Agricultural Journal highlights farm science and events in Gippsland
In April the Journal of the Department for Agriculture surveys hard testing advantages. Gippsland herds from Mrs Sefton and Mr Gooding show Jerseys and Ayrshires with noted results. Other items cover wheat trials at Worriboi, apple culture, silos, and packing standards. A Benalla stallion parade, railway shifts, and public works updates are included alongside war and transport news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department For Agriculture
Gippsland
Mra. Sefton
Mr. Gooding
Jerseys
Ayrshires
French
Mullin
Worriboa
Sialon
Benalla
Agricultural Department
Albury
Boras
Yarra
Nathalia Agricultural Society
Wheat Commission
Youxo
Blind Creek ‘State School
Education Department
Florence Newman
Alan Contlas
Lanatic
War Fronts Extend Northward Claims From Paris Report
Paris reports the French have extended their front north toward Villers-Bretonneux and expect a continued reshaping of positions by month’s end. French operations describe heavy artillery north of the Avre between Lassigny and Noyon and two successful raids near Chomieres Dates with several prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reever
Paris
Villere Bretonnious
Ene
Wight
Thy
Lassigny
Noyon
Chominles
Nordwess
Risin
St. Mihwil
Einevilley
Boise de Prutre
Haig's Report On Western Front Actions In France
Sir Douglas Haig reports a hostile attack developing this afternoon near Tore with only local engagements overall. Prisoners were taken around Villers-Hettortious as enemy bombardments targeted our posts in the Ypres sector. Only two combats occurred yesterday with one enemy aircraft brought down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Haig
London
Mir Doulas Hal
Tore
Chit Pabrols
Villers-Hretortious
Peel
Toms
Ypres
Heavy Fighting Reported Near Leora Front
Heavy fighting progresses at Leora with sharp engagement for an old crater and positions between Giventhy and Fostabor. Our line is restored and holds. The enemy attacked again and reoccupied an outer anti violated post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yooneees
Cotsumpuryrdien AE Low
Leora
Giventhy
Fostabor
Enemiy 10
Remarkable German Article on Offensive Stalemate
An article by Captain Vor Salemann in the Vonsiche Zeitung reports German morale drooping due to huge losses and a shortage of horses. The piece describes a deadlock in the Western offensive, with commanders noting the economy of manpower and equipment is insufficient to resume decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Vor Salemann
Vonsiche Zeitung
German Losses Reported Missing Citizens Near 700,000
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Reichstag statistics showing 664,100 Germans missing from the Slat Marek area. Of these, 238,070 were prisoners in France, 109,000 in England, 57,000 in Russia, with most others considered dowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewier
Amsterdam
Reichstag Vort Wirlslers
France
England
Rugssin
Kemmel Hill Lost In French Garrison Fight Near Ypres
A battered battlefield report describes the German assault on Kemmel Hill south west of Ypres and French attempts to hold Villers-Bretonneux east of Amiens. Allied forces resist as German troops push toward Mont des Cats and nearby peaks. The article notes intense fighting, tank actions, and shifting positions with French counterattacks and German gains along the ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesa
Garman
Kemmel
Ypres
Hylie
Villers-Broteamoge
Amniens
Korman
Mont Des Cats
Anseraline
New Zealand
Armentiares
Wil
Donce Suranter
Suhorpenhura
Mont Rougi
Mont Viiueho
Mont Nol
Olddla
Tearmol Hill
Kemuo
ITM
Mont Rage
Mont Noir
Black Mountain
Thu Hermans
Dewey Fir
Dieardon
Binalip Aliiy
Hawke
Yastawant
Teuniel Hill
Kemet
Roll of Honor Died on Service in France and Flanders
Three local soldiers named Lewis Balcombe Moran are reported killed in action while serving with Allied forces. Gunner Grant Lewis and Private Richard Balcombe, both from New Zealand troops, died in April and early April respectively in France. Private Patrick Moran, 25, son of E Moran of West Street, was killed in recent fighting in France after earlier service in the trenches. Community mourns with families. sympathy offered to widows and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunner Grant Lewis
Goonor Grant Levi
Lewis
Lrg
Frings
New Yeal
Waliet
Bla Chama
Hhe
New Zealand
Alva
Richard Balcombe
Richard Balesinbe
Balcombe
Carrier- Street
Bewalls
Mulbourne
Albury
Hia
Lima South
Hla Lisraaved Mathar
Patrick Moran
Moran
Lla
Lea
France
Nes
Benalls
Pauling
St. Joseph
Hy Stewart
Mr. W. Stounely
Yen
Lina Hueo
Privaty Hoehert Hl
Milaws
Francu
Sergawal G. Greenway
Manafold
Imperial Caml 1 Corps
Doth
Stathary Hospital
Bagot
Kawo
Callaghan
Swappool
The Late Lance-Corporal Errol J. Davis
A Stewarton family mourns Lance Corporal Beryl J. Davis killed in action on October 1 in France. Letters from comrades recall his loyalty and duty, while notes confirm other local service members wounded or killed in action, including Exon-Corporal Davis and Private Chas Faulkner of Wangaratta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errol J. Davis
W. J. Davis
Stewarton
Totter
Beryl J. Davis
Billud White
France
Drought cycle cautions and farming fodder advice
Mr Holts, once of Karon now leader of Hawlkonbory Agricultural Cptlyre, discusses a drought cycle tied to wartime constraints. He urges fodder conservation and balanced rations, warning mouldy ensilage damages cows’ yield and proposing alternatives like bran and oilseed cakes for lasting feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holts
Karon
Principel
Hawlkonbory Agricutural Cptlyre
Rupwll
Attronomer
Sydney
Toyal Chow
Potts
Loballo
Howalla Golf Club Opens On A Pleasant Saturday
The Howalla Golf Club opened with a successful tournament on Saturday. A splendid day with good weather saw Pat Mou and Treilly among the players, followed by a foursome and an afternoon tea arranged by the captain and president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howalla
Treilly
Ladiow
W.F
Unclear OCR Note Incomplete Historical Record
Fragmentary text involves Mr W D Barnett AMA and a legal query about statements by a Prime Minister. Mentions logean beet to Mowry Weiht Heonktield and a protest around a campaign Apple r the Broken TUll mori arrested. Incomplete names and places prevent a coherent summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Barnett
Suerobery
AMA
Mowry
Weiht
Heonktield
M.A
Loaen
Parentt
Brookfield
Benalla Water Trust Minutes Reveal Tender and Supply Rules
The Benalla Waterworks Trust held a meeting in the Madras Chambers noting correspondence from State Rivers and Water Supply, outlining tender procedures for contracts over £240, and ministerial certification requirements for purchases above £250. Reports cover water consumption, pump protections, rate collection, financial balances, and a motion authorizing water supply for woodmill work under supervision of the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Truat
Madcipst
Pkesony
Comra
Caldor
Whsir
Roe, Barrington and Mathieson
Feam State Rivers and Water Supply Communion
Focal Mapafacarars
Commonwealth
Vna Court of
Suy Porsim
Ivovived
Rom 'T
Kelly
Tongamab
Chuyue
Robbechi
Deifroy
Bonelly
Rabbechi
Rebbehi
iWetent
paLand
Rebbecht
Broom corn boom hits millet markets amid soaring prices
Reports from the King River district describe a broom corn surge with prices climbing to £80 per ton after earlier sales at £32. Growers note strong yields of about half a ton per acre and profits rising to hundreds of pounds per plantation. Traders report imports scarce, shortages fueling speculation, and Sydney showing prices near £100 per ton. Local growers like A Jeffrey and A Ortiches hold stock, while Moylin and Everton traders push prices upward. Market activity spans several districts in New South Wales, Warren and surrounding areas, with valuations reaching record levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King River
Dintelet
Moylin
Bloom
Grovery
Hunter River
Boyers
Wortorn Australis
M. Carmody
Whoroaly
Richaroudt Monley
Everton
A. Jeffrey
A. Ortiches
Nual
A.J. Knoebone
John Connell
Estan
A. Koootions
B. Bourke
Pric
Wale Joy
Farrally Mayha
Sydney
Well being aid and local development plans outlined
Fragmentary notice describes public welfare efforts and a development scheme. Mentions a pharmacy in Benalla and a third booch worth builling society, with plans for housing and shop construction on Tyrandacres. Refers to local agents War Shedwick and secretary Beech worthsy in St Warton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aking
Benalla Golf Club Annual Meeting Held at Mechanics Institute
The Benalla Golf Club held its annual meeting on Thursday evening with officers elected including President W J Calder Captain J Baker and Secretary R O Thom and a committee chaired by K E Carter. The balance sheet showed £68 in reserves with a small bank balance and efforts to fund Red Cross via competition proceeds and trophy donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benally Gulf Club
Mechanics’ Testitute
Messrs
K. J. Carter
Rk, Thomson
Gabance
Chaiman
Thomson
Thherton
Prince
Proaljent
WJ. Calder
Capaio
Mu J
Bakers
W. Reilly
Roe. Thomtcaster
K. £. Carter
Cornell
Trogundwan
A. M.keesie
A Brown
W. H. Carter
H. Vallendor
King
Iadiey
James Baker
Calder, Barrington
Reilly
Carter Brow
Baker
Red Cross
Williams
Red Cross Society Thoona Acknowledges Donations
The secretary Miz Bond records receipts of donations including Mrs W Mpherson two shillings and pillowcases, Mrs Ead ten shillings five pence meat, items from Ladson, and various household goods and sundries donated to the Red Cross Society in Thoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miz l. Bond
W. M'Pherson
E. Gilsson
L. Marstin
Tragedy on Wodonga Tallangatta Railway Kills Hanlon and Margaret Thauld
A railway tragedy near Tallangatta at 6 45 pm on Wednesday left Ganger Hanlon and his step-daughter Margaret Thauld dead after their tricycle was struck by a light engine. Mrs Hanlon rushed to stop the train, was knocked down, and her arm severed. the engine then ran on the child. The coroner conducted inquiries with witnesses including Mr Smulth, signalmen, and railway officials. The Railways Commissioner will receive the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nlliaun Ubrisupuer
Margaret Thauld
Wodonga Tallangstts
Hanlon
Bolga
Strelley
Urac
Stabian
Pii
Tallangatta
de Ry Salts
Jan
Grant
Oroner
Bonalla
Tallanatta
Tony
Squame
Contam
Signal Torpodor
Mr. Dawes
Lnapecter
Thy Locomotive Department
Roadimopter
Belegram
Benalls
Tallangales
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promised Relief Cited
An Australian advertorial recounts kidney pain relief from Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs M Grave of Tomkina Benalla. It describes back ache and kidney discomfort improving after using the product and lists price and distributor Foster M'Ulottan Co Sydney. A separate violent incident notes a man near Brokonshire firing a revolver after a confrontation, a fatal injury to Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighy
J. G. Widdell
Bean
Jay
Dean
Dean's Backache Kidney Pilla Are Gold By All Chomieta and Atorokinpors
Foster M'Ulottan Oo
Pikt-stroob
Sydney
Bat
Church of England Conference at Benalla
Northern Wangaratta diocese clergymen gather at Holy Trinity Benalla for two days of meetings. Parishes represented include Corborough Melbourne Wangaratta Sate worth Chiltern Ratherglen Mythfori Yackandandah and others with St Oswald's College students in attendance. Proceedings feature sermons by Rev Wilkow and Rev P d Biwanty and a discussion on the Red Plague with funds to Home Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Holy Teluity
Bonalla
Moly Oramanton
le Myr Roecos Welw
Bae Tastanys
Rusi Wilsat
P. d Biwanty
Duarigh
Caveral
ANZAC DAY CELEBRATION AT LIMA SOUTH
A wet day marked Anzac Day events at Lima South with a program by local children under teacher Miss McCarthy. Mr Matt Evans chaired. T Wilcox spoke on the meaning of Anzac Day and valor of Australian boys. Addresses by BE Stowe and HK Willem. flag ceremony, National Anthem, and prayers followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Despita
Coord
Lima South
Jnst
Angie
Hema
Eport
Prietary
Aley
Mosats
Stowe
Willem
W. Sullivan
Rupert Evang
Farry Evans
W. Evans
Sanitation Criticized by Shire Engineer Over Local School
Central Board of Health letters condemn Euroa State School condition. J Kelly, shire engineer, questions hygiene and claims of diphtheria or meningitis risk. Parents report exposure and poor grounds, while officials defend fumigation and school upkeep. Health officer to report findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Board of Health
J. Kelly
Huros
Daluy
Wate
Gosehuud
Presentation at Lima South Mive M Garthyy
A chaotic school report from Lima South describes Mive M Garthyy’s removal to Gippstead following an elimination by the Education Department. Mr M Kivany urges support for the move while Miss M Carthy faces neglect accusations and a contested departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elucation Department
Rowtines
Gippstead
Lima South
M. Kivany
Maki
Gavn
Mian M
le CC
Lima
Wilson
Apoko
Porple
Anzac Night Ball and Memorial Notes in Australia
A letter from A SOLDIERS MOTHER laments the Anzac Day celebrations at Dill hall Bongus and Tam and recalls the loss of soldiers at Gallipoli. It notes young attendees’ conduct and expresses hope for a dignified return of troops next year. Also reports the Murray River drowning of Taney Tigatng, a rescue attempt by her brother, and mentions appointments of Dr M Gellatly to a Commonwealth tour role and Walter Leite as Director of the Ediext of Commerce with salaries disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taney Tigatng
Murray
Albury
Ion Sha
Georgis
Hin Toho Watson
Georga
Pinki
Jamox
M. Gellatly
Sydney Morning Herald
Walter Leite
Commerce
Tadostey
Live Stock Markets Report Turbulent Arrivals and Prices
The Melbourne live stock market shows a mix of arrivals from New South Wales Northern and Western districts with hundreds of cattle and sheep penned and priced. Quality yard conditions declined slightly and buyers faced a wary market with volatile quotes and broader regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Cippelant
Lenda
Valines
Foley Mulil
Peavey
Alascat
Tels
Yaluoe
Swat
Salem
Engy
illiterate auction notes with mixed livestock prices
Fragmented market report listing sheep and ewe prices, weights, and bidders. Includes names and pricing ranges such as prime wethers and heavy sorts, with references to per head values, weights, and market figures. Readable entities include cattle and farm names, vendors, and price indicators.
Died After Verandah Arrow Incident In Swanston
While watching the Ap Day procession, bill Miryuigh fired a shot from the verandah toward Swanston arrows. Shiv died shortly after transport to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Miryuigh
Swanston
Shiv
Alteiseton
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India
Marsals Laurent
Waggs
Victoria
Peake
South Australia
C. 1
Tames
Australia
Melbourne
Braadmesdown
Whitlock& Co
Houckey
Carnarvon
W.A
Grampians
Ararat
Stawell Council
Snland
Amon
Armour and Co
Tock
Todlynation
Swan Hill
Twemanis
Allice
Commonwealth Board of Trade
J. A. Jone Son
Castoms
J. Runsell
W. Massy Groone
Herbert Brookes
J. A
Poatsofice
Faodetulta
Flanders
Uxerep Servien
M. Hutlo
Flinders
Ladendorft
Kemmel Hill
Welday
Fon
Herat
Jong Tin
Errol
Battal
Niemb Wien
W. C. Fouruse
Daves
T. A’b. Cook
Mom
Mee Pelvate Chas, Faulkner
Wangatali
Astralion
Acaxston
Xixo Omips
Eoet Nc 3
Wangaratta Gan Works
Bon
Benalla Water Trust
Allway Department
Arundel
B. Sanderson
Carter Broa
Wudtt Fowa
PP Rebbech
B. Sengesson
J. Knox
Orneral
Com
Mithivson
L. Hyland
M'Bellarstroo
Uulifiol
Benalla Golf Club
RED Cross Society
Ganger
Brokonablee
Hocking
Brokonshire
Hocktaw
Riignaat
Church OF England Conference
AU Lima South
Euroa State School
Brmmprice
Thorn
Perry Cork
Miller’s
Atylichs
PLY
Tagel
Children’s Millinery
Skylin
A. Miller & CO
Bridge Street
Benaila
Thomson & CO
Reeser
Woodrow
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