Wangaratta Carnival Showed Strong Track Conditions
The Wangaratta Carnival featured well prepared tracks praised by competitors including Pedestrian and cycling events. McInnes dominated the Gift and Mortle of Australia won the five mile Australian cycling title as crowds supported patriotic funds and soldier relief efforts amid dingy weather and lower gate totals than last year.
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Crelste
Commonwealth
Wangaratta
Init
Beasley
Avert
J Bert
Acal BI Mortle
Atetralian
League
Subdivision Land Motion Seeks Unemployed Work on Seewa
At the Benalin district council meeting, M G Huggins urged government land division to reserve sites for unemployed men to improve Seewa lands before settlement. He argued work should precede settlers, noting wasteful unemployment and lack of fencing hindered Hamambra electorate areas. The motion, seconded by Wallace, passed unanimously.
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United Country Party
Benalin
Seewa
M. G. Huggins
Springhurst
Huggins
Henambra
Rabbite
Wallace
Tatong
Benalla District Council Elects Officers After Anzac War Debate
Delegates chaired by Mr M P Cleary discuss party organization in the electorate. Officers elected include President M P Cleary and Vice Presidents Meadows and Aran. A balance sheet shows funds and branch activity with Benalla leading membership. candidates for Henalia seat considered. road and water projects noted.
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Tt. Phillipa
Thingy
Benalla Tiatrict Council
Benalla
Howeyn
Dookie
Courambal
Ewan Deol
Lake Town
Talore
Warrawongs
Henalia
Meadows
Connan
Ite
Husband
J. T. Sullivan
M. BP
Cleary
Fice-Prealdenia
Mennis
BO Meadows
M. Aran
P Maguire
FR Phillips
Hkgan
Me T. Sullivan
Yarrawont
Fe Hope
Tiwan
Central Council
Electurace
Crrgeilacn
Footballer Wins Challenge in Dookie Beer Carry Event
A local footballer, Jos McCrath, carried a nine-gallon keg a mile in a Dookie challenge amid crowd cheers. The event, hosted at the Dookie Hotel by Mr MM F Ryan, drew residents including women and children who witnessed the feat. McCrath finished the run and was celebrated with a pledge of prize value amid lively reception.
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MM. F Ryan
Jos, McCrath
Helite
Dee
Melbourne
Mir Reon
United Country Party Benalla Branch Meets for Annual Session
The Benalla branch of the United Country Party held its annual meeting with Mr Mal Ryan presiding. Secretary A Phillips reported a successful year with active members and progress on public works including a long-awaited water supply scheme for Benalla and plans for new public offices.
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Mal. Ryan
Benalla
United Country Party
A. Phillips
Benalin
Jo Harris
Rehoel
Frances
Atenoi
Atenas
Germany Fails At Sea War Torpedo Refitting Report
Fragmentary World War era notes describe torpedo refitting in Germany with details on calcium burners and flares to mark the final torpedo position. A center officer cites torpedoes ready for firing and awaiting captain's instructions for the next shot.
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Germany
Lett
Omega Keeps World Record For Accuracy Since 1933
Omega has held the world record for precision since 1933 and in 1997 announced breaking their own standard with six percent absolute precision. As the official timer for the Olympic and Empire Games Omega offers a wide range of models in stock. Genuine Eversharp pens and pencils carry a five year guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMEGA
Eversharp
H. T. Nicholls The Jeweller
Benalla merchant H. T. Nicholls operates a jewelry shop on Bridge Street with phone contact 375, nearby Moran & Cato reference noted.
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Bridge Street
Benalla
Moran & Cato
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A. Msimmes
U.C.P. District Council
Rnising Party
Sleary
M. P. Cleary
Meare J. E. Monaghan
T. H. MacCauley
Tetons
A. Husband
M. Ryan
M.G. B. Meadows
A. Valve
J. MM. Trotman
James
P. B. Evans
Y. Heaney
Ewenpool
T. Keanan
J. Connell
Yarrawonga
M. ©. Huggins
Springhoret
Deveniah
MW. Payne
J. Murray
Molyuliah
Wallace Brea
Ooorembat
H. Younger
Grew
T. OG. Nolan
Wangerath
Indi
G. Tuckett
Hiate
Alae
Mm, Phillips
Mesare Tuckett
T. J. Nolan
Indl
M. H. Meadowa
Hewella
Webb
Flo
Sone Whic Tad
Liberal Country Party
Memare Nolan
Mendawa
Belen
Epenkerd
Mitbertan
Flnaver
Country Party
Ehildeen
Eniliek
Choon Ono
Meadowes
Mal
Ravan
Mol Byun Vleeep Dentin
Menere AL Hula
Mof Ho Meadows
Fe Pettis Delengaten
Australia
Austral
Northern Territory
Commonwealth Flatliwivs
Minis Street
Ford
Highway Florists
Bennison
THE
Benalla Dairy CO
H. T. Nicholls
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