Guardian Back Page Notes on Local Topics and Elections
A muddled page discusses Metcalfe and Elphin notes, garden hints, and a priest’s return to Kyneton. It covers university extension lectures, Labour candidate results at Maryborough, and local political and legal notices with names such as Dr M J Ryan and F G Jolley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalfe
Elphinsiont
Theraé
Ni Gray
Donovan
St. Mary's
Kyneton
Father Barley
Sydney
Manly College
Father Donovan
University
Migee Mitschscf
Windsor Casale
Lepet Mir Hans Irvine
Maryborough
Tusday
EF. G. Jolley
Harrister
Maryborsh
J. K. McDouseall
Wannon
J. S. Thomps
C. Fitzgerald
M. J. Ryan
Raymond W. Ryan
Kysetan
Ur Ay J. Keach
Uestl Si
Uestl Si Cesefa
Suutent
Moibourne University
Issltuten Oe
Tue
Broken Hill
Conmand
Peter
Aedene
Pn Acchlint
Teawidys
M. J. Ryn
Keron
Stes Rows
Canin’ Reserve
Castremaine
Ate ‘Mosman
Kym
Tom
Ani
Imgrwonicut
Uieir Hevenvesyeat
Reepacity
McKay
Stuebine
Caldhaws
Balfaead
Special Meeting Of Kyneton Water Trust
A special meeting was held to review the 1903 December receipts and expenses. Auditor J Carroll reported the books clean and accounts generally in order, noting arrears and a need to increase the trust collector’s guarantee to 230 pounds each for the secretary and the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwere
Cyie
Murray
Harry
J. Carroll
Aeire
Aya
Harper
Thomson
Jean
Adjournment in Eyne ton Court of Petty Sessions case
In Eyne ton Court of Petty Sessions Mr T J Armstrong for the complainant in Lihich contends against Ethel Fleming for recovery of charges with adjournment granted to allow further evidence. Sergeant O Brien prosecutes Say ne White for neglecting to send a son to school. A letter from the mother cites illness and farm duties. the court warns parents and fines 3/6 with four hours imprisonment as alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Armstrong
Lihich
Mle Leete
High Arect
Ethel Fleming
Apkert
O'Brief
Sayne White
E Son Atti
Sierra Anil
O'Brien
Edsecambe
Birekull
Rafetowarts
Harlow Gall
Death of 15YearOld James Forester in Farmyard Accident
In Hinckhill a 15 year old named James Thomas Forester died after a pea rifle fired while the boy bent at a dray. Witnesses said the father did not know the rifle was loaded and that the shot occurred when the boy attempted to pull the weapon free from the dray. The coroner heard evidence from the father farmer Thomas Wilson Ennis and sergeant OBrien and Dr G O Rigby. The post mortem showed a gunshot wound to the chest and the cause of death was a bullet from a pea rifle. The accident was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thamas Forester
Hinckhill
Guacdlant
Barlow
Pal
Kyneton Court
Fan
Symons
Hayley
Wittess
Thomas
Ennis
NATO
Thomas Wilson Ennis
Edgecombe
O’brien
Lymans
Kyneton Hospital
GO. Rigby
Victorian Farmers Union Meeting at Newham
The first public meeting of farmers under the Victorian Farmers Union was held at Newham on Friday evening the 5th. The gathering united around the need for strong organisation among farmers and the value of practical experience to shape a forward policy. Adams presided, Hare outlined the platform, stressing unity to counter industrial rivals and secure district reforms, with a call to elect supporters to Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Newham
West
Raweh
Adams
Hare
Snanner
S. Johson
Gr. Kettie
Gr. Adams
Ces. Anderson and
Kelly
Presilenis
W. Whins
Secretagy Ani Reas Po
Waterworks trust meeting grants multiple repairs and taps
At a special meeting the usual monthly trust session approved permissions for water taps and plumbing works at Lauriston street Wade street High streets and Powlett street. Grants also covered pipe repairs at Kyneton area and a future meter payment. Committee notes storage reservoir condition and completed mains from Piper street to the racecourse with new house services while plans to connect Mollison streets to Baldwin street proceed. Collection totals were reported as £ aga/15/3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
Iy Ajl
W. Johynston
J. Rainbow
Lauriston Street
R. ‘Byers
Wade Street
Bath
E. Clemens
High Streets
P Folay
Powlett Street
Joan
J. Oakley
Workmastén
Kyneton
Gather’ Sutherland
Applicane
R. Morgan
Emberton
Flightstreet
Gallimre
Piper Street
teHe
Death of Mrs Perry The Pennsylvanian Residents
Mrs Perry widow of Edward Perry of Mulliperiie, formerly of Galway, Ireland, died at her residence on Waldora Street Syndton after a sudden illness. She was early demise and leaves a son William Perry and two daughters, with a funeral at Yaldwin cemetery. The obituary notes her gentle disposition and long residence in the community. A separate note highlights an Athena Hall program featuring The Cyynder Mostage and other films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Galway
Ireland
Barbara Hardy
Mr Perry
Wi. Petty
Bartell
Drouith
Gippstand
Pkelife
Melbourne
Apel
Yaldwinnivet
Perry
Thirusy
Fernhill
Percy
Rygetun
Vuberant
Plague Report Highlights Rats on Coastal Steamer
Sir-Dr. Bell of Melbourne University notes in a 1913 report that 15 of 100 rats captured on a coastal steamer tested positive for bubonic plague. The piece also mentions local fauna, events in Kyneton, and a variety of community notices and entertainment, including performances and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyneton Guardian
Ity
Taintire
Sabiits
Wwe
Lyon
Zekle Replies On Metcalfe Council Salary Row
Local letter writer defends Metcalfe Shire Council against Zekle's criticism. He details Reeves thistle inspector duties, salary talks, and alleged misstatements, asserting Reeves acted in good faith and was pressured into resignations amid ongoing disputes. Taradale, June 6, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Smith
Thistle
Altry Tenner
Zekte
Donovan
Zeke
Thistle Apestar
Valucrete
Reeves Tas Moe
Yimade
Zekle
Metralfe Shirs
Ofc
R. Michell
Metcalfeshire
M.A
Castlemaine
Mets Calfe
Zelle
Consteillers
Caie
Mr Reeves
Ann Reeves
Eves
Doe
Clatheson
Stake and Race Odds From First Round and Election Day
The fragment lists stakes and race results across rounds with names like Bruce, Black Eye, Conti, Polie, J McCarthy, Day, Tatters, Dodger, Pearl, Rosaline, Yellow, and Up to Date. It mentions First Round results, Second Round outcomes, and Third Round winners, plus a note on Election Day and a Prime Minister remark about dissolution and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Best Little Dor
Black Eye
Bury Conti
Bruce Ear
Black Sport
Polie
Boozer
Snow Stove Sport
Rosaline
Fl Tatters
Linsmy
Pearl
Dandy
Dodger
Sport Tatters
Rossling
Toker
Jimmy
Tatters
Peas
Joker
J. Doyles Tatters
Fiat Dos
Punctuality at MATC Draws Reader Letter
A reader laments delays at MATC events, noting racing starts late and horses missing early runs. The writer urges strict start times to prevent fatigue and confusion, suggesting a 3 o clock start with a half hour lunch break and quicker preparation between races.
Great Peppermint Cure Tale Attracts Campus Craziness
A chaotic, punctuation muddled report describes a professor and students debating a “Great Peppermint Cure” and bananas as a supposed remedy. It cites bananas for nourishment, odd experiments, and mentions a 340 million ton reservoir, cucumber studies, and a local university setting with scattered names and events.
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HARDE
Percy Harper
DUSLN
Haeters
Mallison Street
Liverpont
Londo
Globe Insurance Co
Mekay
Akabee Anns
Nave
Frark Taylor
Williamson Stre
Bendigo
Ritchie
Kemp
Ayneton
Angpur
H. d. Wells
Meili Street
Keneron
JT. Dalton
High Street
A.B. Chapman
Lwto
BLAKE
Lares
Getlemen
Mr. Dalton
J.P. Hdounell
Collins Street
PRUST
D. Gerrard
Pohiman Street
W. H. Roskin
B. Gerrand
Chapman
Newcastle
Lange
Thy
Axel
Dales’, Kyneton
Ady
Ats
Liam
Phone
Iust
Ghause Bnelas
Nat Aly
A. Stredwick
Wemist
Central Prasmacy
Mollison Steees
Kyuetan
Itsy
Ga. J. Wells
H. Horry & Son
High Plan Kyneton
Woodend
the Guardian
Kyneton Water Trust
Eee Ae
Eyneton
PETTY
Sessions
Weresdans
Lefore Myo Barly
Victorian Farmers! Union
Pea Acly
Milcs Mineli
Winilsnr Castle
Juge
Arriaun
Ainaworth
Armetrome
Bentiza Aalger
Chile
Peay
Athert Hall
Cyyider Mostage
We-Howr
Val Ie
Thanis
Klahn Natiavorkail
Mhedata
Wyett, Mayes
Carlos Martha
Matis
All Sturekwepwes Abl
Chere
Eli Piysie Meny
Iuulience
Greeury
Vic
Jens
Mae
Povular Jawkey
Neil
Sandaten
Beth
Westnesty
Kynetoy
Fos
Fresh and Co
Victor James
Sis Trevorah
Shipper
Krate Rawler
J. McCarthy
Sport
J. Day
Bhce
Kyneton Guardis
Coursinue
Ile Bret
Fese
Hue
Ely
Zac
Ams
Ste
Malmsbury
Oto
FPP
Elessor Osborne
Whee East
Tocal University
PCM
The
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