Turbulent postwar finance and empire pleas dominate brief
The clipping reports diverse postwar topics from Germany’s reparations offers to League of Nations Union activities in Victoria. It notes a German proposal of 9.5 billion and UK-France trade-offs, plus Australian public finance figures, the Federal Treasurer’s issues, and comments on public works, aviation, and shipping. It also covers crime, legal outcomes, Boy Scouts fundraising, a tractor exhibition, and assorted local notices.
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Tsuruerry
Germany
Ternia
M. Briaud
France
Pei
Cody
Lorduto
Canailieban
Melbourne
Cannas
Lesane
Nationa
Assox
League of Nations Union
Vielwhy
Great Britain
League of Nations
Hus
Mato Ko
The
Union
Vietoria
J. G. Tatham
Austeslia
Versailles
Fevena
Freasce
Case
Barre
Commonwealth
Prowse
Houses of Representatives
Bath
Tractor Tata
Love
Devenish
Melbourne Gaol Governor William Glark Found Dead
Telegraphic news from Melbourne reports the death by self inflicted gunshot of William Glark 65 governor of Melbourne Gaol. The weapon was in his hand and the bullet entered through the mouth and exited the head. Police deem worry a possible cause. Glark served since 1884 and was in office five years. Also noted are Hughess departure to London and Minister Poynton's visit to the Northern Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
William Glark
Sayers
Clarke
Hughes
Ate Hughes
Adelaide
M.S. Ovieto
London
Northern Territory
Poynton
Sir Johm Grieo
Dinard Trenchard
Bsa
J. Newmway Barker
Esq
fToh
Pranter
Howes Kelly
Gay Hugh M. Strachan
Faq
H. Wreford
Denis Chel Manaser
Jamies Wilson
Collins Street
Elizabeth Street
Collins and
William Streets
Australasia
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia
New South Wales
Brisbane
Ull
United Kingdom
Government intends to end wheat pooling system
The Prime Minister is set to announce the end of government control of wheat with the current crop. The move signals no further pools unless exceptional circumstances arise and state governments oppose action. Reversion to price methods of selling wheat is expected, with broad dissatisfaction over pooling noted and critics citing waste and inefficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Hughes outlines wheat pools policy in parliament
In Melbourne the House hears Mr Hughes deny government extravagance while noting 98 million pounds in current-year expenditure largely covered by statutory obligations. He says wheat pools should cease and marketing revert to pre war methods, with the Commonwealth ready to join pools if states fund up to 30 percent of delivered wheat and prices stay aligned with world parity. He discusses wool reserves and market terms with a two month review to consult Britain.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Hughes
Commonwealth
John Higgins
Government and racing reform mix sparks debate
Cabinet discussion flags a proposed one month racing holiday to curb unregulated racing and press for fewer unsanctioned meetings while considering changes to race ticket commissions. Railways plan a 2 percent charge on combined rail and admission tickets, drawing club opposition as they already pay 4 percent on gross receipts. Clubs insist combined tickets cost them labor and reduce value, noting subsidies in England and France. The North-Eastern Association and Benalla Racing Club seek to revive concessions amid a tough regulatory climate and unresolved funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hem
Hermen
Behal
England
France
Chile
Benalla Racing Club
Associmion
Anzac Day Carnival in Benalla Draws Big Crowd and Support
A Benalla Anzac Day carnival concert by the Continental Travellers Concert Party at the Shire Hall drew high praise for the program and performances. The event featured community leaders, including Dr. G Walker and Mr. Pemberton, who urged funds for a Memorial Hall, raising substantial donations while receipts from dances, booths, and games added to the total. The effort highlighted war remembrance through exhibits, photos, and a busy two-day sale of orders and chocolate.
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Shire Hall
Benalla
Messrs. Moyles
Edwin Grainger
Gill Giuliton
Geo. Grainger
Jack Bert
Flacry Pole
A. T. Bieri
Eri Oaten
Ehire
G. Walker
Pemberton
Commercial Travellers” Association
Ile
France
Flanders
Palestine
Wangaratta
Euroa
Mengan
M'nroth
Ierest
Government Eyes Morwell Power Lead Over Kiewa Plan
A Victoria government deputation urged private access to Kiewa power if linked with Morwell capacity. Sir John Monash and Electricity Commission backed expert guidance, noting Morwell as best early option while pursuing water and coal power schemes. Government hints at eventual takeover terms and scope for Benalla and northeast towns within five years.
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Wiewa
Victoria Sne
Linton
Lawson
Vitairman
Electricity Commission
John Monash
Dr Widker
Venenarshire
Kiewa
Morwell
Ayo
Kiowa
Te Fad
Merz
Glsdtrical Experl
Benalla
Mutch for a Dinner on Hawalla Green
A dinner mutch on Hawalla green begins at 2.0 sharp with officials present. A prize Woo for the season will be presented. Albury bowlers visited RecN Monday to play for the Piggin shield but were defeated. Football match Albury 80 plans for tomorrow on Rover and Tutong field.
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Hawalla
Albury
Recn
Piggin Whield
Ucoran
Wangaratte LI
Early Mansfield Recollections from the Courier's first issue
The excerpt recalls Mansfield pioneers including Alfred Chenery praised for fine stock and early Lincoln sheep, and Dr Rowe noted as a nation builder who built the old stone Sugy mill and promoted share farming. It recounts harsh colonial police actions against pleurisy and the Hall affair, plus early settlers like Wilmot, Chater, Byrne, Cheviot, Snadgeass, M Millan, and Glynn.
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Courier
Mansfield
Alfred Chenery
North¢East
Hanie
Lincoln
Eeotony
Rowe
Australia
Chenery
Tandar
Befala
Fisshire
Italy
Doak Bros
Kilmore
Govett
Maincamps Park
Doak
Wappan
Sami
Mansfeld
Plenra
Victora
Gooram
James Hall
GoorAubay
Broken Creek
Ari Hall
Violettown & Policeman
Sydney
Nixon
Wilmot
Chater
Paddy Byrne
Byrne
Sue Creek
Anderraon
Benaila
Sam
Sim Mmillan
Norily
Vietoria
Flo
Old
Seow Company
Clarke
Teron
Sam M'Millan
Tomi Glynn
Me Worth-East
Atanelitere Herprise
Victorian Butter Factory and Box Factory Damaged by Fire
A large Dussuingy owned by the Victorian Butter Factories Co operative Company in Yarraville was destroyed by fire on Monday night. The blaze caused about 83 men to lose work with buildings valued around £22,000 and timber stock worth £10,000 lost despite firemen efforts. The nearby Benalla Dairy Co and district shareholders were affected as the structure burned, with extensive damage to timber and equipment and delays in firefighting from water supply issues.
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Victoria
Victorian Butter Factoried Co-operative Company
Yarraville
Benalla Dairy Co
District Butter Rhetoric Ace Fares
Ba Yearnally
Liege
Ginnings Smith Ltd
Choles Works
Cuming
Smith
Inavancox
Ministers plan Murray River rail debate with settlers
The New South Wales and Victorian ministers consider a 9 ton march to discuss mailway facilities affecting Murray River settlers. Mr Ball cites scheduling issues, while Mr Hazell gives Tornee control of date. The proposal involves building new lines on Victorian gauge into New South Wales to divert trade, with May mid date anticipated and further talks at Albury on May 19.
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New South Wales
Murray
Ball
Albury
Hazell
Tornea
Nome
Victoria
Mo. Bell
Wip
Sevarines
Ivermas
Uensabisfa
Slump in Meat Market Signals Market Instability
A chaotic report outlines a slump in meat markets amid political and economic tensions. It notes imports and transoceanic diversions, fears over imperial meat contracts, and fluctuating supplies affecting prices. The piece references oxygen markets, storage levels in Australia, and potential shifts before the next exports window.
Glenrowan Sports Day Delights Local Fans With Varied Events
A detailed report from Glenrowan highlights a jam packed sports day featuring hurdles, high jump, long jump, races for boys and girls across multiple age groups, and field events. Notable mentions include winners like Mrs. W. Keir in the ladies’ race and Dorrie Lloyd in the girls’ events, with spectators treated to prizes of fruit pastries and lollies distributed to children.
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Maurie Lajlies
Loyd
Plant d
A. Lindsay
M. Rowan
L. Archer
M. Whitahead
R Peacock
A. Hogaledt
M. Plant
M Rowan
Feltona
Mc Keenan
F Ragan
Munley
Sadler
I William
Clarkw
Mmonele
Fannee
M Blam
B Fey
Ts Parrelly
R. Parrelly
K. Primble
R Bilan
P. Nolan
Trimble
Caok
O'Brien
Tanner
Chieke
District News Beechworth Social and Meeting Notes
Dhuraday evening gathering at Bijou Hall honours three Memorial Hospital staff with tokens of appreciation. Community events include a memorial petition, a prize for a clock tower, and a local marriage welcome social. Goulburn Valley court fines. Balnoros annual sports finances. social in aid of St Dimetun’s Church. a concert and dances. and a Farmers Union meeting with a lively hall program led by Mr Archie Johnson.
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Beechworth
State Momental Hospital
M. Arterial
Kearney
de Gervice
He Thourpaon
Jon
Shire
J.J. Johnstone
Viclet Payne
G. Hiwert
W Inns
Ewert
St. Dimetun
Taylard
Warry
Jurios
Tienday
M'Quinn
Frank Buckley
Boro
T. Mus
Allgop
Mathotat
Johnston Witkon
Avening
Ghurah
England
Poly Mabe
Barmers’ Union Hou Bheir
Maebiog
Tragic Death at Shepparton Details of Mr Mason
The death of Mr A C Mason in Shepparton is reported with unclear circumstances. A funeral was held at the Shepparton Cemetery after a large attendance at a late Saturday service.
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Shepparton
A. Mason
Mason
Ninore
Hin
Wis
Shepparton Agricultural Society
A. Binur
Miso
Gourlay
Maan
Wyndhim
Rei Crins Society
Anil
Edanghbury
Gaeta
Toad
Coming Events at Local Halls and Venues
Event listings mix with broken phrases for dates and places such as hospital, shire hall, and concert draws. Mentions a meeting at Woneaiattr Hospital and a May concert at Shire halls, with references to Boosters or unions and a campaign show.
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Sialh
Woneaiattr
Shire Hall
Sabirday Apel
Woollwall
Royorno
Tatanys Totures
Buslia Barkiginl
Syetlog
Show Hall
Woncon
Revlin
Shirehalls
Wothnewlny
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Prince of Watts
Prince of Wales
Boy Scouts’ Association
Dominions
Prince
St. James’ Palace
Kenosene Dows
Phillips’ Cooperative Store
Carrierstreet
St. James
Messrs Watts, Furnbull & Co
Jacob Borkdisim
Northcote
William Wright
Bernard Patrick Brady
Tom
Wright
Juatica
Tomiasions
M'Boris & Co. Pty. Ltd
Lang Offgoods
Saul
Commonwealth Line
Storsy
New Soth Wales
Bendigo
Matthews
Prine
Rothesay Avenue
St Kilda
Joy Riders
Ip Te
Furs
Justice Street
Syne
Coloneil
Archdeacon Pete
Mildura
Quyen
Longwood
Malle
Telegrappic News
Bonnls Ovgl
Rover
Early Mansfield
C. Werner & Co, Pty. Ltd
Collins Staret
Meluga Rene
Riverina Railways
uMny
Java Loon
Dovghter
Thors
Roglend
Alf
Touil
Ausbunsia
Thor
Glenrowan Sports
Byrne A. Sadler
C_ Ashmead
R. Gilbere
J Moxy
Aiidin Tate
G. Bower
Gilbert
Diggety
Vandicat
H Davis
Gene
Youle
Sheffield
G. Martin
C. Wailerson
Nolan
District News
Ooruwa Hoowndy
Corowe
Cen
Nn Clock Tower
Tojkunder
Turus
Acale
Tongwood Township
Beagh
Mesara Wobts
Tornbuil
Robison
Mie Beach
Luge Wood
Go Yedre
Melbouray
Goulburn Valley
Shepparton Court
Charles Dudley
Costa
Paton
Mi Geo
Mulatosl
Micaporta
Wangarath
Warren Bayne
A.C. Mason
Bank Australia General Banking
Endo
Savines Bank Department
Bvinge Bank Agences
Pulie
New Britain
Solomon
Paci Interes
James Cell
Denison Miller
K.C.M.G
Albory
Didfarent
Sid
Deubridge, Mahp
F.H
Ris Ora
Townsend Street
Melbourns
Davis & Cois Fing
Davis and
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Leading Draper
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