Water storage schemes and local council debates in Benalla region
The article outlines historic water schemes with Killakcootio and Gowangardi weirs, their perceived benefits for drought, flood control, and potential electric power. It notes past ministerial criticism, ongoing trader pressure for a storage basin, and calls for community backing. It also covers Benalla Shire and Glenrowan matters including tender votes, Mechanics Institute memorial ideas, tax reminders, Chautauqua movement, and a detailed council quarrel over the Glourowan quarry finances and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Trust
Nillahcootie
Mt. Ada
Shepparton
Gowangardiv
Deakin
Mr. Deakin
Benalla
Jaly
Soulth
Johrny
Mechanics’ Institute
Uxation
Elizabeth Honn
Elizabeth
Street
Melbourn
Onantaveus
Chautauqua Begen
Abutonqua Lake
West New York
Wincest
Methodisk Church
Caruso
Molbs
America
Tolentiata
Walte
Wangarstte
Wilon
Fragmentary OCR note on foreign news sourcing and attribution
The readable fragments describe an overseas dispatch sent to Australia via a cable link and mention an opinion on the matter. The text is garbled, with uncertain names and places, but highlights a sender and the hope that the opinions conveyed are not misrepresented.
War reports and battles near Roye Livigny and Fremiere heights
War summaries describe Allied advances northwest of Roye and Livigny with the Fremiere heights captured. Frensh? French forces reportedly took 1000 prisoners west of Roye as artillery exchanges occur along the Aisne line. Allies maintain momentum despite counteractions in the Somme region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strake
Roye-Livsigny Rand
Fremiere’s Heights
British Capture and French Front Movements Reported
Reuters correspondent reports near British headquarters a focus on fighting between Chaalnot and Roye with preliminary gains by the Allies. German counterstrikes fade as heavy artillery diminishes, suggesting withdrawal while the Wehrmacht readies further front action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recret
Reuter
Chaalnot
Roye
Gine
Royo
Railiay
Pia Gocumny
Mda
Calturstean
Paris
Germany
France
Japan and Russia Troops Ordered to Manchuria
A Lokin fayaz dispatch reports Japan and Russia moving forces toward Manchuria amid rising Sino-German Austro-Hungarian tensions. Japanese and Chinese governments renew assurances as partial mobilizations unfold. American transport divisions reach Visdivontuck en route to Manchurian coast tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorm
Rowler
Lokin Fayaz
Dapmne Boyernmag
Tage
Armied
GENERAL CABLES Strike of Omnibus Employees
London reports a citywide omnibus employee strike tied to wage discussions with drivers and conductors refusing to work. The walkout follows gaps in official pay decisions and demands for higher bonuses. Local services are disrupted as negotiations continue with management and unions.
Benalla High Girls Succumb In Melbourne Trip Test
Benalla girls traveled to Melbourne for basketball events with Mie Jokes overseeing. They played a friendly against Melbourne and then engaged in matches at Mulbourne, with Mr and Mrs Loskie in attendance. The Saturday game vs Melbourne High finished 14 to 12 in Melbourne's favor, noted for good spirit and strong defense. The return match is set for August 3 at Benalla, promising another display of local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprcessren
Fivldaend
Riverton Brattle
Girdon Gidney
Smooth Habey
Victoriaa Pasitry
Enuel ‘Club
Ovyet—Wesen
J. A. Parker
Wetcome Girls
Gascoigne
Welecoma
Ashes
Boweya
District-Opla
Macurix Goxxeny
Llevt
Aspinall
Fox Indi
Will Deliv
Giv
Y Wowedon
Melbourne
Elsevey
Australia
England
Keats
Loongstha
Ward
Horsham
Armison
Prasiluut
Mesera
Atwetrovg
Davey
Hiynvel
Kanleh
Vistoria
Sotorkas
Walker
Fopilla Shire
Bunslly High School
Methuayne
Melhourne
Mra
Loskie
Parsistient
Hansa
Meltwairne High School
Whswhr
Hoster
Benalla
Kridsynish
Nmfolborne
Prosons Staidonti
Bonnatt
Filletine
Waters
Buoslls
Benalis
Bynalls
Benalla Shire Council Monthly Meeting Highlights
The Benalla Shire Council met at the Municipal Chambers with President Oia Dantop and councilors present. Reports covered road works, land dealings, public holidays, soldier benefit payments, and assorted departmental requests. motions and adjournments addressed local infrastructure, property matters, and public works progress in towns including Mansfield, Tatong, and Goorambat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bynalls
Oia Dantop
Barnes
Cowan
Dean
Cook
Cleary
Koo
Walker
Dalla
Smith
T. Harrison
J. Harrison
Sadie
Husband
Nik GoMcIlon
Benafit Uheshire
Canningham
Cayningian
Dia
Nishi
Mantel
Kyoboring
Ho W. Arnoth
Brow State
Percabaion
Carlialo
Monatade
Liv
Dr. Ounic
Lands Department
Waozvritt
Ken
Bia
Mika
Mumgroge
Culveria
Samal
Tatong Rords
Sadler Wold
Pabjle Works Department
ask+ng whetter
Engnell
Wrom Lands Department
Applias
Ign
Bethy
Puareey
Feony
Keow
Rosda Board
Enginger
Oitco
Triong
Kelfevra
Aera
Glearowan
Lore
Tatong
Sud
Same
Chaiman
Srance Nation
Goucher
Ted Military
Amklog
Vistorian Railways
Vivtorisn Saitors
Inpurancs Trust
Veom
J. W. Leckie
Mile
Wildiers
Bath
Comnell
Ancele
Manicipal
Ourawa
Ruth Aappliad
Warsweatta
Gekiune
Oleckra Sahyma
Sadler
Wangarabta
Ostlander
Wangaratte
Gowan
Rates and council notes across Arundel Street crossing concerns
The report records rate collection improving with £74 paid since the last meeting reducing the balance. It notes railway crossing drainage blocked by vegetation, stagnant water near two dwellings with eight children, and proposes under crossing works to restore flow. Multiple motions address road repairs, siding approvals, weighbridge costs, and public works near Tatong and Fallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KRLOL
Strodwick
Arundel-street
Aldo
Arundelstroot
Cate
Montoga
Koo
Ullenwuss
Dating
Groniven's Lane
T. Harrison
Pat Tha
Dr. Sailth
Dr. Cook
Cr. Smith
Dr. Smith
Cook
Cluary
Nooranaanin
Wxpense
Quake
Chat Panelli and Co
Gooramba
Guck
Kynoe
Campsuy's
Goodan’s
Stowarton
Hinckley
Snd Cooper's
T. Hartson
Cowan
T. Haertson
Iter
Burtens
Dallas
Cleary
Harricon
Urs
Bueucea
Walkur
Dayeloparntal Board
Aps dl
Watong
Glory
Cre Smith
T. Marron
Divewan
Tatong
Walker
Tulgadow’ Board
Royal Farm
Sadler
Caumeron
Torktas
Olysnod
Or J
Martinon
Fal
Mason
Passstle
Or. Dallay
Webster's
Gunn's Bane
Adsance
Wandaticig Slack
Old Ib
Fallon Woldteed
Borne
Bevolion
Moodle
Or. Smith
Acketley
Roll of Honor and Unclear Military Fragments
Fragmented OCR text lists names and odd phrases, mentioning Roll of Honor, several unclear names, places, and wartime references. The readable bits imply a memorial or record but lack coherent context or complete entities.
Streey Trees and Escaping Gas Report Abatement Effort
A local council report describes extensive tree loss from gas leaks along Garden streets. Walker notes that 42 trees died in buried stand areas, 16 more severe, with many others partially downed. Residents questioned liability of the gas company and a request for explanation was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Owen
Coming Events at Ivory Thursday to September
A fragmented notice lists events from August 16 to September 10 with names and places such as Blew Bejwide Mall, Qonouet anid Jeune, Animal Wattty Day, and Albury Show. Public meetings and fairs appear, including Albury Rages and Waugaratia Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dondoy
V.alg
A. Coltentiom
Pontines Pletares
Wachte
Bejwide
Bhloe Hall
Turmoil in Sydney as storms hit farms and courts loom
A chaotic Sydney scene unfolds with reports of damaging weather harming farms and bread supply. Court actions surface against landowners, while officials seek safety measures and economic remedies. Police and witnesses document injuries and property losses as authorities study habitat and population shifts affecting rural livelihoods.
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New South Wales
Victoria
Boots
Matton
Kin'e
Lima Station
IR. J Cooke
Fh. J. Gidney
Cooke
Chin
Piceare
Filma
Glenrowan
Benvlly
Conk
Gluurawan
Kosx
Gladrowan
Lohla Choyelvald
Dr. Walker
Nedina
Knox
Council
Osry
Ssn
Van
Sully
Ms. Leroy
Mr. Joby
Navy
Cotnell and Appoloto
Knox Had Been Fondling This Matter All Through, and Wax Forniller
Dave
Woox
Menara
Joly
Jeffrey
Mn Knox
Catiell
Mr. Jeffrey
Mr. Dally
Jolly
Arkad
Joffrey
Jolly Bu
Jotley
Tynians
Apootat Peturesion
Axoren
London
Ayre
Ates
Ole Anc
Aisne
Franch
Brorew
Sanday
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Vindivestock
Allanghal
Visdivontuck
Tintradey
Omnibus
Pps
Lowday
Londan
PBALL
Wangarable
Borwalla
al Wangaratla
Benalle Boys
Ausin
Wangaratte Weartad
Benalla Boys
Ebindy
Wangarstla
Bebinds
Benalla Shire
Vorkesdonmesgr. Row Publis Hosith Department
M.A. Lindsay
Rogiateas
Imler
Newton
Chilwell
Geelong West
Myansford Industries
Secetary Royal Humane Society
H. W. Warnock
Swanpass
Volete
Yaerawonys Aypiculvarsl and
Potoral Association
Benalls Shire
Dovenish Ridiey
Jono P.iulon
Jugo Road
Tha
M. B. Cleary
Noorwimunga
Mr. Cleary
Paoollh & Co
Goorambat Moor
J. Qsidy
Tana Gubjesh
P. C. Talo
Frew O. Moran
T. A.’ Haire
Thas
Boosonetreet
Mreceived
Patersos Lameck
Bonallaetreet
Nixonsteoot
Smythe-strest
Geatted
Silvation Army
Uneit Benalla Hall
Aubject
Epgpedz
J. Iduckson
Gardenebroet
Watieiss
Kostion
Hacluy
Watke
Glonrawat
Jellcey
Atates
Hooper's Corn
Nannetreet
Crutager
Deveniah
P. Pennion
Poaresn
D. Mall
Gadrambat
Mr. Hall
Lie Boholla
Shien Coswell
M. Sharp
Mt. Alaval
Sharpe
Woxgu
Randall Couch
Muébby's
Lance
Shaye
Toyne
Sydney Road
Makoun
Weston
Aioe
Pauleou
Govutry
Satorat
H Minckbarne
Wanda
Soningdenca
Ratopayarn
Ces
Smitty Mallas
Kooping
Ranin
Mansfield Road
Lima Bridge
Sbico Peeaidont
Leaowthy
Chimaran'a
Walliasas
Heol Hills Road
Rome
Lintuxt
Nornan
Kilfoors
Samaria
Warren
Juyoo
Goomblibos
Winton
Patterson
St. John'a
Lina South
Warrenbayng
Glentowan
Wilson
Triony
Sharps
Mr. Worm
Ryan
Weihbridge
Muutel al Awosiation
Gr. Cleary
Muutel
Gaulswin Valley
North Bart
Ivat Molin Way
Seiler
Gr. Devan
Epalee
Hit
Vehan
Devenish Mili
Gisa
Marni Tv
Sissi Ng Heya
Sepany
Canal
Cimenal
Melson
Thy Ackasley
Carlllane
Oleshevens
Michutevis
Lgardnen
Seo Bi
Hrotiesn
Svlal
Abied Machiny — Neewayl
Mtree Mosutidtaring Os
Pearson
Cathar
Hise
Bisel
Dolllcw Valsbotal
Seth Glusragad
Jepner Bear
Daterig Se Oy
Ds Cromley Ky
Cartes Teun
Poriedan
Wright
Poe
Foe Creation Tewerse
Anstrajein
Calfinas
Viveka
Clarke
Frewideny
Derren
Marleen
Bae
Berihowen
Wright & Ge
Avencaly Petting
Aletvas Bs Toy
Ik Obenteown
Eola
Wits
Pylvato
Waser
Winget
Sean
Ulin Wits
Crewe Prypfieconine
Iaivne
KSA Pet Aan
Sydney
Wohowud Tver Gang
Synu
Taguanand
Seo
Boudigo
Toby Alata
Staphu
Gagerumend Beriay
Veh
Storday
Mr. B. Edwards
Sebastopol
Nat
Cousster
Tata
Hissote
Mdrosa
Iran
Wien
Npen
Leiu
Zun- Wwaleat Park
Sydeny
Kunlow
Kavy Honeiog
Stewart Francie Payor
Payne
Klawell
Sir Robest Payor, Bart
Sith Afelon
Wottle
Wwe
Ateyabuibey
Spokalatocs
Mleida
Oman
Wellingian
Farfaltaraaf
Carl Vullz
Germay
Voliz
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