District News And Notes From Beechworth And Surrounds
District items report a three way link project completing a bridge between Whorouly and Myrtleford and a charity ball at Whorouly hall. Euroa Shire Council plans to curb travelling sheep nuisances, inspect breaches, and honor MLA Mr Trunt for long service. Local court cases involve O Sullivan and Forsyth debt dispute, with a separate inquiry into a Chinese laborer’s death in Shepparton and a plan to install a trig station. Widespread shire meetings discuss dipping costs for sheep, magistrate actions, and telephone connections among towns.
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Beechworth
Whorouly
Myrtleford
Education
Bowser
Whorouly Hally
Goulburn Valley
William Stunt Kee
Shepparton
Ai ‘ Pilure
Wetcilay
Sgehtel
Redway
Apintel
Graham
Local notices span Wangaratta district and surrounds
Reports from Wangaratta Hos pital appreciation for Mrs F Thomson Wagga wrecks and misadventures at Waggarandall Lake Moodie rowing mishaps and a near drown at the Broken River Thoona cemetery cleanup and fund drive Goorambat Sunday School picnic success Baddaginnnie sports club donation dispute and local civic notes
Spectator Cricket Match Highlights At Lake Ground
A Saturday cricket in which Lake hosts delivered a spirited game with over 125 fans and 1} runs per minute. Polly captained the locals, Higgins top-scored with 58, and M Namara, Hunt and Richardson shared bowling honors as the innings closed at 183. Goorambat replied with 77, then 44 by Waters and Wilson for a seven-wicket win, while other local clubs and lineups were noted for ongoing matches and upcoming fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Busan
Take Rowan
Lake
Goorambat
Sachs
Urday
Speetsburg
Tom
Polly
Ricter
Richardson
Tne
Tim
Higgins
Lowe
Pally
Ron
Armstrong
Lesmark
Fair
Bairade
Hunt
M'Namara
E. Higgins
D. Trunant
Dave
Tenant
M‘namara
Howship
Benalli
A. Brown
Brown
M'Nemars
Hunt Mde
M'Naraara
Hunerie
Hut
Armetring Cane
Saab
Ute Tull
Canto
Hlenerie
Hriefly
Funk
Funs
Hoth
Honerio
Conroy
Midweil
Honorio
Tigeme
Melly Bros
Righardem
Sind
Tonnlly
T. Higgins
Joe. Pelly
Rune Ant
Thos
Pelly
Bb McNamarn Thargreaves
Richards
MN An Clarke
HK. Higgins
Tennenn
Ty Hyeaville
Kuchardeen
Sandries Patel Rowling
M' Nanni
Richardema
Hotty
Leer citation and six month disqualification noted
The report records Ler citation regarding performances and Massey’s six month disqualification from curing. Atkins protest against maiden hunters winner received late. Weight guessing saw Muolk Hill and M Farlane weigh same. ballot favored M Farlane. Condolence sent to Mr. Kelleher on Mrs. Kelleher’s death. Final committee meeting to be held Wednesday the 25th inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Atkins
Muolk
I. Hill
W. M'Farlane
M‘farlane
Kelleher
Police raid nets two arrests in Great Southern camp
A Sunday operation led by Serjeant Allwood raided an Italian camp at Great Southern on suspicions of sly grog selling. Two arrests were made, liquor seized at Alice Zanoni’s residence, and a hoarse occupier charged with selling liquor without a licence. A raid on Jene Molinari’s house found liquor. the woman escaped but was later arrested nearby. Zanini was released on bail. A fire at the Willows house in High Street partly gutted two rooms. John Lindsay Wilson, Walwa storekeeper, faced charges over liquor on premises with small flasks and bottles seized, but the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanini
Willows
Highstreet
Ames
Anstey
John Connell and Co
Melbourne
Bell
Anglo- Australian Brewery Company
Yarrawonga Society Backs Summer Wax Thatch Ban
Yarrawonga Agri cultural Society adopted a motion urging the shire council to draft a by law prohibiting sale of wax thatches during summer months. The district reports several robberies including a Farmers' Army Hotel break in with £12 worth of goods taken and a tent watch valued at £64 removed from Bousey.
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Yarrawonga
Yarrawong Agricultural Society
Shire’ Council
Farmers’ Army Hotel
P. Ryan
Bousey
Internal Parasite Study Seeks Australian Specimens
The Department of Agriculture promotes Miss Georgina Sweet at Melbourne University to classify and illustrate internal parasites of domestic animals in Australia. Officials request collectors to forward preserved parasite specimens with body location notes to Dr. Sweet at the University of Melbourne Biological School.
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Department of Agriculture
Georgina Sweet
Melbourne University Biology
Seoul
Australia
Miss Ormerod
England
Yenutt
Geo
Swin Hare
Sweet
Thy
Biological School
University of Melbourn
Hton
de. Sweat
Honda
Long life in Benalla district describes Thoms Redding
A detailed reminiscence sketches Thoms Redding born in 1822 near Castle Durrow Ireland, who settled in the Benalla area over fifty years ago. It covers his Irish Constabulary service, emigration to Australia, arrival at Geelong, assignment to Castlemaine, and early Benalla development including hotels, shops, and the absence of a church. Redding’s later postings included Bendigo and Melbourne Beechworth patrols, with notes on local township growth and key figures of the era.
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Wangaratta Hosital
F. Thomson
Alex. Mc Donald
Wanga-ratts
Wangaratta Hospital
Benalla
Wim. Moore
Chas, Evans
Tutty
Cowan
Bensla
Thoms Redding
Castle Durrow
Queen's County
Ireland
Lord Ashbeonk
Irish Constabulary
Cork
Reiding
Victor
Howaswe
Prat
Conall
Mellanine
Mayet
Farlumgh
Phos
Redding
Castlemaine
Christian
Excore Ta
Trout
Bendigo
Melbourne
Beechworth
Reid
Smythe
Broken River
Mayonigat
Wis
Crown
Pia
le Warix
Ann
Buy
Wes
Aus Hintel
Ap Kanon
Vieler
Mr. Dobuos
Uheld
Vielettown
Chirk
Tismania Ammen
Lundy
Reading
Black Swan
Benatla
Player
Ivan Dak
Dharescuch
Bomeh
Wedding
Becchworth
Mavens
Stone
Outlaw chase ends with bushranger capture near Albury
The narrative recalls a bushranging event near the Ovens district with Reid and Marcus leading a small party. The robbers seized a horse, engaged in a pursuit across the creek line, and were eventually cornered by police after a long chase that crossed Tyr cutla and Benalla districts. Casualties and injuries are noted, with one man killed and further arrests following captured suspects. The pursuit involved Shin, Smythe, and Redding among others, with trials and inquiries shaping the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonsignia
Urea
Dizhines
Sydney
An Yilnoe
Reid
Wodanganu
Bush
Termins
Denk
Toy
Marcus
Sui
Manigell
Vietinn
Bas Finn
Marea
Tush Rangers
Isius Xhpas
Stine
Martens
Stoneway
Green
Redding
Harper
Aintad
Tyrcutla
Rosldyn
Albury
Hatime
Vinge
Melinaioy
Mr. Redding
Wes Detwilud
Siaytie
Reding
Botalla
Tim
Howe
Tutvaketleet
Smythe
Roding
W. Bons Orother
Thonin Bond
Tootipotpan
Smyrte
Teodibling
Bonallay
Thide
Font Police
Tialt
Nan Holloway
Botd
Liv
Stayton
Boyds
Attlenp
Pritchard
Chiltern Racing Club annual meeting notes and results
The Chiltern Racing Club opened the year with a £26 16/4 balance, added £90 for permanent improvements, and closed with £21 1/0 in the bank. The grand stand and water supply were upgraded, and meetings produced solid racing, including Bedsloe’s 15 to 1 win and Egha’s hurdle triumph. Canterbury Cup saw Signor win on the Australasian feed, while Bright Steel receives a spell at Royal Fura. Athletics move to Tangamal on New Year’s Day. nominations close December 10. Special trains will run from Bonilla and Yureawonger. Bowls inter-club match to be held tomorrow at Wangaratta with listed competitors.
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Chiltern Racing Club
Wouhouse
Egha
Cornwall
Bedloe
Chance
Glasgow
Tawthern
Watt Thay Steapladyee
Wiesbubie Conianatods
Heth of Castes
Signor Pub
Seahorse
Bright Steel
Bounty
Tangamal
Weste Biol
Shetlicht Handie
Thos. O'Dea
Bonilla
Yureawonger
Reformatories and prison transfers amid colonial court moves
The Court of General Sessions in Benalla forced the government to establish a reformatory prison, leaving convicts in Limbo at a lockup until relocation. George Lakeman faced larceny charges at Wangaratta and was remanded. his sentence was adjusted and sent to Benalla. Castlemaine Gaol granted temporary status as a reformatory for first offenders, while Bendigo Gaol authorities prepared for further transport actions.
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Moute
Wangatatia
Hater
Lakeman
Onner
Olates
Beechworth Raad
Beeshiworth Gael
Benalla
Briday
Castlemainy Gael
Castlemaing Gaal
Bendigo
Stud Heroics And Odd Names In Desert Farm Exhibition
An unusual report details a farm themed stunt show near a McKinley region site with a cast including Ge Kinglive Lieven 2nd Lardy Sagiriin Sivgrveing and others. unfamiliar acronyms appear alongside notable names.
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Moyal Farm
Kinglive Cumeeshiniyee
Lieven
Boyak
Acatoun Lip Biwee
Anil Showernut
Fabel
Dhowelige
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Mts
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Lake Rowan
Joe
Thoona
Thos. Mitchell
Mitchell
Bort
Nichol
St. Paul's
Celock
Mika May Hall
Miss Cole
John Cook
Baddaginnie
Baddaginnis Sports Club
G. Dunlop
Benalla and District
Elnir
Miller’s Teal
Woolpacks and
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Waters
Wilson
Coorambat
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Renalla Club
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Say
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Lowe Ual
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Mae
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Archit Savage
Thi
Ian
Polien
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Onttieaite
Mayennis Quill
Hadamucin
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Acmenon
Reedidinis
Sasnyia
Fughtan de
Borstia
Wangaratta
Nk Iill
Benall
Martin
Dhawksin
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Gildine Gonpt
Will Ff Hans
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Ip Brie Hinks
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Sam
Eying
Sitason
St Amis
Lochinvak
Withbaliiwe Tye
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Hugh Neely
Soieay
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Teitil
Cyd
Bliss AM Ightannb
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Lorwateads
USA
Warscick
Wetian Et
Laird of Killely Grandon
Kelvin
Eranlang Krom
Dinmeet
Lew Lipiear
Adiliakd
Gawnere
Muedey
Benalla Shaw
Asiml
Mir
Bogbends
Constanty
Calabi
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