Insolvency and property cases and public notices amid 19th century turmoil
Insolvency schedules show Mr P B Williams as chief clerk with assets and liabilities around £490 15s 4d and £488 0s 4d deficiency. Melbourne and Sydney notices report property sales, assignee actions, and a court case with fines for assaulting police. Amid war talk and political shifts, references include Irish bribery charges and a bequest in 2018. Diamond market collapse and new telephone line projects are noted, plus London wool markets and London meat stocks. Windsor ostrich thefts are cited alongside Russian relief funds.
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Somacore
P. B. Williams
Insoli
John Kawiafarmur
Soll
Nf Capital Sud
BG. Rossell
Wm. Bourke
Alain
T. Berry
L Moville
Patong
Mildore
Harvey Wax
Wisconc
Wary
Branston
Sydney
South Africa
Mary
Jie Botrathied
Pai Laonalles
Earl of Harewood
Eta
Imsoilles
Kimberley
Melbourne
London
Toasday
Priest
Windsor
England
Power Plant Debate Sputters Over Fuel Costs and Policy
Local reader Coghild argues with the shire pres ident about fuel use for a proposed plant. He cites charcoal and water consumption figures, compares costs, and questions the economic viability of relying on gas and smoke power, urging councillors to reconsider funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somin
Soliad
Thorsct
Walker
Hye
Basie
Kugtion Gow
Christic
Gardinee
M*leland
Wear
Patong
Reilly Grus
Bonalle
Mangalicu
Science
Lodwscry Bulletin
Waller
Bunalla
Staan
Benalla Gardens Request Upgrade During Governor Visit
A letter from PROOKES complains about Benalla Gardens being labeled the Recreation Reserve by the Benalla Shire Council during Governor's visit. The writer urges a proper recognition and asks the shire president to invite someone to rename the gardens and address the local garden level neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Montagnoxb
Benalla Shire Council
Benalla Gardens
Stradbroke Gardens
Governor Stradbroke Visit Planned for Benalla
Town officials arrange a full day program for the Earl of Stradbroke the State Governor with a morning arrival from Bright. A street procession the High School tea stop and 90 presentations are listed with a 5 pm finish. Decorations and a half day shop closing are organized with a committee to supervise banners flags and bunting.
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Earl of Stradbroke
Benalla
Mopiiath
Bright
Cellengy
Davis
Benalla West
Green
Tatong
A. T. Clark
Bright and
Myrtleford
Greet
Nicht
Monreath
Waters
Nish
St. Joseph's
Monteath
Shire Hall
Childdren
A.’. M'Connany
Li Col
Thwaites
Jeaves Ifie
W. Say
Traders’ Association
Atwats
Hamilton
Say
Special Train Arrangements For Monday Closure
The Shops will close at 1 p.m on Monday. A special Yarrawonga train leaves at 8 and the ordinary train is expedited. Henalla arrivals move to 9 35, with the special at 6 am. Bonally return timing pam. Tatong special departs 9 50 am and Benalla return 5 00 pm. Reduced excursion fares apply on both specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawonga
Henalla
Bonally
Pam
Tatong
Benalla
Senate and Tariff clash dominates Melbourne briefing
In the House of Representatives the Chairman of Committees said the Senate exceeded its rights by pressing tariff requests and the matter will be debated tomorrow. Dr Earle Page sought to block a bill reducing federal member salaries but the move was ruled out of order. A Brisbane bubonic plague death was reported, binoculars stolen from Liverpool stores, and Bendigo racing results listed with several winners and placings.
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Melbourne
Senate
House of Representatives
Earle Page
Violettown
D White
Matlin
Koonds
Will Raga
Wiolut Down
Mra. Mallon
Mallon
Ahack Ab
Thomas Mahe
Conseil
Municipal Officers’ Association
Dauth ‘Tha Somamvittee
Martin
Wangaratta clerk faces multiple embezzlement charges
Secretary Thomas Ban is charged with embezzling funds from the Wangaratta Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the North Eastern District Racing Association, and the Wangaratta Turf Club. Prosecutors allege he diverted about £909 total between 1920 and 1921 while serving as clerk and secretary, with police and witnesses detailing cash books and bank passbooks.
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Wangaratta
Wade
Henry Thomas Tl Ban
Bruce
Bewn
Wangaratta Turf Clu
Ith Pebeuare
Tyey
C Purbriols
Turf Club
Jasper Husband
Mareh
Tary
Purbsick
Billbody
P.M
Purbrick
Richard Manley
Hind Bees
B.C. Peverell
He Nasional Bank
Wolger
Brueg
Sergean
O'Connor
Mil
Thomas Henry Hathi- Ban
Wangaratta Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Tire Clb
District Racing Association
Eee Tne
Accoun Agricultual Society
Racing Association
Burbrick
Ny Dutreau
Woma
Audit laxity in 1921 cash book audit leads to guilty plea
Discrepancy of 211 18/9 in a cash book covering 20 February to Zieh Q October 1921. The bank balance and cash in hand were not properly checked. Audit dated 16 February 1921 was questioned as unqualified and sloppy. Accused pleaded guilty and was committed for Melbourne General Sessions.
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National Bank
Purbrick
Tushosk Pwayed
Melbourne
Agricultural Society Loss Trial Details Involving Jasper Husband
The court heard evidence on derelictions within the Agricultural Society of Jasper, including bank ledgers, salaries, and rent. Accused Jasper Husband pleaded guilty to charges and was committed for trial to December at Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Jasper Husband
Dines
A. Earnes
The
and S. Bank
Hom
Mro Purbritk
Purbrick
Halligan
M N. Dutneal
Bruce
Jones
Bihy
Melbournv
Bryce
Melbourne
Purduck
CH Moore
Farmer
Wangaratta
Racing Association Faces Trial Over Secretary Fees
Testimony shows Halligan appointed secretary in 1916 at £150 a year later raised to £200. Evidence outlines duties off meetings, a 60-club North East association, and a £454 cash deficit after cash book and bank ledgers. Bail set at £100 with three defendants to stand trial in Melbourne.
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Northaster District Racing Association
Jasper Husband
Halligan
QuiWver
Purbrick
Te Vrc
Hulligan
al Hllmilton
Bank of New South Wales
Association
N. Durnea
Producers' Capital Drive Meeting at St James Hall
A Victorian Producers' Co-Op meeting in St James Hall discussed the Capital Drive. Chairman Mr David Ralpe and organizer Mr Darcy Gray outlined the co op’s growth from Bendigo roots to 16 000 shareholders and a turnover near £5 900 000 with multiple departments including wheat and insurance.
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Jatmes Hall
Opening of Roman Catholic Church in Corowa
Dist rict news from Corowa reports the opening of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral led by Archbishop Mannix and Bishop Goulburn. The church cost £4000 and was well received by spectators after a wartime hiatus. Other local items note Shire council issues at Shepparton Gostrove and sports and social events in various towns including Violetown Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.
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Corowa
Manaix
Goulburo
Frosaul
Mauyix
Wight
Suroway
Uhim
Mannix
Australia
Hopkins-Gapfn Hy wed in a late spring ceremony
The Rev Father O Reilly officiated as Miss May Chaffauy daughter of Mr and Mrs Gaffoy Benalih and William Hopkins son of Mr and Mrs W Hopkins united in marriage at a Benalih church. A reception followed at the bride’s home with music by J A B and M R M Lollan.
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Hopkins
Weiling
Gaffooy
Benalih
William Hopkins
W. Hopkins
Alan
Bonally
Matsimony
O Reilly
Miami
Misa Vora
Hatloran
J.A.B
Miak Roo M'Lollan
Che Wohool Chikken
Das
Doherty
Actoid
Jan Hopkine
Ahrathor
Bathor O'Reilly
Pushy Myan
Cooperating with Riverina Californion Coalfield Plans
Mr Gilbert M Johnstone toured the Riverina region to study a proposed venture by the Riverina Calliorion Ltd. He attended meetings in Melbourne and Albury over ten days to outline the project aimed at supplying the district with information on the discovery. The plan seeks 2,000 capital and would involve locating key towns in Victoria and the North Eastern districts to establish a new industrial enterprise within a few years.
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Gilbert M. Johnstone
Riverina Calliorion Ltd
Albury
Tink Diapawgd
Wbio Aimbor
Slisios
bin Hiv
Vialb
Rivorina
Vigtorid
Johnstone
Melbournd
Benalla Swimming Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Benalla Swimming Club held its annual meeting at the Mechan building on Wednesday evening with Mr W Say chairing. Officers were elected including a secretary Mr Ky Li and committee members, a balance of £16 reported as existing, and a carnival planned for Saturday January 4th with a display of membership and fathers on a white background to follow.
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Carrier
Bridge
Nunny
Mapten
DTS
Seymour
Tian. Et Fie Toval Railsway
Osint
Boralla
Ue Beaslly Swimming Club
le Mechan
Cstate
Taal
W. Say
Tiwan
Jtree Dont
My. B. Lowerss
Socrotany
Ky Li Wows
Whoeariier
Joy
Duhosty
Muga A. T
Schafio
W. Soholos
J. Gril
Snarday
G. A Waters
Benalla Gun Club holds annual meeting in Commons hotel
About 20 members attended the Benalla Gun Club annual meeting at the hotel. President Harcourt chaired as finances showed receipts of £278 with main item nominations. overall expenditures listed as £214 and a credit balance of £9 19. Officers were elected including President Harcourt and secretary Mills. A Christmas shoot was discussed with trophies promised.
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Uid Benalla Gue Chun War
Harcourt
Guton
Tha Pringipsl
Tim
Bt. V. Harcourt
Mega
A. Little
P. Olaney
Dr. O 'Cardol
Mr. I Mills
Me D. Collins
Mosers
Simmonds
Roos Courmittor
Mosse
J. 1
Mackensie
Woonan
A. Hyland
G. Ludger
H. Bird
A. Allen
N. Simmonds
R. Mason
Hepdieappars
Mwai
Hyland
Collin
Clancy
Teappar
Rartind
Weather data from post office thermometer 1926 record
Official temperature readings and rainfall report for November 1926. Data includes daily minima and maxima with a total rainfall of 1.38 inches for the month and cumulative rainfall since a prior point.
Shepparton General Sessions turmoil and mixed verdicts
At Shepparton General Sessions Judge Williams presides over cases including George Martin charged with malicious shooting and wounding Thomas Mamata at Toolwmbs on 1th Yevon far, a plea of impulse via trement, and other defendants such as Broderick Cinele with embezzlement and multiple offences. A separate figure, Albert dames Melvena, faced four charges of embezzlement with strong recommendations, followed by a separate manslaughter charge against Nobent Parwomw Bila.
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Shepparton
Weanenday
Williams
George Martin
Thoms Mamata
Toolwmbs
W. M‘a Vernothy
Albert
Dames Melvena
Pigola
Gwynson Mont
John ‘Samus Duenk
Numurkwty
Wool Dalgery and Company Limited Wool Trade Report
Wool Dalgery and Company Limited reports 1 bale lot of 100 bales mostly newly clipped wool from Deviliquin Hay and Wocunwel districts not NSW. Goods described as longer in quality than average with varied grades and prices noted, including specific figures and trade terms.
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Dalgery and Company Limited
Uin
Deviliquin
Hay
Wocunwel
New South Wales
Whittin
Amseion
Louis Rabes
Ulm
Wey
Ashcombe
Vialet Towa
Upcoming Local Events And Meetings Schedule
A reader compiled list of events for Saturdays and Mondays in late November and December. Items include a Wayee nd Supper in Wintonhalle, Pictures on November 26, a Jane Bush meeting, Five Reigade events on November 46, a Gin Club shoot on November 46, and church and animal meetings through December 124 with various venues.
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Wintonhalle
Satrday
Jane Bush
Mondly
Creat
Scuwh
Unscrutable OCR Fragment Reveals Local Notable Mentions
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places such as Collin and Denalda with scattered references to areas and a Shire Hat. The garbled lines obscure clear events or dates, producing a vague, non-specific record of possible local names and locations without a discernible incident or outcome.
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TOE Electric Light
Benalta Gardens
Papteron
Uke
Benalla Oval
Hes Gorboy
Patterson
Hoy
Bi A
Kenzie Gee
Howell
Pons Eens Willfump
Kadlitiges
Gough
Lire
Telegraphic News
Brisbane
Liverpool
N. SW
Hulitany
Bendigo
Jack Tay
Master Fife
Mayfair
Epsom
Capital Drive
Eee
St. James
District News
Goulburn Vauley
Sheppartonshire
St John's
Gostrove
Ttwax
Glynrowan
Inigo
I'variga
Gordon Hall
C. ‘Qonville
Eohdol
As Ardher Avaragad
Charles Normin
Tao
Yarilawonga
T. Ts. Avnolt
Yarrawongs
Omioke
Cooqrabin Coalfield
Dames Broderick Cinele
Optical
Maschailiy
Adidevas
Kranatoy
Djokeod
Denalda
Shire Hat
John Grice
Ghulimini
Edward ‘Trenchard
J. NeWman Barker
Frank G. Clavie
M. Steet
Stitenat
Hise Chinv
B 1
Wreford
Olaf
James Wilson
Gallina Street
Elizabeth Street
Gomer Gollina
William Strosts
Ureit
Avalinhin
Australas
Alu UY
vWeaujritoa
Ghatyman
Bower Kelly
ALU Arlm
Pecalven
ML Basting Business Condictan
Victor
South Air Valley
Briskine
Alt Wille of
Anntyalvity
Kington
Oia World
Eustralia
Ttee Peri
Jena
Cihiox and Towne
Ranaul
New Srital
State Savings Bank of Victoria
the Farmers' Bank
Red Cross & Transport
Repugabie
Willie
State Savings Bank
George & Emery
Thapecton General
Summertome
Manchester
Davts & CO
Chaice
Summuer Furnissing
Dedigny
Lancaster
Holland
Horrocks
Finley
T. J. Davis & CO
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