Lawson government hinges on House election outcome
Telegraphic news from Melbourne reports the Lawson government awaiting the new Legislative Assembly. If the Liberal candidate wins Monnington, the ministry faces a bare majority and will depend on the house's will. Pennington’s return for Kara Kara pleases ministers, while talk of Menzies seeking a recount for Lowan circulates. A Northern Territory judge vacancy is advertised with a £1000 yearly salary and residence. Sir Ross Smith's flight to Australia is to be commemorated by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brom Our
Melbourne
Lawson
Legislative Assembly
Monnington
Pennington
Kara Kara
Ross Smith
Sir Joseph Cook
Australia
New Zealand
Sir Ross Smith
England
Divorces Granted With Insanity Grounds in Australia
The Chief Justice granted decree nisi conditionally pending further affidavits. Joan Bell Arch petitions for divorce alleging her husband slept with a razor by his pillow and kept a loaded gun near him, threatening to shoot. Melbourne markets report closing prices with details on Gals milling and English bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tr- Vine
Nisi
Joan Bell Arch
Wilitt
Janes
Melbourne
Griffiths Will Case Continues In Melbourne Court
Evidence in the Griffiths estate case proceeds in the Melbourne First Civil Court. Executors recount family tensions over the farm and stock, with Edward Griffiths detailing past disputes and motives behind the will. Witnesses describe promises and alleged threats surrounding the land, livestock, and distribution among heirs.
Witness testimony details family will and violent history
A lengthy witness account covers threats, alibis, and family dynamics surrounding a will. Details include mentions of Father dictating the will, accusations of plotting, and past violence. Testimony references Marota, Flo, Mrs Peters, and Harford with focus on mental state and possible poisoning. The hearing concluded with the judge reserving judgment for next week.
Priest Against Police Inquiry A Tasmanian Case
Mr. Turner presided at Hobarton over charges raised by Rev Father T J O Donnell against Poles Superintendent Staith Detective Harman and Sergeant Pride Failier O Donnell. The inquiry focused on injuries to Marty Shaw after an alleged assault at O Donnell home. Police officials were accused of scandalous conduct and failure to conduct a fair inquiry. The verdict favored the police, finding they had not exceeded their duty.
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T Grry
Jack
Mariota
John
Ile Joney
Impey
Alwne
Flo
Peters
Greta
Harford
Honge
Devnet
Nicholson
Gilbert
John Genie Griffiths
Westmans
Lockhart
Mr. Hassett
Mr.Herrin
Tom
Trevor T. Clarke
Turner
P.M
Hobarton
T. J. O'Donnell
Staith
Harman
Pride Failier O'Donnell
Treland
France
ATE
Marty Shaw
Father O'Donnell
Macher O'Donell
E.C. Blade
Latrobe
F. I. Harmon
Devonport
Harry Shaw
Jatila Fide
William Smith
Deloraine
Flyde
Detective Harmon
O'Donnell
Varner
Unvewing of Honor Board at North Winton
A large crowd gathered at the State School on Friday for the unveiling of the Honor Board. The event honored brave Australian soldiers with decorated walls, poems, prayers, and speeches by local leaders, acknowledging the sacrifices of those who served and those who fell in World War I.
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North Winton
Honoy
Éliamin
Rey Ad
C. McConnan
McConnan
Latry
Firs
Australi
Fac
Sailie Sant
Fey
Hatte
Empire
Australia
Weshen
Brand
Privaces Wall
Gould
V Green
Bell A.M
How
Gamtble
GV Tippert
J. Gamible
J. Ashuiead
Seret
Hy Ganyble
Privatis 7Ford
Dodd
Pertlenay
Toner
Lischool
Gye Walts
Licn
Marttin
Michell
Anil
Nis
Newry
War ends as town honors fallen soldiers in ceremony
The community praised the fallen soldiers as the empire’s victory was celebrated and peace declared. Speakers from the Worhers Association and Education Department lauded the honored board and returned servicemembers, with J W Ashmead delivering thanks in the absence of Mr Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn HW Guppy
Benalla
Worhers’ Association
Mr Green
J. W. Ashmead
Education Department
Hunor Board
MM Connan
The Curse of the Country and National Financing
A harsh critique argues that urban concentration bleeds country towns of jobs and growth. It urges government funding for country industries to halt urban migration, curb power costs, and rebalance taxation while promoting nationwide development and balanced enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Melbourne
Transalion Universal
Tiav
Ton
Malbourne
Vantiyo
Sporting Handicap Opens Women’s Event for Prizes
A Saturday handicap for ladies produced close finishes and steady scores. Notables included Miss Lewis, Miss Wenty, Mrs. Montealth, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Lodger with scores listed. Eastbourne cricket saw The Auster Alone defeated by amateurs in five innings, while M’Laren took the final match amid cheers. The Boral Plimpton Coursing Club set Wednesday night aside for the Entourage Stake, and Yarrawonga reports netting activity with Mr. O Meckrell’s Sommp Wiss winning the Consolation Stake.
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Saurdhy
Competitin
Pee Ann Uh Ier
Dom 'Rene
Collie
Une Loire
Eastbourne
M Haven
M'Laren
Fils
Plimpton
Yarrawonga
O. Meckrell
Sommp Wiss
Railway Men Demand Leave Amid Industrial Strife
The article reports widespread railway workers protesting reduced leave and workload, with unions opposing government retrenchment policies. It notes influenza-era hardships, efforts to mobilize support, and plans by locals to hold a harvest festival fundraiser for church funds in October.
Beechworth Court Orders Sale Of Cattle And Fines
District news from Beechworth reports a court proceeding against an unknown cattle owner over cattle found wandering near Camp Straub with an order for 2 10 pounds expenses 2 19 8 costs and formal sale of the cattle. Tuesday saw sales of yearling heifers and cows at Beechworth, with totals around 86 pounds. Other items cover a business visit to Beechworth, a child injured by a glass door, irrigation and canneries at Shepparton, road issues, a wedding at Lake Rowan, and local community events in Swanpool and Wangaratta.
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Beechworth
Tani
Straub
Genel
Harvey
Anolimtdar
Pny
Me’ Wortley
Ciilway
Aonb
Mel Dontoe
Melbourn
Wangaratta
Bright
It. Rogers
Mes Rogers
North Western Association Football Preview and Results
A fragmented report outlines upcoming North Western Association football games with team selections and player names such as Benalla Rovers Goorambat and Devonish. It notes a forecast match, a Benalla Rovers versus Sheans Creek selection, and a Devonish versus Goorambat scoreline where Devonish led 4.7 to 2.8 in the second half.
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Posmortyo Aflamasy
Borwills
Mamasfield Disgore
Minsfield Association
Tle
Ainblur
Mayd
Bakor
Bourke
Clanuy
Cold
Dolorny
Dawson
Thy
Hinpsoul
Mason
Moses
Howell
Hill
Halsall
M'Evay
Phestley
Pozo
Shepgill
Terrett
Whitweore
Gooraulah
Devonish
Pirst Ialf
Devanish
Goorambit
Wil
Devenish
Goorambat
Heaney
Brady
Gents
Cross country railway proposal prompts settlement loans debate
A long-winded 19th century letter discusses the Feeohella railway scheme, urging publication and a survey along a Springhiest corridor. It notes the Ulyxer Settlement Board allocated £120,000 to 62 soldiers, with loan totals around £123,500 for stock and investments, and argues the railway would open timber and dairy regions, though critics fear land burning and environmental costs.
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Wednessay
Wanniratta
Feeohella
Springhiest
Peechotbs
Ulyxer Settlement Board
Janer
Pevelby
Ubenoss
Gerth
Fremond
Hogan's
Wuorko
Ontaton
Ublicrestater
Mowehotbe
Ryorhaun
Hokly Uy
Railways Standing Committee
Gailiey
Far Duilier
Concert and Dance at Lake Rowan Delight Residents
A concert and dance at Lake Rowan featured Miss M Stanley and Mrs Warton with Mr W Christians leading songs and violin pieces. The program included songs My Mother Rang and Take Puck Your Gold, followed by a dance around 2 3/4 hours later as residents enjoyed music by Symons sr Irvine Stanley and others.
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Huing Wall
Gilbert Holmes
Hephiin
Stevens
Ovarburo
M. Stanley
Benity
W. Christiana
Ti. Warton
Ceiataina
Misa Shon
Pele Fiona
Mra Spitty
W. Christians
Warton Ax Mina and
Milligan
Gillith
Verfanne Dalsian Carruthers
S Diot
Noah
Mach
Tryine
Muteli
Moasta Symons
Irvine
Stanley
Frak Warton
Nua Will Christians
Tall
D. Halifax
Spill Peet
Benalla and Wangaratta Highs Clash In Rough Football Match
A Saturday high school football game between Wangaratta and Benalla High Schools ended close with Wangaratta gaining a first half lead. Key players included Keith Moly for Wangaratta and Harold Reardon for Benalla, while Moodie and Gardner contributed goals for Benalla and Marley led Wangaratta in defense. The event also featured girls hockey with Benalla showing effort though scoring remained low.
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Wangaralla
Benalla
Wangirstla
Keith Moly
Harold Reardon
Benally Boys
Moodie
Wangaratta Boys
Acre
Vosti
Ta Tis Son
Ganchos Wangaratta
Minke Lewis
Id Wangaratta
Galvey
Goul
Bomally
Leah Playere
Byala
Rvarden
Moudie
Gardner
Marley
Tawkach
Olsik
Wangaratta
Corona Show Tops Weld Prize At Corowa
The Corona show held Tuesday and Wednesday proved the most successful Weld for years with prize takers across dairy cattle thoroughbreds and horse sections. Notable names include Meritos Banks Germett Wi Ciight and Sons Lincolns O Piggin and more as committees acknowledge support from the Ladies Benevolent Society. Health and welfare notes mix with local prizes and donations as the event closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritos
Banks A. Germett
K. Wi
Host Day and Hunt Event Attracts Local Wrestlers
Local wrestling cards showcase Magidey Lyal and NECOND PAW-Hunters with bouts featuring Tump and Proulie among others. Glyface Sheep Dok Tila and JEMTubTuy of Diain appear as co main attractions. Large Dips of Marviesting and Genert Tarming Maw set display, with Hivest and Potion Competttons completing the program.
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Northern Territory
Poynton
Griffiths
Sdivard
Mazi Masers
L Cussen
O'Bryan
J. J. Clarke
Conwell
Edward Griffiths
Charles Henry Griffiths
Fes
Mr. O'Bryan
Sarah
Arthur
Edward
Gies
Hanéett
Whittie
Withers
Elfen
Tyer
Wien
Tur
Canahs Rani Coleg
Tye
Lowe
Lheuyteatiun Ports
Engingntan
Ain
Jony
Queeluc
Tully
Anid
Dako Rowan Onigrogs
Sloval Church
Gifta
Churoly
District News
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton
Akers
Londo
Shire Council
Rivera
Gom
Sion
Lake Rowan
Doris Holmon
Wuichtany
Mes
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Holes
W. Ralph
Onn
Tealph
Residantia
Mia
W. Christian
Miss Newton
Thors
Newman
TE. Warneck
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Harry
Leen
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MacPonald
Black
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Mitchell
Burke's Hill
MacDonald
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Wilson Onl Certo
Wahgunyatl
Gaveatd
Tlis
Fonkina
Brufaes
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Tonio
W. Edward
Rhodes
Golf
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Bunn
Mansell
Preailees Mieafield Association
Forsver
Hou
BSA
Th.p
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Parifeutere and
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Wee
Bert
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Tuckey Ten
Bevalla
Tadles
Rons
Arcond
Corowa
Lama’ Rexkyotesn Sociiy
Ladies” Bensyolynt Society
Ackiow Ledge
Todger
Beaulla
State Savings Bank of Victoria
the Farmers' Bank
Credit Fencier
Red Grass & Transport
Vffice
State Savings Bank
Elizabeth Street
Gborgh Hamery
Asapteio
Beiverel
Wangaratta Alo
Vatenawent
Vl Beg
Vavrawanea
Bettord
Laliiusy Duvelieh
Godiuuhae
Beall
Opy
Dassolgdrs Levy Aeaene Works
Huson
Pethi
Stack
Adisaton
Batligan
Secrutary
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Davis
New Costumiere
M'Cubbin
Costumiere
M'Gubbin
Funson
Benalle
Heaveeli
Catedul Bavnner
Har
Youle
Willo
Yallie
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