Anzac Day plans amid war-time watch in Benalla
The article outlines Anzac Day preparations in Benalla with services at schools and churches, a flag unfurling, and a call for residents to send on names for a complete clergyman on call. It notes war committee meetings, public notices, and local officials coordinating patriotic events and distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Bonalls
Tle
Anzsa
Thareday
Beoalla
jooalTs
Easb
Wilt
Banalla Bast
Mise Grear
Booslla
Anauos
Knox
Minister of Lands
Andor
Millen
Eohamar
la Thla Ghtea
Bath
Schame
Ted Raapective Puytte Mvetixa
Danlop
Waren Taver Avorn
Shielda
Bonilla Waterworks Trust
Legislative Assembly
Barleson
Benalla
Rochatobor
Ramway Pasaessens
Paseongory
Yarrawonga
Bradengore
Herstofora
Fiea
Hows Devresce
Defenge
Defanogaard
Sotlon
Aervica
A.L., Lane Or Minyman
Moosrs
Watts
Harry Woods
Marangan Hatata
Booalla
Marangan
Lo’slook
Mexicaany Ry Descatones
Manwall
Timea
London
D. T. W. Macwall
Finlay Corpa
Gone Jonby
Palestine
Mau
Australia
Bre Sprotatsr
Tuosnox
Rockllo
Jody
Bhone
Wight
Suestrals
Seon Caueri
French Communique Reports Battles on Anglo French Fronts
A French communique describes sustained artillery fire left of Ayre between Montdidier and Noyon and night fighting near Serehopray, where ground lost earlier was retaken. American units fought alongside French forces repelling a heavy German attack as debates on the battle’s future continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bute
London
Montdidier
Noyon
Serehopray
Henry Batties
Paris
Lys
Mont Hemel
St. Vevant
Givenchy
la Basson Canal
Ieye
Cermans Claim Sucends Against Americans Aparmacry
The report from Wireless Press in London cites reciprocal reconnaissances near Serchproy between Prince Rupprecht’s forces and the Crown Prince’s troops. It claims heavy American losses with 183 prisoners taken, and notes Italian troops transferring 200000 to the West front amid artillery actions and British bases disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cermans
Ren Wireless Press
London
A. Wireless Gorn
Prince Ruppret
Pringo
Aiald
Serchproy
Recrén
Angealian Oficial
Crimea
Avsumatry
Ren Wintttas Press
Long Range Bombardment of Paris Reports Toll
General cables report Paris fears after long range bombardment with 11 killed and 230 wounded. In sports, tennis results show Benalla defeating St James with scores and multiple doubles matches noted. The day featured a lively tennis program at Becalls hotel courts and the final saw Nichol and Vallons secure a victory over Hogton and Pancall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeuter
Coursing Season Hopes Rise for Plumpton Club
Prospects for the forthcoming coursing term appeared bright for the Plumpton Club after a heavy opening round that saw 160 harem captured and nearly all entered in good condition. A rough round-up last week yielded 95 overflow entries, with expectations that more entries will come in before the opening meeting on January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gota
Trinla
Sd Jans
Roll of Honor Died on Service in World War I
Private A. A. Bright of Ping Lodge and Private All Briggs of Tookslayian are listed as killed in action in March. Private Roy Wilden of Gobar is noted as wounded. Private Homo, son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Homo of Nallogs, is reported killed in France on March 28 after three years active service with two prior wounds. Private Nicholson Nash, brother of Rourke Nash, was killed on April 7 at age 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Board
New Zealand
England
Meditteranean
J. J. Hall
Selgabad
Farmers’ Union
Bravo
Nationaliat
Secretary of State For Home Affairs
Sir George Ashe
Spea King
Kingaton
Surrey
Thia
Honny
Victorie
Conference of Premiera
M'Pherson
M'phérson
Elmslie
Cous
Mld
Labour Party
Barnon
Railways
B. Blair
Bulkens
Vacaninll Cov
J. C. Gates
Monare
James Spice & Sons
John Scott
Cammonwealth Bank
Melbourns
Busineee
M‘grath
Ballarat
Althor
Defence
Cortoas
New Yesland
Belyavo Conanmors
Aikely
Bendigo
Britain
Garmany
Magroh
A. A. Bright
Ping Lodge
al Teit
Roy Wilden
Gobar
All, Brigge
Mra
Boas
Nicholson Nash
Tee
Rourke
Wangeratta
Wounded Lynde Corporal H. Pct, M Nay, Haron
Private F. E. Sanderson of Yaron, admitted to South African General Hospital Francy on March 23 with a gunshot wound to the right arm. His parents Mr and Mrs J G Sanderson have been informed, and his only brother Licat B J Sanderson was killed. The report also notes several other local servicemen wounded or gassed, including Rev M D Herring’s son and Gomer W Wadeou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynde
Haron
J. G. Sanderson
Yaron
F. E. Sanderson
South African General Hospital
Francy
Frank Sanderson
B.J. Sanderson
France
Victoria
Od & Rueston-Finn
England
Royal Marines
Colunbella
North Sea
Hoeyan Jatur
Cent
Awards and Promotions In the Military
Lance Corporal Mi Ha Mr Harrison receives the Military Medal. A J Robha of the 2nd Ato L H formerly a notable member of the Boros football and cricket teams has been awarded the French Military Cross. Second Lieutenant Jick Gacdluor formerly of Baron has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi Ha
G. Harrison
A. J. Robha
Ato L.H
Boros
Jick Gacdluor
Baron
Casualty List From Yesterday Publiced Names
The notice lists casualties with several names and places. Killed in action includes Ptes J Huma Nuviogt March 28 and J A Lesoborg Brown's Plains March 28. Wounded lists Pte R J Croucher Myrtleford. Gansed Ptoe A Dickson Wangaratbss T G White Violettown and W S A Alping Telford.
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Lleb
Yeaterdey
J. Huma
Nuviogt
J. A. Lesoborg
Brown's Plains
R. J. Croucher
Myrtleford
Gansed
A. Dickson
Patriot Sheep Aids War Funds Across Several Towns
A sheep nicknamed patriotic sheep is linked to multiple owners and fundraisers across Lima South, Swanpool, Benalla, and Samaria. The lamb, born orphaned, was donated for patriotic collections, with proceeds totaling about £35. The animal sparked a community effort, earning the moniker patriotic sheep and prompting ongoing fundraising events and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wether
Mra. Wilcock
Lima South Patriotic Fond
Mra. Newton
Swanpool
Bit
H. Dolwon
Samaria Patriotic Committee
Charles Log
Tatong
Leo
Batng
Lima
Swanpoo
Thadlat
Patriots
Albert
Heaney
Conscription in Ireland Sparks Political Storm
A storm brews over conscription in Ireland after a bill passed in Parliament and royal assent. Maynooth and other colleges vote to oppose coercion. Catholic hierarchy backs resistance. Dublin meeting of 54 members pledges cooperation with anti conscription efforts amid calls for Home Rule.
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Mao
Brrth
Hetrarchy
Maynooth
Nationalish
Sou Foin
Trieh
Halerchyala
Treland
Orie
Waterford
Sreh
Daublin
Troland
Thuir
War-Savings Appeal Urges Australians to Support Victory
A Reform era appeal urges Australians to fund war efforts by buying bonds and certificates. Mr F Green, inspector for Benalla district, warns of Germany’s all-out war economy and calls for thrift, sacrifice, and organized fundraising drives. He highlights Britain, Canada, and America as examples and urges public meetings, school involvement, and youth participation to bolster Australia’s war funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. F. Green
Aboose
Benalla
Regulat
Education Department
France
Thole Backe
Avubralla
Belgium
Thele
Audralia
Germany
Australis
Doleab
Tala
Brlaly
Lateala
Ann Wey
England
Canada
America
Australia
Australie
Victoria
Acatrolis
Great Baltata
Great Britain
Ansbralla
Arranga
War Coetlilntes
Patelatte Fond
War Syving Council
Molbaarng
Ia Briece
Recruiting movement and local contributions in Tods district
Last week 17 men volunteered for Tods recruits. 10 were accepted including Nuokeryla Oud ana KH Charles Yackundandatti Fiany Corryong J. Koon Albury T. Mack Woogaratta H. Bates Wodouga G. Thomson Ontlton A. O'Shannsey Darlingford B. Pasko Chiltern A. ly Williamson Chaviot. Additional gifts and travel notes report 300 miles covered by Fradman and Hilitor, with funds from Mantoy Wangaratta 10 6 Demnmond Milawa 9 Bothonga £4 1/6, and Talgarna rool. Knibbs and Federal staff produced 8 printed tables. district divisional figures listed for Banalla, Booulls North, Sb. Taman, Tangemeb, and Sorgt. Kemp. Recruiting activity includes a Banalla report on single men 18–25, married men, and overall totals. current year funding and race meetings noted.
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Ind
Nuokeryla
Oudana
Charles
Yackundandatti
Fiany
Corryong
J. Koon
Albury
T. Mack
Woogaratta
H. Bates
Wodouga
G. Thomson
Ontlton
A. O'Shannsey
Darlingford
B. Pasko
Chiltern
A, Ly
Williamson
Chaviot
Tods
Mantoy
Wangaratta
Demnmond
Milawa
Bothonga
Bite Covooll
Ltent. Fradman
Sergt. Hilitor
Nt Banalla
Banalla Hiro
Moo
Noxious weed problem discussed with ministers in Beechworth
A Tuesday meeting in Beechworth covered St Johns Wort control with Minister of Agriculture and local officials. Proposals included Crown land treatment, open access to a clean hill for weed removal, and a cabinet presentation for coordinated eradication efforts. Local inspectors and municipal cooperation were urged to halt spread and protect private lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechworth
St. John's Wort
Myrtleford
Oman
Forahaw
Boho South
Honver
Violettown
Agricultura
Bilson
MDA
Brightshire
Connell
St. John's
A. Wallace
Ora
Wort
Wandillgong
Caid
Tom
Billson
Igsin
Real House Cleaning 2 Guna Minee Warnings
An article urges a laxative remedy for chronic constipation warning against frequent use of medicines. It promotes Nujol as a safe lubricant laxative not absorbed by the system and claims it does not affect digestion. Sold by J B Blentierhassett in Bonnilla.
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Nujol
Standart Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S.A
J. B. Blentierhassett
Bonnlla
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Berren
Peles Comminslover
Chiet Prioon
Mulbourne
Wits and
Ewtates
Thos
K. King
Ovglfield
P. P. King
Astate
Rowand
Packer
Stredwick
Warren
Boochworth
W. Portnaus
M.C.O. Paislette
State War Council
Ipswich
Lord Derby
Steta For Wary
Ambarador
Parle
Milner
Yeparts
Rebecq
West Front
Asia
Reuven
Tiflis
Abin
Heligoland Bight
James
Becalls
Jia
Mishd Homlre
Packinnon
Pancall
Twat Quinn
Tevino
Jon
Berndtnd Quinn
Richards
Jarat Fal
Boradt
Dickenson
Wereen Ante
Nna
Miss Neal
Paroall
Misa
Phillips
Irvine
Min M. Piers
J. Quinn
En Warren
Parkstoon
Mien V. Morrin
Wickenson
Mina al
Morris
Tiga Turnbull
Jarratt
Minay
Harrison and
Berndt
Ned Sim Morris
Dickensong
Mia Cowan
Binborde
Magzin
J. Qinay
Gdam
Mise Phillipa
Irving d
Bepatla
St. James
Lrophiss Proatary
Min Nichol
Hy Vallons
Ireland
Storm
Edward Qerwon
Ulater
Tietér
Howship
Osnadien
F. Green
Gnandal Yosr
Heyoeon
Rusidente
Cisterton
Serentynes
A. W. Barnatt
Atipan
Jdlary
Sydney
Allona
Thia Toqairy
Hayles
Barnet
Seyor
Swanpool, Tatong
Surrounding District
of General Merchandise
F. A. Tonkin
Boutluy
Bargatns
Empira Covon
Robur
Atrong
EF. A. Tonkin, General Storekespor
Swanpool and
W. Lewis &Co
Foyle Sewing Machines Construction
Geeabsaive Onward
Aa Parifoniara
Prige
Chris. Stolz
Thomson & God’s
Woodrow
Bridge Street
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