Admissions and Births and Bereavement Notices
ADLER im 2nd August at Horsham Alas leigh Flaxpital to Mr and Mrs F Adler of Murton a daughter WHARLTON 12th August Randwick Sydney to Der and Mrs W Charlton a son BEREAVEMENT CARUS Mrs A Kelly and Mr A J Abbott and family thank relatives for sympathy to Horsham Hospital staff and late Mr Charles TH Smith Haven family acknowledge condolences and hospital staff assistance in recent bereavement
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Adler
Alasleigh Flaxpital
Horsham
Aml
F. Adler
Murton
Wharlton
Randwick
Sydney
Der
S.r W. Charlton
Carus
A. Kelly
A. J Abbott
Lr. Felstead
Horsham Mase Hospital
Charles TH. Smith
Haven
W. Clinch
Horsham Base Hospital
H. Smith
In Memoriam William Wither Hutt
In fond memory of a loving husband and devoted William Wither Hutt who passed away on the August date. The family recalls the life they shared and the deep loss felt by his wife and children as they treasure his memory forever. Also remembered is Len, a brother who made the supreme sacrifice at Portenes on August 11 16. The parents and siblings express sorrow and enduring love.
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William
Aid
Hutt
Inertet
Pallot
Len
Portenes
Daly
Melbourne Produce Market Prices Snapshot
A brief list of local wholesale prices includes butter at factory rates, mild and matured cheeses, honey per pound, onions brown per pound, bacon per pound, oats and oats by the bushel, pollard, bran, maize and maize crushed, flour per 150 pound bag, and related provisions from the Melbourne market. Prices show variation across items with several figures noted for per unit or per bushel measurements.
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Dare
Ballrat
Cape Bar
Market Report from Melbourne Wheat and Grain Prices
Wire from our correspondent Melbourne notes a large drop in markets with current prices for wheat 4.9, oats milling 2/3 to 24, feed 2/1 to 2/2, barley English 32 to 3/3, Cape 20, maize 5, potatoes 7 to £710, onions chaff 4/ to £4/10. The market shows a notable decline with prices falling to 4/2.
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Melbourne
Budget reception and reaction to Dunstan plan
Friday August 14 1908 report notes cautious approval of a State Budget presented to the Legislative Assembly. It highlights the plan’s economic revival aim, tax relief modesty, and limited satisfaction over unemployment concessions as discussed with Parliament.
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Dunstan
Legislative Assembly
Tax burden per head to rise, relief expected after year end
The article notes that the rate of tax per head is set to be higher than in previous years. It explains that tax payments by the public increased substantially in the last financial year and another large rise is expected in 1808-37, signaling anticipated relief after the financial year ends.
Unemployment Strike Sparks Political Debate in Australia
An observed wave of strikes spreads through the metropolis following the State Budget. Unemployed protesters and industrial leaders clash over who bears responsibility, with unofficial leaders criticized for lacking authority as they face pressure to end the disruption.
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Australia
Light Showers Suppress Early North Coast Winds
Light showers continued to fall with 1S points recorded up to 4 am. The noon forecast warned of scattered showers along coasts and hills, otherwise fine conditions with frosts and fogs and northwest to southwest winds.
Judge JH Patrick Drum dies suddenly at sheep show
A sad incident at the Ara Sheep Show reports Mr JH Patrick Drum of Banyena dying suddenly from a heart attack while judging a merino class. He leaves a widow and four children. funeral held at Banyena.
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Patrick Drum
Banyena
Drum
Levessed
Wim- Mera
Horsham Firm Reports Goroke Sale of Merino Sheep
Mesars Dalgety and Company Limited of Horsham report a Goroke sale where sheep sold at an average price per head of eight shillings. A large attendance bid vigorously. prices included 22/1 for 2 and 4 tooth mering wethers and 20/5 for 3 and 4 year old wethers.
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Mesars Dalgety and
Horsham
Goroke
Premier to Attend Dimboola Show Opening
W J Bartlett of the Dimboola Agricultural and Pastoral Society announced that Victoria Premier and Treasurer Mr A. Unn sigo MLO had accepted an invitation to attend and officially open the annual show at Dimboola on October 17. Also invited are Sir Charles Marrett, president of the Horal Agricultural Noviety of Victoria, and secretary Louis Monod.
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Dimboola
W. J. Bartlett
Louis Monod
Cooking demo and stalls at Colonial Gas Co event
Courtesy notice invites attendance at a Colonial Gas Co gathering with a cooking demonstration and well stocked stalls. An evening juvenile fancy dress frolic for children will follow with participants leaving the floor by 9 30. The program promises humor and decorations for all ages.
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Colonial Gas Co
Sis
Dad Noveltica
Canine Club Show at Ballarat Highlights Fox Terriers
At the Horsham fox terrier gathering 9 entries stood out. Salford Senorita owned by J T Robertson won smooth class while Hoxzo Boy topped puppy groups. Romo Ques scored in special puppy and puppy classes. The Brad Kennel Club show added Rory O Moore besting four first prizes. Inter-state judges judged all awards. A Stawell court fined John L Brooksby £7 for speeding on the Western Highway near Deep Lead.
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Ballarat
Mia Canine Club
J. T. Robertson
Salford
Apa
Fox
Eham- Mon
Sanfera Stacdard
Senorita
Mr. S. Blundel
John L. Brooksby
Edenhope
Stawell
D. G. Blair
Alan Rameau Martin
Country Roads Board
Deep Lead
Horsham
Edeshepe
Brooksby
P.M
Successful Dance In Barn Horsham Meeting at Pine Lake
A dance organized by Horsham Agricultural Society ladies at C B Purvis' Pine Lake barn attracted about 140 attendees. Music by Heard's Orchestra kept the floor busy until early morning after a supper arranged by the organizers. Speeches by Mr B Gross and Mr W McGenniskesn recognized both committees.
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Horsham Agricultural Society
C. 8
W. McGenniskesn
Horsham Methodist Ladies' Guild Sees Strong Attendance
Large attendance at the Horsham Methodist Ladies' Guild fortnightly meeting as president Mrs B L Semmens welcomed visitors. Mesdames Ainsworth Beynon and Stewart ran stalls to raise funds for the spring flower show with flowers and sweets profits. Tea was served and competitions won by Mes Jamies Chilton McKie Wilson and Westendorf. A committee was appointed to draft the flower show schedule. The next meeting agenda item is A Cafehantant.
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Horsham Methodist Ladies’ Guild
Mre
B. L. Semmens
Sveral
Mesdames Ainsworth
Beynon and
Stewart
Setix Factory
Mes Jamies Chilton
McKie, Wilson
Westendorf
Annual Horse Show at Neill Promises Premier Clydesdale Display
The Nhill A and P Society plans its annual horse show on Thursday August 20 with judging at 12 40 pm. J F McLachlan is the secretary accepting entries by phone. Nhill Country Women’s Association will serve lunch from 11 am and a sheep down trial and fame sale are listed for Friday August 25. James Kilpatrick a noted Clydesdale breeder is invited to attend the Nhill show on August 28. The call for pedigreed Clydesdale horses remains strong in the Wimmera as local traders import sires and dams from Scotland.
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Neill
Nill A. and P. Society
Victoria
J. F. McLachlan
Nhill Country Women's Association
Nhil
James Kilpatrick
Berttich
Adelaide
Nhill
Wimmera
Hex
Scotland
Car milled at Stawell incident shocks owner
Mr J McMellar left his motor car at an intersection in Stawell and, on returning after a visit, found a resident had siphoned petrol from the tank. A hose protruded from the tank opening as the theft was uncovered.
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Stawell
J. McMellar
Night Driving Rules Focus on White Arm Bands
A traffic bill before Parliament in South Australia requires the person in charge to wear a white arm band at night. The band must be at least three inches wide so as to improve visibility and reduce hazards during nighttime driving.
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South Auatralig
Corriedale Ram Sale Sparks Strong Demand in Melbourne
The ram salon in Melbourne drew high bids with Corriedale rams selling for 320 guineas. Corriedale breeders praise the breed’s hardiness and fattening ability, noting growing demand and limited supply as the breed evolves with Merino crossings.
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Melbourne
Commonwealth Wool and Protiie Co
Guthrie
Newmarket
Sensational clearance offers and Horsham theatre lineup
A dramatic mix of advertisements and showtime notes. A clearance sale promotes cheap overstocked clothes at Madame Griffiths in Horeham, plus theater listings for Moonlight Murder Woman Trap and upcoming Laurel and Hardy shows with The Bohemian Girl and Woman Wanted cited. The notices emphasize low prices and entertainment value for local readers.
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Madame Griffiths
Finkeneyer's
Firebeace Street
Horeham
Horsham Theatre
Hollywood Bowl
Charter Morris
Madge Evans
Ang
Michael, Murphy
Roccoe
Yg Hamiroff
Laurel and Hardy
Bae
Maureen O'Sullivan
Bera
Natal posting marks attendance and lodge activities
C C Dougherty presided as a cel attendance member noted at the natal posting. Bre I nt reported a victory and a low for the carpet bowls team. Fr a T Conroy announced the H A C B S vs B M 8 debate was postponed to August 16. The annual communion breakfast was set for September 28. Father Scanlon presented a token to Patrick J Hennessy, past president, leaving the district, with warm wishes. A carpet bowls tournament followed supper.
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Natal
Soociety
C.C. Dougherty
Bre. I.nt
Fra. T. Conroy
H.ac.b.s
B.M
Hev
Father Scanlon
Patrick J. Hennessy
Nev
Pather Scanlon
Bro. Hemgersy
Bro. Henmessy
August 18 horse show at Mmtoola details advertised
On Toesday August 18 a horse show will take place at Mmtoola at 2 p m Entries close with secretary Mr A V Rankin Dimboola on Mondays at 8 p w Details are advertised
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Mmtoola
A. V. Rankin
Dimboola
Mechanics Institute Meeting Approves New Purchases
The Mechanics Institute held a Wednesday session led by President W G Lucas. Accounts totaling £23 10s were passed. books were added to stock and more orders placed. Mrs McCabe joined the committee and the Horaham Pipe Band offered to conduct a benefit for the institute.
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W. G. Lucas
Mechanics’ Institute Committee
McCabe
Horaham Pipe Band
Concert at Howa ad Hall Promises Modest Prices
The Mercantile Cricket Club stages a Wednesday concert in the Howa ad Hall with a low admission price. The event aims to attract broad public support and a generous charitable effort.
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Mercantile Cricket Club
Railways chairmen discuss repaint project
A meeting of railway leaders outlined plans for painting a section of the railway line. Details mention bright cream and black colors and a notable Australian influence in the scheme.
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Rely F. Express
The
Mr. Hi
Improving Road Lighting Through Proper Headlamp Aim
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria notes drivers often misdirect headlamps causing glare and reduced road safety. It advises aiming lamps downward about three degrees and tilting them to direct light onto the road, not skyward.
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Brovaht Alantt
Royal
Victoria
Spin
Annual Sheep Show at Ararat Names Winners
The Ararat sheep show began on Wednesday with champion rib bon winners listed for Polwarth ram A. Iwanix & Sons, Polwarth ewe A. Leonis & Sony, Corriedale ram Senator Guthrie, Corriedale ewe Senator Guthrie, Southdown ram Imoe, Dorset horn ram F. D. King, Dorset horn ewe F. D. King, Kyeland ram F. B. King, Hyeland ewe FL by King.
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Ararat
Ataray
Polwarth
A. Iwanix & Sons
A. Leonis & Sony
Corriedale
Guthrie
Corriedgle
Southdown
Imoe
A. Dane
Dorset
F. D. King
Kyeland
F. B. King
Hyeland Ewe
King
Australian passion fruit trade promises strong export potential
Bottlers report no shortage of passion fruit and worldwide demand supports expansion. Australian growers could compete with the best prices as demand for cordial and cocktails grows, with opportunities for export while local supply remains ample.
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Australia
Prasenhut
Strikers in Melbourne Call Mass Meeting at Trades Hall
Striking sustenance workers face a rift with the Trades Hall over how to handle the dispute. The sustenance rank and file committee plans a mass meeting at Trades Hall, while the Trades Hall Council weighs official support for the strike. Officials threaten to lock out the demonstrators as unions respond.
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Melbourne
Trades Hall
Rank and File
Trades Hall Council
Mr Monk
Han
Australian Banking Commission Hear Woolgrowers Tension Claim
A Banking Commission hearing heard warning of rising boom conditions in wartime secondary industries. Mr H E Thoman testified amid concerns over large pressure from the Australian Woolgrowers movement and related economic strains.
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Melbourne
H. E. Thoneman
Banking Commission
Strength to Grow as 2000 Officers Listed for AMI Mex
Melbourne reports the MA AF plans to expand to over 2000 officers under a new expansion scheme. The plan includes 39 planes and a surge of tradesmen and jobs for the force. The AF section board will tour the country to publicize the effort.
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AMI Mex
Melbourne
Thuredey
Britain
Ma.af
Ae Uke
Cnueas
Potts Nominated to Contest Lowan for U A L P
At a conference in Horsham delegates invited J J Potts of Kaniva to stand as the U A L P candidate for the Lowan seat in the coming state elections. Potts accepted and will begin preparations with Campbell Bennett as campaign secretary.
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Austra- Hormhaia Ti Foliny
J. J. Potts
Kaniva
U.alp
Horsham
Dimbeola
8. FO Brown
Lowan
C.Z. Potts
U Alp
Potts
Kaniva Agricultural Society
Ohe
Campbell Bennett
A. E. Campbell Bennett
Dimboola
Seholfield
T. BH. Seholfield
Wannon
Mrr. Potts
King
Lyons
Scholfield
Vhiey
Usa.p
Australia
Astralia
Labor Party
Mr. Lyons
PAP
Schofield
Victoria
Country Party
CLAP
Commonwealth
U.A.P
V. Potts
Jase
Sebolfield
Alan
Bennett Metary
C.A.P
Hemnett
Seewaker
Mr. Brows
British Soldiers Ambushed by Arabs at Estiration Pool
British troops patrolling Jerusalem area suffer casualties after three Arab assailants attack two sentries guarding a pool at Estiration. Sentries return fire, one Briton killed and three wounded, one seriously, as attackers flee into the hills.
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Jerusalem
Canberra Budget Expected Tax Concessions Ahead
Canberra report notes the upcoming Budget on September 10 will likely introduce concessions on taxation and revenue. Analysts anticipate a near four hundred thousand pound impact, with substantial increases in government revenue measures and related fiscal reforms.
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Canberra
Dauonter Challenges Late Mother's Will
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a challenge to a will involving Daunoter and the late mother. References to Bruns wick and Aug 21 appear unclear amid garbled names and places. no definite estate value or court action is readable.
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Dauonter
Will
Melhenton
Thowrselas Albi Wandoy Badliener
Mire
Pharrivet Ceriffin
Sabes
Brunswick
Teslatrix
Mies
Clarkette Mary Vers
Lak
Hygiene in the Home for Safe Milk Handling
The article stresses home hygiene to preserve milk quality from delivery to consumption. Key practices include immediate refrigeration, keeping milk covered to prevent air exposure and flies, cleaning bottle mouths if uncaped, using clean vessels, thorough rinsing and scalding of containers, and avoiding mixing old with new milk to prevent bacterial growth and souring in heat.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Nervous Recovery
Mrs. M T of Como NOSW reports becoming pale anxious and exhausted after childbirth. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring appetite mood and energy with improved digestion and red blood and urges readers to try the pills via chemists or stores.
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Dr. Williams
Theo
Willems
Malvern Butcher Fined Over Noise From Loud Speaker
A Malvern butcher was fined for creating nuisance with a loud speaker used to attract customers. The case cited persistent noise disturbances and the need to prevent disturbance to residents.
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Malvern
Capture of Badajoz and Spanish front turmoil
Reported advances by General France begin from the Somme with the capture of Badajoz amid heavy fighting. Rebels claim Saarzaga and coastal incursions near San Sebastian as Madrid reports growing rebel outrages and government aerial reinforcements.
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Lantern Sunvtay
France
Somme
Badajoz
Kaibajoz
Coum
Madrid
Merida
Sastazga
Ebr
Saragossa
Tolosa
Daily Mall
San Sebastian
San Sebas
Masaga Corresporsions Report Sparse War-Time Activity
A garbled Masaga correspondent note from the Manchester Guardian era suggests no church activity or convocation, with claims of no veteran armour stores and houses that had been busy.
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Masaga
Manchester Guardian
Moroccan Troops Fly Direct Route to Seville Declared Safe
Moroccan troops flown directly from Ela rish to Seville arrive via LOCOmor with Lalinea noted as the port of entry. Authorities confirm secure transit and no incidents reported during the belt flight operation.
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Ela@rish
Cev
Seville
Locomor
Lalinea
Wheat Prospects and Famine Price Concerns
The Los Agriculture group warns that famine price fears seem excessive while noting British demand and a possible surplus. They reference the London Times and discuss Australian and Argentine yields likely to stay high, implying steady production at current levels despite market anxiety.
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London “Times
American sprint champion Mellanimne to compete in Australia
The American sprint champion Mellanimne is slated to race in Australia this coming season. Halo Me the American Olympian joins the field as part of the forth cousins rally for the title contest.
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Tolan
Halo
Unclear fragmentary report from Shepparton area
Fragmentary notice notes at Yarra ear Lee Wharf Shepparton Borough about sale yards and a planned health centre. Rail revenue exceeds £10000 since year start, with ministerial comment on wagon ownership and regional geography context.
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Yarra
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