History of Mathalla district and its settlers
The article traces Mathalla Nathalia’s early settlement, highlighting hardy homesteaders who carved homes from bushland. It notes the hardship of water, food, and transport, the rise of stores and roads, and the role of pioneers such as J. Moran J.P. in representing the district. It ends by praising the settlers’ indomitable spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathalla
Nathalia
Weil
Mathalin
Cantre
Ross
Gallipoli
France
Burns
Ima Hay
Moran
Steele Rude
Freo
Murray
Goulburn
Te Ametera
McCalmans
Gardes
Ose
J. Moran
J.P
Back an Acre and Aborigine in a Vic Context
A fragmented passage recalls the word back meaning an acre in Vic speech and questions reviving the past. It mentions cane and birds in flocks, noting those who saw the aborigine in his simaje though.
Pioneering band fades on unknown lands yet to be reached
Fragmentary text describes a pioneering group pushing forward into uncharted territory. The fragments hint at their struggles and a work aimed toward a distant, unseen land, with a sense of endurance despite fading prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setlenlie
Dt Dionesrs
Mathilis Town incident linked to Patee association
An event in Mathilis Town is tied to a group or person named Patee associated with Nethaita. Details remain unclear but the report notes a connection between the town activity and the Patee group. Further information on dates, places, and involved persons is not provided.
Unclear fragment hints at historical figures and romance
January 1830 era fragment mentions Nathalia Naryakin or Narisa kina, linked to Peter the Great and Czar Alexis, implying royal marriage or romance context. Details are sparse and partially garbled, no clear event or date beyond the January 1830 reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathalia Naryakin
Narisakina
Peter the Great
Csar
Russia
Alexis
Nathalia Beginnings and Early Town Builders Noted
A survey of Nathalia's early growth highlights three pivotal figures H A Kostadt Thomas Blake and John Manifold who shaped the town from bark huts to brick structures. It recounts Kostadt's landholdings Kostadt buildings the early Barno Hotel and the location debates for the railway station plus Blake's diverse enterprises including a bridge hotel and flour mill. It also notes the Nathalia Hotel the commercial growth the first police officers churches schools and the drive toward a higher elementary school and public notices of early civic planning and banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Kostadt
Thos. Blake
John Manifold
Don McDonald
Alexander McDonald
Embryo
Barne
J. O'Brien
Farmer's Arms
Tanner
W. Thomas
Kostadt
H. M. Muntz
Great Northern Garage
Jas Stewart
Peter Silling
Manifold
Blake-street
Thomas Blake
Messrs Cohen
Andrews and Sons
R. Muir
Geo Kyd
Mr Blake
Méiers van Stavern
Pelling
Nicholson
Thei
Barno
Ault
Hawker
Ares
Nathalia
Trethowan
Keogh
J. M. Stowe
Escory
Hobbs
Connors
Alfred W. H. Rowley
Jas Egan
Ian
Branfield
Pi Ja
Barwa
Father Kennedy
Father Murphy
Church of England
Hancock
Elizabeth Street
R. N. Morrison
Rutherglen
J. 8
Bullough
Alex M. Walker
D. Hood
Hurley
C. Hancock Jr
Crosskill
Groube
Lambourne
Walsh
J. Welle
J. Mollison
G.C., Holman
W. Richard
Doig
F. A. Morton
J. D. Mitchell
Mesars
M. J. O'Neill
Thos. Cocks
J.~tockett
J.P
Bank of Australagia
Commercial
Mr Cleary
Progressive options in town’s late 19th century transit and inns
The article sketches advances in communication and transport in 1888 including daily mail delivery, telegraph expansion, extensive telephone service, and all night cabling. It also notes changes to local inns with the old Barrow Hotel burned, a new brick building by Mr. Oren housing Wood and Go cream depot, and the Court House Hotel evolving with additions and prominent ownership by W. O'Brien family. Railway Hotel near the station, built by the founder's son, remains a key travel hub overseen by Mr. AL H. Draper and Mrs. B. C. Glappis, reflecting growth in lodging and services for travelers.
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vMlce
Tia Pieaioers
Nachos Katupos
Oren
Hennessy
Court House
Me W. O'Brien
Mes
Jas
B.C. Glappis
Jwoprietar
Me AL H
Draper
Kilpatrick Family Remembered as Land Pioneers and Builders
A biographical sketch recalls Thomas Kilpatrick and his wife as early settlers who helped attract kin and friends to Kanwetedae and Broken Creek. Kilpatrick led a booming auction and land agency, becoming a respected figure in grain buying, farm machinery supply, and community development. His work forged Kilpatrick Farrell and Co. and Kilpatrick Campbell and Co. with partners Campbell and McClelland, while his wife fostered newcomer settlements and supported farm growth amid cash shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Nathalia
Kilpathes
Metbonione
Kanwetedae
Kaavinala
Croek
Thompsons
Hopytis
Fairmans
Kilpatrick, Farrell and Co
Frm
W. A. Campbell
Kilpatrick, Campbell and Co
A. McB. McClelland
Thos. Kilpatrick
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Hayvnd
British Real Art Photo CO
Largs
E. C. Cox
Lake Street
Baller
C. W. Silling
Nathalia Oenemal Blacksmith
Aiei
Wepully
Bod Man
Fh Hue & Co
Lacey Supply
Dee Huidem Ghats
Vidbege Od
Vmas Bardware Supplies
Lester O’brien
Sutoker Butcher Butcher
Mma
Wma
Coops Goons
Ilizaneth
Salhalia
Batahlanhed
A. B. Binger & Sons Prize Builders
Melbourne
Mir Alex McDonell
Ralph Thompson
Mathalla District
Distriet
Dletriot
Mathilis
Nethaita
Patee
Ese
Muntz Bros
General Commission
Alomior
Wephly
Fede Hsia
Janey
Gartners
Therty
Campbell
Wwe
Miller
Bal Hoyer
Wat
Alias Thalias Watmalias
Segal
Parson's Excelsior Bakery
Salieales
Eit Artisti Mate Ghalgete Maeter Latvians
W. ¥. Parsons
the Bridge Hotel
Andy Weir
Svateal LS
Gray
Tsb
Best Brands OF Liquors Kerr
D. Munro
Manchester
Lburn
Blake
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