Agricultural Demonstrations Extend Across State Farms
Agricultural demonstrations are expanding to Werribee and Longerenong College with farmer access to crops grown by scientific methods. Strathkellar Hamilton Cavendish Warracknabeal and Nhill hosted events, aided by local societies and attended by many farmers. Officers Mr. Bichandson and Mr. Mallett led farm tours, and plans call for demonstration trains to visit western centers and spread practical lessons statewide.
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Werribee
Longerenong College
Uh State
Strathkellar
Hamilton
Cavendish
Warracknubeal
Nhill
Warracknusheal
Wit
Nhi
Bichandaon
Renktim
HA. Mallett
Kasey
Hayamy
Eytension Indiested
Abe
Aml
Vasten
Weather Woes and Harvest Delays Hit Local Farms
Changeable weather since Christmas disrupted harvesting operations and forced farmers to take holidays at week’s end. Some heavy showers interrupted work, but no damage to standing crops was reported as rainfall totals emerged.
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Steele
Toate
Wey Foersters
Joel Htt
Wonalnamma
Alfred
Herta Siding
Vow Tyers
Treasury Accounts The following receipt and pay office
Fragmentary note references treasury accounts and a payment receipt process at a pay office. No clear names, dates, or actions are identifiable.
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Sctoun Te Aweit
Unclear cricket or ball game notes with names and scores
Fragmented OCR shows players such as Ingram Ferington Walker Vasey and Hedgart with bat and ball terms. Mentions a sale and match results with scattered figures. Text is garbled and hard to parse.
Completion of the read prompts next phase
The text describes a completion process for a reading task with steps to assemble a committee and finalize a set of embers. It mentions names and roles in a planning context and references a meeting schedule and finalization goals.
An Appeal by Horsham Relief Committee for Europe's Starving Millions
The Horsham Relief Committee calls for aid to starving children across Central Europe, arguing that the man of tomorrow is today’s child and that the future depends on their welfare. It notes thousands have already been helped but much more is required to rescue the homeless and diseased youth and secure their life mission.
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Ot i Pation Cmt
Justin
Europe
Dail Ratifies Anglo Irish Treaty as De Valera Resigns
London reports the Dail Eireann voted 64 to 57 to ratify the Anglo Irish Treaty. Eamonn de Valera resigns as President of the Irish Republic announcing plans for re election on Sinn Fein principles. Cabinet resignations follow as he calls for unity and a private life.
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London
Dail Eireann
Eamonn de Valera
Dail
Te Valera
de Valera
Saint Celmba
Trish Repubucan
Joan of Arc
Xine
Agether
Sinn Fein
Michael Collins
Antwerp Wool Sales Report From a Turbulent Market
A garbled wire service style market brief reports Antwerp wool sales with limited clarity. It notes slight price movement around one percent and a general firm tone amid uncertain demand, mentioning buyers and sellers such as Rowe and Engleh without clear details.
Influenza Symptoms Reported with Body Ailments
Descriptions note fever and loss of appetite with skin rashes and swollen ankles. Readers report respiratory and stomach upset with skin irritation and numbness. some cases show facial swelling and numbness followed by symptom reversal after several days.
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Dave
Latest Cables Demonstration to the World
London reports a cautious observer note on the treaty wrangling and Irish expectations. The piece suggests Ly Dail Eireann seeks progress and a demonstration that the future can improve after troubled times.
Ireland treaty hailed as new era in Washington
In Washington the ratification of the Irish treaty was hailed as a new era for Ireland. Congress leaders urged United States recognition of Ireland and supported the measure as a pledge of progress and peace.
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Washington
Ireland
Congress Weaders
United States
Tirtschke Murder Reward Offered in Melbourne
The Herald reports a reward of £250 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the Tirtschke girl murderer. A national clerical suggestion urges adults to signaling Melbourne at a fixed time for a confession. Detectives remain on the case with no fresh developments.
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Tos
Tirtschke
Commonwealth
Melhourne
Showll
Hislea
Tooley
Rita Jones
Bradford
Tso
Bomges
Wm. Hones
Othe
Westess
Manns
De Valera Address Presented in Dublin by Australian Society
An Australian address to Eamon De Valera was delivered at Wanston House Dublin by the Hon Mr Reilly. The Australian Catholic Heneht Societies convention said 50 000 members voted for absolute independence for Ireland and reconciliation with Britain was rejected.
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London
Wanston House
Dublin
Meo de Valera
Mr. Reilly
Australasia
Volers
Peeland
Carme Down
Sand
Treland
Brutalities on the Jews in Ukraine Horrors Revealed
Dr Hertz at Cannon Street Hotel reports a Ukrainian pogrom with three million victims over three years. He cites mass killings rape and drownings in the Doeister river and says 600 children are homeless and dying without aid from the press.
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London
Ukraine
Kathi
Hertz
Cannon Street
Old Man Kilburn Sentenced For Offence
An elderly man Arthar Kilburn received a prison term after an unbecoming incident involving a young girl. The report notes Kilburn’s defense and the court’s decision, referencing prior drinking with the girl's father and the desire for a harsher sentence.
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Arthar Kilburn
Kilburn
Gas as War Weapon Debated by Allied Powers
Report discusses Allied views on prohibiting gas warfare. Advisory committees urge abolition of chemical weapons and disease germ use, with Pershing signing a pledge and noting no binding international law until treaties are agreed. NATO questions and U S conference timing outlined.
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Uwrren
Aneta
Gen. Pershing
Navy Board
United States
Bermany
Uetrin
Hungary
Vorsailles
Trermaing
Nly
Keut
Claus
Owers
Aly
Entalll
Tomers
Ballot Endorses Strike in Transvaal by South African Union
Reuters reports in Johannesburg that the South African Industrial Federation voted on Sunday to strike on Monday evening. About 1004 ballots were cast with unofficial figures suggesting a ten to one majority in favor of the strike.
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Johannesburg
South African Industrial Federation
Temer
Alfred Merall Remanded for Medical Observation
Alfred Merall was remanded at Ger hing for medical observation on a charge of molesting a young girl on Hirk Street.
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Alfred Merall
Ger Hing
Hirk
Harvest Notes and Obituary From District News
Harvest yields are high with eleven to twelve bags per acre common and no bad crops on fallow land. Aileen Robinson of Nicholson Street Convent Melbourne died there after a life of schooling promise. Three local farms recently sold, signaling wheat land values remain firm.
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Aileen Robinson
Nicholson-Street
Melbourne
Murra Warra
Glenelg Tennis Club Boxing Day Tournament Summary
Hale Morag reports a Boxing Day tennis event at Mechanics Court with wind and dust not hindering play. Results include Ladies' trophy Joy Jasper, Z Bloomfield second, Rene Mahoney fourth. Gentlemen Mont Bloomfield first, Herb Bloomfield second. Boys Lampard and Live Murray noted. Also mentions fishing, Perrot Club charity entertainment, and a strong holiday attendance with music and recitations.
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Mechanics Tenni Court
Glenelg Tennis Club
Joy Jasper
Z. Bloomfield
Rene Mahoney
Mont Bloomfield
Herb Bloomfield
Lampard
Murray
Kim
Aslaeras Perrot Club
Awards From Miowip Agricultural Society Crops Contest
Mr Keane from the Department of Agriculture announced prizes from the Miowip Agricultural Society crop and fallow competitions. Winners include AL H Krelle with 81 points, Murphy Brow 80, Boschen Bros 79, and others for best crop on fallow ground and best fallowed land.
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Keane
Department of Agriculture
Miowip Agricultural Society
AL H Krelle
Murphy Brow
Nol Niewaud
Boschen Bros
Pipkorn
HW. Krelle
Metulp
H. A. Niewaud
BO. Schultz
J. Cowan
F. Burton
Barry
T. CL Leslie
I Kansehdlt
Exore
Mattito
Local Staff Promotions and Honors Reported at Nhill
Miss Billie Wear of Shill school has been promoted as school staff shifts noted with a fountain pen and Lootelles edition. Miss Rodan gains a work basket for service as cookery and homemaker instructor. A bronze medal, engraved, is awarded to Sv. Fred Middleton of Nhill by the King for medical service with the Aurora Relief Expedition, forwarded via the Governor General with congratulations.
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Billie Wear
Shill
Peter
Rodan
Sv. Fred Middleton
Nhill
Isti
Gienrral
Midleton
Reparations Question Tabled for German Delegates at Paris
Reuters reports from Cannes that on Lloyd George's proposal the Supreme Council agreed to invite Germany to Paris to be within easy reach, while stressing reparations should not be discussed in the absence of the Germans and their terms.
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Russia
Lloyd Thorgo
America
Europe
Haetia
Nain Minor
Bod Teeone
Loved Goong
M. Briand
Uloyd George
Genoa
Rusia
London
Reuter
Cannes
Lloyd George
Supreme Council
Germany
Paris
Caplain Jarvis Leads Steamer Kem After Clumsy Onboard Incident
Fragmentary text reports Caplain Jarvis aboard the steamer Kem involved in an incident near the harbor. It notes Jarvis reacting to the chaos and players attempting to secure the vessel. The exact details and outcome remain unclear in the readable fragment.
Lord Mayor Welcomes South African Boat Team at Town Hall
The Lord Mayor at the Town Hall welcomed the South African boat team hoping the visitors would inspire a reason to send a team to South Virgen.
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Wath Welcooso
Athbotte
Renorveiedd
Mem
South Virgen
Road requests prompt council action on Wartook access
Local motorists urge the council to improve Wartook road which handles hundreds of vehicles including motor coaches and cars. They argue the road must be upgraded with possible government or special grants, noting rising tourist demand and the failure of current funding to support annual road repairs.
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Hliday
Social engagements and family milestones noted in local circles
Announcements record Miss Agnes McNeill engagement to Mr Franklin and the marriage of Miss Wionte Dennellan to Mr Fred Sherall during holidays at St Marae Chinyel. Also noted is the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William et of Belkeel Camberwell. Local storekeepers Cust Scholes and Cost Son praised for pioneering work over 690 years. Celebrations included a dinner at Kal keel and a garden party at Wiamera.
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Wionte Dionnellan
Dennellan
Warracknabenl
Fred. Sherall
St. Marae Chinyel
William Et
Belkeel
Camberwell
Telerated
Tuewlus
Mir
Cust
Wimmens
Cust & Scholes
Anrarwt
Cost & Son
Kal Keel
Wiamera
Midlle Brighton
Jd. West
Obituary notices mark multiple local deaths
Obituary notices report the death of Sister Mary Aloysia at the Convent of Mercy Fitzroy aged about five years. She was educated at the convent and Melbourne High School, earned a Government studentship, taught in education, joined the Sisters of Mercy, studied at Melbourne University, earning BA and MA. Surviving siblings named. Additional notices mention Woks Annie Weredith dying January 5 at Essendon and Ted Smith dying at his South Bringatbert residence after Boxing Day duties. Smith was 62 and highly regarded, with 40 years in the Aplese district.
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Convent of Mercy
Fitzroy
Mary Aloysia
Wimmeraites
Secon
Wilfred Robinaen
Murra Warr
Ape
Onvent of
Mercs
Balkieot
Melbourne High Selows
Dar
Sisters of Mercy
Melbourne University
Wilfred
Jim Amd
Tom
Isabel
Mars
Naomi
Horshani
Weich
Mes. Sauwes Weredith
Macpheraonstrate
Essendon
Apsley
Apeles Listret
WANTED Notices From Horsham Advertiser
Multiple job ads seek a housekeeper for a three child family at Western Sherriet and a general worker on a farm. Positions include a middle aged general worker, a housemaid, a goel blacksmith loader, and five spallers and loaders for Horsham Quarry. Apply to local offices and at Mount Zero or Horsham addresses.
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Sherriet
Tischler
Katyil
Mes J. Arnott
Mount Zero
Horsham
Horsham Quarry
Verviniers Conference Session Delayed by Objection
The conference scheduled for January 16 faces postponement if Federal Calgoet acts on Wednesday. Yo. Dogdey objects to the timing, though the secretary confirms the plan despite opposition.
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Verviniers’ Conference
British Parties Maneuver for Position in Coalition
The early election controversy shows the two wings of the coalition jostling for power. Conservatives seek to shape the party and even absorb liberals while Liberals argue the Premier is the party’s best asset and deserve more seats. They fear Premier prestige could dictate policy and fear loss to Labor in a downturn.
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London
Mae Ne Et
Attorney General declines to recommend sentence for gold theft prisoners
The attorney general declines to recommend the term of punishment for prisoners convicted of gold theft and related offenses at Woods' Point, signaling a potential review of their cases and future legal actions.
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Atvormey
National Bank Shareholders Endorse Project Plan
National Bank shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the project to verdose the Bank of Qoype, signaling strong support for the expansion and strategic changes outlined in the proposal. The vote confirms backing from major investors and aligns with ongoing growth initiatives across the bank.
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National Bank
Maniscwh
Verdose
Bank of Qoype
Personal. by will leave shout March grxt.
Personal notes fragment hints at a will and March timing with unclear references such as totter st and Wa. The readable items point to a legal or familial context but lack concrete names, dates, or actions for a fuller summary.
Harvest Report and Local Outing at Sawpit Lake
Farmers report harvest slightly bent toward better yields though rain expected later in the week. Last Monday locals from Nurrabiel visited Sawpit Lake for a day of fishing and picnicking. Mr Wall broke an axle, quickly repaired by W Hill and A Mutehinses, and he went home.
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Sawpit Lake
Wall
W. Hill
Bustners Building Sway Delays Print Onsite Coaling
A fragment notes a sway of the Bustners Building affecting the printing setup and onside operations as coaling is prepared. The report lacks full details but indicates a delay linked to structural movement during onsite work.
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Ehould
Record Wheat Harvest Sets District as Benchmark
The Wim mera district reports a record harvest with widespread yields around 12 bags per acre and occasional 1 bag per acre notes. Federation and Huf varieties, especially Huf, dominate, and weather was unusually wet with persistent dew preventing early starts yet productive yields.
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Wimmera
Federation
Seaboard
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