Fires, youths warned after Sunday mishap and town notes
A local party retrieving a toppled vehicle near a bracken and fern embankment had the car rolled by wind. Residents are urged to guard fruit trees while youths and two others face police attention. Fire brigade training continues ahead of March demo with many juveniles joining, a Hallart trip planned, and a 7 second wet test noted. Weekend weather saw 3 C Saturday rising to 10 C Sunday with dusty winds. A large cross lands fire near Merion and Kantimbre prompted NSW lottery debates and bookmaker abolition calls. Auctioneers Macarthur and Macleod report a strong sheep yarding. social event planned February 1b. stock sales scheduled at Yea and Alexandra with thousands of sheep and cattle expected.
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Birigade
Lallerst
Merion
Kantimbre
Revenue figures for 1911 and 1910 dealer licenses
Revenue figures compare 1911 to 1910 showing £1471 13s 6d more in 1911. Licensed dealers rose from 30 in 1911 while 43 were allowed in 1910. Vehicle registrations reached 2153 cars in 1910 and 128 in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sania Belt
Sete Sol Games Bees
Shire Council Reports Bridge Repairs And Tender Plans
The report details street cleansing, extending pitch channels in Whatton place and Glen street, and discussions on altering the Backwater bridge site with tenders to be held until councillors inspect. It notes repairs along Ghiathie road and near F James, corduroyed roads, completed contracts on Molesworth-Dropware and Larnoo roads, and urgent works by day labor for dangerous structures.
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Whatton Place
Quinlan
Ieround Alles
Killingworth
Ghiathie
Mew
Amberson
Kobtybora
F. James
St. Chisholm's
Vrancialan
Molesworth
M*lzish
Larnoo Road
Hodson
T. Murpe
Woobourne
F. Cirk
Uleow's
Kirk
Calverte
Matchett
Yea River
Coca
Gunn Flat
Whittlesea Road
M Leigh
Whittlers Road
Junction Hill
Crow,Leish, Anderson, Saerel
Uber
Compelled to Take Tq Hid Bed in Futile Yearn
Fragmentary note recounts a patient suffering and seeking aid from barber and craftsman figures. A life saved by unlikely support is implied, with no clear medical intervention or doctor involvement. The text remains garbled but suggests a dramatic personal health crisis and improvised care.
Yea Police Court holds school and debt cases in Monday session
In the local Court of Petty Sessions presided by Mr Knight on Monday, cases included school failures with fines for Doncan M Leish and J Hodson over unsent children, as the mother cited lack of boots. The court struck out some grounds, warned the father, and noted the need for attendance. A debt case saw A M Keighn and D O Connell failing to show proper authority, with adjournment for production of documents under the Justices Act. A prohibition order renewal for Phillip Martin was discussed with no opposition, confirming a prior order granted November 20 1910 for twelve months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knight
W.M
Seddell
P.M
Cax
John Bissett
A. M. Knights
Seddon
Phillip Martin
T. Harvey Templeton
Martin
I’ M
The Kitchen Garden: timing and choices for winter crops
The article notes heavy soaking in recent weeks and advises watering at night when warm. It urges careful planning to harvest vegetables over the next two months including lettuce radish mustard cress onions while warning late January plantings miss full bearing. It highlights Canadian Wonder tomatoes, late French beans, and high-water needs for cucumbers melons marrow squash with soil kept finely tilled.
Power for the Farm 2 Cad
A fragmented OCR item discusses power sources for farms, noting systems to pump water and operate winnowers. Mentions belts, gear, and attempts to shift workloads, with unclear references to equipment brands or operators and a focus on practical farm efficiency.
Hive Boys Escape Croup
A fragment from a historical page notes a group called the Hive Boys escaping a croup incident involving Mrs Hi Bessland and Les Vic. The readable text hints at intrigue and names but lacks a clear, complete event or outcome. Further context would clarify the actual actions and resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Hi. Bessland
Les Vic
Bowling Ullah to Visit Alexandra for Midweek Match
Sport and Pastime reports Bowling Ullah visits Alexandra on Wednesday. The party will travel by train, using the Alexandra Club bus to avoid a long journey by drag. The Seymour Telegraph notes the Yun Dowling green is fair and rolling, with potential to rival Seymour’s surface. Recent No. 1 Golf Medal results show Waddell, Dann, Davoren, and Gracey winning matches. Ladies singles draws feature multiple players with handicaps and prizes from Mia U. Douglas, Miss Hedmond, and Miss Daley. Yesterday’s results include Miss Donnelly and Miss Bas securing wins.
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Ullah
Alexandra
Yun Dowling
Seymour Telegraph
Seymour Green
Mia U
Douglas
Hedmond
V. Kelly
Miss Daley
Mies M. M. Thomas
Mira J. Bett
PB. Thomas
Mise
Mies Lo M-Leish
Mian Congrave
K. Daley
Mias M. Thomas
Miss Eden
Miss B. Drysdale
Misa V. Rae
Mies N. Rae
Misa K Quinlan
Miss D. Pleydell
Obituary of Mrs Chisholm builder of our free country
Mrs Chisholm died at Fernside Koboyou residence of her son John Chisholm after 57 years in Australia. Born Invermay Scotland she was 85. She was revered by many who accompanied her coffin to Broadford for interment. Funeral by J Potta featured a Roman Catholic service by Rev Father Considine. Survived by three sons and three daughters.
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Mra Chisholm
John Chisholm
Fernside
Kobyboyu
Invermay
Scotland
Chisholm
Seymour
Broadford
J. Potta
Father Considine
MRE Revival Promises Gold in Yea District Mining
Mining, long dormant in this district, has revived with surface prospecting near Gils locality. The Eclipse Fortona company formed to work about 0 acres with a dyke formation. Shafts reach 15 and 30 feet. pay shows in the rock and a second lode found near the original shaft. Quartz shoots cap the dyke, and a promising prospect is opened by the Prascod party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Ae Aew
Je Eer Aed Gils
Ratonna
Messrs Prascod
Bush fires in Victoria threaten farms and towns
Scorching days and severe bush fires sweep Victoriaasing, with last week bringing fires to Willaran and Wonthaggi. Farmers stay vigilant while a new coal seam is reported near Wonthaggi. A dramatic murder during a divorce case at Jolimon t ends with Holt killing Tullidge.
Moisture in Butter Sparks Chamber Protest Over 15 Percent Standard
The quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Surculture discussed moisture in butter and protested the 15 percent standard. The Department of Trades and Customs defended the standard, noting it benefits some manufacturers and noting average moisture around 15.2 percent since July. The debate highlighted that higher churning temperatures and export controls influence butter composition with no overall drop in production.
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Chamber of Surculture
Shepparton
Mr Scheriger
Department of Trades and Qustoma
Sree
Department of Trade and Customs
Tdi
Victoria
Mears H. W. Qosbores
Simpson Hill
Unclear health ad from noisy OCR fragment
Fragmentary text shows broken phrases about coughs bills and treatments with numerous garbled words and names. It mentions Mr D Scutts Coadan Vio and Chamberlaina Tattots with claims of cures but the OCR makes facts unusable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billious
Billiogs
Chamberlaina
Correspondence on a Municipal Pound and wandering stock
A reader questions the existence and location of a local pound under shire by laws after a neighbor warned that wandering stock is forbidden. The letter requests details on pound placement, duration of municipal control, and enforcement, while noting damaged flower beds from roaming cattle and seeking clear guidance from the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Council
Calleny
Tra
Test Match Report From Adelaide Ends With England Victory
The third test at Adelaide began on Friday and concluded yesterday with England winning by 7 wickets. Scoven details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Wool Sales Show Merino Prices Up Five Percent
In Melbourne and regional auctions buyers attend the wool sale catalogue. South Australia New South Wales Victoria and Gippsland districts provide fine merino wool. Crowded attendance and strong competition with merino wools advancing about five percent. Other descriptions vary but overall market sentiment positive.
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South Australia
New Zealand wool market shows keen bidding on catalogue
The New Zealand Loan and Canterbury Agency Co held a Tuesday wool sale with a representative turnout from all states except Tu Mania. Competitive bidding featured numerous district lots with quoted prices and varied consignments from Kobysbn, Berrisdale, Yealli, Md, and Kambe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Anil Oreantilé Agency Co
Uhey
Tu Mania
Kobybosn
Berrisdale Lid
Billiay
Yealli
Amateur Dramatic Club formed in Yeovil area
A meeting in the library convened by Mr Carthew Waddell led to the formation of The Ye Amateur Dramatic Society. Officers include President Joe Sanders and Secretary Treasurer Carthew Waddell. The club plans to stage a dramatic entertainment soon and will meet to draft roles for youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via
Carthew Waddell
Corthew Wundell
Yea
W.ll Fyon
Mra Wright
Tuite
Yea Amaeor Dramaic Society
Joe Sanders
Curthew Waddell
Committe
Tepleton
M’leish
Megara
Templeton
Taite
Annual meeting of the Yeo Skac ing Clot set at Caledonian Hotel
The annual meeting of the Yeo Skac ing Clot will be held next Tuesday evening at 8 o clock in the Caledonian Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonian Hotel
Melbourne printer A F Lake profile in trade paper notes
A brief sketch of Melbourne businessman A F Lake, senior member of Lake & Sons Printers and Lithographers at 289 Little Lonsdale Street. The piece hints at his industry influence and editorial ventures including opera house programs and a government guide book, underscoring his role in local publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F Lake
Lake & Sons
Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne
Opera House
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Yea Chronicle
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