Court scene and sensational knife act shocks jurors
A prisoner in Melbourne court cried I have tasted a dog's life for six years and I will not go to Pentridge again before slashing his throat. Police seized the knife, wounds were minor, and he received a five year sentence. News items note brandy smuggling, a fine for cruelty, and officials warning about explosive licence renewals. Other reports cover land sales, a gun accident, telegraph outages, and local government notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ball
Melbourne
Bendign
Teren
Pentridge
Paris
Watmgul
George Willis
Ee Sae
Trp Acm
Cox
Dargo High Plains
John Smith
Leah
Gippaland Hospital
J. A. O'Neal
Grand Junction
Walhalla
Bresssazes
Wallulla
Toongabbie
Counsell
W. Cain
Legislative Council
Bank of New South Wales
Union Bank
Japan
Pondle
Fitchett
Methodist Church
Gippaland
Incve
Bendis Fedefendeet
Collins Street
Lecture and railway changes noted in Thorpdale district
An article records Ernest J. D. Abraham touring the state to promote an adult deaf institute with a humorous lecture and hymn tableaux at St James. It also reports the Acting Commissioner of Railways’s meeting with Thorpdale residents about timetable changes and a station master replacement. Additionally, a customs seizure at Mevers Reid and Co. Ltd. led to the confiscation of unlisted goods, and notices from local hotels and churches conclude the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laru
Dilamle
Mont Aitviue
Customs
Walpole
Bedy
Christie
Mevers
Durie
Outlook on NSW sheep drop dents meat prices and trade
The outlook notes a drastic fall in sheep numbers from 60,000,000 to 25,000,000 in New South Wales with proportional declines in Queensland and other states. It suggests meagre annual recovery even if drought ends, predicting meat prices stay high for years and political impact favors Free Trade advocate George Reid amid meat scarcity. It mentions potential large imports from New Zealand as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zamund
New South Wales
Queensland
George Reid
New Zealand
Traralcomorticultural Society Meeting Notes and Balance
The Traralcomorticultural Society held a meeting at Mechanics Institute presided by President MeT A Pettit. Minutes were read and confirmed. balance sheet showed receipts of £62 5s and expenditures across prize money and displays. The committee discussed show date, tree planting plans, and officer re-elections with several vacancies filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Torture
Seesieg Tee
A. Pettit
Beadames Row
Woodyatt
West
Serjeant and the Lion
M. Campbell
M'Kurnell
Burnett
Serjeant
Macdonald
Thomson
Sanders
Goer
M'Kinnell
Guest
Dour
Mechanics’ Institute
Mc Burnet
Messrs Burnet
Blick
Kiiesatter
Miss Home
Petit
Mesdames Row
Burnet
Birrell
Campbell
J.G. Wilson
Messrs Burnett
Goodsir
Pettit
Grubb
Middleditch
Ailligan
G. Wilton
J. Guest
M.kinnell
Went
Messrs Pettit, Serjeant
State School Triumph In Showground Cricket Match
On Wednesday the State School defeated Half-Holiday team at the Showground. Chiverton captained HH while Birrell led State School. Chiverton won the toss and sent the school boys to bat, Carroll scored 57 not out and Birrell 29 as the boys posted US, HH replying with 46, Ryen making 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiverton
Birrell
Carroll
Mith
Ryen
Lakes Excursion to Ocean Grange with Town Band
The Town Band organized a Lakes excursion to Ocean Grange, selling all tickets weeks ahead. Weather was favorable, crowds enjoyed the river trip, sea side stops, and returns to Sale with the Omeo boat and special train. a band credit of £1 16s 4d remained after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grange
Smith
Sale
Wellington
Omeo
Sale Station
Marsden
Weibers
Weather and meeting notes from Weyefield and St James area
Boisterous weather left dust and little rain, town short of domestic water. Harvest thanksgiving at St James Church featured Rev W T Preace and donations urged for Gippsland Hospital. AN.A. meeting discussed mislogged head books, awaiting secretary attendance. Branch may lose representation at next conference due to unresolved membership and funds. secretary’s resignation accepted and Mr Cope elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St James
W. T
Gippsland Hospital
An.a
Berg
Savng
Nut Berg
Pas
War
Cope
Fragmented OCR note with cholera landmark and garbled terms
A damaged OCR fragment mentions cholera and a public safety theme. It references Gates Bali Fort and a placard vote. Names, dates, or clear actions are unreadable. core idea concerns cholera risk and a public notice.
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Gippsland
Wim. Macdonald
Eeale
Firat-Alsas
Hardware & Sheffield
Sele
Osborne Farm
Melbourne Corporation
Winder's
Si United Fire Towuranes Co
Equitable Life Auserance
Vartina
Thomas & CO
Ashe Drapers
Aralcex
Eood
Housewives
D. J. M‘carthy
A. N. A. Sewing Imachines
Macbinis
Goveke
A.B
A.N.A
Smny Ovker Us
Bobbing
Nowlin
D. J
Moarthy
Messrs
Trood Bros
A. J. Tmeoop
Hone
Gustavre
Istry
a _TATTERSON
Bosiosn
Tatterson
Eleesatiel's
Lavon
Gocarme
Fc. Geld
ER. L. Bruce
Land, Financial & Crneral
Reyer
The
Lion Fire Insurance Co
Equity, Trusters, Executora
Traralgor
Traralgon Bazaar
Bernersemen
A. H. Cross
Lars H. E. Henden
Vitabatio
Piangs
Jans, Organs
Plano
Ernest Nicholls
Musical Depot
Franklin
Traralgon
Ordare
Pinso
Stent
Cairobrook
Hk Prone
Etmek
Er, J. G
Post
Frids
Henry King
Sandford
Rovedale
Crooke
s + Times
Tom Sale
Laker
Morwell
J, Fieldvarey
United Section
Methodist Churches of
Victoria and
Tasmania
Wesley Church
the Outlook
Traralcomorticultural Society
Sanderu
Cricket
State Schooy
Jones
Ryan
Wallace
Chivarton Ochrane
H. Birrell
Dowling
Leot
Dickenson
Elliott
Coates
Payne
Wbgan
Lakes Excursion
Tim Seas
Tharalgor Butter
Noelia
H. Duplar
Ri Ladd
Fo Welreout
E Masia
J Kenny Reapard
J. Grane
Ate
Thompsin
Pd Ap Retary
Wee
Byoa di
Vig Bank
Aden
A. Walker
Akey
Dunes
Mali
Pfam
Asar
Ats
Guett
Redpath
Dunbarlane
Reyiyutha
Hanks
Vei
Touk
Walker
Berit Secopee Loch
Beal
Minck
Carthy
Petar
Alice
Diuntorr
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