Ship and Crew of the Helenus Sailors on the Adelaide Test
A Melbourne arrival details the crew of the Helenus the Blue Funnel freighter from Hamburg with Captain W Birch and Chief Mate Willis. It notes past wrecks including the Khyber and Port Elgin and describes a largely oriental crew with Fang Fat a Chinese engine room steward and mentions cricket as a topical note tied to the Adelaide Test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helnux
Melbourne
Hamburg
W. Birch
Meriones
Helenus
Hirch
Willis
Land's End
Khyber
Australia
Fagliah
Wales
Port Elgin
eChinibotes
Peru
Willis Murrowly
Bogg
Fang Fat
Tam
Shanghai
T. A. Ingram
Teaptain
Cape of Good Hope
Adelaide
Incomplete OCR summary of early 20th century trade note
Fragmentary text references grain and coal costs with figures in pounds and freight. Mentions New South Wales and a small worker, but details are unclear. The passage appears to summarize wages, purchases, and profits in a historical economy Iimited by garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chastony Inc
New South Wales
Social evening in honor of Mr and Mrs W Major
A social evening will be tendered to Mr and Mrs W Major who leave for Netherby. Neighbors plan the event at Mr H Byrne s barn next Wednesday. Mr H Nattrass injured his foot harvesting and was taken to Wembley private hospital. Neighbors led by Mr H Giddings gathered and harvested 70 acres of his crop. Mr Nattrass appreciated the help and provided lumens for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Naltraes
Wembley
Horsham
H. Giddings
Nattrass
Wall Wheat Yield Behind Estimates In Cool Rainless District
Harvests near completion report widespread below forecast yields due to minimal rainfall on heads. Some farmers see fair returns while most drop three to four bags, though oat crops and haystacks appear solid. Cool, dry conditions persist with scant rain and wet sheep paddocks noted. instructor K Cameron advertised for Merald line swim rampage. few snakes seen amid cool weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Cameron
Bearce
Wheat deliveries to mill exceed average in Ontario districts
Mr. WO AL V Guan and officials report wheat deliveries to the mill are averaging above the usual in the William, Kininakatka, Mount Elgin, and Vampy districts. Some acreage is being taken off in William as the crop shows strong yields and the overall price remains steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WO AL V. Guan
Joe Messrs
Noske Bros. Pry. Lol
Winiam
Kininakatka
Mount Elgin
St Maul’s Sunday School Prize Day Highlights
The Rev Wo Tay presented prizes for the past year at St Maul’s Sunday school. Winners included Junier Sit, Dorothy Plush, Dore Overt, Plorrie Over, Junier Keya, Dan Overall, Dotgins Young, George Hutchinson, Jean Struthers, and Esthatad Randall. A speaker urged children to be Messengers of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
St. Maul
Junier
Dorothy Plush
Dore Overt
Plorrie
Junier Keya
Dan
Dotgins Young
George Hutchinson
Jean Struthers i
Feb Hutchinson
Esthatad Randall
Wy Tame
AL HE. Blake
Bellevue
Flom Jones
Blake Bros
Adeertinenh
Woafouhd
Riverside Gift Evening Planned Amidst Festive Customs
A Riverside event gathers notable figures for an evening of gifts and ceremonial rituals. The occasion centers on a special labeling practice and community participation, highlighting local traditions and cultural observances.
Tragic Accidents and Local Concerns At Stawell
Mrs. Charlotte Montgomery, once Miss Charlotte Wedgeworth, died after a Saturday fall at Sydney? lift. A grazing fire spread from an abandoned site near Fr Wns Lake, while campers and landholders complain about grass meal burns and unsafe campsites. A three year old girl suffered a fractured skull after a head injury during play, and two cyclists Keith Hutchin and Arthur Gorman collided in Fayne Street with hospital detention for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Montgomery
Sydnee
Cormertey
Charlotte Wedgeworth
Stawell Woollen Mills
Heirst
Stawell
Fr Wns Lake
Mattock
TR. Johnston
Marto
Stawell Board
Keith Hutchiain
Arthur Gorman
Fayne Street
Gorman
Tadley Tara
Needle accident wounds Mrs Holland at Ailsa
Ailsa resident Mrs A Holland injured when her forefinger slipped under a sewing machine needle. The needle pierced the tail bone and exited the other side. Movienaid and anaesthetic were given to remove the needle, which remained embedded. Bandmaster Barnetty offers to resign at Worrracknebeal District Band meeting.
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Pinger
A. Holland
Ailsa
Worrackne Beal District
B. A. Barnetty
Florham Circuit Holds Horsham Meeting With Debt Plan
The Flor sham circuit met at Horsham with a representative turnout. A debit balance of about £17 was noted, bringing total quarterly deficit to £77. A wheat scheme to erase the debt was approved and harvest thanks gifts will count toward allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold F. Alles
Horsham
Greenland Dam
F. BR. Weor House
Veetia Exat
Weer Wail
Pimpinie
Florsham
Tongas Choir
Mesare C. B. Tregoning
J.T. Pisuor
Meyers
H. Heskin
A Fleesee
Allen
Hoskin
Harris
Edmonds
Church Services and Notices At St Johns Melbourne
Church of England notices announce Sunday services at St Johns and Lower Norton in Melbourne with Evensong. The C E MAL group seeks conference tax details for Wartock from January 8 to January 11. Sunday school restarts February 3 with senior scholars to begin sessions. Fire safety and building renovations are mentioned for the men’s building with a plan to renovate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
St. John
Martins
Ami
Lower Nortom
C.e.mal
Melbourne
Wartock
Momlay
Janney
Ams
Whem
Ckared Ober
The Greatest Weapon and Neglect Sermon at Local Service
A Sunday morning message titled The Greatest Weapon and The Tragedy of Neglect urged reflection on faith and salvation. The evening service promised a special address by J. RO with Craver of Christ, led by M. Rother, inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. RO
Christ
Mies M. Rother
Carlyle View of The Lord's Prayer Inspires Contemplation
A reflective passage presents Thomas Carlyle concluding a personal night meditation on the Lord's Prayer. The narrator recalls faintly repeating the prayer with renewed reverence, arguing it embodies humanity’s deepest aspirations and a call to holy conduct.
London preacher Dr Norwood to tour world in August
Dr FL W Norwood of the London City Temple starts a world tour in August forming a three month stay in Australia beginning around Chemimns. He accepts Reverend Irving Benson's invitation to conduct services at Wesley Church Melbourne and may visit other capitals. Mr Benson will preach at the City Temple during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL W. Norwood
London City Temple
Austalia
Irving Benson
Wealey Church
Melbourne
Tewing Benson
City Temple
Band members cling to bandmaster amid merger talk
Officials noted members of the bandsmem were absent from a prethea discussion causing concerns over morale. After a lengthy meeting the bandmaster’s position was reaffirmed and no resignation was accepted, with committee and members showing confidence in leadership.
Tender invitation for land near Horsham with dwelling and outbuildings
Instructed by Mr L F Mills, invites tenders for the purchase of his Handy Linc Tro pert containing 400 acres, five miles southeast of Horsham. A four room brick house, stable, outbuildings, sheds, and three stores of relics are erected on the land. Channel technology (illegible) noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Mills
Horsham
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MEN OF the Sea
Unites States
Bovril
Texaco
Spirit
ANG
NHILL
Ruantong
Riverside
Varracknabeal
Church OF Christ
Carlyss and
The
Thomas Carlyle
Erskine
Ot Iathe
Thomas Young & 60, Pty Ltd
EAD
Dimboola
Douglas
Marnco
Watchem
Ballarat
Geelong
Sieibourning
Australian Mutual Py Vident Society
Ghent Broam Negvigation Co. Ltd
Lasestles, Ltd
Wool Brokes
Ballarat Banking Company
Asion Trustee Company of Australia, Ltd
National Tromeces, Executon & Agency Co. of Australia, Ltd
I Nsurance Coy., Ltd
Renan Stararney
New South Wale
South Australia
Western Australis
Wilcom Street
Horeham
Wight
Ford Cars
David Anderson & CO
Wilson Street
David Anderson
Ballarat Land
National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd
Trustees
Executors & Agency Co
Lik
Strachan & Co. Ltd
Strachan, Murray & Shawvee
Royal Insuranceompany
W. Anguss and Company
Bankes National Bank
Lower Norton
Wilson Bolton & CO
Land, Finance and General Commission
Tiorsh Atl
Victoria
Goroke
Murtoa
Natimuk
Rainbow
Warrackenbval
Ejenhope
Hepetoun Jepurit
Nbill
Corporation Vyarda
North Geelong
New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Ballarat Trustees, Executors and Agency Company Limited
Atlas Fire Assurance Company
Vo McKay
Sunshine Harvester
Maehisery
Aureham
Hannaford & Co
Essex
Hudson
Overland
Overland Whippet
Willys-Knight
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navige Lion Co
Robert J
Royal Hore
Brollamngs
Victonia
I'tivate
Attend & A
Robert J Tomey
Dehlura
Kewell North
Morsham
Warrack Habel Dimboola
Marton
Robert
VOLNG
Wiest
Viet Mats
Aden
Marienes
Weel
Sawyer & Devlin
Auctio! Land
4TOCIZ
Commission AG Sworn Valuator
Licame Wilson Steeer
Noradjuha
Equity Trustee Company Ltd
Legal Insurance Co Bth
Cranage Waitock Holiday
Phomae
Noradjuhe
F. Penny
Miles Noradiuela
Puta
Robert J. Young
Rober. Young
Dhershut
Holt
Maryvale
Glen
Adoboe Northern
Fridas
Lil Jane Wary
Horsham Corporation Yards
Dalbety & Company Limited
Lehoester Foltis
Leicester
Rowld
Erie
Pth
Eedees
Larus Ler
TOA Ae
Merie Werers
Wali
Gotherte
Tesshriel
Horde Leicestier
Merie Wettrrs
Dalgety & CO. Ltd
P. J. Glasson & CO
Firebrace Street
Liverpool and Londom and Globe Insurance Company
City Mutual Life Assurance Sectety Ltd
Fione
R. W. Crawford
Royal Hotel
A. F. Weight & Sons Undertakers and Joiners
W. J. Thorney
Berger
Oany
Softwoods
Berger's
A. F. Weight & Sons
Wilson Boulton
John Kimberley
George Hague & Co. Pty. Ltd
South British Insurance’ Co. Ltd
Wagstaff
Royal Mail
le Plastrier & Sutherland
Plana
Tuspe
Strownix
Pimpenio, Dooen and
JUNG
Main Clear Lake
Topan Read
W Grant
W. Hinton
Mad Wien
Pion
Torre
Finn
Ness
Leslsrewels
Irene Vraghery
Ae Poo Sawyer & Devlin
Mcpherson Street
J. HH MacKay
Jardinieres
Veo
NMOL
COP
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