Mechanics Institute and Gippsland Exchequer Notes
Meeting of the committee notes routine business and £47 payments. Grants 40 000 from Railways and Public Works Loan assist towns including Traralgon 1325 Morwell 1500 Warragul 1150 South Gippsland 1950. Excursion to Melbourne, cream sales, cattle auctions, and local church meeting report finances and future Morwell station plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railways and Public Works
Traralgon
Morwell
Atverton
Natracan
Warragul
Walhalla
South Gippsland
Melbourne
Here
Glengarry
Messrs
A. M.lean
Westeyan Cauecu
A. Harte
Gormandale
Willung
Flinutead
Lapis’ School
Miss Robinson
Cres Hose
Flynn
Moulden
Mayse
Carter
Serjeant
O'Connor
Hasies
King
Waite
Bolger
Hepburn
Hare Gippat
Company
Row
Rogers
Gilbert
Pentland
Callaghan
Geant
Powell
Meinerdi
Davie
Moria
Convict Linked to White Cliffs Mail Coach Robbery Sentenced
Oliver Tomlinson found guilty of robbery under arms and receiving in the White Cliffs mail coach case. He received concurrent sentences of ten years penal servitude on each charge. The charge of attempted murder against Gustav Kanter was withdrawn. The judge noted Tomlinson's youth and prior good character despite his protestations of innocence. The report also mentions the New Governor of Victoria Sir George Sydenham Clarke and various local political and public works notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Pais
Chereau
Conmek
Olver
Planet TR
Triple Wen's
Haron
D. J. M'Cnerny
Traralean
Ware Caves
Coac
William Tomlinson
White Cliffs
Gustav Kanter
Tomlinson
Govinnon
Victoria
George Sydenham Clarke
St. George
Uurshires Interesed
Warragul
Leungatha
Gippsland
Great Southern
MA ‘Ulloen
Flax Farming Prospects and Local Plans Highlighted
A Scottish agricultural note discusses flax cultivation in the district, urging farmers to adopt flax to boost income. It cites Mr Hill and local residents, notes ground suitability in Magik and Flynn’s Creek areas, and mentions future demonstrations and costs. The piece urges reader involvement and outlines potential government or cooperative support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Devils
Fasaad
Wallan
Borminghas
Mr Hill
Flynn
Ooley
Wil Wright
Handley
Mikey
Black
Jas Mere
Hilly
Holagain Telerus
Avery
Mechanic's Institute Outlook During Gormandale October Meeting
The Gormandale community reports a mixed but hopeful scene at Mechanics' Institute with Mrs Fuserion and Mr Cumming praised for ceremony roles. Rain dampens some events while the butter factory sees upgrades and factory changes including new veneer and improved management. Shareholders expect a profitable year with plans for a late meeting and upcoming clearing sales led by Messrs Cumming and Hrossae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Institute
Jrreye
Jrimen
Fuserion
Esvelen
Cumming
Shire Coues
Weather Fluctuations Stir Health and Farm Worries
A September weather note reports alternating springs and winters, urging daily coat use. It describes rising crops and mild illnesses like fever and measles among residents while noting a plan to remove mules and build a timber mill to aid local farming.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gippsland Trading, Company
Tra
Fiosa
Desicxa
Hoyle
Seosa Getty
Adarenea
Gippsland Trading Co
Franklin Street
Sharalgon Cash Store
Shields & Mejnardi
Mesers
W. D. Leslie
Aeave Sendsen
L. Davies & CO
York
Strest
Sale
Mosars
W. L. Davies and Co
York Streat
Raymooreureee
Ite
Mears W. L. Devine
Re Ea
Ww. D. Leslie & CO
Hale
LAW
Somner & CO
Seed and Furnt
Swanston Streaet
Greet
Florida
Lend
Colombo
Australia
J. S. Milligan
Sele
Traralgon and District
General Merchant
Onming, Smith and Co
Massey-Harris Machinery
Serine
T. H. Waite
Hes
Hugh Thomsons
Tiomw
Draper
Credit Foncier
Savings Bank
Inspector-General of Savings Banks
Market ST
Gudolie
Sanday
Keepers Stratford
Newry
Bigoloog
Cowwart
HeyGeid
Church of England
R. Elliott
AKC
Tramalgon
Presbyterian Church
J. G. Wilson
Med. F Sime
Blackwarry
Wil Ung
Me A.J. Prowse
Heyfeld
Cow- Traralgon Land
Tyere
E L. Bruce
Kanoka
Goth
Ruri Suporixe
Traralgon Rifle Club
Aye
V. A
Williamstown
Harrnsdale
Taloes
Ppaland
Suries
Mesmarpi's
ADWT
Segee
Wear
Woodburn
Cowart
Weilsardt
Graaf Kernet
de Ts Water
Schreiner Mumatey
Olive Schreiner
Mire Cronwright
Schreiner
Ceylon
Euliet
Basra Hs
Iadia
England
Germany
Shanghai
Kunspoan
Michaelia
Ravenea
John M'lvor
Michael Williama
Wren
M Iver
Talia
Prospect
Lous Botha
Frospaet
Stalters
Dreaatul
Marian Kuobe
T. Am, of
Tae
Tryar
Masey
Asus
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