Victorian Brown Coal and Yallourn Power Drive Victoria
The article traces the birth and growth of Victoria’s brown coal industry and electric supply system. It credits key figures like Mr Stirling and Dr H Merman, notes the 1917 Brown Coal Advisory Committee, and describes the commissioning of the State system, the Victoria state commission’s power now serving 360,000 plus consumers, and plans for a second briquette factory at Yallourn Model Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yollourn
Ship Tend
Remi
Victoria
James Stirling
Vietarts
Germany
Austen
Vietora
Stirling
Boritwa
Drv
H. Merman
Geological Survey
Advier
Enthiwinsn
Wnd
Ehlet
Orwars
Peacock
Brown Coal ‘Advisory Committee
Hore Toon
Bite
FW Clements
Mnatione
Melbourne Elistiie Supply Company Ltd
Me Hott Turper
Eetstenl
W Btone
Fullwitynt
Brow Road
T Civingston
I Institute of Victorian Industries
W. Lawson
Muret
Bir
Monash
Jer
Win
Indon
Trun
Commission
Yallourna
Yallourn
Albion Kindergarten Benefit Dance At Shire Hall
A Sunshine Local Club event at Shire Hall supports Albion Kindergarten Committee. Winners listed include Mr MH Smith and Lex Webb, with other prize entries noted. A second dance is planned for Saturday December 1st with novelties and prizes to boost proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne Town Hall
Maples
U.S.A
America
Lawrence Cowan
Shire Hall
Sunshine
Albion
Smith
McKay's
Mine Hagxise
Alma Stent
Emmy Wenturd
Lex Webb
Yigw
McL
Wills
Gs.lr
Mee Mauer
Sunshine Mothers' Club Bazaar Raises Funds at School
The Sunshine State School hosted a Mothers' Club bazaar last Friday to fund a Christmas treat for boat children. The event attracted limited mother attendance but raised £34 with the bedjacket prize won by Mrs Buckingham, stall efforts praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine State School
Mothers’ Club
Teket No
Mre
Buck‘nghar
Wet Saturday bowling club draws 1000 crowd at Parlor
A large gathering attended a local bowling event at Parlor on Poedlay evening. The crowd, over 1000 strong, witnessed numerous players including Kyle Giny Fraunes Laven Lowey Lime Ciyniek Ellingeeny Bans Wright Raburta and Peres in a lively penny pass wheel competition and related exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawt
Maney
Kyle Giny
Fraunes
Laven
Lowey Lime Ciyniek
Ellingeeny Bansolly
Wright
Raburta
Peres
Ulin
Boris Tart
Harties
Paynes
Enibaen
Army Personnel Mail Note Amid Confusing Message
A disputed field message appears to outline a military mail instruction with garbled names and units. The legible parts reference Army personnel and a company designation but lack a coherent order or date. Further clarification is needed to identify the sender, addressees, and exact mailing instructions.
Maintenance of Bridges in Urgent Repair
Report indicates urgent bridge maintenance work with specialized inspection and engineering teams. Details are fragmented but reference to highways, repair schedules, and a notable emphasis on safety and ongoing construction near key routes. No clear dates or locations due to damaged text.
Learn to Swim Campaign and Public Safety Efforts
A garbled OCR passage notes a public campaign titled Learn to Swim. It references supporters and clubs promoting safety, urging community action and public assistance, tied to a local swimmer education effort and safety outreach.
Road crash in St Albans retreat prompts driver apprehension
An incident on St Albans Road led to the apprehension of a driver of a truck loaded with goods after the vehicle reportedly left the road. Authorities note prior delays and a possible single offender. details remain limited as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmil
Christmas Beatings Notice From Carlton & Co Printers
Public notice recalls a Christmas beating incident reported by Carlton and Co printers at Ekeon Street Sunshine. Names appear as Amien Earl and unclear references to Will and Whitrens. The item notes printing details and likely questions residents about the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Whitrens
Carlton & Co
Ekeon Street
Sunshine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greut Morwell Brown Coal Mining Co
Latrobe River
Yai Journ
Atand- Wi
Brown
Systematis Borin
Peter Menine
MUAS
Orchestra of 20
Gabriel Joffe
Margot Sheridan
Om KZ
ABO
3GL
3VB
Aul
ICR
Thaima
JAY
BLP
TBU
THO
7QT
ILA
TAD
PL & A
Contentx
Ileteners
IBZ
Resalta
Nicholson
Paisley
IL & A
Joanham Joyce Macartney
Robert Payne
Nruce Skurray
Lou Toppano
Robert Carroll
Narmonica Piano
Accordeon “Bet
Alan Royal
Warran
Marie Smith Allen Miles Laurel Paxford
Crooner
Junior Academy
Beryl Wright
Ron Edwards
Axophone
Mello
Pian
Kelvin McMilan
Baxophon
Fannette Klooger
Dorothy
Albion Kindergarten
Sunshine Mothers’ Club
Ariy Yeasuiue
Lane
Tallowiye Sual
PHO
Hthalony Hahaul
Phe Prag WC Umenes
Nuit
Det
Holt
With
Chatmenwealth
Nervier
ST. Albans
Marshall Hall
Aus
Wermenday
Homer
Mc Dougall
St. Sunuhi
ART Florist
Lorraine Lee
E Road Sunshine
Clarenshaw
Richelieu Street
West Footscray
Walter A Warne
A, E. Bowdern
Undertaker 101
Darkly Street Poutscray
Oldist
Ghone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!