle and real estate ads for multiple towns, plus auctions and a boardinghouse sale with prices and locations. The piece highlights agents Nunn Street Melbourne area and local firms Hornsby & Sons and Thomas Carbolised Sheep Dip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Zealand Loan CO
City Mutual Life Assurance CO
Royal Insurance CO
Bire
Hornsby & Sons Ltd
T. Robinson & CO. Proprietary Ltd
New Patent Cagles
Triumph Woolpress
Federal Harvesto
Harvest Moon
Manilla
Ballarat
Surence P
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Saya
Nature
Nunn Street
W.B
Benalla West
Smythe St
Smythe and
Byrne-street
Enalla Dramatic College
School of Elocution
A. Wolley
Cure Broken River Hotel
Frede, Gascoigne
Benalla Street
Isses K. and
M. Walter
Benalla-street
Lienalla
F Marshall
Tungamat
T. James
Tungamah Hotel
Royal Hotel, St. James
Nmonday
W. H. Birch
Cowren Street
Footscray
M. Q. M‘namara
M. Q
M‘namara
Tuogamuh, Vic
Parkes, N.S.W
Gyan Duffy, King & King
Bridge Street
National
MB H
Nunn
Next Nationa Bank
National Trusters Company
Melbourn
Little Collins-streaty
Walter Madden
Tils & and Smith
Collins-st., Melbourne
Turnbull & Go
Chunar Ani
Miller’s
Ladies’ Coats
Tole
Dirk
Milton
MR. J. Wylie Meadows
THE
Dental Board OF Victoria
Addreas
Carrier Street
Anun del
AL Say's Phares
Wari
Maller
Mens Ballarat
Uively
Nate Aul
Henry Vallender
Tam
Beecham
Lafayette
Studio Pg Deeds Eee
Commonwealth
Webs
Collins ST
Miller’s Big Store
A. Miller & Coo
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