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Newspaper
Rochester Express
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
3
The Rochester Shire Council held a meeting with members including Tuli C. presiding and ACW. White, discussing conscription, contracts, engineering reports, and bridge works. Officials debated bridge waterway plans, road repairs, tenders, and financial balances, while branches urged Wool Committee representation and farm policy petitions.
A letter from Rochester contends Ministers of Agriculture thwarted farmer representation on the Wheat Board. It laments low prices, delayed dividends, rising freights, and brokers buying scrip, urging MPs to secure farmer input and timely action for 1914.
We announce the death of Mr Simon Hawley at his Patrigomilton home aged 77 after 18 months illness. Born in County Tipperary he arrived here six years ago and joined early Bal Frat days. He survived by son Tolin Hanley of Diggora and daughter Mary Hanley of Panyoomiltoo. Funeral from Pauidoomiilon residence at 2 pm Friday with family relatives noted.
Dry and wet conditions favor lucerne harvests with some settlers finishing their first cut and others starting second cuts for better samples. The lucerne pool paid a final dividend of 4s per ton, totaling 1 445 per ton last season. The pool aided growers with unsaleable produce, while expectations grow for this season as some feed to stock rather than store. Owing to pig industry growth, barley is grown for grain with reports of strong yields from Mr Shawcross of Bamawat.
Harvest operations in the district have been slowed by persistent coal and showery conditions. Much hay remains to be carted and slacked and wheat stands weakened by saturated soil. Disease such as dead heads and white heads appears in wet areas, while undergrowth drains soil resources.
A degraded advertisement notes that birds kept as pets need suitable seed and grit, and farmers and townspeople buy at the same seed depots. Boruth Wing’s Seed Depots operate in Bendigo, Rochester, Echuca, and Shepparton. The firm touts large yearly seed sales enabling advanced machinery and low rates. A winter feed restock called berseens is advertised, sown in February for better winter hay.
The Rochester Red Cross Society hosted a reception for Mrs Lease at the depot on Thursday. The executive committee and guests praised her mission abroad including Egypt and England, and discussed Belgian Children's envelopes and the Belgian appeal. Donations were acknowledged from multiple supporters and branches were urged to contribute.
A new supplementary trunk telephone line is under construction between Bendigo and Rochester, expected to be completed within a month. The link will ease congestion on the existing Bendigo to Behu ca line, improving message transmission to Devon, Elmore, Rochester, and surrounding towns, and enhance Melbourne communication. Foreman KG Hit will address any shortcomings, while Rochester’s service shows strong business growth since continuous service began.
Readers plagued by stomach pain after meals are advised to drink a glass of hot water with half a teaspoon of disintegrated magnesia. The magnesia neutralizes stomach acids and aids digestion. Use clear disintegrated magnesia from chemists and avoid oxides or salts.
A fragmentary market note records a sale of sheep and cattle with varied prices. Mentions lots from Westie Inlet Wood and Lower prices, noting farm harvest activity and widespread but uneven demand.
Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Church of Oh Sunday School featured scholar presentations and prize awards. Victor Rivest led boys with 202 marks winning first prize. Lily M Wilson led junior girls with 201 marks earning top prize. Leslie M Kenzie Frank R Wilson and Wallace W Wilson were noted as top in primary. Consolation prizes went to all scholars. Miss Gladys Robbins received a bound volume of sacred songs and sales as organist tribute from the Church of Christ Rochester.
The death occurred at Kehuca District Hospital on Monday of Mr George Huson aged 82. A native of Not-Hugin Hoyland he came to Australia 67 years ago and was widely respected for his determination and perseverance.
Forwarded balance sheet shows entries for donations entertainments and flowers with total lists. Discussion in House of Representatives reveals a government decision to exempt excise on tickets across all sections, with details on financial figures and persons involved.
A scattered report details a Friday lecture on gardening and pruning by Mr Cock with iMustrations, thanks to Mr Thompson and others. certificates awarded at Bonn State school. church services led by Mr Fred Cook. a cable from Sergt S Helemen. a death at Cogwalla Station. and a land tax bill debate in the Legislative Assembly with Sir Alexander Peacock explaining the method and annual adjustments.
A fragmentary notices page lists Sunday services at multiple churches. Presbyerian and Church of Christ entries note preaching times at various halls and locations, including special services, Holy Communion, and youth activities. The garbled text mentions Beolt, Coray, Moshester, Megeller, Damawas, Nanceolla, and Hechester with times ranging from morning to evening.
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Mrs C Sampson of Malmsbury drives 10 Kypeton with two children and Miss Nelile Kirby from Rochester. The horse bolted throwing all occupants. The youngest child Jene, age 1 year 8 months, died instantly. A seven year old girl is seriously injured. Mrs Sampson and Miss Kirby suffer shock but are unharmed.
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