Tragic Train Accident Claims Young Porter
A 15 year old porter, William Joseph Contra, died after being struck by a locomotive at a station crossing. He fell onto the tracks and sustained skull fractures, dying soon after at Melbourne Hospital. He was born in Ratlirat and educated at SS Michael and John's, a member of the Moly Society. The funeral was held at Hyshams Cemetery with Catholic school attendees and church services.
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Mayall Melbourne
Iospitul
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Petmacy
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Moly
Sistets
Hbq
Hytshamn
Schaal
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Father Shanley
Monars
Josslan
Medy
Fosslits McBain
Toshatry Ray
Downes
Thorn
Horsham Red Cross Donations and Sales Drive
Records show Horsham Red Cross Society donations received at the Red Cross Shop and a lively sale event at the South sub-branch with proceeds listed. A later note admires a combined Saharan and Wartool effort totaling 19 7 1/2/3, with prizes won by local residents. The Horsham drive urges residents to volunteer at the shop and join the Victorian Red Cross division.
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Labitum & Warrock
Red Cross
South
Taysom
Star Telephone Exchange
MIT
Camerom
Horsham
Hie Plast
Eigarettes
Egbert Smith
Chas
Daly
Ting
Evelyn Carter
Rosebrooks
Don Pace
David Sanders
N. Miller
Muriel Allen
Mise O. Voigt
McKenzie Creel
Sirs
Taylor
McPherson Street North
R. Grey
Ales
Falta
Ken Cater
George
Win -Be
Victorien
Resi Grose Non Hat Avery
Victoria
Administration of Estate Revoked after disappearance
In Melbourne a probate matter concerns Archibalds Jordan Stewart a Mortlake carpenter who had been presumed dead after 14 years. A Supreme Court judge revoked the prior order granting administration of his estate valued at £075 following a failed restoration of proceedings.
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Melbourne
Mmyr- Archibalds
Jordan Stewart
Mortlake
Carpenter
Apell
Supreme Court
Tony
Tly Home
Horsham deputation seeks power alcohol factory site
A Horsham deputation urged Sir John Harris to approve a power alcohol factory in Victoria. Council and Sewerage Authority reps argued facilities exist, Wheat region needs growth, and Horsham offers transport and water supply advantages. Harris warned of effluent treatment limits but promised to review evidence for federal decision.
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Horsham
Tour Harris
Victoria
L. R Rodda
MLC
R. B. Chaves
Gr. W. Reddar
F. Langlands
W. Gunn
Rodda
Charles
Country Lowne
Nad
Horeham
Wimmera
Gunn
Barun
Australia
John Harris
Tohb’ Hstris
Mayer
A Mission Report From the VDLC Militia Parade Plans
Residents recount a night march along a frontier between rivers with improvised orders and a shared sense of purpose. The VDLC militia seeks rifle loans and special equipment for August 18, urging volunteers to support training and parade readiness while detailing the costs and coordination efforts.
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Noddin
Winunarny
Ion
VDL
Bu Ark
Wight
Sas Ivan
Acti
Mimbor
Affarinen
Anagmien
D.C
Saf
Vd.c
Atp Corps
Beall
Toren
Hoeshan Tranch
RAL
Tl Nopenl
Warren
Janette
Wimmera water storages relieve long standing concern
The commission announced relief from anxiety over water storage capacity in the Wimmera region. Officials stated the recent measures will reduce the strain on Lake and Nyoh facilities and end the prolonged pressure on local water supplies.
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Mursans
Wimmera
Acsatin
Tite
Nyoh
Metropolitan coal shortages hit urban transport system
Railways report low coal stocks forcing Metropolitan Gas Company to ration supplies. Officials warn ongoing production disruptions and strikes may worsen fuel shortages for daily urban needs. Authorities urge rapid resupply to sustain weekly stock levels amid widespread demand.
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Metropolitan Tits Company
Nieto En Takante
Haie
Transport
Diffenirios
Enid
Tahari
Treliy
Aire
Pontralier
Molin
Tharsey
Motor truck breaks through old bridge near Ararat
Mrs Hamilton of Ararat, a contractor, had a sensational crossing when a motor truck went through a wooden bridge on the Hopkins River about six miles from Ararat. The truck collapsed a span and settled with its rear in the water, but the driver escaped uninjured.
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Hamilton
Ararat
Hopkins
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