Rochester Court Hears Conscription Meeting Disturbance
At Rochester Police Court, officers charged William Prendergast Frank Teban and Lawrence Tehan with rioting during a conscription meeting on October 27. Witnesses described eggs and missiles hurled at a gig near the parsonage, with allegations of intimidation and threats. Evidence included the Rev G Tregear and Alfred Read testimony, while defense argued to limit references to events tied to the meeting. The magistrates dismissed one charge and reserved verdict on others, citing insufficient corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Prendergast
Vrank Teban
Lawrence Tehan
Welr
C_ VY Neal
Jy Shuft
Prendergast
Quilty
West
Neal
Veloy
Weir
Alfred Read
G. Tregear
Jinker
Oppsite
Ella
Salt
Rochester West
Farmer
Tregear
Awan
Hunt's
M' Master
Shamrock Hotel
Welk
Shire Mall
Jnker
Read
Tweed
Lim
Howe
Ingo M
Mr Buchanan
A. Duffy
Methodist Church
R. Duffy
Tie
Seers
M'Kerral
Bendiga
T Hat
Whines
Water Commission
Xaid ‘Bowhard bin
McNeal
Friendly Societies meeting shows officer elections and premises
The ball yearly meeting at the Parish Ball saw officers elected and reports on finances, with details of leadership at the Loyal Order and Naltyemly Society. Members debated installations, bowls and ice tournaments, and a half year review noted removals and active efforts to recruit new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bird
Bros
Clayton
W. Lynch
Natal
Niles
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Beng Fist, Bro C. Wiffen
Bro W. Atkinson
Naltyemly
Masoule Wall
A.C) Satie
St. John's Advance Association
R. A. Jorest
Rivett
J. Sandy
L. Thomas
X. T. M'Renzie
R. A. Jones
3. G. Newman
A. J, Aukles
A. Hampton
W. Wright
Hurt
L. Fletcher
C. Colins
Messrs J
Ric
J. A. Thiggan
Tair
Beechwvorthy
Mildura
Dro. W. Woodland
Bro. Sullivan
Bro
W. J. Hart
Ater
Bra Jewell
Miro
Wallace
Bro. L. Humphris
Dormia
FO Daning
Bros. Jenkins
Hawley
Kyne
Rochester Shire Council Meeting Notes and Decisions
The Rochester Shire Council held its monthly session in Shire Hall with President Cis G Dolson and members approving road maintenance accounts for Pintiring, Rochester, Bas wawer and Prairie roads. They received maps from authorities, discussed exemptions for land license, and granted extensions for contracts due to floods and harvest needs. The meeting covered finance, road works tenders, and requests from residents and committees, with a plan to reconvene after holidays and address thistle control and library aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Connect
Shire Hall
Cis G. Dolson
J Mathews
A. W. Wise
T. W. M'Master
P. Keogh
W. C
Hatt
M.R. M'Curry
J. G. Rakin
J. Martin
Londinck
Country Roads Board
Ibst
Maintensice
Pintering
Rochester
Baswawer
Prairie
Roschester P
Wnd Water Supply Commission
Sane
Seth
Waranga
Whitenore
Gunbower
Gunbower Creek
Wiotlao
Cr Martin
Cr Mathews
W. M. Hughes
Pice
British Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Keogh
de Murlio
Red Cross Society
Dr White
P. Maher
Patho
Russellaml M'Keever
Waray Gamba
S. Windridge
Memayson
Ham
Crs Martin and Hatt
Roi Nauveella Sellers’ Association
Thistle
Water Commission
A. J. Payne
Edwards
George Streets
Cr M
Cr Keogh
Rochester Library Committee
Tom HA
A. T. Bacon
Bre
Hy Russell
Prac
Thistles on Water Channels and Local Dissent
A satirical letter from Wick Lynn criticizes farmers and channel guards over thistle control from April to October. He mocks officials, questions why weed management is out of season, and urges action before new penalties arise, referencing local names and a tone of rural frustration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanselt Barney
Scotts
Olien
Newey Lo
Talich
Mlarmer
Paruter
Russell
Uisie Ventificaion
Wick Lynn
Wanurp Weather Note and Local Sales Report
The report describes variable but favorable weather aiding farmers and a strong wilted crop outlook. It notes fringe leaders quarreling over shares, and mentions Mrs Felt’s new replacement teacher arriving as a sign of hope. M hutyre’s clearing sale, led by AME H Wallace, drew buyers and did not dwell on weather. The piece laments the loss of an old councillor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieygan Gur
Ural
Little Willie
M‘hutyre
Ame
H. Wallace
Jave Alme
Ince
Belgravia Tennis Club Elects Officers at Power Residence
An AA meeting of the Belgravia Tennis Club held at Miss Power’s home elected officers for the coming term. Mr F Jones chaired, with Miss N Dowell as treasurer and Mr Nison as secretary. The event included remarks on past kindness and a plan to form a working committee to prepare the court for practice, with funds benefiting the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Alutte
ME Downe
Leo «Tate
Ballarat
M'Master
Downe
Ueir
Conncillors
exsCr M'Tutgie
Wallace
WY. Fitzgerald
D. Gleeson
U Nixon
HL Witzgerall
Wu Dent
Red Cross
Message from Home Sent Amid Christmas Spirit
A fragmented plea urges readers to send tokens of regard to the troops and allies, promising that prayers and gifts will be valued. The note blends wartime sentiment with a call to support servicemen as Christmas approaches, reflecting home front morale and patriotic duties.
Sunday Services and Church Notices
Sunday service listings for CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHURCH OF CHRIST PROSBYTERIAN SALVATION ARMY include sermon times school events and open meetings. The Salvation Army describes open meetings on Saturday and Sunday with a note on class prayer and conduct. Also listed are health warnings about digestion and a medical advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosbyterian Church
Tev
Stade Mullen
Gloucester
Mt Roichester
Seunyvon
Eamwn
Amowerpe
Steaballan
Thang
Archester
Keung
Corey
Salvation Army
Gallten
Sausfereoek
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Ty Trinity
Imatlon Avministere
Ignat Waly
Sunilay
Veriog
HC Hs
Maeveligh
Iostvol
Augustella
By Lom
Mckentham
Amd Jari
Rochester Police Court
Wensesiy
Dsr
Devon
Messrs
T. W. M'Mapier
Rod P. Fivegerst
J .A.p
Gollre
Gail Bangi
Seema
Msibaeres
Jldiiga i
North-weat
Central
Ayailatte
Niga Rochester
Jom
Aninerr
Chaplin
Hatwell
Payulee's
Paynter'y
Williams
Mummie
Richardson's
Jamparnt’s
Battlawin State School
Crs Rankin and Maltin
Cr M'Curry
Crs
Aul Eagh
Muuje Street
Allway Commission
Crs Mt Master
Morfess
M'Cusry
Cheetan's
Rae
Raleigh
Verpusun
Gaye
Eumstiictinge
Tait Bank Routhhan South Rowte Aweet Tourke
Aid Ruke
Billewleim—Kwok
JCE
Morton South Eval Walsh
Sui Duerty
Slade
Vis
Watt Iock
Wuber
Furtumbary North
Furtumbary North No Lew Vletys Ligalt Leuvtets
Cr Rankin
Cervalic Works
South-weat
de Keogh
Naoueells
Crepawell
O Edge
Cr M Curry
Cra Martin and Raskin
Trimby's
Cr Hac
Bamawmn
Railway Department
de M'Manee
Bellarak
Wanurp
Japan
New Nearland Vand
Private Christmas
CRIMA
Britain
Christus
Pley
Lucerne
Perfest
VoliSee
Brunning
Amber
Roney and Trees
the Express Office
Nobby
Bert Golush
QUNT
Shoemen
Jewell
Gillies Street
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