Nathalia’s early growth through pioneers and rail plans
A fragmented account recalls Nathalia’s 1870s to 1880s development led by Isaac Hall and Isaac Wellwood figures, amid debates over the railway terminus at Morris and later Picola. It notes floods, rust, typhoid in 1888–89, and local leaders W. R. Humberstone Trethowan Kilpatrick driving business, water woes, and civic efforts to control the town.
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Barwa Bridge
Campbell's Folly
Princes of Wales Hotel
Shepparton Hotel
Ee Payne
Nethalin
Valea
Isaac Hall
Miles Arsay
Orop Redik
Susie
Abe
Samuel Wellwood
Unt Dale
Stavern
Nicholson
Nathalia
Picola
Morris Asg
Bodkin
George O' Male
Ivy Aang
Nethana
Billy Bodkin
W. R. Humberstone
Buxinewa
Manifold
Sam Trethowan
Thomas Kilpetrick
Dick Bellick
The Barter Joke That Blew Up A Hotel Auction
Harry and Dan engineer a hoax hotel sale in Shepparton with 8, McDonald & Co acting as sellers. The publican resists but is outmaneuvered as the plan unravels when the hotel owner and guests escape, leaving whisky, laughter, and a wild tale of mischief and mistaken authority. Wade, happy Harry O Nell, sf
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QueenHarry
Donald
Barry
Barnet
Harry
Nathalia
Dan Heaphy
Dan
Tie Hotel
McDonald & Co
Harry Sisted
Whiams
Shepparton
Beaphy
Den
Wade
Harry O'Nell
Nathalia’s Mark Tapley记 in early Australis tribute
A memorial notice honors Harry O’Neil, baker and confectioner, describing him as a cheerful, generous figure in harsh times. It recounts tales of his wit and kindness, mentions his father in law Tim McDonald, and recalls a doctor’s charitable cheque amid hardship, framed by affectionate recollection.
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Nathalia
Charles Dickens
Harry Is
Australis
Harry O'Neil
Hi McDonald
Tim
McDonald
Timd
Harry
The Kindly Baker Harry and the Pound Tale
The article recounts stories of a generous baker named Harry, his sharp wit, and his humorous clashes with law and rivals. It notes his refusal to run from a country debtor, a street confrontation ending in a minor assault, and a practice of leaving bread on doorsteps. Also mentions another baker Windham and many more tales. Peace be to his memory.
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Amile
Sam
Harry
Hardihood
Atrass
Tme
Barry
Windham
Bath
Welcome Home Celebration in Numurkah Honors Local Leaders
A crowded station greeted the Welcome Home committee and Numurkah Shire officials as flags and streamers framed the scene. The President of the Welcome Home committee and the Shire President received official welcomes, with handshakes and tears marking the joyous gathering. Brandy and speeches followed, as the crowd enjoyed a motor ball and celebratory decor.
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Rome
Welcome Home
F Lee
A. McDowell
Shire
Garonne
Numurkah
Welcome Home to Nathalia District Pioneers
A rural gathering celebrates old pioneers and current leaders of Nathalia district with warm welcomes to returning residents. Speakers honor early settlers, noting hardships from droughts to floods, and praise Mr W. A. Humberstone and Dr. Garonne for guiding irrigation and growth, while recalling life along the Broken Creek and Barmah to Nathalia roads.
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Plaventh
Bionsera
R. J. Fairman
Harry Brown
W. A. Humberstone
Humberstone
Garonne
Numurkah Shire
McCurragh
Shire
Nathalia
Ella Grawford
Bea
Ody
Topsy
Tackett
Pioneer tribute marks New South Wales visit
A long reunion scene in Yalea honors land pioneers and old friends. Mr Knapman recalls family land, their move north to 400 miles from Sydney, and a town’s growth while others praise Mr Humberstone’s return. Speakers note irrigation, cheaper transport, and political stakes ahead as residents discuss settlement and future development.
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Yalea
Get
Sven
Knapman
We R
Humberstone
Tee
Andrew O'Neal
Melia
M. Reelpatvisk
I. Teothowan
Meisp
Benalf
New South Wales
Moody
Dyggera
Digeer
Tuckett
Krelea
Iobes
Walcome
Porto
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Orm
J. McNamara & Co
Mead Offices
Janean
Goulbuan Valley
TE McNamara & Arent Faure Perview
von Réeitar Intara
Veresh
Elle
Ofa Elena
Les. Belt
Great Northern Garage
Motor and General Engineers
FORD
Munten & Hornsby
Prete
Ath
Victor
Pearce
the & Gigans
Vintors
Starling
Andrew and Sons
Athalio
Natralia
Mark Tapley
Wycheproof
Melbourne
T Nathalia
Queensland
Baventer
Gr. J. Rosy
Barmab
Moun
Nomarkah
Echuca
Sherman
Tocumwal
Gravey
Tooumwal
Barmah
T. Mannion
Figgins
Freeman
Caldwell
Nathalis
van Stavern
Wanghau
Kitandra
Billy Dovl
Wanghnu
Eatandra
Numurkab
Home
Mra Bobbs
Miss Marton Cote
Snes
Kong
The
Shamrock Hotel
Rumurran
P. Simpbon iLate of
Bursa
Wally
E. Thomas, M.P.S
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Wap Eilhy
Mathali
Piver's
Myra
Farmers
Rms Hotel
Melville Streat
W. Condon
Coxon’s Foundry
Nmumurkah
Te Hynes A
Guades
Fyers
Maiev
H. J. Pearson
Dental
Kodsks, Jrownies
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