Reminiscences of Tolkemmet Farm Life in Horsham District
Miss Carter recalls 73 years as a Tolkemmet resident, describing pioneer life at Pelkemmet station near Horsham. She details river trips, horse-drawn coaches, family farming, church gatherings, and schooling to Melbourne, plus early harvests, garden work, and changes in farm methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Eod
Calder
Tolkemmet
Angas
Carter
Polkemmet
Winunern
Namd Nether
Pelkemmet Station
Horsham
Messrs Baillie
Hare
Ney Howe
Fran Barten
Ararat
Hout
Dusts
Souther
Ageal
Sears
Eopaeus
Tukee
Baeven
Hee Wheaton
Paton
Tod
Nerituwak
Ploegh
Reine Tpg
Deere
Theower Jae Mall
sThugteers
Paeltes
Lanai
PT Marte
Hedi
Pisa
Diutier
Reddy
Bam
Paige
Garien
Gwen
Ory
Alex. Wilson
Neghbors
Wilsons
Ventia
Rutherfords
Wonwosdah
Horshaty
Palentaey
Athe
Tein
Abel
Nikiti
Sian
Shire Severance and Asset Valuation Report
The Shire of Dimbwala plans to assume the water and sewer facilities of Ratkarnee from the date of severance. Valuation cites £160 14 for the portion, with a second share of £580 0 1 allotted to the severed territory. Debates cover asset apportionment and governance post-transfer, with Dr Byrne and Dr Conk backing the motion unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cout Karavyr
Hs Meegwen
Bible Warne
Wee Ried
Ug Bier
Gomd Ng Tia Sewerantee
Aogich Georte
Barkafooe
Beni
Byrne
Conk
Ring Found on Rail Track After Truck Unloading
A Melbourne resident misplaced a diamond ring while unloading a truck in Melbourne. The truck moved along Geelong and Western district railways and ended up in Lamborough. At weekend, railway guard Todd found the ring in a track bottom and sent it to Melbourne for return to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Geelong and Western District
Lamborough
Todd
Woods Great Peppermint Care First aid for Coughs
An old advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Care as a remedy for coughs colds and flu like symptoms. The product details a soothing mix promising quick relief and easy use for households.
Remeeting of Wimmera Horse Association Held at Dimboola
The Wimmera branch of the Horse Association of Victoria met at Dimboola with officers including Kodda as president and T. Bell as secretary. Members debated visiting addresses by central executive, discussed ongoing association matters, and planned future committee actions and reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimmera
Horse Association of Victoria
Dimboola
Jenesetit
Marsers
Kodda
K. Mackwol
A. Pruffy
AL Chehlenburg
Die Renzle
J. A. Melkenale
A. WK
de C. Metineser
Codauert
T. Bell
Blackwood
MBL
Entral Executive
Gathrie
Pmrade
Meti MeGreser
Wender
Venbie
Generis
NTA Sewlery Tee
Metivegor
Putts Smuies
Mir
Messrs
Motel
McGrecer
Bell
Abe
Mbdhreger
Hints for Car Owners on Battery Care and Starters
Practical guidance for maintaining car batteries and starting systems. Advises on battery health, charging methods, and safe handling, noting dangers of misuse and recommending Exide service stations or equivalents for testing and replacement. Mentions trickle charging and preventive measures to avoid battery failures during cold or extended use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eniwat
Reid
Beegdad
leWer van Elle
Eta
Hig Ameteter
Ceomedeitinettal
Eteerate
Aary
Sarace
Lobbary at hospital shocks city office in Adelaide
Police investigate a theft at the Inspector General of Hospitals office in Adelaide after £170 vanishes from the strong room safe. An employee was seen carrying a bag toward the stairs and has since vanished. the haul comprised cash notes including £19 and £5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector General of Hospitals’ Office
Adelaide
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Chamber of Agriculture
A. C. Bennett
Bussqn
M.L.A
Australia
Queensianl
New South Wales
South Austratia
Western Australia
Victoria
Thennett
Wiener Gminers
Ballarat Stout
Bevin Deg
Flere
HLM
Eclipse
Milker
Loeety Biapponed
Itelemser Theropmrentes Fem
Vrrient Darter
Whakatane
Renoente Worth
Escre
Hiarrowine
Cippsland & Northern Euerative Co. Ltd
Machinery Dept
C.L
Walter Man & CO
Pynsent Street
Horshamm
Errakinet
THE
Jimmera Horse Associa
Wiis Eourpswoof
Eatle Batteries of Artsteniia
Fate T
Gleam Valley
Saor
Holbrooks
le Snead
Holbrooks SN Gas
Tucker
Dred “JuckereSon
Sani P.O
Botsyde
James Barnes
Minyip
Warrnam
St. Arnaud
T. C, Lee
Beabl Street
Taweli, Reenhone
Maller
G. King
Lonsdale Street
Welleerene
Boil and
P. Fongack
Mary He
Wimmera Thatse
Thorseean
Carine Bros, & Duncan
IV EN Factory
Hamlon Sect
Morea
Harglo Smith
Hardware and Iron Merchant
McPhersos
the Union Trustee
Collins Street
Mancher
James McEwan Carroll
Buel Cooker
Bovril
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