Clearing sale and notices from November editions
On Thursday November 11 J M Namars & Co conduct a clearing sale for W G Dawn and Sons Koonds featuring 48 draught horses 450 hoof 10 dairy cows 30 young cattle and agricultural implements. The Shire hall hosted a cinema night with plans for more open air theatre shows. Licenses compensation for several hotels was set by the Ruther Glen board. Land tax returns are required for owners on October 30 1920 with returns due by November 30 and new assessments based on ownership by December 31. A tent-making business (Ladger’s) in Bridge thrust was acquired by B J M’Fars, and wool market reports note stagnation with distant demand from Europe. The Benalla Farmers’ Union elected Mr Richardson as president replacing Mr A O Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cueaning Sarx
Messrs
J. M'Namars & Co
W. G. Dawn
Burmenacex Horets
Cowenearen
Licenses Reduction Board
Ruth
State Land Tax Department
Victoria
Pinseasivy
B. J. M'Farsane
M'Parlane
Waol
London
Thora
United States
France
Belgium
Bradford
Ausbrela
Benalla
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Richardson
Stewart
Kilalawarra State School Demolished by Storm
The Kilalawarra State School buildings were utterly destroyed by a severe windstorm. Roofs peeled away, debris scattered across fields, and residents found trees and furniture displaced. Remarkably, the interior fittings suffered little damage. Miss Hilton and the school committee were relieved at the minimal impact.
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Kilawares
Mio
Yarrowonga
Bierkage
Kitawacks
Cobain
Ull
John Rows
J. Richarda
Melbourne News Roundup Summary of Australian Native Affairs and Markets
Federal Council of the Australian Natives Association elects Mr. Moir as chair and backs conscription. Henley event losses rise to £1500 due to wet weather and VRC issues. Derby takings drop £1100. NSW brass hint at Cabinet seats for Sir Alexander Peacock and Livingstone. Melbourne University contracts £7000 for an agricultural school building. cricketer Armstrong injures after 34 against South Australia. Customs four months to October yield £10,877,019. postal revenue up. Wheat price talks continue with NSW urging nine shillings. butter exports hailed as long-term prospects. Bendigo West recount sought. Melbourne market prices listed for oats, barley, maize, potatoes, onions.
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Melbourne
Federal Council of the
Australian Natives Associ Ton
GA. Moir
Yuan
SME
Cohen
New South Wales
Henley Committee
VRC
Derby
Alexander Peacock
Livingstone
UE. Mackey
H. Brady
Melbourne University
Armstrong
South Australia
Adelaide
Storey
N.S.W
Osborne
London
Jude
Bendigo West
Racing authorities act after inconsistent rain in Melbourne events
The VRC and stipendiary stewards investigated Red Cardinal after concerns at the Hotham Handicap and Moonee Valley Cup. Red Cardinal will start in the Melbourne Cup while Rotaroo and Pershore are scratched from the Williamsyoyen Cups and Melbourne Cup respectively.
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Melbourne
VRC
Red Carolina
Pershore
Victorian Farmers Union Rally at Warren Wayne
A Friday evening rally under the Victorian Farmers Union legal branch drew about 40 attendees at Warren Wayne. Speakers stressed a genuine farmers party, with Mr Guppy praising the local branch for its support and noting the party’s aim to balance power in the State House amidst price fixing and city-farmer tensions.
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Ye Warren- Wayne
The
VEO
AN Gibbons
Baddaginme
Ethel Goulding
Miss Searey
J. Wardle
E. James
O. White
HL. Braser
Farmers’ Union
Country Party
Tao
Capitaliste
Labor
Feather
Guppy
Tye
Liberal Party
People's Party
Flinders Lane
National Federation
Melbourne
State House
Warrenbayne
Far
Miners Union
Mines
Union support and debates in the North Eastern district meeting
A late night gathering showed Union members backing Mr Carlisle and promoting the National Federation. Speakers praised the union's strength, urged unity, and discussed butter prices, co operatives, and port improvements while noting membership funds and expenses. Applause greeted delegates and a supper followed the meeting.
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Shire
Leckie
House of Representatives
Cook
Harris
Legislatve Counc
Uion
Carlisle
Union
State Hotel
Kendall
Ron
Muckerill
Sis
Paclia
Hym Tor
Prades’ Hall
Co-Operative Company
Car Isle
Seeness
VICU
Central
Jowal
National Federation
Portland
Westernport
Melbourne
Morniig
Harbor Trust
Melborne
Weir Union
Wilkow
Hankstone
Mer. Guppy
Guppy
Anhur Gibbons
American Meat Trust Methods Exposed At Adelie Hearing
Evidence presented before the View Jation Committee in Adelie shows how American meat interests allegedly manipulated markets. Feeder merchant Mie J. MM Reid cites rising hide prices in Melbourne and profit-taking as war disruptions hit shipments. An octopus of trusts is blamed for inflating prices, with hides routed to Germany through American channels. Railway transfers note Be nalla to Newport reassignment with Hawking succeeding.
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View
Adelie
Mie J. MM, Reid
Melbourne
United States
Germany
Igantic
Octopus Group
Australia
Farmer Joh Proctor Beer Death By Own Action
An Ayabram West farmer, about dl years old, died of self administered strychnine after claiming stock and rent debts. Mrs Beer and neighbors sought help after he swallowed wine poison and collapsed at home. Deputy coroner Mr Harlem ruled death due to self inflicted poisoning with no foul play found.
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Joh Proctor Beer
Ayabram West
Smith
Tucker
Bret
Harlem
Tooswanop
Rue
Mons OF
Gouip
Benalla Railways V Goorambat A Narrow Cricket Thriller
A friendly Twenty overs match saw Benalla Railways chase a small total after Goorambat posted 48. J Trewin and B Cleary top scored for the visitors with 14 and 11 respectively, while J Hall dominated bowling for the Railways taking seven wickets. The match finished with Railways winning by seven runs as Valentine and Cook added crucial late runs despite early wickets.
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J, Trewin
B. Cleary
Sexton
Aloe Rans
Railways
Watil
Valentine
Cook
Ths
Hwan
Gooram
Koy Janse
J. Hall
SL Tuna
Wall
Goonawinar
J. Wrewin
Tow
Djohas
F Hall
Cooke
J. Mail
O Sexton
Johns
Clusty
Davin
R. Cook
St Truman
M. Quok
Jolie
A. Smith
Bfrreenwell
Hylund
Geconwell
Bundty
Dobne
Suston
Ford
Greenwell
Ranays
Tankley
Ruman
Bb Hall
Hall of Casthes
Mall
Povtte
Hallo
L Greenwail
Hall A
Auttorcan
Bi Cleary
Batra
Hall Youle
Hall G1
Cooper
Be Valentine
Anslyna
D. Hall
Chevy
Thermol face polish advertised for women
An advertisement urges women to use Thermol to purify the skin and maintain a fresh, youthful appearance. It claims the product clears blemishes, keeps the skin healthy outdoors, and offers a remedy to preserve a “womanly” look. Price is 3/9 and distribution is through V. Say chemist and Goodsell, Black and Co. lids.
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V. Say
Banalla
Saunts
Goodsell, Black and
Lid
Young
Sureet
Syivey
Wheat payment debate highlights farmers and cooperatives
Mr Robt Cook for Indi addresses the censure motion against the Government over a 3 shilling wheat payment. He praises cooperative pooling to reduce costs, improve distribution from field to mill, and cut reliance on speculators, arguing for fair treatment of producers and lower bread costs through unified action.
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Robt. Cook
Mehr
Indi
Labor Party
Countey Party
Yall
Corowa debate over wheat payment policy turmoil
Parker Moloney cites federal inaction on 5/ per delivery of this season’s wheat at rail sidings. Labor moves to force cash payment. Country Party members accused of collusion to amend with bonds, masking support for full 5s to farmers amid drought hardships.
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Basjnet
T. Coughlan
Labor Party
Country Party
Counry
Labor
Five Shatings and Bank Cash Conundrum in Crooked Plot
In a heated exchange, Moloney accuses the Country party of camouflaged Nationalist deceit. He claims the farmers were to take certificates to the bank for cash, questioning how banks would pay if funds were not in the country. The accusation ends with a harsh verdict of a great betrayal and cries of conscience.
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Dnl
Mr. Moloney
Country Party
Nationalist Party
Fiestrayal
Creaghery
Divorce case struck out in chaotic courtroom scene
A divorce action against Margaret Schmidt was struck out after the petitioner failed to appear and the Chief Justice was informed of a death near the court. The judge postponed proceedings as a clerk whispered a note and the orderly left the chamber amid emotional scenes.
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Clif
Schmnidy Voose Schuidt
Hetltonet
Conrad Schrott
Maryborough
Vane
Cot Vale
Frein Margaret Schardt
Seymour
Margaret Schmidt
eHect
Wecourt
Iat Portioner
Respondeng
Soldiers Claim Over Grass Rights At Walbundric Estate
Returned soldiers who took up blocks at Walbundric Lestat near Albury lodge a claim worth about £10,000 against the Returned Soldiers' Branch of the Lands Department. They say deprivation of grass rights followed the estate's sale, with 23,000 sheep depastured and later moved to Sydney. Despite departmental difficulties, the settlers have improved farms and expect good returns.
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Walbasilric Lestat
Albury
Lanls Department
Walbundric Estate
St i
Sydney
Thos Evans Pty Ltd Expands Vic Territory For Local Trades
Readers learn that Thos Evans Pty Ltd plans broad distribution across Victoria with agents in every town to speed purchases. The firm, famed for horse and cow rigs and dairy equipment, aims to boost local sales through agents rather than direct Melbourne orders.
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Liritt
Victora
Covighroil
Melbourne
Haedlise
Messrs
Thos Fans & Go, Us Ltd
Jplinds
Dra Lyers
Directo Mollwainie
Cheap Monks and Turnbull Promote Low Interest Rates
Fragmentary notes describe a financial offer with £50,000 investment from £50 and statements about lowest available rates. Mentions Beatin Agunts and Tony Sotiinncent amid garbled branding and uncertain figures.
Beechworth Historical Society Meeting Notice
Fragmented OCR note from Beechworth Victoria about society activities and fundraising, referencing plans and membership details with unclear names and dates. The readable content hints at preparations and names yet lacks complete context or concrete actions.
Local Market Offers Fresh Vegetables Daily
M English and Colonia lines stock confectionery and soft drinks alongside a daily supply of fresh vegetables.
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English & Colonia
New Season Lines at Benalla Boot Depot
Benalla Boot Depot lists new season lines including tennis shoes and white canvas boots with varied prices. Entries feature rubber and non rubber styles, ladies and men sizes, with freight paid on all postal orders.
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Crewdson
Osman
Benalla
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Australian
Mercantile. Land] and Finance Co. Lad
National Council of Wool-selling Brokers of Australia
Brisbane
Geelong
de Yarde
Fremantle
Yorkshire
Warren Wayne
American Meat Trust Methods
Railway Traserens
Mr. Gann
Newport
Hawking
Benalla Railways Vy
Goorambat
Western Australia
Harting
Englind
Hobbs
Makapwaco
Hendren
Howard
Noble
Pollow
Whitty
Steele
Ryder
Bainos
Magne
Park
Baring
Willis
Ride To Breyghy
B.S.A
D. Y. Rennie
Wstralion Buildings
J. R. Cook, M.ilr
Mr. Parker Moloney
M H.R
Thos. Evans Pty. Ltd
Henry ‘Yallender —Draper
Nunnest
Henry Vallender
Nunn St
Thomas Evans Pty. Ltd
Thomas Evans
Bourke Street
Monlys
Ictorian Produce
Cool Rative CO
Led
Henle
Wart
Turnbull & Oo
Beatin Agunts
Cictuat Seiroyy
Tony Sotiinncent
Beechworth Holing Society Horohyworth, Victyrias
Leon
David Moyes
Aedvauaes
Stredwink
Agest
Henalla
Warrien
Seersary
Hheohworni
Wlenwa
Herbert Ledge
Aaron
Tran
J. WW. Doherty
Hower
Worth
Riva Monty
Mortgayous Ballantiy
Willaam Dinning
Benella
Nenn Street
Shire Hall
M. Commerford
Nunn Street
Shireshall
Lailies Tisinie
Oxford
Niles
Benalla Parsons
Iuich
Assam
Davis
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