Chinese relief cutbacks spark dissent at Beechworth asylum
District news reports tension over outdoor relief for Chinese residents at the benevolent asylum. A committee vote to cap outdoor relief at one hundred was opposed by the chairman, postponing action. Separate court notes cover insults aimed at Tudian Hawkers and Indians, and a death in Everton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
Benevolent Asylum
China
David Guthrie
Frederick Blaine
Philip Kaighin
Everton
Guts and Buises Quickly Healed by Pain Balm
Local ad from Benalla promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts burns bruises and similar injuries claiming instant relief and faster healing than other treatments. Also said to cure rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness with AL Miller and Co as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
AL Miller and Co
Benalla
Experimental wheat trials at DooKoo College report promising hard manitoba varieties
DooKoo College reports on experiments with wheat varieties including hard manitoba types. Mc Pye notes some lines show promising yields under local conditions, while others fail. thick sowing proves more profitable than thin, and fodder crops like oats and sorghum are discussed for dairy stock. Additional notes mention barley, millet, and rye trials, drought impacts, and seed distribution plans to farmers for further testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Pye
Manitoba
Couler
Anlin
Uteini
Jiiday
Humon
Growth of Rock-Clune Plant Measured in Summer
A gardener notes a growth pattern where the Clune plant reaches about 12 inches in measurement, but only 10 inches tall due to soil erosion causing the roots to spread along the ground.
Benalla Rifle Club A Year of Meetings and Finances
The Benalla Rifle Club held annual meetings at the Broken River Hotel with members listed. The secretary proposed a triangular match for September at Benalla range with 400 to 600 yard events. Financials show income from subscriptions and trophy sales and expenses for ammunition and fittings. Donors and special donations supported trophies as officers praised the club’s work and debated leadership and committee roles. The Victoria Mounted Rifles observer outlined tasks, while the conference urged reservist fitness and drill requirements. The secretary Tighe declined reelection. efforts to find a successor were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Rifle Club
Broken River
Macaulay
HL Chirke
J. Lek
D. Mkay
PL Pighe Taylor
Harper
W. Railly
F. Scholes
Peters
Jontan
T. Clarke
le Blake
Chandler
Chote
Bunya Ride Club
Benalla
Tuatters
Rink
Credit Ialance Jubank
Trofietes
Sophies
Sir Frederick Sargood
Mtuctney
Mll
Lusignan
Connally
Tighe
Moore
Mosua
Taylor
Malyna
Noonan
M'Kay
Peturs
de Barrington
Thes
My Calder
Clarke
Gentlemion
Dr. M'Taery
Moses H. MS. Taylor
W.T. Noonan
D. Malynn
D. M'Ray
A. Peters
J. Lenk
Dr. Barrington
Chatrguin
Lwarthag
I Mathourne
Frittipe
Opiern
Dushed
Jis
Pnat
TL. M
Jow
Death of Grenville Assembly member in Mata
One member for Grenville in the Legislative Assembly died Saturday at Mata from a condition described as conanination in the sparse readable text. The report notes the passing of a local political figure and lists no further details on funeral arrangements or succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drawt
Mr. J
Grenville
St Mata
Fire Brigade Report On Bonalla Site And Drill
Chief Ofhcer Marshall reports to the Country Fire Brigades Board after visiting Bonalla in August. He notes plans for a new fire station on a site yet to be settled and outlines equipment, water supply by Broken River tanks, and alarm systems. The inspection praises discipline, drill, and morale. 25 members on roll with 7 reserves, and officers described as capable and enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofhcer Marshall
Country Fire Brigades' Board
Bonalla
Laa Buen
Theuilding
Snick Alforty
Onen
Howe
Williams
Broken River
Ballaratis
Bia
Tony
Proclamation Shrinks Fishing Season Sparks Sporting Debate
A contested proclamation extends the close season from September to December and limits hunting of species like wild turkeys magpies and quail in parts of the Northeast. The draft provokes criticism for harming duck and quail shooting, with critics noting late marshalling of birds and calls for extending the duck season to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogard
Lange Erey Land
Cape Barron
St Dune
Marcy
Melbourne
Happy Lives and the Irony of Suffering in Happy Homes
A fragmented tale extols happiness while contrasting unhappy lives, urging readers toward healing. An advertisement-like narrative recounts Mrs. Fes Cooper of Bridge Street Banallay and her relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, claiming strong, lasting benefits and urging purchase from Moston McLellan Co. in Sydney NAW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonalla
Avai
Fes. Cooper
Bridge St. Banallay
Dean
Praca
Doan
Deda
Moston McLellan Co
Pity St
Sydney
Letter to the editor on Benalla dairy economics and price disputes
A reader letter criticizes Benalla Dairy and Farm Produce Company practices arguing large factories raise costs without tight management. It compares Swanpool Butter Factory pricing and notes misleading supplier tests. The writer urges tracking gallons, butter produced, and payments to assess true costs while praising Boualla Standard for producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Benalls
Samaria
Vonalla
Swanpool
TH. Coghtll
Benalla Dairy and Farm Produce Company
Willianstown Races Feature Rhapsody Win and Local Sports Roundup
Racing at Willianstown saw Rhapsody win the Spring Handicap after a strong finish from the fryer ite, with 13 Ths. The Hawkesbury Spring Handicap crowned Sir Léonard carrying 112 as champion, Warrior TL second and Ambition third. A broad sports digest follows, including football league results, Australian cricket against Lancashire, rifle shooting, cycling from Watranne to Melbourne, sparrow shooting, pigeon matches, and a Benalla bowling clinic update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willianstown
Rhapsody
Willis
Sir Léonard
Warrior
Ambition
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Praised for Quick Relief
A fragmentary ancient advertisement extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy as a soothing fast acting treatment for colds influenza and whooping cough. It claims no opium or harmful drugs enabling use by children and adults and notes availability through Miller and Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Miller
Ch. Bematlin
Local Print Ad Buys Wire Netting at Low Prices
The ad lists full stocks of wire netting fencing lurhed wire and galvanised iron with very low cash prices. It mentions 36 418 x 17 gauge rabbit proof wire at 249 per coil and notes sales from March 1 by Plumb make. Also invites congratulation and features odd poetic fragments and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gregarwon
Boe
Advt
Branoe
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Wednesay
K. BE
Aitken
Gowangardie
Win, Day
Robi
Thorn
Day
Costa
EUROA
J. Houst
Longwood
White Hart Hotel
Mackerall
M'Kernan
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton
Mount Keoable
Darby
Violettown
Gordon
Baliattum
Ivo Gordon
Nagambie
Mins Mume
Miss Flannery
Tine Byrne
Mors Byrne
Vine Hotel
Moschames
J. Byrne
Haywood
We. Graxtinn Maloney
O'Leary
Mie Bodkin
Heywood
McCarthy
Chandl J. Tyr
M. Flannery
Messrsmannan
WG. Bell
Otters
Mc Brvitkin
M Ohnitman
Roddie
Sheridan
C. Chandler
Sheriden Feolingly
Mess Redding
Graham
W. Grosaman
Bartram
Yates
Foxall
D'eary
Manley
Wangaratta
W. Frew
Bas Tigen
W. I J.o'brien
W. Bickerton
Meechworth
Chilters
Chiltern
Baranbogie
Dookie College
Caddy
Tuto
A. Carri
de Ponsek
Russi
Department of Agriculture
D. M'Alpine
J. Knight
Ile Borostiy
Plenty
C. Ridgway
Kacenalavd
Conpur’s Creak
Australia
Ridgeway
Sritrm
Ant Royal
Alfary
Border
Kohnen
Devenish
Dookin Yarrawonga
Nathalia Cohan Benalla
Beary
the Parton
Ruthinglen Tara
Enea
the Fire Brigade
Happy Lives
Benalla Editer Factory Management
Sporting
Collingwood
Geelong
Besendan
Carlton
St. Kilda
South Melbourne
Fitzy
Lancashire
Darling
Tess
Hill
Gregory Hob
Kelly
Likdowood
Kermode
Ox Austealion
Laneshire
Garnett
Tyklessy
Mallows
Ivanable
Saunders
Arm
County
Anne Lewinny Urday
Ias
Trumble
Bob Harper
M‘millin
Jordan
Leak FB. Seholow
G. Jordan N. M'Millan
Black A. Philly
Hacer
A. Clarke
Watranne Vaal
Melbourny
M. Chappel
Wodonga
C. W. Castles
JR. McDonald
D. Copples
Winton
Giminis
J. Gionivan
T. Lawhard
Welicky
Mochantia’ Tystitute
A. Miller & Cos
M. BF. Taylor
Cape
Public Notices Store
Tyan
Calcutta
Castor
Iain
Dr. Pery, Grogery and
Lron Mongery
Ag Nt
Orion Staves
Washlell
Pianon
New Zealand
Lom and Mercantile Agency
Were
Ome
Monumental Lenkytors
Fin Cash
KE. Ryan
Camry Stone
Pesta
J. W. Hill
Geneva
Marchant
Paris
London
M. E. Taylor
Bridge Street
Omrier Street
Drews
Hill's
Carrier Street
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