Return of Mr Hughes to speak in Bendigo September 1
Reports from Melbourne detail Mr Hughes wiring the Bendigo mayor to announce his plan to speak on September 1. Various union notes cover maritime strike talks, loyalist wharf workers settling claims with compensation, and seamen union positions on government proposals. The piece also notes influenza trends and a range of local items from Port Pirie to Lord Jellicoe’s fleet recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hughes
Bendigo
Sydney
Brisbane
Lord Jellicoe
Isla
Australia
Obituary notice for Richard Whitechurch Mang Whitschurch
An obituary notes the death of Richard Whitechurch Mang Whitschurch, calling him a notable exhibitor. The notice recalls his long involvement in displays and his prominence in the Benalla community.
Obituary Notice of Joseph Kerrins of Kialla
An elderly resident of Kialla, Joseph Kerrins, aged 57, died after a long illness. He belonged to a family living in Kialla for over four decades and was brother to Dr. P. A. Korstun. He left a wife, five sons and four daughters.
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Kialla
Joseph Kerring
P. A. Korstun
Real
Hera
Death notice for Mrs. Margaret Treacy in I ton
The death occurred at I ton on Wirob Tracy. The obituary fragment references Mrs. Margaret Treacy as the deceased and notes the location and timing of the passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Treacy
I Ton
Wirob Tracy, Arober
The Late Mr Palmer M P Farewell Service
The farewell event for the late Mr Palmer M P proceeded Friday afternoon at a local area. Delegates and supporters from the electorate attended including officials for the Federal Parliament. The Town Band played the Dead March while about 40 Freemasons attended the graveside service led by Reverends Ride Jackson Fentonby and Luther Williams.
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Mr. Palmer
Conorsl
A. O. Palmer
Defenge
J. Thomson
Freemanona
Graves
Ride
Jackson
Seymour
Fentonby
Jaros
Luther Williame
Bonalls
Death of Mrs Gaon leaves four children for Melbourne care
Mrs Wm Gunn reports the death in Wangaratta Hospital after influenza complications. Mrs Gaon of Benalla passes away after a week in hospital. Four young children are left orphans, and relatives plan to seek Melbourne care for the family.
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Wangaratta Hospital
Gaon
Wm. Gaon
Benalla
Strangementa Ara
Melbourne
Returning Soldiers Welcome at Mokoan West
An enjoyable evening at the Mokoan School on Friday celebrated returned soldiers. The program opened with the National Anthem and a speech by Chairman Mr J Weston praising the soldiers who left home to serve at Gallipoli and in France. Lisa Marti presented a medal while Lisa ul. Marti spoke of the honor due to all who volunteered. The assembly sang Home Sweet Home and For They Are Jolly Good Fellows before a supper ended the night. Mr C Paulson oversaw the distribution of the M.O. debris and Mr T Hammond provided music until early hours.
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Mokoan
Lindaay
Ptes
Pauleen
Wallaoa
J. Weston
Home Sweet Home
Lisa Ul. Marti
Gallipoli
France
M.O
C. Paulson
T. Hammond
Returned soldiers welcomed at Benalla ceremony
Lent Walker Liend son of Mrs Walker Smythe Benalla returned from the war to a warm reception with old friends. Major Soxmon attached to the S7cb Battalion Santor Cadets Benalla to be presented in Melbourne for the D.O.M. Capt. O. W. Plessanta M C 13th Vic Light Horse Regiment noted for Palestine service and prior bank work. Stal Nuree G. W. Jarrett offered nursing service May 28 1917. Jacroth Jarrett daughter of Mr Jarrett National Bank Benalla slater of Mr Jarrett formerly of the Benalla bank.
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Walker
Smythe
Benalla
Erldey
Sgh
Soxmon
S7cb
Santor
Melbourne
D.O.M
O. W. Plessanta
M.C
13Th
Vic.) Light Horns Regiment
Palestine
Plessenta
Stal Nuree
G. W. Yarrott
R.R.O
Australian Army
Norsing Service
Thous
Salonics
StNares Jacroth
Twila
Me. J. Jarrett
National Bank
Yarea
D Slater
Mr. Jarratt
The
Benalla Plimpton Coursing Club Meeting Report
A Benalla Plimpton Coursing Club committee meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday night with Dan Collins presiding. The next programme will feature four stakes of 16 dogs each including two class stakes an all aged and a open coursers stake with added money. A notice from the Henty Observer about Pride Special sparked a discussion on nominations and timing. The president welcomed back returning soldier Pte J. O'Brien and the meeting closed on a upbeat note with officers praising the club’s revival.
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Benalla Plimpton
Commercial Hotel
Dan Collins
Marting
Ir Wes
Henty “Observer
Pride
Bonalla
Pride Spe
Thia
Pte
J. O'Brien
Ommithon
Pts
Benalla
Live Stock Market Report From Melbourne Market
The Melbourne live stock sale saw 97,000 yarded with most cattle mid fat and useful. Demand was irregular though buyers attended. prices mostly favored buyers versus last week. Prime wethers and lambs sold at varied rates, with best spring lambs steady to higher while inferior lots declined. The scene included several small drafts, livestock descriptions scarce, and weathered market tone.
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Nferior
Benalla Wins Semi Final Thriller Over Devenish
Benalla triumphed 8 goals 10 behinds to 4 goals 7 behinds in a hard fought semi final at the public garden. Walker starred for Benalla with running play and goals, while Devenish fought hard despite Meikle and Feldtmann absent and several near misses in a plucky display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favor Walker
Devenish
Meikle
Feldtmann
Majols
Ng Shote
Bensils
Thair
Belog
Siker
Baot
Duherty
Waller Belog
Willams
Duberly
Walker
Williams
Ambler
Whittlegdlom
Wokihe
Moore
Iine
Bonalla
Bohlada
Devenlsh
Hohlads
Haif
Hocking
Clancy
Menbonnitt
Davennah
Mentennitt
Boyd
Whittington
Mewan
Ryan
Allan Osmoran
Page
C. O. Grant
Bamblett
Wall
Crows
St James Triumph Over Dookin In Close Encounter
St James defeated Dookin by 5.6 to 4.6 in a tight match watched by a large crowd. Key players included Kennedy, Jane, Mackay, H Jane, A Boyd, Timberlake, and G Ryan for Dookin, with St James led by J M Loughlin and E Jane as scoring threats. The result affects western season standings and potential finals implications.
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St. James
Dookie
Doukle
Dookle
Ryan
Forer
Kennedy
Jane
Mackay
Chavinos
J. Boyd
Boyd
Dookis
St. James Territory
P. Ryan
H. Jane
Dickls
J. M'Lynghlin
St. Jamon
Whiloot
F. Tsler
Hathim
Alloka
Ad Rowell
Eb Jamon
Insh
St. Tamos
E. Jane
J. M'Loughlin
Possoenson
Hall
Park
A. Boyd
St. Jarois
Kennady
James
T. Quinn
K. Lalor
Timberlake
Drimmtay
Bath
A. Quinn
Belane
Montgomery
Isok
Alde
Mae
St. Tomae
Pototay
Dookin
Duno
A Keonedy
Ky Othora
Lalor Broa
Mackey
Moots
Alx
G. Ryan
Ccminion
Hettem
Beott
Longus
Wlaylag
Strathbogie Routs Close Match In Final Minutes
Strathbogie edged Biddeglonle in a tight finish as late goals and points kept the score close. Hill and Brigen starred for Strathbogts while Armstrong Buck and Hobbs led the locals. Greta West beat Winton 62 15 earlier with Grote top scoring. Glenrowan FC planned a gold medal giveaway after a near-perfect season, and league results saw South Melbourne, St Kilda, Richmond, and Carlton win their matches.
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Tab Mttle
Strath
Baddagianie
Vleltore
Thalr Credib
Baddagiauie
Bolsh
Biddeglonle
Barnes
Dash
Tex
Greta West
Winton
Greta
Peinte
Abbairthine Grote
Bunalia High School
Glovrowan
Mite
Janiare
Rams
Glourowan
Becalls Boys
Klokere
O'Shea
Grainger
M'Fadzian
Han Jon
Loneru Sadler
Dwyer
Kole
Glenroman Football Club
Gordon
South Melbourne
Evecadon
St. Kilda
Giplong
Richmond
Fitzeoy
Carlton
Melbourne
Benalla Waterworks Trust Minutes Show Reception for New Member
The Benalla Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting with attendees Comes Calder Llywaite and Riv. Welcome extended to Thwaites on first attendance. Finance notes show total rates collected £407 12s, arrears £13, and an overdraft of £0 0s 2d. Water consumption for the park and town reported. repairs and pump reports discussed.
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Calder
Llywaite
Riv
Walcome
Thwaites
Cunr
State Rivera and Water Supply 1 Department
Asanatation
Tha Sungil Svasion
Cumr
Raseall
G. Blackburne
Boundary Road
Blackburne
Mathieson
Thyb Gorm
Blackburna
Lisd
Machieaun
Mathlogon
Win
Adams
Powell
Rehbechi
Roe
Voblen
Pune
Freuly
New Businesses Form At Osrrler And Benalla Streets
Messrs Wale and Stevenson start a new business with A H Wale and J S Stevenson joining forces at the Osrrler and Benalla streets intersection. Mr Wale, once of Benalla and connected with Menta Ay Miller & Ox, and Mr Stevenson, long tied to Moses A Miller & Co, will partner with A J Wale. Stevenson is praised as a lively, energetic, popular citizen with humor, charity, and music, noted for benevolent entertainments and community service, including organizing events for church, school, and wartime patriot efforts.
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A. H. Wale
J. 5
Stevenson
Busnnesa
Laws
Osrrler
Benalla
Wale
Firma
Menta
Ay Miller & Ox
Shepparton
Msrr
Stevenan
Moses
A. Miller & Co
Hin Boon
Mavira
Edward
Bonalla
A.J
Walt
Warner
Miller & O5
Shepperton
Patelots
Military letters honor Gallipoli to Somme veteran Peacock
A wartime tribute recounts B Peacock late of the A T O, now in Bridges Street shop, with service in cadets and voluntary forces. The letter from Str Won Ble dmovil praises his gallantry in Gallipoli, France and Belgium, noting temporary major rank and a Military Cross for acts near the Somme and Vinnevagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Peacocky
A. T
My. Watn
Bridgesstrost
T'snenck
Altizen
Addium
Gallipoli
Weanee
Belgium
Gallantey
Puraice
Str
Bledmovil
Daly
Somme
Martine
Tatiana
Mort
Influenza Advisory Leads Benalla School Closures
Health officer Dr Miwaltes orders closing Swanpool and local school classes until further notice due to feverish cold and influenza risk. A family in Benalla shows illness effects as authorities urge prompt care and separation to prevent spread while local arrears list payments awaiting at Benalla Post Office.
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Thoona
Miwaltes
Jocal School
Swanpool
Thwaites
Othors
Andor Ass
Bonalla
Bren
Janior Association Benalla Joolors vs Gooram Ths Bonalle
The Benalla Joolors journeyed to Gooram on Saturday and were badly defeated by 7 goals 1 behind to 1 behind. The result highlights a lopsided scoreline with the visiting team suffering a heavy loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Joolors
Gooram
Bonalle Janior
Strathbogliey Match Sees Tight Finish With Late Scoring
Strathbogls faced Baddagliunte Mh Beddaclante on Saturday before a large crowd. The game ended with a late scoring run by Baddaglouls and strong Strathbogls pressure, as both sides exchanged chances and the action remained tight through the halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ano Cauuagiona
Pidenezou
Strathbogls
Baddaglouls
Strath Gle
Vitore Ubon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick Thorpe
Henry Slater
Albert Lewis
Lewis
Argus
Lady Ferguson
Red Cross
Caulfield Military Hospital
Minera Reauma
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
New Zealand
United Effort
Ciizens
Port Pirie
Batard
Fternoon
Richard Whitechurch
Joseph Kerrins
Wm. Gunn
Mokoan West
Plumpton Coursing Club
Line Association
Benalla v. Devenish
Benalla Waterworks Trust
Messrs
Sheppardon
Mr. B. Peacock
Publi Notices
Bank of Australasia
C. J. Henderson
Albury
A.U. Youn
Andy
J.R. Blennerhassett
Eos Benalla
Stewart's
Shireedecker Wallates
Nile Jos
Stewsarts
St Benalia
B. Peacock
Cash Draper
Wann
Bridge Street
Sun Theasony
Janior Association
the Lewis Stores
Wale & Stevenson
Carrier Street
Sherwin-Willaine
Carter Bros. Wenalla
Walter Wright
Towong
W. J. Smith
Kolor
Penshurst
Itu Fai
W. W. Brown
Joseph Walker
Angus Cameron
Leitchville
Clyall Timms
Bena
Edwin Merryweather
Tyalgum
W.H. Lynch
Macorna
the Ridd Company Ltd
Bourke Street
Mary
Betty Reiner
Abenbete
Her Fagtock Turing Ca
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