Tribute to James Barnes Sen. Minyip founder and builder
Tom Clarke recalls James Barnes born Newlyn Cornwall who sailed to Australia at 16, became Certificate No 1 pharmacist, qualified veterinary surgeon, and shaped Minyip in sheep country. He led the progress association as chairman for years and died at 80 with a large mourning response. The piece praises his quiet empire-building impact and friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnip Barnes
Tom Clarke
Reynolda News
London
Society of the British Council
James Barnes
Newlyn
Cornwall
Australia
Lincolnshire
Minyip
Progress Association
Bush
Minyip Guardian
Sheep Hills
Ausherie
Knights of Empire
Two Houses Destroyed by Fire in Bradshaw and Erret Streets
Two homes in Bradshaw and Erret streets were destroyed by fires that broke out on Tuesday afternoon and early yesterday morning. Firefighters struggled with poor water pressure, saving nothing from the interiors while the skeleton structures burned. In Bradshaw street a five room dwelling owned by William Cress was gutted, a daughter De Cross losing a valued glory box. the house and contents were insured. In Erret street, Mrs. L. M. Watson’s four room weatherboard home was gutted, with Charles Watson awakening to smoke and alerting neighbors. Both fires drew large crowds and left belongings unsalvaged due to water pressure hampering salvage efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw Street
Erret Street
Eveleck
Tohesky
Wheliam Cress
Bradshay Street
MeraQross
Mercross
Mise de Cross
Noske Bros
L. M. Watson
Charles Watson
Water Restrictions Case In Horsham Defendants Fined
Three Horsham residents faced charges for ignoring water restrictions. Each defendant was fined with costs after inspector evidence showed hose use and water from taps connected to the main. The court noted the issue of supply pressure and discussed potential council actions and future precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Waterworks ‘Trust
A. Proudfoot
Stewart Brown
Necessity
George Hunter
The
Water Trust
William R. Smith
Dximbeela
Smith
Japany
A. E. Watts
Proudfoot
Lou Posed T. ‘Ips
E. Strownix
Dearn Road
Costa
Bench
Jean ¢. Malevim
Nutimuk Road
Llichter
Louise
Minlewin
Conroy
Watts
Darlot Street
Cone
Courey
Kelley
Annual Carnival to Aid Horsham Hospital
Tomorrow Horsham hosts the annual carnival to raise funds for the Horsham Base Hospital. Sixteen Wimmera brigades will compete in events including cycling, dancing, pig tin releases and school championships. Local bands will provide music with dances at the Masonic Hall and Public Library Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeuce
Wimmera
Jeparit
Ballarat
Horsham
Stawell Brass Band
Masonic Hall
Firebrace
Wilson Streets
R. D. Patton
Horsham Town
Royal
Explosive used to damage house in Eaglehawk case
Melbourne report: James Fairbairn, 42, a miner, confessed at Eaglehawk Court to unlawfully and wantonly using an explosive substance to damage Horace Woods’s home endangering occupants. Committed for trial. He claimed his wife drove him mad by neglect and infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Eaglehawk Court
James Fairbairn
Horace Woods
Fairbairn
Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
A.M.P
A.M.P. Society
Mutual Life
Archibald Currie
A. W. Sneddon
F.la
Osmond
Victoria
Collins Street
Cor. Market Street
Firebrace Street
J. Barnes
Miss Violet Cramer
Andrew Street
Atlantic
Alee
Atla Umion
GO. Utp
We.w. Grad
Bradshaw and
Erret Streets
Hilda Cox
Adelaide University Conservatorium
Livia Cinseer
Feo
Phebe Dhorstiniy
Eileen Woodhouse
Horsham’'s Modern Dressmaker
Boys Store
Waslk
Wire
Miss Pups
L.T.C.L
Wilson Street
R. Mead
A. Mus. A
Sutton's
Dimboola Road
Dorothy Norwood
the Music Teachers’ Association
Baillie Street
R. A. Jenkin
Jenkin's Music Shop
Shire Buildings
Marie A. Walther
Mus. Bac
Melb. Univ
A.T.C.L
Bredle
Baiille Street
Syse
Ality
Shepherd's
Wyvern
Vauxhall
Incias Les
Wilson Str
Utility Motors Pty, Ltd
OldsmobIle
Bedford
J. R. Baillie
Florence A. Taylor
Bowden Street
Horeham
Aphopne HT
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