Petition for Direct Election of Waterworks Trust Officials
State Rivers and Water Supply informs that a petition signed by about 700 ratepayers seeks direct election of Trust commissioners by ratepayers. The minister requests verification of signer counts and totals within the Waterworks district and asks return of the petition with the legal opinions and declarations. The Trust notes some signatures may be forged or placed without authority and approves returning the petition to the minister for further instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhairet
Minister of Water Supply
Persena
Electricity for Swanpool district gains support
Residents discuss supplying electricity to Swanpool and surrounding district at a Saturday meeting held in Awanpool. Organisers presented data on increased production and irrigation plans, with farmers noting higher dairy and crop output if power is installed, and officials expressed approval of the prepared details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awanpool
W. Heaney
Norman Jones
Henry
Sale of Gifts and Dance at Melyullah
A charity sale of gifts and dance at Melyullah raised funds for the Ghats Schaals' War Malief Fund. Gifts made by children brought in nearly 18 shillings 6d each, with a large attendance from nearby districts. An auction by George Sullivan of Tatong cleared remaining items, and games and music provided evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghats Schaals
Malyul Mall
Cifi
Bancinewie
Doring
HW. Payne
M. FB. Payor
Roy Hill
Renalla
Fi Payne Wild
Wathering
Molgollah
At the Movies Saturday and Monday Review
A fragmented note on a film pairing with Joan Crawford in a jitterbug scene. The review hints at romance and laughs while mentioning a “debt combination” plot and stars including Crawford. The text is garbled but conveys a light hearted mood and wedding themed comedy vibes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbine
Jean Crawford
Melvyn Mougins
Joan Crawford
Endeavour Rally Addresses Unity and Post War Role
Mer Gallacher of Christian Endeavour spoke at the North Western Anies meeting. The talk used a five step Life Ladder analogy to urge Endeavourers across denominations to renew commitment to Christ and unite in rebuilding after war. The rally closed with Benediction and a strong spirit among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyons
Mer
Gallacher
Biate
Christian Endeavour
John Cooper
Mir Gallacher
Christ
Europe
Jha
Car Without Licence Driver Fined After Passenger Charge
Thomas Daniela of Yea was fined £2 for carrying passengers beyond a 20 mile radius. The court heard constable evidence of a vehicle with several passengers including a friend from Tookly College. The defendant admitted no licence for the distance but claimed he was only driving his friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Daniela
Yea
Fenalla
Bell
Mal. Ryan
Wlaen
Midland
McLeweh
McLeaxh
Dieokte College
Mefaosh
Tookly College
Miles
Wateon
Ityan
McTenesh
Dookie College
Anv
Mupl
Quing
Dennia Woodbury
Bement Street
Botings and
Firth
Aoree
Air Force
Mittee
Ronald H. Oliver
Mercer
Baddaginole
Cochinens
Woodbury
Fieet
Roberts
Bridge
Hie
Service Palloe
Air School
Mey
Cireen
Quinn
Happy Evening at St Andrew's Hall
A group gathered at Ki Ane drew's Math on Wednesday to honor Mrs duhn kowbes nee Mies Mydnesay with a welcome and presentation posthumous. The event opened with the National Anthem and a prayer for invasion forces. Mrs Knowle and Mrs Haddow hosted with music and a decorative beehive inlayed by Mr Homers. Mr L. Be arson and Mr Roewrs spoke, presenting a cheque and best wishes to the couple, followed by a county supper and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duhn Kowbes
Mies Mydnesay
Prince
Mra
Knowle
Haddow
Homers
L. Bearson
Roewrs
Alec
Knowles
Simone
Lambing Underway at Molyullah Flocks Show Promise
Lambing has started at Molyullah with many young ewes noticed in flocks. Weed growth is improving and crops along the river are reported to be thriving as harvest efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molyullah
Owner Cor Without Using Airman Fined Ten Pounds
A local case involved a defendant charged with operating a truck without a license and under the influence. Witnesses recalled the engine running and the vehicle moving briefly as the owner restrained the driver. The court found the conduct serious and imposed a ten pound fine with default imprisonment.
Victorian Limbless Soldiers Appeal Launched in Melbourne
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne and local officials officially launch a wide appeal to raise funds for limbless soldiers. Donations have been received from various contributors including substantial gifts. Funds support the Wartime Trust and Provident Fund with amounts and donors listed, encouraging further subscriptions to aid returned servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
T. B
Netteford
Honora
Anwciation
Molha ‘Trust Fund
Provident Fund
Alberda
Thenalla
Standard
AL Miller
Anil Bullivan
Button
Mr Tarn
Miigne
Munanid
Fonnelly
Foray
Chaw
Row
Bates
Benalla Shire Council Plans Cooperative Housing and Industry
The Benalla Shire Council outlines a plan to finance and manage developments, aiming for economical housing, industrial growth, and cooperative administration. It urges coordinated building, material supply, and manpower, with emphasis on protecting ratepayers and fostering local business collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Besalla
Mos
Benalla
Advancement League
Practi
State Electricity Commision
Bhire Council
Commission
Obituary notices from Benalla and district deaths
Obituary notices report the deaths of William Green at Melbourne private hospital in Murday, and Mary Alice Lady at Benalla, with burial at Cheltenham Crematorium. George Harrison of Wangaratta and Cecil Powell of Benalla are remembered for long service to Salvation Army and local life. Other notices include James Francis Powell at Melbourne and Joe Harries, noted for community involvement, with services held at local churches and crematoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gineste
Harold Green
Benalla
William Green
Melbourne
Murday
Mr Green
Baddaginnis
Mordialloc
Cheltenham Cameety
BL Andrews Church
Ann Wilson McMillan
Mr Net McMillan
Kilfeern
Merl Omaly Jung
Nel
Janet McMilan
Kilfeera
Reed
Fawkoner Crematorium
George
George Harrison
Chare Bireet
Wangaratta Hos Phat
Wednessnay
Ada
Balvation
Whangaratta
Annie Dietrich
John
F Wang
Rosie W. Wilken
Benatds
Harry
Warigarmtt
Thorice
May
Moble
Geelong
Renal Cemetery
Halyatlon Army Hall
Caplin Trembath
Mesers
J E. Harrison
Geo, Karcher
Bbifarrison
Ona
C. Wilson
Harries
Prines Henry Hopital
James Francis Powell
Cecil Street
Benaliat
Rupert Powell
Powell
Hiatrich
Corewe
Mantiens
Hella
Thuateday
Rend
Italdawerth
Houlh
Melhearne
Carlton
Monera
Thomas Ital Hues Cbnathnera
Kanilern
Dt Kueon
Brethern-In-La
Mo Chentell
Crhend
Cy. Claude Brown
Phe Pill Pearece
Mesa Powell
Twell
W Towell
J. West Eoephewn
Benalla Bride Wears Ivory Lame Dress In May Wedding
An early 20th century wedding in Benalla unites Evelyn Bey and Flying Officer John Knowles at St George's Presbyterian Church. The bride wore an ivory lame gown with a long train and carried a mixed flower bouquet, as guests and family, including the groom's North Balwyn relatives, attended a reception at Court, Cuulfel Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Evelyn
Sycina) Bey
John Knowles
Neyo OL. McKenmie
Ht. George's Presbyterian Wharch
Kika
Kedturday
Moore Wiih
W. McCall Hay
Tenalia
J. A. Knowles
North Balwyn
Wien
Tuer Court
Cuulfel
Briflwerem
Mintard Brown
Abel Pours
Waldo
29th Visit to Benalla District and Local Property Sale
A report notes a prominent visitor returning to Melbourne after 20 prior visits to Lima Station. Friendships formed during a six week stay include bowling circles and civic affiliations. Also listed is an auction notice for 66 acres on Bemarin road, sold to Mary Doe Collery at 20 shillings ten pence per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Lima
HL. J. Gidney
Mbidhe Parking Cohoh
Henalia
Mepera Wallin, Turnbull and Co
Bemarin Road
M. Cally
Merydoe Collery
Diggers' Annual Ball at Memorial Hall Tonight
Diggers from Henalla Diggere host their annual ball at Memorial Hall tonight with home made supper and a 50 50 programme. Admission is 1d and all attendees join in for an evening of fun by a log fire with social chats and and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henalla
Memorial Hall
Munlo
Pawleys
Pilot Officer Allan Wilson Missing After Air Operations
Taminick district learns Pilot Officer Allan Wilson is missing after air operations over Western Europe, including 16 missions over Berlin. He is described as popular and well liked, with heartfelt sympathy extended to his family as hopes rise for better news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv
Allan Witeun
France
Europe
Berlin
Willen
Taminick
Wilun
Glenrowan and Benalla School Attendance Record Stated
Miss Margaret Maher head teacher of the Glenrowan and Benalla schools asserts an unbeaten attendance in the Heralla electorate. The record, described as holy by supporters, faces no challenge amid local civic scrutiny and ongoing political remarks surrounding Mr Jockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Maher
Glenrowan
Victory Review Shows Profit Figures At Benalla Meeting
At a Benalla Musical concert meeting presided by Dr Veughan the balance sheet was presented showing a profit of 141 from the recent Victory Reviews. The committee viewed the expenses as heavy and considered the result satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Conkraty
Veughan
Soil Erosion Public Meeting Promotes Education
Landholders attend the Memorial Hall event featuring a moving pictures show on soil erosion plus a lecture by an expert. The program aims to educate farmers and the public about erosion issues and prevention through visual aids and discussion. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Pictures
Memorial Hall
Landholdera Carourhont
Weil
Browerht
Enperte
Tts
Former Police Officers Visit Benalla
Former officers visited Benalla during a week of transfers and postings. The report notes incidental actions and local reactions as new personnel were stationed, with references to related meetings and planning activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Country Women’s Association Preparations Prompt Community Event
A local Country Women’s Association chapter gears up for a forthcoming gathering in Pretpiaions AP Cnc itt w male Tor Clie Happen ity. The event features targeted activities and community participation planned for the afternoon, with organizers inviting local residents and notable members to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Daantey
Women's Association
Duaklaw
National Guard sentinel drills and social functions noted
A wartime report highlights continued National Guard activities with rifle practice and musketry training. It recalls hasty mobilizations, social gatherings, and loyalty from officers and NCOs as focus turns to proficiency and readiness.
LOCAL AND GENERAL CARCERS DISCUSSION AND NOTICE
Fragmentary local notes describe a social scene with references to dances and a public gathering. The garbled text mentions a party or event, a drink in hand, and several names possibly misread. No clear conflict or outcome is stated. the piece appears as a partial notice or diary fragment.
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Swanpool
MR. Henry
Swanpeol
Erese
Melyullah
Anies
Chris
VEA
St. Andrew's Hall
Mag John Knowles
Young Airman
J. C. Gell FM
Benalla and District
MR William Green
Alice Lacya
Mra Power
Main Street
Thuy
Mary Allee
Etenalla
Hurtal
MR Joseph ¥. Harrison
Doseph Vo Harries
Moornmag
Owen
Wen
Mary Iberian
Ariel
Monragaig
Ibetriet
Mor Clancy
Tilexle
Dither G. GM. Linge
Bamford Engines
Las Mowris, Rakes. H. Loudere Es
Beranil Sireiieers
Tein City City Tractor
Breediuetees, Fleer
Royal
W. RK. Atkinson
Willow Park
Swan Hill
Gippsland & Morthern Co-Op. CO. Ltd
Colline Street
Harriscn & Co, Pty. Genalta
Diggers
Allan Wilson
Mats
Victory
J. A. Terrett & CO. Pty. Ltd
Department OF War Organisations OF Industry
Department
W.O
Commercial Ford
Senalla
Alcester
Routh Kensington
By-Products Pty. Ltd
G.P
Mitty
Pepy
Subelnapertoy McMillan
Lubmediale
Duniers
Teavy
Showgrounds
Epeerler
Peter Eayn
Country Women's Association
Opportunity
V.D.C
Mormteern
Beeston
Trevor Kibettl
Webber
Mtn
Tveld
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