Benalla Standard Newspaper Archives, Dec 24, 1915, p. 3

War in Europe and Allied advances report from fronts

London dispatch notes General Monro appointed to command in France succeeding Sir Archibald Murray with Haig as chief of the British forces in France. Paris communique cites progress on the Alsace front with 1200 French prisoners. Hartmann’s ridge captured, Melzeral attack repulsed. a French blast at Muonstor kills 600 workers. Athens letter notes Greek crisis. British debate on army funding and war office criticism. Serbia’sKing Peter ill in Rome. Turkish claim of booty at Ariburnu. Derby recruiting scheme to be Cabinet-reviewed.

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Berlin Expert’s View on War Aims and British Action

Berlin commentator presents a grim assessment of the war, declaring Britain cannot crush Germany and praising British resolve. He notes Britain’s larger army, air power over Constantinople, and reports that British firms have damaged Krupp munitions works and factory facilities abroad.

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Drowning Fatality After Brave Rescue Attempt

Avatio Hobart Beaver 14, son of Mr and Mrs B Beaver Wagge, drowned in the Murrumbidgee River on Tuesday afternoon. John Mallun 14 tried to save him, swimming against a strong current while others urged from the bank. After ten minutes of peril Mallun was pulled under briefly but managed to reach the bank in exhaustion, while Beaver was recovered and died after two and a half hours in the water.

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Avatio Hobart Beaver Merv. B. Beaver Murrumbidgee John Mallun Peerone wiSa Seese Mollins Tima Ins Theough Jant Beaver Belog Wodonga Murray Rawlings Tuphill Albury Bank Albury Udoza Police Stat Bing Claimante

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St John’s Wort Correspondence Urges Damages for Pest Invaders

A letter to the editor urges drastic council action against St John’s Wort as a foreign pest. The writer argues landowners should pay for eradication, condemning existing trespass and noting the plant’s invasion across holdings. The piece reflects local frustration and seeks collective responsibility.

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Sin Isara Warrenbayue John

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Fatal child burn tragedy reported in old town

A morning fire in Mrs Goulding's home caused the death of her young daughter whose flammable nightdress ignited. The 7 o'clock blaze led to fatal burns. medical aid arrived but she died within hours. Deputy Coroner ordered burial with no suspicious circumstances noted. The incident drew strong sympathy for Mrs Goulding.

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Mre Gouldng Gunther Goulding

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State Income Tax Returns Due January Seventeenth

The Commissioner of Taxes announces changes in the state income tax, aligning with federal periods. Returns for 12 months ending June 30, 1915, are due January 17, 1916, with filings required from July 1, 1914 to June 30, 1915. Returns may be obtained at post offices, railway stations, and other places.

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Prout Webb Natato Roont Cadar Oslendar Notics Yeuyl

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Concert at Lake Rowan a Successful Local Event

A concert at the Rowan Mechanical Hall featuring pupils from the local State School drew strong attendance and raised about £7. Performers included Doris Holmes Mary Stanley Vera Will and Norman Stegall among others with a cantata Santa Claus characters and a national anthem. Mr Holmes gave thanks to helpers for the successful program.

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Rowan Mechanical Hall Echola Miss Brandt Tennant Doris Holmes Knaplin Cecil Howalls Donia Holmes Mary Stanley Rule Vera Dardanelles Ivy Symes Oborna Australia Jack Steul Drle the Marsoillatee Mary Ann Wong Norman Stegall Leslie Symons Vers Mary Stantey Sante Claus Santa Claud Mr. W. Symons Biancal Norman Stogs Geven Vera Stanley Carrie M'Jualar Vera Willie Jack Tenant Cecil Howells Histo Wills Holmes Thiawan Mr. Willis

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Codd Gill Wedding Celebrated In Wilby Church

The marriage of Edward Codd of Pougamah and Emily Gill of Boweys was held at Rogean Catholic Church Wilby on 24th alt. The bride, a former schoolteacher, received a bridal party of four bridesmaids including Miss Frances Gilltalator and nieces of the couple. A nuptial mass was conducted by Father Madden, followed by a reception at the parents’ home. The couple then honeymooned at Sidner after traveling from Wangan to catch the express.

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Codd-Gill Edward Codd Pougamah Thoona Emily Gill Wa. Gill Boweys Wilby Boweeya Maddan Frances Gilltalator Mise Dorla'Ryan Bride Maggie Mary Cahill Mina Fratices Slater Derry Ryan Nievea Beidecom Father Madden Paroota P. Brooks Mazare Gill M‘gann J. Cahill Rempond T. Hoy Sonya Mosars MacKay Pelly Egan Mather Madden Slaseo Brooks Ryan Mre Codd Wangarab Ta Bocatch Sidner Orome Leghorn Eine Dla Gill

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Timber raid disrupts mill at Beechworth

District notes report Mr George Pyle’s timber deal at Three Mile disrupted by night saboteurs. Wires cut and machinery damaged, patrol engine damaged, drag harness torn, fencing wire scattered. police vow exhaustive inquiry. Inquests describe a death at Karlopat and a murder by mother poisoning self-inflicted after tensions at home.

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Beechworth George Pyle Threemile Meesrs Zwar MS. Advertiser Coms Mizoreant Mr. Pyle Ft. Ginigh Lee Porson Messrs. S. White Robertecu Wedgenday W. Stewart Peabody Wise Ana William Joseph Stokes Lavinia la Amall Lilian Stokes Abe Rookdale Karlopat Station Humphreys Brodie Bondi William Joseph Stokes Lavinia May Stokes

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Local notices and harvest reports from Strathbogie and district

A mixed bulletin records a tragic suicide by an elderly man in Jhiltern, farm fires near Katandra with crop losses, and promising Federation yields at Goombat. It also notes Xmas school events at Glenrowan, hospital patronage by Florence A. Prichard, and council plans to borrow for quarry machinery in Cookie. Other items include theft, social dances, prize results at Strat Bogie, Thoona harvests, a Christmas tree event, a fire destroying a weatherboard house, and ordination services in Wangaratta.

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Wm. Stoker Ilthaatty H. Valentine Ferguson Mr. Ferguson Milawa Geo. Ferguson London Armstrong Wangaratta Maoc Buth Brigge Waa Von Ar Ee

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Misses Walters Pupils Stage Christmas Social at Parish Hall

On a Wednesday afternoon Misses Walter Bonalls hosted a parish hall social for their pupils and friends before Christmas. The event featured an extensive program with piano solos, dances, songs, and duets performed by students such as Carmichael Coghill Stewart French and Carmichael Turnbull, followed by light refreshments.

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Walter, Bonalls Parenta Pisno Dasty Winaly Carmichael Dorle Coghill Tarantalle Belle M‘pherton Gladys ‘Scrert Happitose Katia Stewart Lottie Rail Kathleen Fiddes Bylveeber Hyland Silo Phoros Winson Carmichsel Mullie ‘Turnbull Kitty French Alan Hall Summer Blossoma Violet Peirce Llesion Winnie Carmichael Daoet la Moramo Irene Gacovigne Gort Valne Gapethe Allce Banfield Swo Smiles Mollie Turnbull Leavoe Beryl Gancolyns Allen Banfield Dorand Walz Jonsie M‘pherson Tondezvous Rupert Heaney Tatormezzo Lesiie Barklomb Violob Ab

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Roll of Honor Corporal Vroland in World War I

Roll of honor notes Corporal Vroland, 26, son of O and Janab Vroland of Carlton, formerly Strathogle, a Papua surveyor who enlisted and sacrificed his life. It records family ties, including solicitor Wilfred Vroland and Private J J Clarke, with updates on Sergeant W M Mills and Lieutenant P G Wale, wounded or missing.

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Vroland Janab Vroland Carlton Strathhogle Papua Hia Wnd Strathbugly Hassmen Wilfred Vroland Melbourne Pho Syny P. G. Wale G. E. Wale Huron Bonalla Defence Department Thia

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Natura Triage and Piles Treatment Ad Offer

A period ad promotes Natura Triage and Piles Treatment claiming cures for catarrh and hemorrhoids. It repeats inexpensive lines and offers full portions by mail from Natural Health Co. 49 Elizabethbourne Burmpina Secretr Established 50 years with money lending offers for various property needs.

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Huffurorn Ante Ferera Natural Health Co Bourne Brrcuworrh Buripina Iavga Rishard Warran Pecrotery Besoworth

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Fortnightly cattle and sheep sale at Benalla yards

Watts Turnbull Co report strong turnout for December sale at Benalla yards. Large lamb and sheep consignments sold well with prime cattle and store stock achieving higher prices. A special sale at Willetton on December 17 saw over 8000 sheep and 120 cattle plus a land block sold amid keen competition.

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Mwamara & CO Nevara Docreport Corporation Yards Benalla Yondora Hayes Yat Ia Watts, Turnbull & CO Watts, Turnbull and Co Bonalla Watts Turnbull and Gu Wilettown Ininbing

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Red Cross Society St James Meeting Acknowledges Items

The Red Cross Society St James records a fortnightly meeting chaired by Mrs N Caltian noting donations and items dispatched to Admiral dupot including clothing and linens. Br John W Siodon appointed head teacher at Boschworth Higher Elementary School succeeding Arthur J Edwards who moves to Arurab.

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Eileen Maclay John W. Siodon Cbarlton Higher Boschworth Gher Arthur J. Edwards Arurab

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Longwood Monday Race Entries and Handicap Details

Racing notes list longwood races with entries from Byhalie traveling by Albury express and a series of adjusted handicaps for Bitterfly Friar Lady Tenor Buninte Primor Cranfam Kal Hablicap Golden Galleon King Heather Carbaretta Amad da TNO and Demonthonas Balmattum Nouits Our Guide Tardy and others. Also reports cricket match Booulla versus Dookie College and a Red Cross funds race meeting at Dookie with Maiden and Hack races and a plan to donate profits to Red Cross branches.

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War in Europe and Allied advances report from fronts

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Berlin Expert’s View on War Aims and British Action

Drowning Fatality After Brave Rescue Attempt

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St John’s Wort Correspondence Urges Damages for Pest Invaders

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Fatal child burn tragedy reported in old town

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State Income Tax Returns Due January Seventeenth

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Concert at Lake Rowan a Successful Local Event

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Codd Gill Wedding Celebrated In Wilby Church

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Timber raid disrupts mill at Beechworth

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Local notices and harvest reports from Strathbogie and district

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Misses Walters Pupils Stage Christmas Social at Parish Hall

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Roll of Honor Corporal Vroland in World War I

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Natura Triage and Piles Treatment Ad Offer

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Fortnightly cattle and sheep sale at Benalla yards

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Red Cross Society St James Meeting Acknowledges Items

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Longwood Monday Race Entries and Handicap Details

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