Village sale in Winkburn sparks fear of loss of community
Mr Craven Smith Milnes plans to sell the Winkburn village in Nottinghamshire to a developer after inheriting it from his late Australian father. The property includes a mansion, 280 acres of woodland, a family vault, and a church, with locals fearing housing development will erode the self-contained community dating back to the Burnell era. Meanwhile a council dispute and a separate agricultural incident are noted in the same page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Smith Milnes
Australia
Winkburn
Nottinghamshire
Retty Toptisw
Yorkshire
Winkhurn
Burnell
Henry VIII
Winkbars
Hairmising car incident shocks Athert Park visitors
A foreign visitor accidentally drove through Athert Park in New Zealand on July 24. The driver, in a damaged car, mistook the park for a road and rolled down a winding path and stone steps, narrowly missing a pavement barrier and a television antenna, with no injuries or flowers damaged.
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Athert Park
New Zealand
Theiver
Melbourne church mission meeting echoes past settlers
A fragmentary report notes Melbourne residents, once Mallee settlers, facing hardship from falling prices. Rev Ham BAL speaks at the Lhoven Muethactet Church blessing service, urging perseverance as land losses and independence concerns loom. attendees express disillusionment with the church and mission efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ham
Bal
Lhoven
Humorous Census Tales From Rural Australia
Mischief and misstatements color a census report from Horsham and Kaniva as collectors endure odd refusals smiles and misunderstandings. A young man mocks work while others debate age forms and the meaning of a census. Poultry counts surprise officials as residents offer quirky excuses and antics during the enumeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Tniiv
Inter
Minh Isa Thom
Anther
Incomplete Report on Government and Public Utilities
A fragmentary historical report discusses government overhauls, private enterprise limits, and the state’s public works. It notes transportation, water supply, and utilities as pivotal areas, with questions about feasibility and the role of private effort in national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapepor Po Biom
Vhat Jin
Tose Tal Phat
Govermaent
Erilieieng
Riate
Emilee
Sieragg
End of July Care for spring bulbs and lawn care
A gardener reflects on finishing winter work and awaiting spring blooming bulbs like daffodils as frost recedes. The piece discusses avoiding rush to complete tasks, managing spring growth, weed control, and planning summer yard duties with emphasis on patience and steady effort.
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Han Vile
Min
Gandener
Lash
Wen
Fooling the Police and the Victorian Trial Tale
A garbled account features a legal dispute over police conduct and a Victorian era prosecution. It cites a figure renumbered for a trial, discusses public perception, and hints at alleged false statements during the case. The piece critiques police practice and courtroom publicity while naming unnamed parties and a club context.
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Riller
Maaalp
S Leong. Ereesat
Tore Ody
Vier Stawell
Diatiew Theatre
White Hart Hotel
Mifercourt
Paissey Street
Footseray
Poone
Foosserar ST
Kews
Hedson
Minchu
Dr. Hilson
Dr. Saintes
Wr. Hennese
Rs Huedeen
Minchin
Messe
Russell Hot
Peom Malles
Wren
Firebrack and
Baiilie Srs
Kaniva
Hawlol Times
Amd
Victorian
Adies’ Cohore
Mealti
Ormonde
Lhees
London
Thomas Young & Co. Ply. Ltd
Orient Steam Navigation Co. Ltd Incorporated
England
Perring’s Cafe
Geo. C. Perring
Vibebrayte
Torsitam
Nion
Striethy
Tom Ami
Fawnmar
Notien
Kogtink
Fale
Bao
Wa Wat
Owen
Mt. Thiehare
Pallioer Wet Son
Pinebe
Lemoine
Nsw
James Hanis Mowrits Treet
Kagiva
Roy Hamten Ping
Dime Hools
Molbgook
Holbrooks
Lbrooks HO
SAYDF
Lister
Tie Lreest Semar
British Empire
Walter Nunn & CO
Inaient Street
Horsham Pone
Gippsland & Northern Co-Gp. CO. Ltd
Collins St
Kelland
Sing
Thvcr Tyres
SHELL
VOCO
W. E. Kelland
Firfbrace Street
Hearne
New University
Horsham Times
Lrd
Wilson Street
Victoria
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