Phosphorus controversy linked to rabbit poisoning sparks debate
A district report questions a claimed no-link between phosphorus use and rabbit poisoning amid fires. The piece notes ministerial remarks and farmer worries, citing Lim fire as directly connected, while calling for a farmers meeting to discuss phosphorus handling and potential dangers for landowners. It also covers local incidents and notices including a near-dink motor fire, court office changes, and charity acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Alwayn
Lim
Snch
Unio
Disrupted London Strikes Threaten Power and Transport
An official report says the Mis. bey of Labor may intervene as union leaders struggle to control ranks. Large works workers continue to strike while shipworkers resist, threatening victory for strikers. Power engineers pause but promise a modified service if forty-hour protections are provided. London traffic collapses as light and rail services falter and cabinet debates electric supply responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Revree
Wodnasky
Mis
Bey
Times
Glasgow
Rendora
Tules
Time
EH | Powar
Rafueaazaooiste
Uxnav Srevice
Lecteiclana Stelko
Bout Law
Allied Cruisers Enter the Elbe and Bolshevik Advances
Allied reports note British and American ships entering the Elbe on route to Hamburg to protest food ships while Bolshevik forces gain ground in Eastern Ukraine forming a Soviet government at Kharkov. Sweden and Finland report tensions as German authorities suspect Bolshevik influence behind a Spartakist uprising in Berlin with Radek and Eichhorn active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbe
Berlin
Hamsburg
Stockholm
Connella
Haut
Ats
Alan
Germany
Horron Radek
Eichhorn
Oxeh
Commission Proceeding On Parley With Authorities
Fragmentary report notes a commission moving toward talks with authorities to determine cooperation levels. The vague item mentions Holland and a meeting about unspecified roles, with no clear dates or outcomes available.
Bush fires threaten several properties near Warrenbayne
A week long bush fire near Warrenbayne flared again on Thursday, threatening the properties of Moser, Shaw, Clyah, Lamont, and Stow. Local volunteers under Captain James fought the blaze, concentrating near Lamont and Stow to prevent further spread as dry conditions and high winds kept danger high. Continued work through Friday to Sunday aimed to protect Kacrot’s property, with urgent calls for water and poles to guard against new outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore
Warrenbayne
Moser, Shaw
Cvlah
Lamont
Stow
James
Larmant
Tima
Fire destroys paddock and fences near Winton
A fire on Monday at Mr 4 Brennan's paddock between Winton and Org spread quickly damaging Morure, J Lynch, and Kassel properties. Firefighters from Benells, with water carts from Winton and Lurg, halted the blaze by nightfall and kept the paddock safe by Tuesday. Several hundred acres of grass were burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Brennan
J. Sherwill
Morure
J. Lynch
Kassel
Org
Benells
Lurg
Obituary of William Vaughan 95 in Benalla district
William Vaughan aged 95, father of ex-Dr. Vaughan of Warren Kayne Mea T V Cowan Bonalla and Mrs J T Moora, dies after a long life as farmer and gravier. Widely known and respected, he left three sons two of whom served in Boer War and Great War respectively. Interment at oath Cemetery followed by service at Court-y-Crave Laaemanth with pallbearers and officiants named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
William Vaughan
Warren
Kayne
T. V. Cowan
Bonalla
J. T. Moora
Benalla
Courier
Aboe
Thorn
Court-y-Crave
Laaemanth
Ware Mangre
Thomas Cowan
A. Barrer
Troop
B.rocker
Angus Creanfeld
A. M. Greenfield
Free Inoculation Efforts In Benalla Amid Influenza
The Benalla shire undertook a free vaccination drive as influenza fear rose. Dr South reports indicate about 160 residents queued, with plans to inoculate 200 and a ticket system replaced by a kept list of inoculated women. Communications with Dr Camperon and Dr Robertson sought serum and clear authority, while officials pressed for free vaccines for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Cook
Shina
Io Hay
Shire Hall
MiCard
Barrington
Altiga
M‘oardel
Nurvea Bradshaw
Froggsth
Koos
Camperon
Commonwealth
Tweedeyfternoon
Health Department
Robertson
Public Board of Health
Hospital Accommodation Plan At Benalla Show Grounds
Mr Knox discussed with the Benalla Agricultural Society secretary obtaining permission to use show grounds and buildings for hospital purposes. On Wednesday, staff advised readiness. if needed the High School or show grounds could be used. Doctors Quaran and Thivaltes inspected the buildings and supported their suitability. Plans to prepare rooms at once and to seek theater buildings connected by telephones were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Dleo
Provident
Benalla Agricultural Society
Qawan
Thivaltes
Protest Against Show Ground Near the Plague
A Wednesday night meeting at Trinity Church discussed preventing the use of the show ground buildings amid fears of plague. Dr Edwards cited prevalent infection and proposed action to avoid gatherings. locals debated hospital options, inoculation, and care for nurses and patients.
Mandatory influenza reporting rules for households and contacts
Authorities announce strict obligations for reporting influenza cases and exposures. Household members must report every case with location details, wearers must inform household residents, and those in contact with patients must report promptly with names and addresses. Access to public buildings is restricted for those showing symptoms. penalties up to £20 apply for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loos
Wanda
Train curtailment amid quarantine restrictions in Australia
Due to interstate quarantine restrictions, only one express train will run between Melbourne and Albury, and one between Sydney and Albury. The 5 p.m. Melbourne to Albury service and the Albary to Melbourne Gentip express are cancelled. Mail times shift with altered express schedules, affecting connections at Seymour and Benalla for Wangaratta Albury Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Albury
Expres
Sydney
Albory
Seymour
Inch
Treios
Benalla
Wangaratta
Vanalle
Saymour
North-Hent
Goulburn Valley
Avonol
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Bonalla Council
Public urged to stay off Benalla railway platform
Ora Cook and Burness discussed crowd danger at Benalla station with Mr Knox. They agreed the council should notify railway authorities to keep the public away from the platform to prevent gatherings. Authorities hope the public will comply for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Cook
Burness
Knox
Benalla
Hare
Mach Ab Posainlo
Vaccination Drive Faces Local Supply Delays in Kyabram
Kyabram residents await vaccines as supplies lag despite officer requests. Over 600 people have registered, with Dr. Barclagton noting prior attempts to obtain stock were ignored until he paid as a medical practitioner. The Shire Council sets inoculations at the shire hall on Fridays for 2 shillings 6 pence per dose, or 1 pound for two injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thera
Barclagton
Eas
Winlettawa
Connell
Shire-Hall
Epidemic prompts broad state safety actions and travel curbs
The government reports rising cases and deaths from the epidemic with 211 caveus and 12 deaths on Tuesday, plus 243 fresh cases on Wednesday. Cabinet imposes race meeting bans, urges reduced crowds, and orders tram and train crowd controls, closing billiard rooms and delaying events. Public transport limits and closures threaten commercial travel and rail service, with warnings from local associations to curb movement and support prudential restrictions.
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Nore
Gasaurinle
Woduond Sp
Mitzabeth Mary Sweat
Camberwall
Samuel G. Skewes
Offaor
Bright
Abs
Bowser
Roy Genersi
Alan
Traina
V.B.C
Vislattown
Coureas
Shepparton Asraival
Ayrlcome
Yarrawonga
Caledonian
Porta
Telford
Bick
Boschworth
Death of a buroi baronet at Heart-straat Burom
Death occurs at his residence Heart-straat Burom on Slob January of Sir William Oliver Dnify Wheater known as William Wheeler. He had been ill about a year, with a family history of nobility and estates. Wheeler left a widow, one sister and four daughters. The remains were interred in the Horoa Vee tory on Saturday.
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Burom
Willian Oliver Dnify Wheater
Kenown
William Wheeler
Nate
Toland
Cocaseary
Creighton
Thudeoomrad
Kilmore
Cruighton
Helm
Holy Trinity Church Annual Meeting Reports Finances and Faith
The Holy Trinity Church annual meeting notes a December balance of 520 pounds 5 shillings 6 pence with 16 pounds 8 shillings 2 pence credit and liabilities around 3266 pounds 0 shillings. Reports praise the improved finances lone pledge system and donations by Ladies Guild while thanking workers, choir, and teachers. elects churchwardens vestrymen and officers. Rector Rowanell commends service and church growth.
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Holy Trinity Church
Edwards
Cliaty
Subanesing
Tryning
Oliemel
Ravenuy
Cspacilly
Tma
G. H. Hamiltony
Ubie
Alea
Furojen
Finumons
Menor
Jamei
Mir Jno
Williams
Lowers
Commonwealth
J. Meadows
G. Mawilton
Roswell
Probate notices for multiple estates filed in Ballarat
Applications for grants of probate and letters of administration have been lodged for the wills of William Lynct Istann Winton and Thomas Torun Mackay, plus probate for Dame ue Brown. Estates show realty values ranging from £600 to £1902 and personal estates up to £211, with agencies including Perpetual Trustees and Ballarat Trustees and Executors Agency Co. Ltd handling filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helun Pa Lyteh
John Lynch
William Lynct
Istanf Winton
Farmer
Decessud
Expetiury
Aganey
Tate
Thoma Torun Mackay
Obayos
Csemur
Ballarat Trostens and Exvcutors Agency Co. Ltd
Ue Brown
Samaria
Fwrmory
Hamilton, Clarke and Clerkstat
Albury and Benalla Racing Meetings Face Poor Support
A faulty report criticizes the Albury L.V. Ries Club meeting for poor organization and weak public turnout. It notes Benalla racing dates conflicted with Foundation Day and church in North-Bestearo while suggesting later fixtures could have drawn more horses to competing venues and boosted ratings across Cootamundra Gundagai and Tomat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Benalla
Basaor
Albury L.V. Ries Club
Nornah
Procenda
Raow
Teremi
Jeslah
I Boyasra
Benalla Rsaing
Couren
Saanigre
Aliary
Wfioe
Bonalla
Gud Mivoy
Thera Hordaz
Cootamundra
Gundagai
Tomat
Parlispa
Bovallay
Umdur
Conditivina
Perder District
AL Beay Fitara
Cricket Gramawsas 6 LaMinick at Saturday aljayeble game
The report details a framed cricket match where Tamtoick captained by Sadler opened with strong batting, while Glanrowam led by Swyer contributed heavily with 4s including a stand by G Robattaon who scored 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cricket Gramawsas
LaMinick
Glooraway
Weather fragment report with unclear details
A partial weather item notes conditions near a port with uncertain timing and temperatures. The readable bits mention a possible Friday forecast, with maximums around a high in an unspecified range and light to moderate conditions. The rest of the data is garbled and not reliably reconstructible.
Important Property Sales Reported in Benalla Auction List
Herbert Ledger reports completed sales of several properties including Blick Crow Ki foots and 700 acres near Warcanhagne. Purchaser Mr A Taylor and other buyers paid £189,200, with related bridge-size shipment and consignments noted. figures reflect prewar valuations adjusted for the wartime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ledger
Benalla
Proportiva Wince Laut
Blick Crow
Ki Foots
Climpelaine
Olay Allaments Hy
Dba
Indha Trish
Kiltosra
Sabet B. Ginnrity
Bunalle
Cvsh
Ourbny
Babiguinle
Pati
Warcanhagne
Bhs
Parcussee
Badug
Angus
Soenoat
Feed Holland
Nioras Moun
Hein
Hein Allot Montic, Part of Waggaraodall
Taylor
Loak
Stock Market Report From the Weasel Market
Market report from Wednesday shows brisk trading and rising prices across most stocks. Notable quotes include prices for meat, wool, and various commodities, with several higher bids and an active sale scene. Financial officials and local figures listed include J. S. Over and B. Onriucan as signatories on the receipt and payment action at the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistarion Wroudenrs’ CoOp, Coy Ltd
Wwe
Roll of Honor Amid War Losses and Homecomings
Reported arrivals and honors for local servicemen including Prof. Bart Mile Alex Katmage and Sgt Thos Hancock. Wounded in action Corporal Skit and others, with details of hospital care, furloughs and family visits. Also mentions Rev William Richardson killed in action and other losses among the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Mile
Alex Katmage
Thos. Hancock
Inttar No Ano
Shire
Gr Witwon
Thole Numi
Wikson
Dr. Davies
Me. Harcourt
Pun ‘Kamas
Fingliuh Tel
Wapouth
Atatealla
Mitahall
Kipauday
Mayhuy
Hdl
Raldinn
Ani
Died on Service in War Time at Yarrawimuny Ford
A journal obituary notes the death of a serviceman connected to Mre M'Kag and Yarrawimuny during patrols near the Y7sh bana ary. It records his wartime service, injuries, and the swift posting of the notice by the Defence department. The deceased had worked in the Railway department during peacetime and died after long service and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texlertor
Bonilla
Blabory
Railway Department
Grontand
Ato
W. J, Calder
Yarrawong
Heis
Warson
Pantsavy
Anatralian
Syela
Abuinl
Tye Et
Goruie
Goruie Finchryt
Enalley
Chvyuuil
Haga
Siro Mall
Heberwr
Maven
Hanstla
Am Wenesday
U Trlegim Bron
Defence Department
Sydney Mason
Red Cross Society Tatong Monthly Meeting Report
The Red Cross Society meeting at Tatong discussed postwar relief and community service plans. Names such as Mrs. Willard and Mrs Heard appeared among attendees as reports referenced local volunteers and a pie donation received by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatong
Meerinient
Lee Wien
Satmedag
Musi Sius Suish
Lithium
Coahill
Witanii
Sesto
Satlcany
Cnether
FMI
York
Anid
Sale of Gifts at Swartpuo rus Eno SRANPIIM AN Hak say ow wr
A damaged OCR text describes a local gift sale connected to a civic event with mentions of officials, a plan, and community figures. The fragment references a National Swalany and a benevolent committee, noting public reaction and varied attendees, with names and roles partially garbled.
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Owann
Cane Tink
Warnick
Mirela
Donsbet
Warnocts
Swanpont
Det
Santini
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Cohol
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Cota Inouleste
Sergeant Smith
Chepparton Dannery
Tosuday
Lauds
Clarke
J. Williams
Roparta Holding & Soneeenfa
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Daviow
Houas
Bridge-street
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Pnet
Permatent
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Hean
Aneu
Eset
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Huck
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W. P
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Hannon South
Federal Road
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Thos
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Wagg Ser Odall
Weare
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Vance
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Earoa
J. Shovalton
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V.F.C
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Malbourde
Timon
Australia
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Reuven
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Green
Tla
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Gores
Boor
Cowan
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Ip Way
Noreen
Couran
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Tian
Saen
Alna
Welch
Miss M Walter
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Y. Hincock
A. ©. Welch
Massra
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Rownell
Hhout
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Sisnlrag
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Tren
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Atkinga
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Tippy O Baller
Lida
AL Hadee
Sieauvenory
Anie
Iy Dwyer
Bry Sundner
Port Yi
Laa Briday Mas
Max Stim
Uive Stock Markets
Devenish
Over
B. Onriucan
W. Horridge
Whitin Hickey
Renoon Teansrel
Miny Kathleett O'Shiva
Wonderaut
Bonatin
Soro
Fue
Boan Nottlind
St. Yolda Relia
Sorat
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Cantaluilan
Roy
Heinen
Richard
Banathy
Syath
RED Cross Society
Swartpuorus
Clovis
Price, Benalla
Carter Bros. Timber and Iron Merchants
FP. L. Sang
Tony
Jatin
Ewannst
Peres
Humes
Hive
Moe Wits
St Wright Ecome
Golante
Juero Atinm
Eybey BI
Van
Tyiplen
Ty Ah Aly
Foxe
Hansen's
Unpecanam Emiee
Teej Este
Weattical Neva
Fost
Morris & Anderson
Little Collins
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