Wangaratta and district notes of accidents and crime
A collage of short items from Wangaratta region reports including a valuable yearling colt destroyed after blood poisoning, a racehorse swarmed by bees, elderly Thomas Wayland found starving and dying, a £5 larceny fine for a bridle theft, a jinker accident injuring Mr and Mrs Smith, and a local railway district meeting discussing taxation. Also noted are burglaries, a billiard match result, a boy injured after a fall, theft of a duck, and various local public notices and weather impacts on crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
Maroney
Tarrawingee
Valula
Flirt
Wangnatta
Wangaratta Show
Valiant
Mr. Connors
St. James
Ugust
Mystery of Missing Farmer Solved as Body Found in River
Charles Spencer, farmer at Bundalong Village Settlement, disappeared two weeks ago. His body was found by his brother snagged in the Ovens River. Robert Rankin Dookie, son of Dr Rankin, is critically ill in Mooroop with blood poisoning after injuries while ploughing. Amputation appears necessary. Locals express sympathy for the Dookie community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
M. Greeves
Killwarra
Greeves
Wangaratta Hospital
Tasman Goodwin
Goodwin
Boyes
James Lindner
S. Farhood
Melbourne
Violettown
B. Sanderson
Pearce
M'Kinnon
Morris
Charles Spencer
Bundalong
Ovens
Dookie
Robert Rankin
Testimonial and Advertisements From Early 1900s
A composite notice lists a testimonial for Dr Sheldon New Discovery for Coughs and Consumption from MARI DALTON of Williamson's Dramatic Company in Sydney N S W with March 1904. It also includes advertisements for blinds by Oris Srowz Nuna-street Benalla, Bonnington's Irish Moss for sale, and a notice about the AustrA Mortgage, Land, and Marine Co Ltd offering extra accommodation and wool re-sale for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Drug Cov
O'Connell Street
Sydney
N.S. W
Sirs
Dr. Sheldon
Mari Dalton
Williamson's Dramatic Company
A. Miller and Co
Benalla
Oris
Srowz
Fine Mortgage, Land, and Marine Co. Ltd
Morsra
Natta, Turnbull and Co
Asa Son
Farmera
Ace
Valedictory for Mr Callaghan Leaves Winton After 33 Years
A farewell concert and supper were held in Winton to honor Mr Callaghan and his wife before their move to Melbourne after 33 years in the district. The program featured piano and vocal numbers, a speech by Mr Mahon praising the couple, and a gold albert and locket presentation. The gathering, presided by Mr Ashmead, culminated with Auld Lang Syne and a hearty vote of thanks, ending with National Anthem and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callaghan
Winton District
Railway Department
Melbourne
Winton Hall
A. M'Ewan
Miss Bauchop
Mr. Edwards
Mr. Dawes
Gilhooley
J. Gould
Mr. Sharkey
May Ashmond
Winton
Csllaghan
Mixaos Ashmand
Sharkey
Mahon
Aochmond
Anant Wor
Thos
Hernan
Reward Offered in Sheep Theft Inquiry
A reward of 25 forty is announced for information leading to the conviction of any person stealing sheep, with the association urging vigilance and reporting to local authorities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News
Thomas Wayland
Lower Thres Mile
Wayland
Ovens District Hospital
Edward Berry
E. Martin
Nalinga
Euroa
W. Smith
Moglonemby
Euros
Huron
John Cleland
Water Trust
Pronens
Messrs. Dillon and Nicholls
W. C. Howitt
Trust
Advertiser
W. Batten
Sydney Road
Mrs Meakin
J. Mitchell
Crocker
Goulburn Valley
Methodist Church
Shepparton
T. Collins
Wopp
Mooroopna
Tungamah
Moore
Tunmah
Katamatite
Sheldon
Yarrawonga
M Taylor
Sharple
NEW York Life Insurance Co
H. M. Taylor
Bridge Street
Benall
Benalla BeoTt
Wakkehouse
G. H
Jas
Strong and Bros
Geelong
Ballarat
Colac
W. Burch
Burch
Bridge St., Bona
W. Hill
Carrier Street
Chris Stolz
Nunnst
Bord In
Thisteuds
Slirvons Fondurs
Viatioe Ory
Agus
Dayasuy
Lewhe
Try Hill
Banalla
Completa House
Furnishar
Nunn St
Jones
Maacer Sovane
Jousseamta
Daun
Norwen
T. W. Dures
Rkeumaticurg CO
Cape. Town
W. Sorrox & Co
Iamalist Vay
E. Ryan
Layton
Om Tasley
Wiesourhamt At
Tekeers LLP
Maiden Inland Guano Perambulatore
Byele Oil and Cement
Black Horse Dairy
Pletare
Joe Orion
Lipp
Ivwthy Weisner
Nittag
Mianui
New Zealand
Jaguers & Sons
I. Ryan
Cami
Hawathas
Robert Scott
A, Wilson, Yikie
Revi
Vourne
Vrice
Australian Mortgage Land and Finance Co. Ltd
Wool and Produce Department
Australasian Wool Stores
Collins Street West
Hearne
Haayne
Aire
Eydney
Anumiea
Folajan
Pial
CNG
Mianne
Victoria
Joe
Ant Hegre
Chile
Glint Atv
I J
Raham
Hatice
Malboures
William Cantiam
Grafton
Bronghith
Mr. Hearne
Che Seerator
Hevey
Queensland
Freault
Thomason
Chater
Acacon
Hos
Oliver
de Ligilate Repl Phivatata
Lely
Mearne
Brenchitte
Inko
Mariah Fapety
Weisy Misiaty
Sronghitie
Watisl Monene
London
Den
Mr. WG
Meanie
Sun
Waanigeiy Szaner
N.S.W
Hearme
Hearne Hearsit
Pliyer
Winmeeye Hs
Battle of Hearna
Mr. G. Meares
Ian Bote
W.G. Hearn
Etna
Henema
Seulfetar
Ffanian
G. Hearne
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