Gazette Notiess and Local Deliberations in Benalla
Last week's Government Gazette notes by laws from Benalla Shire on health and sanitary service at Devenish and Baddagionio Crown lands. A town drain debate at Covell meeting recalls a forty year history, with Dr. Barnes and councillors offering remarks. The dairy inspector case against Mer. Soyeo is dismissed as frivolous after council review. In sports, a trophy final on Saturday ends 64 64 with Duscall and A Sulla beating Parkinson and Turnbull, followed by a one day tournament next Saturday with conditions for six games, play at 2 pm.
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Knox
Darky Swovkeron
Mer. Soyeo
Tiernsn
Benalla
Hhus
RE. E. Williams
Broken River
Cameron
Warrenmnyne
Hy Warnock
Mansfield
M. Mearao
Gotlee
Lima
Englneer
Irsort
Joffray
Bonalla
Loketan
Bastia
Gleacowan
Devenish
Hive
Moser Cooper
Wattnos
Wallace
Lapparton
Crockfort
Kartiey
Shupparton Road
Dulaons
AL Yeaterday
Bowalls
W. B. Tiernan
Datey
Thistle Respector
Gooinhe
Goorambal
Lary
Oestipation
Benalls Shire
Stiakwort
Violettown
Hosbsidpoke
Thoons
Dr. Harnes
Walt
Gr. Dalvin
Tnspector
Ho Tatong
Or. Burnes
Dallas Watch
Burslow
Borneoe
Dr. Callan
Dr. Burnow
Clowry
Husband
J. Hareieon
Eprnac
Gr. Smith
Man Drowned in Benalla Baths After River Swim
Richard Bonor aged 32 a discharged home service veteran drowned in the public Benalla baths after an afternoon swim with companions Furlong and O Callaghan. Bodies recovered about an hour later with life extinct. Witnesses report Bonor had wine with them earlier and was later identified as a Bendigo native and ex soldier.
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Richard Bonor
Cervicgarn
Bonsus
Konor
Aio
John Tomas O'Callaghin
Meltome
Jnrd
Benalls
Apel
Furlong
Ennor
O'Callaghan
Smith
Quian
Royal Hotel
Home Service
Bendigo
North Carlton
O'Gallighan
Banor
W. B. Smith
J.P
Nish
Mternosa
John Thos
Maryborough
Hanor
Witnes
Bane
Edward Fu
Witness
Kanor
Boner
Witanes
Quien
Seppa
Hell Hook
Widward
Ibn Op
Nonb
Witnow
Tha Taat Witasen
Quinn
Patent remedy touted for constipation relief by Standard Oil Company
An OCR fragment promotes a laxative talcum product named NUJOL and a tubricant for constipation. It claims gentle action without griping, marketed by a New Jersey company, urging use to ease bowel movement and stomach discomfort while touting safety and pleasantness.
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Link
Faye
Nujol
Standard Ol Company
New Jerney
Syetoni
War on the Western Front Reported German Advances
It is reported that German forces on the Western Front made limited gains as they pushed about thirty miles forward in an attempt to distract the British. Sir Douglas Haig urged the troops to stand firm and fight, while the Allied army moved to counter the advance and support the British lines. German claims speak of capturing thousands of prisoners in the Aygioutieres district, amid pressure on a British general.
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Douglas Waly
Agetalen
Agyioutieres
Heavy Fighting Continues as German Repulses Persist
London dispatch reports continued heavy fighting with repeated German repulses from Messines to Ypres and near Neuve Chapelle. British forces claim multiple successful defenses along the Lyx sector with strong infantry and artillery fire repelling attacks, while enemy losses are described as severe. The fighting resumed last evening around St Neuve Eulioe and near Bailleul as dawn broke.
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Reorew
London
Sir Dowell
Eouming
Messines
Veneverghon
Neuve Kyline
Worneton
Fosturbert
Kay Hethane
Hfeont
Ghord
French Hold Their Own In Meuse Warfront
French forces repelled a German assault north of St Michael and Kobern, capturing prisoners and holding lines near Envremont and Buressvetir in Lorraine. The engagement involved 8 German corps north of ELI 304, with both sides sustaining casualties and the line holding.
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Kobermesul
Bounter
Battle in Flanders Slows as Germans Press
Paris dispatch notes a definite slowdown in the German advance while Allies prepare to counter. Reports from the front describe stubborn fighting near Neuve Chapelle and Lijssenthoek with renewed German efforts to seize silage areas and threaten Allied positions around Albert, Merville, and Bailleul. German official accounts claim some successes near Neuve Chapelle despite Allied repulses.
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Paris
Flanders
Gmoll
Bailleail
Vetreu
Merville
Albert
Roll of Honor Wounded Lieut Poster of Ballaras
Wounded Lieut Poster of Ballaras, oldest brother of Mes J Maidows, Benalla, admitted to a French hospital in France with a dangerous gunshot wound in the right leg. Lieut Foster served three years, fought in Gallipoli and Prance. A Benalla butcher bearer, A G Moss, wounded after standing at grid line. Mr W Payne of Benalla notified of his wife’s convalescence at Southern General Hospital Birmingham after a murder attack.
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BR. PB. Poster
Ballaras
Mes
J. Maidows
Benalla
Daghvor
Westininatur Hospital
France
Lieut
Foster
Gallipuli
Prange
A. G. Moss
Boschworth
Mr. W. Payne
Bly Ann
Pee W. Payne
Southern General Hospital
Birmingham
England
von Payne
Land for Soldiers Expropriation Debate at Bonalla Council
Bonalla Shire Council members debated expropriation of lands for soldier settlers. The Lands Purchases Board proposed 420 acres across three blocks Waton, Warraubayne, and Doventh, with valuers to assess worth. Critics urged quicker action to aid soldiers while officials warned of delays and wartime priorities.
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Bonalla
Cota Lands Purchaes Board
Doventh
Fang
Warraubayne
Barnes
Urs Dally
Dr. Smith
Barneys
Melbourne
Smith Cooky
Crow Lands
Germany
Benalla Thorn
Benalla Shire Council meets amid floods and road damage
The Benalla Shire Council held its monthly meeting in the Municipal Chamber with numerous members present. Topics included quarry work at Myrpheg and Upper Ryan's Creek, delays at Glenrowan, freight demurrage, road repairs, undergounding wires, forest reserves, and requests from residents on tree trimming and bridging projects.
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Banalla
Tate
Cre
Dunlop
Barnes
Cleary
Dwan
Roe
Mathieson
J. Harrison
Dallas
Smith
Sadler
Haband
BSCR
Veom
Ryan's Creek
Glenro
Comuies
Ghormlist
Glenravan
Pounsr
Wroth Railway
Bowalla
Tatung
Mount Prescant
Furcher
Tywan
Wvation CG
Parle
Bopalla
Cotinest
Roevived
Lhob
rom Daunty Postmister + General
Toekte
M.P
Scenrdanea
Leestret
State War Council
W. B. Evans
State Recruiting Committee
Victoria
Feont
Wanginstin
Eligilloe
Robart
Ty Banalla
Red Crown Sociaty
Leagie
Australia
Agatog
Benalla
Sravh
Donnels
Violettown
Onalis Shire
Hoandary Road
Wartonbayne
Dalgety & Co Ltd
Wangaratta
Counell
Shypparton
Yarrawongashire
Wuld
Bougls
Ovenish
H. With
Mes. S.A
Willis
Kent
Thors
J. K. Pestapp
Permuberfon
Giran
Permla Alow Grautad
Krom
Royal Arm
David Wabotor
Devia Co
Ranning Stone
Rivay
Contracted works and expenses in Boxconsfield area report
A dated notice details road and bridge works to be completed before wet weather in Boxconsfield steeple and surrounding parishes. It lists contractors like F Pearson and I Pearson, various street repairs, culverts, and bridge repairs, plus a long account schedule totaling funds spent and amounts overdue across multiple ridings and departments.
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Boxconsfield-steeple
Glearoway. Co
Mathlowan
Noxious Weeds in Benalla Shire Meeting Report
In Benalla Shire a meeting discussed widespread weed control including thistle and linkwort. Officials reported efforts at Goorambal, Langtry, Sawyers and Violetown areas, with inspections, prosecutions debated and Inspector effectiveness questioned.
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Benalla Shire
St Andrew's Church Sunday School Anniversary observed
St Andrew's Church held its 40th anniversary Sunday with services focused on children. Colonel Macrae Stewart led the day with a morning program of hymns and an anthem by senior girls, and a children's address. Afternoon activities included a collection to fund the children's hospital and a program by junior scholars.
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Wnurewa
Grapiata
Macrae Stewart
Monty
Anthony
Mr. Stowner
Chivalry and Comradeship Among Australian Soldiers
An Australian Army chaplain spoke on experiences in Egypt and France, noting three battalion classes among soldiers and praising chivalry, loyalty, and sacrifice. He recalled heavy casualties, strong bonds, and soldiers aiding the vulnerable, with home and church ties shaping conduct and resilience.
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Cheplatti
Stewart
Dickyne
Egypt
France
Galles
Klewalf
Toaraud
Lemnos
Moson
Mary
Uli
Amd
Fragmented OCR Musings From a War Court Martial
An unclear OCR fragment cites a courtroom-like scene with phrases about Australians, a quartermaster sergeant, and a judge, mentioning reverence and a dead anthem. The text appears as garbled dialogue and stage direction without coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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Warde
J. G. Bakary Rlesly
Welcoming Returned Soldiers Amid Postwar Turmoil
A fragmented report describes President Beustie and officials debating how to greet returning soldiers after a long conflict. The piece mentions public sentiment, political tension, and questions about memorials and government support for veterans amid a changing society.
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Benalla Baths
Haig
Cerman
Cermans
Aunnanty
Ren Winnie Pras
Bowar
Mackey
Winton North Warrentawas
Viantop
Paratrow Gully
Wopkins
Newnan
Rothonay
Tlave
Stula's
Syelney Pad
Lew
Roel
Roel —Vondors To Be Walted. Outfing Timmre ON Noads, Gonatalls Quinn
Iywiling
John Kifiote Cabetag Wood
Hanvon
Bevalls
Alfred T. Blliott
Danlop
Hugh Nicholson
Elliott
Smith Aaldo
Askio
Rofescone
National Juwtion of Health
Richmond
Conservation Council
Ce Smith
Cook
Ballyntyon
Ant
Dwag
Tocamwal
Cr. Mathioroas
Williama
Llins
Tlyar
Mathionen
Cr Dallas Tha
Cunningham
Hlustand
W. Walker
Dr. Mathtewon
Gr. Sadler
Flynn
Ackor
Vonors Sera
Martin Y
Itasott
Joyce's
Sydney
Hablon's
Gooinalston
Froitag
Squires
Makenn
Borns
Wartenbayne
Tatony
Nelson
Warrenbayne
Morley
Hammond
Hyland
Nicholson
G Smithson
Hill
Fassenhigh
Isbor
Imbor
J. Clark
T. A
Col
Give
Vie Railway
Stredwick
Oarling
Car'or Brus
Pesreon
Ingersoll
Horrocks Roxburgh
Vic. Railways Cours
Jolly
Mincellaneous
Thompson
Koch
Whitehold
Jackson
Hamilton
Lane
Tiernan
Country Roads’ Board
Ackerly
Powrawn
Moan Bol
Akerly
Gas
Country Roads Board
Veka
Daveniti
Talsune
Drs
Gutatanding
Mokoan
Cuiteaute
Catatanding
Fresly
Dave
ST. Andrew's Church
Beasley
Gr. Saale
Wall
Tomaeeng
Tony Foie
Atinin
Biniliy Deel
Aed
Uearhotton
Seach
Vnal Bialier
Latvirace
Fistirtad
Exyernod
Met Rochlin
PY OA
Ben Eptanaey
Spite Spretabima
Dam
Mtvelaw
Mtvmaiy
Maihamrey
UNO
Neus Vial
oManalley Theraday
Mita AM
Brenatly
Harn
Swanpool, Tatong
Surrounding District
General Merchandise
F. A. Tonkin
Megil
Cosos
Babur Tra
Tate Va Danvedl
Brett
B. A. Tonkin
Swanpool and Tatong
Abboyt
Tiersarntiy
Lenalla West
Telephous
Abbott
Nestle
Austragias
A. Miller & CO
Bridge Street
Komesaroff Bros
Kay
Bob Seylew
Hope Tyeartety
Curtin
Alao
Shopyart
Nhawn
Chasteatay Watlamate
Victoria Street
Dreams
Cue
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