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Newspaper
Violet Town Sentinel
Location
Violet Town, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1914
Page
3
District news notes rampant rabbits damaging wool and dairy stock amid high prices. Landholders urged to act, Farmers Association urged to unite. Seven Creeks flood brings small troubles and a seaside trip proves invigorating, with Agent Tumber expected to shift direction next year.
At a North Dall meeting of the Strathbogie Railway Mesting Committee Gr. Armstrong, president of the united railway leagues, urged a rapid start on a house to house canvass to gather district statistics. Fifteen members will share the workload, districts mapped, collectors to receive circulars, returns due by April 18.
Local rainfall data show ten rainy days this year with January record of 180 points in three falls and a single February shower. April outlook looks promising with 10 points by yesterday and further rain expected. surrounding districts report better conditions and a rally in stock values.
E Stribling reports a healthy yarding of 700 sheep sold above reserve prices at Violet Town on Friday, with cattle also selling well. Principal lots include Pat Wethera wethers at 18/9, merino ewes in lamb 13/4, fat cows £4/6, springers £5/7/6, store cows £9/4, steers 18 months £9/2, and young cattle 12 to 18 months £37/6. Wext and Priday late May.
The final match at Euroa drew a tight finish with Gooram advancing a further seat and the day ending in an open position. Gooram added 10 for the last four wickets as Eyresthas led by 29 runs in their first innings. In their second attempt Euroa posted 107 with Cowall siring 62. Gooram, 108 runs needed for 9 wickets to win.
Herbert Crowther sues Holman for 2G and car hire amid arguments over who owed money for a motor vehicle driven to cricket in Violet Town. Witnesses describe interviews at Morris Hotel and a January plan to use the car, with disputes over petrol charges and repayment. The magistrate criticizes improper summons handling and notes settlement attempts, with further debt cases resolved.
The Country Roads Board has expanded its operations across 20 municipalities from Eubwenk in Gippsland to Wodonga on the Murray. It plans a state wide straight line road survey from Wodonga to Warroombool, with contracts being prepared and works to begin soon after Easter. The Minister for Public Works, Mr Hagelthorn, said local councils must bear higher rate contributions as the board streamlines national road construction while allowing time for engineers to prepare plans and for contractors to scale up equipment.
The Victorian Socialist Sunday School marked its ninth anniversary with a varied program. Volunteers led a selection of Scottish airs, a children’s chorus sang Our Country, Morris dancing delighted the audience, and a recital of the Socialist Ten Commandments drew cheers. The event featured youth recitations, language songs, and a display of earnest learning amid a festive feel, underscoring growth from a low attendance to about 50 children.
A jumble of horse names and possible handlers floods a race card. Entries include Aramain General Moz Admiral Grand Pat McGarrye Ancona Boy Chalner Miss Stone Daytrank and many unfamiliar monikers, with finish outcomes and official notes unclear.
Mr Gordon MBA has been named a member of the Royal Commission to inquire into closer settlement conditions across the state and to review the operation of the closer settlement acts.
A shopkeeper notes Chamberlain's Tablets relieve indigestion and liver stomach issues. He says he stocks and highly recommends them to customers and claims strong sales. Sold by Hs Mitoball. ce a
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