Weather and politics mix in Victoria and Tasmania
Rainfall continues in Victoria with more needed to ease dry conditions. South Australia remains unsettled with poor outlook. Large numbers of livestock are being moved to safer districts to reduce losses. Tasmania reports ten influenza deaths as an epidemic spreads. National Labor Party action aims to appoint Mr Unghea to lead, with expectations of strong results if Mr Hughes leads a federal movement in the west.
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Melovurn
Victoria
South Australia
Glamer
National Labor Party
Unghea
Hughes
Maritime Seamen Vote to Immediately Manned Ships
The Sydney seamen voted to man ships immediately and sent a message to Newcastle authorising rapid crewing. They marched to union rooms and plan to head to ships waiting for crews. Melbourne meeting to declare strike off expected tonight or tomorrow. Senator Millen reports message confirming strike settlement.
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Sydney
Newcastle
Union Rooms
Melbourne
Millen
Adams
Federal Arbitration Court
Steamclip
Adelaide
Obituary of John Stewart Thodosth in Beasley Cemetery notice
The obituary notes the death of John Stewart Thodosth at 90, with ties to Aberdeen and Australia since 1854. Survived by W A Stewart and Mrs D Fateell, he moved from Campbellfield to Benalla and Kiitebere then Beasley, farming 20 years before moving to town. Funeral held Saturday. pallbearers A O M'Connan and mortuary arrangements by Abbutt.
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John Stewart
W. A. Stewart
Barkly
Stewart
Aberdeen
Australia
Campbellield
Femi
Benalla
Kiibere
D. Fateell
Beaslly
A. O. M'Connan
Abbutt
Death of George E. Little aged 40 in Bovalla
Deep regret followed the death of George E K Little eldest son of the late Hon Wills Little after a sudden illness. A native of Bovalla he was 40 and formerly served on the Bovalla Agricultural Society council and racing club committees. He married Eleanor Webb in 1905 and leaves two sons and two daughters. A large turnout attended the funeral with 49 vehicles. Services were read by Rev N D Herrig and burial arrangements were handled by Mr Abbott.
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Thorn
George EK. Little
Wills Little
Sud
Wan
Bovalla
Howaa
Coanall
Bowalla Agricultural Society
Bovalla Racing and
Goo Clube
Mies Eleanor 0. Webb
Abbott
Death of Mrs Annabella Sharpe Former Molra MLA Widow 1883
Mrs Annabella Sharpe widow of the late George Sharpe and former Molra MLA figure died aged 70 in Victoria after diabetes and a recent illness. She arrived in Melbourne at 24, never remarried after her husband’s death, and was laid to rest with service led by M’Conusn officiating.
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Annabella Sharpe
George Sharpe
Molra
Legislative Assembly
Sharpe
Leb
Kiltstoe
County Glare
Treland
Victoria
Melbourne
Abbott
Veal and General Goods Reported in Auction Notice
An auction listing mentions goods including veal and household items. The fragment notes a general consignor and implies bidders may inspect items before a sale. No precise date or location is readable, but the text indicates standard auction terms and a public bidding event.
Improving the Town Lighting Debate Sparks Electric Options
A town meeting led by the Traders' Association explored whether to install electric lighting. Attendees weighed council control versus private firms, gas and water power, and future contracts with the Gee Company. Residents cited Benalla and Kerang examples while urging a definite plan.
Kiowa scheme debated in Bonalla town meeting
Town discussion centered on electric power options for Bonalla with Brown coal and water schemes. Advocates argued Kiowa scheme offers faster electrification, cheaper nights, and economic growth, while critics warned of delays and government hurdles. A committee was formed to gather details and press officials for progress.
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Mr. Meadw
Mr. Vallander
Mr. Meadway
Eildon
Walker
Taylniz
Mrs Carter
Mr. Welker
Meadway
Cowan
Eleatric Light
Taylor
Gay Co
Bonalla
Me Taylor
Horsgeoud
Couonell
Gan and Gludtrio ‘Light Works
Witslexpagnan Wold
Counell
Hla
Mudar
Mr. Mondway
Shyppartatt
Alby
Howell
Cobram
Gotantic
Couran
Iluy
Alrighy
D. L. Stowsr
Thors
Ward
Tha
Manent
Melloaros
Nord Haat
Valor
Monally
Wangarubta
Brome
Crume
Wight
Mavdway
Mopsis
Stewart
Aidspu
Pramior
Brown
Tle
Obhor
Aleosdy
Carter
Water ‘Trust
Unexpected visit of aero planes shocks a town display
Two aircraft circling the town drew a large crowd as they landed after a ceremonial flyover. Malfunction delays, emergency landings, and tight maneuvers occurred around Hosalln and Melbaueno before resuming the journey to Sydney amid public applause.
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O'Stock
Hosalln
Malloy
Blo
A.C
Surat Cubbhm
Holden
A.F.C
Murphy
DFO
Emil
Fieippo
Wutad
Melbaueno
Ob Saturnby
Sydney
Oval
Wayer
Howe
Whee Broadford
Renga
Hylden
Saymoor
Molley
Anilla
Patel
Hema Coud
Namara
Alvuy
Spb
Malley
Melbourne
Testo
le Luli
Cob
Tamatey
Muldoa
Benully
Benalla v St James in a spirited district match
A large crowd at St James Oval watched Benalla and St James play a hard fought football match. Attendance set a local record with 712 shillings at the gate. Both teams displayed full strength, with defensive skills and several goals, including late scores by St James and a late rally by Benalla as the game ended closely.
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Benalla
Cenilla
Saints
St. James
Williams
Jane
St. Janee
Jr. Jane
W. Nicholson
Sutherland
Hay
Walker
Aubler
A. Quinn
A. Kennedy
J. M'Laughlis
Sainte
Noonan
Rourke
Lane
Trvius
Chilcott
T. Quinn
Montgomery
Boyd Anh
Wilkans
Tylor
Yrle
Line
Faye
Beverly
Jamen
St. Jamies
Mtrcke
Quinn
Keupedy
Dengan O
St James Tornades Defeated in Tight Benalla Match
A rough but close Australian rules clash left St James Tornades and Benalla deadlocked at eight points midway, then St James surged late with Park and Ambler enacting key plays. Final score St Tunes 6.2 34 defeated Benalla 4.10 34 as Irvine and Quinn starred for St James and Walker led Benalla’s attackers.
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St. James
Williams
Dodd
Walker
Nooona
Lane
H. Jane
Irvine
Bourke
Noonan
Dali
Ambler
St James
Hay
W. Dengan
Clancy
Hay Wala
F. Jane
Chilcott
Anth Pe Lalor
W. Nichalson
Wan Mud Sutherland
Weil
Quinn
Lalor
Montgomery
Patterson
Benilla
St Tunes
Hendlly
Kennelly
Islond A
Jane
W. Deagan
Benalla
Sutherland
Boyd
Auibler
M'Guire
Benalla Jurors Edge Evos In Narrow Australian Rules Match
In front of near zero crowd attendance, Benalla Jurors beat Evos by one point amid a rough, low scoring contest. Key moments included Burron and Clark goals, strong defence by O Halloran and M Marlin, and late pushes by Mason and Roberts to seal a 67 66 final.
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Benalla Gardens
Benalla
Evos
Iuperials
Strathbowie
Sit
Kuroa
Renalla
O'Halloran
M'Marlin
Belinuls
Carey
Teu Keke
Clark
Beliital
Payne
Huron
J. Elgin
W. Grainger
Benalta
Buron
Taypick
Muceeyaion Util O'Allonm
Inter
Roberts
Baron
Belinds
Aheast
Arilst Reat
Mason
Howe
Enauing
Poruia
Burom
Vere
Ae Euroa
Winninh Page
Castles
Aiken
Linton
Whit Hore
M'Masters
Willie
Holeall
Boots and Shines Footwear Good Assesment Across Sizes
Footwear shop advertises a wide range of comfortable lasts for ladies, gentlemen, and children. Emphasizes fit and durability across all sizes to suit every customer.
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Maritime Strike
Mr. G. E. Little
Dulien
Traders’ Association
Bond
A. M'Kopelo
Anld
Lta
Ly-Smith
Aaid Ib
Gee Company
Law Salih
Echema
Eildon Welr
Geullema
Rowan
Obairmon
Law Smith Wenl
Inbter
Gaa
EB. KE. Carter
Shire Council
Wilson
Abfro
Cather Than & Private Company
Stawell
Kerang
Tan Smith
Mr. Wilson
Theo Benalla
Law-Smith
Shire Couneil
Couneil
Gee. Walker
Warribos
Eleoteloity
Moxdway
Shire Ononoll
8. L. Taylor
Gar Go
Connell
Lantal Electrie Light
Klews
Launogaton
Elena
Floidsand
Soucsil
Bmw
Bo'dsoud
M‘kor
J. B. Carter Wan
Ruthorglsu
Mr. Walker
Mowre
Leckie
Carlisle
M.L Ay
More
Machine Falls
Benalla West
DeBrocq
Mackey
W. Deegan
M'Ewan
Uke
Boualla
June
Benalla Juniors
Tuldiginuie
Goorin
Winton
Greta Tena
Wich Tenut
Whiton
Grote
J. Green
Shene
Mrennat
Hiletny
Gardiner
Hiliotl
Stwtford
Warwoth
Jackson
Greta
Kerr
Johnson
Tippett
Kearney
O'Urien
K. Cummins
Alls
Barcackero
T. J. Dawes
Bridge Street
Porobvtad Kw &Lwck
Treg’s
Tridge
J, Davis & CO
Bridge St
E, Flepciler & CO
Spatialing & Ati Wines
Ruston
Hornsby
Chipmente Fire
Hornsby Gay
Snelley
Toulny
Churcosborcuke
Niqiuys
Oracle
Uurizoutsi
Huyinek
Willin
So Ligh & Guile
Aton
Seuil
Machiery
Ruston & Hornsby
Kincnin
Grantham
Stockport
Bourke Street
Howl Otho Tor
Iteahues
Syunny & Beiselve
Agouta Thinighuat Tee Bajiiwan Weal Anit New Zeal
Rossell Bros
Vicious
Neente Siprs
Andou Ruttens
Cone Selling & I CO DS
Avetia Biidepetans, Salbunenw
F. L. Sang Koted
Towting
Citien
Chitn
Lowipay Ik Ter
Haw
Uw Prartiae
Few Ol
Ald Tay
Ar Mbs
Swann Cope IE VA
AC ‘Curiene
Ugturvally
SroMtel
Tvs
Tata Ak
Eiflariay
Frena Maarpanly
Krol Worsurdity
Dee Vine Bite
Uae
Insan
Hack Maeve
Burma
Bank of Australasia
Lainess
Sntor
Henderson
By Ben Friant Yo
Monteath's
Buen
Valery Racers
C.D. Monteatil
J.R. Blennerhassett
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