District News From Beechworth and Surrounds
District notes recount Beechworth station twice daily trains to Melbourne and a refused reinstatement request. Reports of a needle incident in Stanley, hospital X ray, and staff honors. Updates from Euroa, Goulburn Valley, Ruthersglen, Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, and Moora on local crime, transport, clubs, deaths, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Wortil
Billson
Wangaratta
Tor Railways
Beechworth
Melbourne
O'Niel
Stanley
Albury
Ovens District Hospital
Obituary and local notices from Mansfield district
Sought and obtained, but no hopes were given of her recovery, and she died at 86, interred in Bonalla cemetery. The preacher quoted letters praising her Christian life and motherhood. Mansfield notes: Mrs J Hutchingon sen. died. Mrs E Letley, longtime resident of Mansfield, died after illness from a cold. Manefield Shire Council took no action on appointing a delegate to the North Eastern Weights and Measures Union meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawonga
W. J. English
Saveronke
N.S. Wales
North Moliwurne
Saverike
Tunwumh
Boonay
M*kay Smaxhine Harvester Company
Ballarat
M*dougall Gous
Baddaginnie
Young
T. Riding
Mix. Young
Tockington
Yorkshire
Win
Mary Dorset
Melbourne
Wesleyan
Benalla
Flemington
Winnie
United Methodist Church
Bonalla
Contac
Almont
Mansfield
J. Hutchingon
Maindample
E. Letley
Manefield
North Eastern Weights and Measures Union
Correspondence on Roads and Rates in Lima South
A Lima South ratepayer criticizes a local letter and exposes favored road benefits tied to several residents. He questions prior promises to drain a road, warns of ongoing heavy traffic, and urges funding from ratepayers to improve the main road, while lampooning a local correspondent nicknamed Tommy Hooray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mth
Ratopayar
Far Lime South
Cd ‘Bey
Yiza
C. Garlupp
Oly
J. Arnold
C. Daubenthaler
Milk Road
T. Evans
W. Heaney
Read
Equil Beaufi
Tommy
Aly
Lina
Lima South
Lhaw East
Lint
Linn Smithy
Ming Lima South
Metropolia
Lims
Liam South
Counsillor Cunningham
Mr. Turnbull
Tina
Jan Limas
Income tax minimums debate letter to editor
Letter to the editor argues that government plans restore a higher income tax minimum than proposed. It notes the effect on farmers with incomes around £250 and £200, showing increased liabilities under Graves pledge and criticizing Melbour ne advocates for obscuring reforms. Signed by WARRANTBAYNE, September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing
The General Election: polling and deputy officers listed
The general election begins at 8 am and closes tonight. The article lists deputy roaming officers and poll clerks for Greta Bendigo divisions and nearby areas. It notes returns will be posted at the office and reports rising interest in Wangaratta and Rutherglen electorates. A court will hear voter certificates at the Courthouse Benalla at 10 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleatiyit
Bia. Diatsiot
Dela
R. J. Mason
Dias
Mason
Rothesay Division
Continos Boualla Vast
Jas. Tomkins
M. Q. M'Namara
Rothesay
J. Harrison
Harrivo
G. Redding
Moorngng
T. F. Harrigan
M'Tatosh
Toomballip
AL Te Archer
G. Gullenrowan
N. N. Robinson
M. Readon
Ryan's Creek
J. Blackburne
Tonkin
Tatong
Wangaratta
Rutherglen
Chiltern
Benaux
Appeal for fair hearing of state employees amid political tension
A letter from Tuomas J Cann and others appeals for impartial treatment of state workers amid heightened political rancor. It argues public service staff deserve calm judgment, avoiding hate or panic, and cites tax comparisons showing civil servants shoulder heavier relative burdens. It notes state employees paid 133 to 150 pounds face tax burdens similar to higher earners and mentions nearly 800000 pounds contributed by state employees during the recent downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Justice
Thyae
Parblig Ne Kriby
Tuomas J. Cann. G
OL Vaxe Chaines Strong
OL Vaxe Chaines Strong Abrx
Mansiat, J. Lavnexes Rysroun
Rainstorms Bring Heavy Downpours Across Victoria
Widespread storms drenched Victoria with up to two inches of rain and hail. Benalla to Seymour reported intense downpours, with 62 points in an hour at Benalla and 122 points in 20 minutes at Seymour, while towns like Tolmie and Goomaleb-mbe logged high totals. A man narrowly escaped a lightning strike near a meeting of the Agricultural Society as chaos from the deluge continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Wrano
James
Benalla
Welock
Broken Creek
Goomntibos
Goomalibes
Taminick
Lima
Mooragag
Tolmie
Seymour
Hordern
Kelly
Dimpers
Diggle
Dookie
Spain
Khoub
Harnens
Hin
Fragmentary verse about wartime gallantry and pride
The lines recall heroic acts of soldiers and colonial conflict, with references to bravery, punishment, and enduring sentiment. The text hints at past cruelty and the hope for wiser restraint, mentioning a “Great Prirnemasy Couns” and the world growing old as time passes.
Sporting Rifle Shooting and Cricket Club Formed in Town
The weekly sports roundup notes a tied club trophy round won by N M MIl Tan at 200 yards. W Challis scored 65 off the flag. a match tomorrow features Dadkie versus Katandre. A farmers’ handicap win 425 to 419 over 419, and Chingrove with 8 handicap defeats Coninmbo 887 to 385. Also details Sparrow Club £5 handicap shoot at the Five Ally hotel rear ground with Mr Warm supplying birds. Cricket club forms with Mr Guest as president Mossy Thomas and Anderson as vice-presidents Mr Phillips treasurer and W Headland secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M'Mil Tan
W. Challis
Dadkie
Katandre Ruaultans
Waters Chingrove
Coninmbo
Guest
Mossy Thomas and
Anderson
Phillips
W. Headland
Five Ally
Warm
Benalla Agricultural Society Meeting Minutes and Debates
The Benalla Agricultural Society held a meeting at Municipal Chambers with President A Gregerton and directors including Jas Cooper P Gattyoy D May and others. Topics covered include postponement rumors about the Benalla show, joining the Victorian Chamber of Agriculture, proposals to add a yearling shorthorn bull prize, Governor's visit arrangements with parade times, cattle and horse parade logistics, new entrance costs and gatekeeper expenses, and a plan to defer major entrance changes to the following year after council considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Agricultural and Pstion
Thore
Menars
A. Gregerton
Jas, Cooper
P. Gattyoy
D. May
Jo. Vaighan
M. HL Findley
A. Reilly
Dirs. Sheewill
Jas. Knox
D. R. Sharp
J. ©. R. Kurtzman
Mr. Barneys
CSR OF Agriculture
Sharys
Society
Victorian Chamber of Agriculture and Rural Producers’ Association
Kartamann
Siorthous Clan
Findley
Gaffney
Sid
Stewart
Gappy
Gatlney
Firdley
Yoxall
Wangaratta
Iit
ENEAL
Gilace
Kurtamann
Hindley
Benalla West
Benalla West People Would All Have To Walk Around. —Mr. Shay
Benalla East
Knox
Shire Council
White
Findlay
Kurtmann
Mc Vaughan
Kurtazmann
Wbugzy
Mc Sharp
Yarrawenwa Show Highlights Strong Exhibits and Winners
The Yarrawenwa Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual show drew a good crowd with strong displays. The Department of Agriculture exhibit attracted much attention and will be shown again at Benalla tomorrow. Winners spanned breeds with champions in short horn, Hereford, Shropshire, merino, fat stock, and long wool classes. Poultry and fruit divisions saw top prizes awarded to local competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawenwa Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Wadyesiday
Thuralaylant
Department of Agriculture
Benalla
Prizatakars
J. Quinton
H. Whitty
D. Lonsdale
M‘kenzie Bron
Mosars
Smith
W. Ticks
Sprigua
W. S and
H. Bougs
Heath
M.nanare
T. Goriana
G. Harcourt
J. Woods
Champ
Cam
Shropahires
Hicks
D.toath
Haron
Gy Hircourt
Buchanan
J. Spriggn
Harcourt
C. Wernyas
Pilkington Bros
Spriggn
W. G. Whicker
J. Eliott
J. Oley
Rows Bros
Re Harling
Hernes
Corsets and undergarments advertised in stock
An ad notes new corset styles with straight frontkreot form and a wide stock of sizes in regular lines for ladies and infants. It highlights a great variety of underclothing options available locally.
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News
Euroa
Inet
Council
Goulburn Valley
William Thompson
Thompson
Fatmer
Karramanius
Shepparton
Herring
James Dorva
Alfred Woods
Henry Price
Thuyday
James M'Guinness
M*guinness
Madame Meliss
Nath Melbourne
Loyal Orange Lodge
C. L. Copeland
W.M
Grand Orange Lodge of Victoria
Warronbayne
Sporting
Benalla Agricultural Society
John
Moylut
A. Miller & Co
Moana
Thowondy
Sumer
Port Albert
Paris
SS. Suevic
Cheent Toon Hoyle's Limited
Manchester
A.M & Co
Im Phin
Pratedlay
Mery
Russtax Bowens
Cauls Aolnines
Zephyns
Loalians
Moiulto
Abe
Galland
Mons
China Front
Crockery and Ironmongery
Viarsa
Hamilton
Oolong
Lox
the Home Markets
J.fregerson
the Beehive Stores
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