WYRALLAH WRECK AND MILDURA FATAL FIRE
Fire destroyed a guesthouse at Mildura trapping two men believed to be Michael Gantry and Thomas Dowdaing who perished in the blaze. Nearby wreckage from the sunken Wyrallah is washing ashore near Cape Schanie. Seaplanes arrived at Cooktown and will station at Thursday Island tomorrow. A motor car collided with a train near Adelaide injuring several. Thomas Cusack was killed.
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Mildura
Dingehouse
Michael Gantry
Thomas Dowdaing
Wyrallah
Cape Schanie
Messis Aus
Ujele
Cooktown
Thursday
O Morrow
Adelaide
Thomas Cusack
Cusack
Mabelracu
Olive Kelly
Anguss Murray Hanged After Clemency Pleas in Melbourne
In Melbourne on the executed convict Angus Murray for the murder of W M Berriman at Glehferra. Despite mass appeals by Trades Hall and public vigils of over 50,000 on the Yarra Bank, the cabinet refused reprieve. Murray declared his innocence on the scaffold urging forgiveness, and crowds prayed outside the gaol as the lever fell.
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Angus Murray
WY. M. Berriman
Glehferra
Trades’ Hall
iGneves
Sun
Yarra Bank
Ainslie Yates
Murray
Parliament House
Wangaratta Hospital Deputation to Shire Council
The Wangaratta Hospital Committee led by Mr T M Williams criticises council apathy to hospital funding. Benalla residents are praised for their steady support, while Wangaratta calls for a formal fundraising system and continued council backing amid conflicting figures on per town contributions and infectious disease care under the Health Act. Councillors agree to consider action at the next meeting.
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Wangaratte Hospital
T. M. Williams
Wangaratta Hospital
Benalla
Wangaratta
Ike
Tis
Wangaratti
Hasni
Willians
Benallya
Ter
Willams
Wis Ilogics
Conviene Jogate Athitude
Williams
Kana
Wade Fin
Newlin Shoul
Hat Toy
Che Newspaney
Hari
Tojubha
Wallis
Loins
Wits Hospital
Willa
Pilal
Wiliams
Messrs
Masti
Smith
Edwards
Wait
Pho Bevalte Shire
Walker
Ehjitean
Couper
Aha
T Ie
Pope Nantiste
Wangaratty
Warnwaratty
Dr Cleary
Ce Smith
Ferras
Walkery
Edwardes
Harrison
Williame
Taras
Be- Palla
Football Ground Dispute Settled Over Benalla Oval Use
Local delegates from football and cricket clubs met to decide on ground usage for the Benalla area. The council awarded the oval to football with conditions and warned of potential one season delays if weather and funding impact playability.
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Benalla
Hy Vraser
Rovers Poothall Club
A. C. Grown
Aid Messrs 5
Jeffrey Ishire
J. Briggs
Walker
Briggs
Ower
Waterss
Waters
Jucom
Prager
Rovers
Mt. Frasers
Bonilla
Peachel
Mr. Driggs
Will
Cherry
Wagenaner
Mayers
Unifarias
Queen Carnival Promises Easter Monday Crowning
A Queen Carnival planning meeting of the General Committee of Uhr Queen Carnival announced Easter Monday April 7 as the crowning ceremony. The evening will begin with a concert and dance at Patong 6 Friday night featured by M Manniers and a choir led by Goreinung Vied to officiate. The event follows a successful concert and dance with many arrivals, musicians, and performers contributing to a festive program.
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Uhr
Mtannders
M'Thtyre
Railways
Duky Dalonk
Ake
Goreinung
Mita Hay
Kitty
Queen OF Railways
Patong
Ranaling
Wariovia
Mr. Manniers
Gédlding
Yonnpuniney
V. Byrn
M. Hyan
Mesure Richardsom
MiTalyre
ME Namiard
Darevane T. William
Mesure
Ogden
Barry
Volin
Sonstutten
SINKING OF H M A S AUSTRALIA
Bright sunshine marked the departure as the old ship Australia, 22 miles off New South Wales, was sunk at 1600 feet. Escorted by Australian and British squadrons, water cocks released, a gelignite charge blew a hole, the hull flooded, the ship listed and disappeared. A 21 gun salute followed before silence.
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Australia
New South Wales
Lotila
Special Service
TLM
AJS Australia
Local notes from Yarrawonga and Benalla district
Forty years ago the Standard reports a large Yarrawonga deputation requesting railway site extension from Sh silsa to Meprawbapa. A five year old Bowman boy temporarily choked on a pumpkin seed. Dr Nicholson removed it. Easter fete at Benalla succeeds. candidates named include Ma Gee Graham Warghno D C OLeary Benalla and J Mlean S M Donald Shepparton. Notable injuries include Mr Not MNiven struck by a greyhound. Buddaginale vs Violet Town cricket result four runs. H Grout praised.
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J. Bowman
Not Mniven
Buddaginale
Violet Town
Hi Grout
Benulla
Violet Town Fair Draws Motor an Army of Buyers
The town held a lively saloon at The Swady and Maraweeney with many probable buyers arriving by motor vehicles. A rainy day boosted stock prices as the Railway Hotel new publican took charge and celebrations followed. The Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday School rally at Honeysuckle drew about 180 attendees with parades, games, and refreshments. Ren Strrear and Messrs Reeves and J J. Tohamoa expressed thanks to Honeysuckle folks for the event and upkeep of grounds and tennis court. Mrs Kerr of Kerang bought both water assets.
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Violet Town
Lowa
Swady
Reeves
Mivir
Anseska
Presbyterian
Methodist
Honeysuckle
Rendegvous
Mra
Ren Strrear
Messrs Reeves
J J. Tohamoa
Mrs. Kerr
Kerang
The Recent Spartans Sports Thanks Readers
The Anzac Sports committee expresses gratitude to ladies and gentlemen who helped run the events on the 2th inst. The Jadica conducted stalls and stalls and to judges and stewards, appreciation is given for their role in the sideshows. A Mitchell, Major, President.
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Otter
Behialf
Anzac Sports Mittee Vous Ofc
A. Mitchell
Upcoming Local Events Calendar Snapshot
Wednesday April 16 includes Ball Kenalla Meeting at Benalla RS League with Lewarton Apelle concert at Wine Tridhg. April 19 features Cup Meeting at Repalls. Benal hosts Limo Races on May 3.
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Kenalla
Benalla
RS League
Lewarton
Benal
Victorian ABP Society marks diamond jubilee in Melbourne report
Sydney report on the ABP Society annual meeting celebrates sixty years in Victoria and sixty-five years since the Melbourne branch opened in 1853. The chairman Sir Alfred W. Meeks notes strong policy growth, assets near £54 million, annual premium revenue about £1.2 million, and a wave of new business with policies rising to 210,000 in Victoria. The address highlights historical milestones, agency expansion since 1863, and continued financial strength across branches.
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A. Currin
ABP
Sydney
Tebaxnow
Mpire
Iosseta
Victoria Beruch
Cheth Tany
Irea Sur
Alfred W. Meeks
George Fairbairn Iron
Bate
London
Tewae
Lery
A.M.P. Society
A. Currie
Victorian Board
Melbourne
Rociete
Victoria
Tio
Ita
Maelf
Victorina
Tatould 11
Witich
Mae Wie
Assur
Junker
Howe
Auciety Tas
Mente
Victor
Te Yeti Lane
Phraltu Lite
Eyrack
Omre
Cipal
Ona
Harold Kenvotunig
Altre Cowley
Howard My Dloya
Hh. Darbyohire
WeAs
FT Pearce
District News and Notes from El Dorado and District
In El Dorado and nearby towns concerns rise over police protection after the Wilderadiss Way constable position was cut. The council votes to permanently appoint a constable at Fyerton, while reports note burglary on B M White Allen's drapery shop and a spike in demand for breeding stock near Weep.
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Eldorado
Hverton
Wilderadiss Way
Ivertom
Tym
CO Corina
Ehine Council
Fverton
Wcoisinblt
Fyertone
Shepparton
Femene Iort Nigmente
Ihe Eka
Opera
Caney Myer
Arsine
Cerpirines
White Allen
Yale
Wikton Football Club Meets Under Unclear Plans
A Wikton Football Club meeting on Wednesday discussed joining the Swastpool association if four teams participate. Officers were elected including president J Cubingham, secretary W Abley, treasurer W Campbell, and coach A Kivaad. Training to start on Saturday April 19 with practice soon after the board's notification.
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Wikton
Noo Viteddance
Elit Fonda
Frst
Australian Locomotivemen vote on broad superannuation plan
At the Benalla branch meeting of the Australian Federated Locomotivemen, a communication from secretary Weell outlined a four member superannuation scheme for the Public Service. The Premier Lawson backs the plan and orders a cabinet cost report. Subcommittees to liaise with other branches were appointed. Retiring members J. J. Ryan and A. H. Phillips will receive officers certificates. A federal tax wage draft was discussed for submission to the Federal Arbitration Court amid state government requests to limit engine men access. J. W. Higgins elected secretary, replacing G. James.
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Ue Benala
Federated Duton of Locomotivenginemen
Weell
Mr. Lawson
Messia
P. Corboy
J. Riggins
G. Baenes
Jo Hawkins
We District
Jc Ryan
A. H. Phillips
Cor.boy
Croucher
Bates
New South Wales
Vittoria
Common Wealth
J. W Higgins
G. James
Tungamah Shire Council Discusses Road Works and Footbridge
At the Jas meeting of the TV stal Shire council a letter from the Public Home Department secretary was read. The council discussed road formation on several routes, agreed to write to neighboring shires, and decided to fund minor formation works. A footbridge proposal for Sir James was pushed forward with a quoted annual rent.
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Jas
TV Stal
Vni Tte
Public Home Department
Ating
Opinon Wi Vt
Ihie Fins
United Health Inspector
Aif
Ghires
Yarmwonta
Twualla
Violettown
Noiwarkah
Shepparton
Wangaratta
Euroa Insistive Corporation
Inlews Bros Aid Jewell
Crossine
Ue Forti Sud South Road
Wegperdndall
Wivalls
Major Creek
Seeqlitrwr
Moule
Ermiine
Helly
Nicholpound
Mother Craulse
St. James Milveay
Mosrtle
Sir James
Weather and utility notes from a distant week
A historical weather and public works note recounts seasonable conditions the past week, heavy rail readings, and a request for telephone service between Tatotig and nearby districts. It mentions a deputy PMG letter to Mr. M Clelland via Mr. Cook MH.R. stating an inquiry will be made and further advice pending. Includes old temperature figures and dates from 1923.
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Ieries
Aleeid Ul
Ting
M'Clelland Nas
P.M.G
Cook
Mh.r
D. J. M'Clelland
Gleneira Road
East St. Kilda
Tatotg
Fern Hilla
Molland's Creek
Spring Creek
Tatotig
Theg
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Telegraphic News
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James
Cowan
T. Harrison
Dallas
Mitchell
Heaney
J. J. Harrison
Cleary
Rose
Public Health Department
Shire Hall
Ronda Board
Coop & Gardiner
Yoombullup Raud
Goorimbas- Thoona
Public Works Department
Mokoan
Goudie
Shire Council
Uiinn
Municipal Association of Victoria
Toattt
Brom Wim
Stredwick
Shire of Warragul
Country Roads Board
Shire of Upper Yarra
Shire of
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Berdigo
Baxter
Benallz
Atteadt
Ararat
Wyen
National Roads Association Banking Council
Devenish
Geo. A
Fie
Nooramunga
Devenisht
James TL Martin
Devenish-Benalla
Rom Coy
J. B. Routledge
Genawell
Reid
Ron
A. Rogagh
Clarke
Dallys
Sweeney
Holten
Warrenbayne
Hy Clarke
Kate Lomweides Akepors
K. BR
Glenrowan
F. Tener
Shire of Oxley
Sonic
Agricultural Society
Arel
Op Cowart
Bernall
Hardison
Whcal
Kunietallway Station
Samaria Road
Yipe Énlver
Ginnigan
Samaria
M*hitosh
Sitiaria Road
Walefare
Gr. Roe
Ch Milehall
Dr. Witker
cCr
Sant
Gleorge
Goorambat
Goorambats
Ranage
Oliver's Road
Mack
Do Sylender
Wein Ly Fopepl
Cy Mitchel
Shepparton-Benilig-Thoopm Junction
Pyars
de Walker
Iit Center
Storey
Payaent
Materitt
Fen Rowan
W. Stewart
Arméthonn Malad Ltd
Highemore
Mo Myke
Tabor Rourke
Whitechivrely Ny
J Lyons
le. Vhang Bai
A. Munro
Pune
Us Railways
Algery
Algery & Com2207 Ef Bros, £ 12 4H Tessa GL Ue Ee Tygcan
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Totner Ane
Turner
Tower Country Roads Board
Fata
Eland Wuthiee, & Sons
Toyow Xl
Wawner Fl
Peyram
Wasmmn
Knight
Pearson
Tas
Ryan
D. Bourke
R. Alan
Boriess
Guomtal Lev
Denkzy Ridin
Molcoatn RudHyjy
UG SF Tatony
Ceeegactls
Warrenhagne Ridins
Lasce
Devenslah
WW Tv
Smiths
Wie -Oulvinge
Ee Eee
IL Am
Hipen Sf Sport
Momic Gaven
H.m.as
Iyrosa
Ma Gee
Graham
Warghno
D. C. O'Leary
J. M’lean
5. M'Donald
Mr P. Society
Stiire Council
Sporting
Tungamah Shire Council
Spotswood
Ular Fir
JRICT
Nunth Street
Bond
Heather
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