Benalla news snippets mix court action club meeting and notices
A Benalla court dealt with a debt of £25 and costs, insolvency filings show Mr. Tenfield’s finances noting heavy debts and limited assets. A Bowlo Club meeting reviewed finances and planned final matches and prize awards. Community notices cover memorial services, regimental orders, attendance reminders, deaths, auctions, thefts, and police transfers in the district.
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Perry Sisswoxe
Banala Court
Satarday
Mears
Henney
Trooghti
Poe Thorn
Mitar
Morea Cla
Costa
New Issouvest
Blesko
George Alfred Tenfield
Gaflacy
Roenell
Theasuny
Benalla
Psy Chies
G M
Weatcott
Benalla Shire
Bowis
Benalla Bowtog Club
Davius
Mowry
Davino
Briggs
Troganowan
Wallander
D. L. Stewart
Hiscock
Tourrow
Hamilton
Elsie M‘connan
Melbourne
Mixa M’connan
Robt. Knox
Rad Hille
Dookle
Sud
FO Np
Sone Sud
Gua
Peleato W
Ry Koux
Notleo
Agricultural Society
Twv
San
Jay
Fio
Po T. Edwards
Wavgacatts
Slater Knox
Jimbots
16Th
Indi) Light Horse
Ulus
Ors
Sy AxpRew
Australia
Ay G
M'Gonayn
Fennpak
Frankidor
Mlb
Apeak
Adsy
A. A. Abotomey
Oye
Benatla
Lip
Grainger's
Beidge-street
Lam
Lancextes
Stanley J. Dudley
Vrsnjip
Snd
Oou
Thomas Henderson
Massey Hatels Company
Wangaratta
Jamon Forbes
Nagamble
M'Garsu
Barke
Eidon Weir
Seymour
Foger
Eildon Weir
Walker
Nomarkah
Opparton
Aloe
Thomas
Careless Fire Ignition Trial at Wangaratta Court
At Wangaratta Police Court on Monday William Stanton Ladson of Mokesa pleaded guilty to igniting flammable material causing extensive grass and crown timber loss at Boweya. The fire burned about 50 acres of grass for Youngman and 590 acres for Warby Haga, with rain later stopping further spread. Ladson faced penalties including potential imprisonment and fines, with mitigation noting dry conditions and wind aided the blaze.
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Peonefather
P.M
Wangaratta
Portsble Rosch
Glenrowan
Wm. Stanton Ladson
Mokesa
Boweya
Rohan
Tha Pollos
J. Gonnell
Roach
Ile
Acrea
Youngman
Defendant
Cutaut
War Progress Reports From Front Lines In Europe
A London telegraph reports French forces south-east of Ceriyon Taon Nuns near the Aisne advancing after heavy bombardment near Muibelive and Vauclore Plates with German forces suffering many casualties at entanglements. Separate dispatch says fighting near Gayrelle continues south of the Scarfe with British advances on the Arrax Cambesi road failing and 650 prisoners taken plus several tanks destroyed. The Anglo French losses include 80 planes on Monday and Tuesday. Bulgar troops repel British advances toward Vardar and Lake Doirsn.
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Bewren
London
Oaimuniiqie
Ceriyon-Taon
Aisne
Jarman
Muibelive
Vauclore
Monsanguioo
Mane
Peikonte
Nemy Rads
Tabure
Maiseins Ile- Champagna
Gayrelle
Arrax-Cambesi
Uoslay
Vardar
Lake
Doirsn
Fierce Fighting Near Scarpe Valley Reported
Reuter's correspondent reports heavy clashes along the Scarpe River valley with intense fighting across the front from Leno to St Quentin. The enemy is believed to have greater forces relative to his losses, marking one of the fiercest engagements on the Western front.
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Corman
Reprew
London
Reuter
Scarpe Valley
Leno
St. Quentin
Desperate Fighting Near Artes As British Take Prisoners
At the week’s start Sir Douglas Honig launched another attack near Artes on the German line. The fighting remained intensely desperate as Germans counterattacked with heavy losses. By Monday the British reported capturing 3,020 prisoners including 56 officers and shooting down 40 enemy planes.
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London
Douglas Honig
Artes
Eastern Front Clash: Russians Repel Kurds Amid British Assault
British and Russian reports describe a night battle on April 21 near the Deira Lake area. A British message from Salonika says after three days of bombardment they attacked at night on a two and a half mile front, advancing north of Doldseli and penetrating enemy trenches but failing to hold the gains. The fighting continues with both sides sustaining losses.
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London
Salonikis
Yexternight
Deira Lake
Doldseli
The American Loan First Instalment Paid
Washington reports that Woodrow Wilson handed the British Ambassador a treasury note for forty million pounds sterling as the first instalment of the loan recently voted by Congress.
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Washington
Woodnoetay
M'Adus Tas
Treasury
Congress
Tigris Victory Report of Mesopotamian Advance
An official Mesopotamian report details the victory at Samatra station on Thursday night. It reports 46 locsmobiyas, 284 railway trucks, two ammunition stores captured, plus rolling stock. Istahulat yields 22 officers, 667 men, 14 heavy guns, 1240 rifles, and ammunition quanta. Lieutenant General Maude led a night march and forced the Yorkish division to retreat ten miles north, with 11 prisoners taken.
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London
Samatra
Istahulat
Maude
America at War: U.S. Steamer Sunk Off Ireland Coast
Vancouver dispatch notes an American steamship sunk after an attack near the Ireland coast on Monday. The report cites U.S. claims that all American steamers opened fire first. Further details on casualties or attackers are not provided.
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Reeten
Vancouver
Ireland
How Soldiers May Vote In District Elections
Many returned soldiers fear disfranchisement as elections near. The Commonwealth War Act provides for voting by those not enrolled on any Commonwealth electoral roll. Members of the forces not enrolled may apply for a certificate, to be shown at the polling booth, endorsed by naval commandant or authorized officer and the State electors officer, specifying the election they are entitled to vote in.
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Theatara
Naval Commandant
Hin
Vote for Nationalists in Australia 1917 campaign
Melb April 25 1917 declares the Great War as liberty versus despotism. Electors are urged to vote Nationalists for Senate Holton Fairbairn Plain and for the House representative to ensure a Senate majority and Australia’s duty to Empire and the front.
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Australia
Empire
Gallipoli
Pozieres
Liberty
Senate
Holton
Fairbairn
Plain
House of Representatives
Welcome Home to Private John Warton at Lake Rowan
Lake Rowan residents hosted a crowded Mechanton Hall reception on furlough for Private John Warton. The program featured Miss Stone, Mrs Warton, recitations, songs, and a gold medal presentation from Lake Rowan friends. Warton recounted service from Egypt to Salonika and France, sharing risky escapes and frontline experiences. The event honored returning soldiers, mourned Private Herebert Winter, and urged continued support for reinforcements and the war effort.
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Lake Rowan
John Warton
Jay
Willis
Miss Stone
Miss Stone ; Wing, Mra. Warton
Mr. L. Anderson
Mira
Stone
Mr. Johnson
Mise Barchor
Rong
Lily Warton
Mien Brent
Jaong
Mr. W. Symone
Wong
Syng
Mins Brooks
Ong
Mian Barchor
Mixa G. Brooks
KR. Warton
Miny
Misson Stone
Butcher
Phillips
Hoe
Warton
J. Warton
Tennant
Jack
Key
H. Wlater
Herb
W. Weight
Pelvata Warton
National Tate
Messia
A. Irvine
W. Symons
Egypt
Dardaoelles
Salonica
Tommiee
Sorvia
Bang
France
Ayron
Armenterres
Somme
Thasn
Thay
Todtath
Imaglas
Memorial service for two war casualties in Beechworth
Beechworth held a memorial service for Private Walter B. Hume and Corporal Walter H. Gammon, sons of local families, with prayers and readings led by Rev. K Forbes Ewen. The event followed a recent A.N.A. fortnightly meeting.
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Beechworth
Obaroh
Walter B. Hume
Walter HL. Gammon
Alex. J. Hume
Beeshworth
K. Forbes Ewen
A.N.A
Wa. Maguire
Happy Valley
Anzac Day Celebration at Benalla Schools
Anzac Day observed in Benalla schools with planned commemorations. Teachers arranged nine programs by children to mark the second syniversary of the Auratean landing in Gallipoli, per department authorities.
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Benalla
Aurtealan
Gallipoli
Mar
Benalla West School Remembering Anzac Deeds at Assembly
At Benalla West School head teacher Mr W Stewart led a gathering of parents and pupils to honor Anzac Day. Speakers Mr J Edwards and Mr Waller urged students to emulate Australian soldiers’ courage and discipline, recalling Gallipoli and allied efforts. Children bowed heads in reverence and sang the National Anthem.
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Benalls West School
Tua
W. Stewart
PL J. Edwards
Measts Waller
Laird
Che
Tank Park
Ruy
Me. Edwards
Gallipoli
Australia
Thoss
Avie
Eaptore Kiesram
Trohieond
England
Isbeards
Ower
Archie Angus Phornan
Robert Angat Chirtew Pather
William Anguyok Palmar
Robert Baker
John Stewart Seendwece Thompon
Toho Barkelamb
Charles Bell
Robert Tiga
Thonpson Williams
Conroy
Donald Waiteries
Giazobruol
Deneph Leake Thangsr
Hixold
Stewart
Green
W. Waller
Uborty
Lated
Exch
Annie
Celebration at the High School for returning soldiers
A school event in the Lloyd room honored two returned soldiers Sergeant Watson and Corporal Dowe who could not attend. Reverend Edwardy urged future generations to honor Gallipoli dead, promote honesty and sobriety, and strive to prevent war as the Australian people were praised as well trained. The program included choral selections and the national anthem.
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Lloyd
Tiwan
Watson Anh
Dowe
Watore
PJ. Edwardy
Edwards
Beave Boye
Gallipoli
Koloma
Jay
Arles
Henersty
Nurson
Mae Hon Sane
Nish
Australia
Uiree Paptle
Masters Mossoll
Hymilton
Paco Mera
Benalla East School Program Recites Hymn and Songs
A fragment from Benalla East School program describes the event with lines about the hymn God Our Help in Ages Past and the anthem For those at the front Keep the home fires burning. The text shows a school program with civic or patriotic musical items and a note on recitation and music.
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Banalls
Soldiers and Children Celebrate Anzac Day Festivities
A Anzac Day program at St James marked by speeches from Lieut. Brookn and De Nish, addresses praising soldiers, and a concert with National Anthem. St Lates held a separate quiet ceremony for pupils with readings, songs, and flag salutes, reflecting on bravery and the war effort.
Correspondence to The Editor on Patriotic School Fund Drive
Sir during the last four months War Connell has provided monetary aid to retiring brave families. About £351,008. appeal calls for public support on May Schoolation Day. Donations of food and produce requested for Patriotic Fund to aid elementary scholars. Citizens of all backgrounds urged to contribute at Waterloo May.
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Parenta
Tewnhare
Scholara
Golda
France
Bomen
Fire Brigade
Co Heniahing
Scho Patriotic Fund
Stewart
Anzac Hutton Day Street Fund Parade
Anzac Hutton Day events list a wallesh and various streets today for the ebows fund. Names appear in scattered form across Bridge Street and adjacent lanes with several residents and shops mentioned.
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Lujlontog
Il Walleshn
Midtay
Ebows Fund
Bridge Street
Wulb Siite
Shiey Stewart
Bringe Strap
Gurth Tole
Miew Tevtivk Nano Stroy Vrone Ty Carrier
Temt
Mivame Latadii Carrier
Stryoy
Eroa vi
Nexon Stee ShLowe Findley Aint
Pate Liy Smythe
Wud Byrne Streat
Bhew Widjean
Hari
Cottingham
Staten Mints
Chava
Red Cross Society Winton Appeals Donations and Goods
The Holy Secretary at the Winton Red Cross thanks donors for contributions totaling multiple pounds and listing items sent to the Central Depot. Gifts include cash from several supporters and goods such as hospital taps, linen, milk, and assorted supplies donated by local residents and groups.
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Aksasl
Glover
Toyou
Aytinh
Lowolks
Mainanl
Genio
Splendid remedy for children's coughs in Australia
Mothers nationwide turn to homemade HEAN'S ESSENCE cough remedy, mixing two shillings’ worth with water to yield up to a pint. Marketed as safer than patent mixtures, it claims to avoid opiates and narcotics that harm children, offering a cheap alternative to monty-quality medicines.
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Australia
Monty
Hean
Ibn Hean
Fragmented Roll of Honor notes unclear events and names
An OCR damaged memo references military honors and personnel with scattered names, units, and locations. It mentions Hospital and casualty notes, desertion, and memorial details but is incomplete and hard to parse.
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Victoria Hotel
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