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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1919
Page
3
A funeral memorial note from her husband and family honors Dorothea Wurm who died February 11 1918 at Wilberforce. The notice expresses lasting memory and sorrow with a reference to her family and home.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Avery Turaday and Fennaday Lt with a date 1910. No clear event or outcome is stated. Further readable details are insufficient to define a full news item or identify organizations or locations beyond names.
Public notices from Melbourne post indicate morning mail cutoffs from 9:10 to 10:00 am with various local references to Crown land applications, estate matters, and names such as Reginald Pal, Mansfield, Wm. Byers, and A. Black. Reports cover traffic, court actions, and local council matters, including a field day, punishments, and travel advertisements.
London reports indicate the Board of Trade and Home Secretary told a deputation of licensed workers that the status of underground railways could not be decided soon. Drivers and firemen in London have resumed work as Lloyd George questions officials about industrial pressure and soldier discontent. Rail unions plan meetings to discuss responses to the national program, while the Daily Mail cites plans for large scale railway unification and subsidy adjustments. The public interest may take precedence over railway workers.
The Times dispatches from Stockholm report that events in Weimar favor the government and hint at a Republican administration forming a coalition. Ebert is expected to become president and Schiedmann chancellor, with troops surrounding Weimar as deliberations proceed. Berlin reports confirm Ebert’s likely presidency and cabinet formation, while Hamburg notes Schucking’s view that Germany will engage with the League of Nations and policing ideas. The blockade remains a key instrument amid general acceptance of a strong central authority.
At the Banols Agricastoral Society meeting in Felin Jost an issue arose over an overdraft at Colotal Bank. The council debated canceling old bank guarantees tied to the society’s exhibit and officers debated document ownership and liability. A plan to have the president and secretary interview bank managers was adopted, aiming to settle which guarantees remain valid.
Fragmented weather note records a sharp temperature drop to 84 with 65 as morning low on Carmar day. Mentions light Sunday rain and official post office thermometer reading. data appears noisy and dated conflictingly with 1918 references.
The monthly meeting of the Bans Shire Cannell proceeded with numerous correspondences. Reports covered road board accounts, soldier settlement land, farming plans, insurance payments, level crossings, and requests for road and bridge works across Devenish Mokosa Tatong Warranbayne and other ridings.
Roll of Honor records the death of Sydney Mavon son of Mr and Mrs anon Bonilla who died at Bane Hospital following heart trouble. Funeral held at Coburg cemetery with a military funeral escort including gun carriage drawn by six horses and fifty servicemen in uniform. service connected with Church of England.
Sydney VI Gascolgne, a former prisoner of war who endured captivity in several German camps, has arrived in England. He was reported to have won at Mr. P. u, Genooigne, Obeshant, amid his long trials as a POW during World War I, with April 1, 1917 cited in dispatches.
Fragmentary cablegram reports a former royal figure linked to Bepalla and mentions soldiers Mra Ebamosth and Ebaworth in connection with the outbreak of war. It notes a person continuing a fourth year of a distant court in Edinburgh and references Mrs Wireworth and her son Jack returning from war aboard the Demosthenes this month.
Bumnanteresting cricket report describes a drawn match despite trying conditions. A team led by Tharling scored 200 with contributions from Howatly Findley and Carter. Tharling took 3 for 17 as the A bowlers restricted opponents. Reardon and Carter led the B and C sides with key wickets. The Railways posted 19, Patterson and Green top-scored. St James and St Sames teams prepared for future fixtures with Good Friday plans and invitations to other clubs as the pennant season resumes.
A largely attended Booulls swimming meeting at Mechanion's Tortuate Thursday, presided by Mr. O. D. Laird, adjourned after debate on public health approval for a carnival. Secretary Lowers reported awaiting Board of Public Health reply and confirmed fund-raising plans, including £10 for programs and prizes.
A condemnatory report by Inspector Scavengers' Services details neglect and delays in a Benalla town cleanup contract. It cites poor supervision, halted filtration work, and repeated fines as the contractor failed to meet terms, with a survey revealing widespread complaints and the need for prompt action.
Thistle inspectors reported widespread infestation across Woaloma Woods and nearby districts. The council discussed enforcement, notices, and proposed spending 415 pounds for weed control with staff to inspect properties, plant salt treatments, and target St Barnaby and other thistles while noting dry weather limited growth and detection.
A fragmented speech urges the council to speed up a plan or proclamation. The speaker proposes that the council take steps and remove the word proclaimed, suggesting an upcoming outlining document. The passage is unclear but centers on urging action and wording edits.
A fragmentary oblique account mentions deaths linked to pneumonia in a distant town. It references several names and places in a blurred report, noting alarming symptoms and potential public health concerns without clear dates or outcomes.
Unclear fragmentary text lists names and places in Euroa Shire with scattered references to individuals and events. The legible parts name several local figures and areas but do not form a coherent story or outcome.
An appeal note describes support for the South Melbourne Orphanage. The text mentions a fundraiser or collection and references dates and local figures, urging community aid and involvement.
A damaged record describes a town assembly about supporting hospital care and a prayer service. It notes Mr. Anglin and attendees at the Shire hall discussing health duties, private arrangements, and multiple hospital figures including Dr. Cowan and Rev. J. K. Taylor. The piece mentions delays, seating, and charity actions.
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