Fragmented local notes and tragedies from an Australian page
A damaged clipping reports varied local items. It mentions a near miss on a railway line involving James Williamson, a fatality of Frederick Reid at a Melbournet area farm, and long-lived livestock figures from South Australia. It also covers drought relief, drought forecasts, council elections, band matters, and harvest projections amid wartime tensions. Names of places include Echuca, Riverina, and Cohuna with several community notices and farm anecdotes.
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Erhues
James Williamson
Tou'amba
Williawson
Frederick Reid
Cormelia Creek
Clayton
Kyahrom
Andrew Reiteran
Melbouroe
Souith Australia
Thincon
A. Poppin
Kiama Plympion
Earhars II
Hess
Bealves
Shepparton
Piowidine
Brelneke
South Australia
Sal
Tom
Guldy
Simon
Gillies Street
Wong
Loi
Cohuna
Obscure Xmas Suit Ad Trims The Market T
Muddled OCR style ad fragment hints at a holiday suit sale with unclear pricing and contact details. Mentions fashion terms and a dubious offer, urging readers not to fall for misleading wording and to inquire at an unspecified address.
Shire of Rochester Accounts Audited and Open for Inspection
The Shire of Rochester announces that the auditors appointed by the Governor in Council have prepared a statement of accounts for inspection at the Shire Offices. A meeting of the Council to examine and settle the accounts will be held at Shire Hall Rochester on Thursday December 2nd 1914 at 12 15 pm. Shire Secretary H T Downe signs the notice.
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Iuaperis
Tate
Leviton
Wobie
Adidal
Echuca
Nui
Australien
Miles
Pisu
Suedamaniess
Ray
Arthur Cookie
Liang
Sidjget
Oficers
Green Verig Landsmen
Ibrar
Ore
le Committee
Jet Teeting
Hosora
Lomssia
Seillson
Wes
Sim Siu
Sion
Syla
Aire Council
West
Shire
Rochester
Eftersoom
H.T. Downe
Ahire
Fit Deremiber
War Updates From The Front Around Champagne And Argonne
Reports describe German fort destruction near Paris and heavy air battles at Champagne. Allied forces push slightly east of Varennes silencing German artillery. Hungary requests artillery corps as relations with Austria-Hungary appear strained amid ongoing Russian actions.
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Paris
Foreigners Expelled From Eastern Rhine Front
London reports private letters from Germany saying foreigners have been expelled from the eastern Rhine area where strong defenses are being built. Also, Servian capital Nish transferred to Mitrovitza as German forces evacuate Vermelles. Reuter’s says Emden crew told a passenger the Testerminke captured small boats but spared passenger ships due to women and children aboard.
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London
Germany
Rhine
Nish
Mitrovitza
Reuter
Alexandra
Ateo
Omad the Emiden
Hue Gen
Sydney
Address on Bird Life Fascinates Local Teachers
The Rochester and Elmore Teachers Association heard a fine address on Bird Life by De Leschoie, praised as a top authority in Australia. The lecture, aided by lantern visuals, explained continental bird similarities and past land formations, noting Australia’s once shared continent heritage and the country’s rich avifauna including hawk, magpie, and cockatoo varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester and Elmore
de Leschoie
Australia
G. Vregear
Darter
Somme Aurerion
Australis
Ives
Gould
Bether
Ling
Wade
New Bank of Victoria Opens On Gillies Street
The Rochester improvements reveal a near completion of the Bank of Victoria building at Gillies and Macleay streets. The bank features a spacious treasury, reinforced concrete ceiling, electric security, and a private entrance on Mackay street, with plans to open before January.
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Bank OF Victoria
Gillies
Macleay
Strert
Arthur Stanley
Lon
Bank
Cillies Street
Mackay Street
Hawk and
Meir Jones
Eterica
Germany
Walter
G. F. Taylor and Son
Geer Jong
Renchet
St Waitl
Gillfea Street
R. A. Jones
Grst rue of the ladies and ten's Bul gravia Tennis Club results
The tournament results list many players with heats and forfeits including E Fitagerala, W Bird, M Dowell, B Amerson, Keenan, Moss Power, Mills, Mrs Wallis, Mrs Whelan, Miss Thompson, and Mrs Nixon. Matches featured byes and forfeits with several second round pairings noted and players urged to meet promptly for pending games.
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Bulgravia
Wise Birdy
Ree
E. Fitagerala
Owe
W. Bird
Misa Mdowell
B Amerson
Rex
Teat
Keenan
Moss Power
Mes Mills
Wallis
Whelan
F. Jones
Nixon
Miss &. Thompson
W. S
Genile C_ Fegan
Fi Jones
Hear T. Glover
F Nixon
Bear
W. Webster
L. Wallis
J .Keenan
Sly
G Robins
CR. Whelan
T. Gos
Lynch
EB Wallis
I. Ferguson
M*auley
Gray
Felfeysi
E .Thumpson
Jones
E. Wallis
River water restrictions to share supply among Swan Hill area
Rice Murray reports show river failures from Swan Hill down as deep holes form and sand patches split flows. The Water Commission orders temporary cessation of diversions above Swan Hill to ration water to irrigated districts Aiduta Merbein and Swan Hill settlers protest while officials warn possible pump shutdowns if low levels persist.
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Rice Murray
Elwood Mead
The
Water Commission
Swen Hill
Swan Hill
Aiduta
Merbein
Swan Hil
Darlings
Rommiasiod
Soaking Seed Improves Germination in Victoria Fields
northern settlements of Victoria report soaking reed before sowing improves germination for maize millet and sorghum. seeds submerged in elandels for 20 to 48 hours sprout quickly, aiding establishment in hot, dry climates. shallow cover and careful soil prep reduce rot and thin crops. observers note pre watered beds support faster plant growth and moisture retention.
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Victoria
Felson
Seed Germination Aids Manure Seed Soaking Claim
A brief note claims rapid germination improves seed vigor when soaked before planting. An observer in Rochester District estimates soaking seeds yields about 25 percent more viable plants, suggesting soaking boosts emergence and early growth.
Disturbance In Melbourne Ends With Police Action
In Melbourne on Friday a disturbance erupted on Swanston Street involving German patrons. Police used batons as crowds surged, shops damaged, and two restaurants faced vandalism. Reinforcements rode horses on footpaths to restore order. several civilians and one officer were injured and treated at Melbourne Hospital.
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Melbourne
Swanston Street
Trai
Melbourne Hospital
Good Times Ahead Prophecy by Cattle King Kidman in Sydney
Mr Kidman known as the cattle king arrived from Brisbane to Sydney predicting prosperity for the coming season. He foresees a great drought relief season with several good years, urging saving straws to feed horses and cattle while noting South Australian farmers face drought challenges. He warns of higher cattle prices and scarce fodder if drought persists.
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Lord Roberts
Georgelay
Mudges
AC Long
Gilles Tree
Boester
Soiey Kidsaan
Wim
Sydney
Brisbane
Kidmen
Howe
South Australia
Elo
Australia
Sand
Hidiou
Ulla Hheeak
Subiaco bride James F Aly leads to Ravenswood honeymoon
A quiet wedding at St Josephs Church Subiaco WA joined James F Aly Som of Mrs A McCarthy Subiaco to Maury ONeill of the Shamrock Elmore. Mons Verling officiated with close relatives present. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for Ravenswood for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Subiaco
W.a
James F, Aly
A. McArthy
Maury
My O'Neill
Shamrock Hotel
Elmore
Mons. Verling
Ravenswood
Borden
Canada
Tnrses
Poomaly
Terga
Barfieur
Westport
J. Casey
Pontnahs
Trades Nilom
Eureka Stockase
W. G. Spence
Abdi
Houtlyshire
Daly's Hill
Eppalock
Brat Y
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Ues
Iyustay
Pimianil
Shire of Rochester
Hungary
Petrowradl
Austria
Vermelles
Amsterdam
Berlin
John French
Albert
Order of the Garter
Emden
Bird Life
Cheetham
Jane
R. Warren
Parkinson
Mouse Street
Cote
Warren
Sporting
Trvns
Murray River
Manhetta
Mr Kidman
Prophecy
General News
the Empire Gillies Street
W. B. Brown
Che Rochester Art Studio
Moore Street
Bankel
Rome
Tale Stouager Swiss
P.O
Toutcher's
L. B. Lafwrence
Drur. Melbusius
Vander Biliger Sewinue Mackin
Jas. Finnigan
Stefek Pecskin
Vane
Bridge Road
Xmas
R. Kennewell
Abbott & Co
MeKennewell
Cheetham and Jane
Rochester & Elmore
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