Reorganization of Trade and Industry urged postwar
The piece discusses Britain's and Australia’s need to reorganize industry after the war. It outlines Prime Minister Hughes and Victorian schemes for a national commerce department, a council of commerce and industry, and trade representations abroad. It warns against German economic influence and stresses home market control and access to raw materials.
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Great Britain
Australia
Solo
Chamber of Victorian Manufactures
Prion
Hughes
Leg
Es Os
Producore
Manufactur
Mudlvex
Gonpeal Council of Commerce and Todustry
Department of Commerc and Todustry
Ithe
Claus Bushield
Germany
Matala
Lhasa
George Makgill, Bart
Wiliam B. Cooper
Union scheme to boost home and foreign markets
Honghee scheme aims to weaken national manufacturers by uniting capital and labor under government backing, enabling capital raise for expanding in Asia and Africa. The passage notes cooperation with the Department of Commerce to push imperial industry, with markets in China, Japan, and South Africa highlighted as targets for Australia.
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Department of Commerce and Industry
Chinandia
Japan
South Africa
Australia
William Cooper
Benalla District News and Debates Amid Local Events
Local parliamentary debate exposes independence concerns over a Stateship yard sale and government support. Private Knight returns to Benalla after wartime service, while road projects, footpath hazards, and tobacco licence reforms spark council interest. Gallipoli Strollers entertain at Shire Hall as a near-miss car incident occurs in Benalla.
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Bowser
Lachlap
Voleodhla
Solly
M'Lachlan
Mtachlan
Bervensen
Stewart Knight
Toon
O. Gy Kaight
Bensils
Knight
Ballarat
Pree
D. Stogleton
Nip) Simmonds
Benilla
Albury Express
Guaymasu
Minister of Public Works
M-Whas
M-L.c
Lisa
Lowong Ehla
Crantry Roads Board
Tillangatin
Mc Whae
Jomey
Poanell
Benalla Street
Topavvo Tivessis
A. A. Farthing
Shire Hall
Gallipoli
Benalla Corporation
Garde
Hesrog
Albert Hesney
Mechanics' Institute Holds Monthly Meeting and Officers Elected
The Mechanics' Institute monthly gathering elected officers led by President W. H. Carter and Treasurer Trogenowan. A plan to boost revenue was discussed including entertainment by a dramatic club and a request to the Dramatic Club for theatre terms. Funds and subscriptions from Be nalla Wairoa and related banks were reviewed along with current accounts.
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Baoslis Mechanics’ Institute
J. ¥ Ishing
Trogangwan
O Toole
J. Meadows
P. Willa
W. H. Carter
Jay
Trogenowan
Recusyts
Tonalle
Wengarsia
Repalls
WauparaMa Kacheror
Hepworth
Wuogarabta
Benalla
Bornus
The War on the Western Front Report
London reports from Sir Dough Wing describe patrols taking a few prisoners as fronts shift. Allied aircraft dropped bombs behind the lines and raiding operations reached Offenburg and near Hamburg. Prisoners hint at German preparations for an early offensive with trained troops, concentrated forces, and intensified artillery, as reconnaissance notes emphasize rehearsed movements.
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London
Germany
Offenburg
Eastwand
Lena
Prataten
Hamilton Pyro
Thy
Daily Mail
Lisulquartore
Joarnell
Nores
Lal
Russian Situation Signals End of War and Demobilization
A telegraph received from Brest Litovsk states the Russian delegation, while not signing a formal peace treaty, declares a state of war ended with Germany Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria and orders full demobilization of Russian forces on all fronts.
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Reever
London
Standard” Office
Brest Litovsk
Signia
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Fromta
Opinion in England on Russia and peace
London reports claim British papers deny that Russian army mobilization will change the war, noting Russia is long exhausted. Peace declarations could signal Russia’s withdrawal from the Great Powers, with Petrograd reporting on a sparse front, Ukraine control, and contested zones along Volhynia, southwestern Poland, and Grodno.
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London
Russia
Petrograd
Ukraine
Volhynia
Poland
Grodno
Brest-Litovsk Peace Triggers Mixed Rejoicing and War Fever
Amsterdam dispatch reports mixed reactions to the Brest-Litovsk peace with renewed war fever abroad. Citizens demand the Allies pay heavy indemnities, while Germany seeks material relief and cash. The piece notes Britain facing pressure and ongoing wartime tensions.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Trost
Britain
Polish Party Sreak Away From Government T: Polish Party Breaks Relations with Government and Roumania Ultimatum Reported
Polish Party severs ties with the government amid a Roumanian ultimatum treated with scorn. The Amsterdam bulletin notes German reports that General Von Mackensen negotiates to continue armistice or conflict as four-day deadline looms.
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Sreak
Setich
Werkpesdtug
Tradtional
Reeves
Renter
Amsterdam
106
Germany
von Mackennan
Arma Tict
The
Rot
Dispossessed Russians Seek Australian Land Deals
A distorted report notes Russian landowners planning to travel to Australia to pursue land purchase and mining ventures. They reportedly reject Queensland and Western Australia options and consider prospects in other regions, with unclear leadership and inquiry motives.
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Australia
London
Adatralia
Queensland
West Australia
Ranala
British Staff Positions Sly Win
The Daily News reports Britain’s government pressed Sir William Robertson to resign from the staff, while Robertson refused and vowed to defend his duties. The piece outlines proposed terms of resignation and broad peace settlement ideas, emphasizing central justice, mutual compromises, and a lasting European order.
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London
Hay
Win
Robertson
Buc
Robartsom
Motor Prosecutions At Boustla Court Yesterday
At Boustla Court three motor seat offences were heard before J.P. J. B. Pennofuther and W. Hosney. Joseph M'Navare admitted driving a motor vehicle on June 16 without a right and was fined £2. Charley Groxford, driving a rabids on January 28, failed to keep right of the road at Benalla bridge and received a fin 20/ with 25/6 costs. Proceedings detailed witnesses, vehicle positions, and defensive explanations regarding narrow roads and right-side passing.
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Boustla Court Yenterday
J. B. Pennofuther
B.M
W. Hosney
J.P
MuHa
M*millan
Joseeph M'Navare
Nistake
Catstalls McMillsn
Wroso
Charley Groxford
Canetable McMillsa
Benalla Bridge
Jos
A.D. Nish
Westcott
Kirby
Jan
Broken River
Wrocor
Qurstiony
Bonalla
Kuhy
M °Millan
Quusbion
Charlo Croxford
Scot Westcott
Weiboott
Gould
Tha P.M
Sheep Dipping Case Warns Owners Under Act
A Sheep Dipping Act case against James Richard Sheewill followed a contention that the owner failed to dip sheep promptly after shearing and to keep them in a secure paddock. The complainant alleged sheep were found in yards where the defendant claimed shearing had occurred a week earlier. A fine of five pounds was imposed for noncompliance.
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Corey F. Poovelsthor
Me. W. Howney
Prowding
William T. Porter
Cystnet
James Richard Sheewill
Breaches of the Licensing Act at Benillapolos court
At Benillapolos court yesterday before Mosars Pennefather and W Heaney JPs, Valentine Chandler, licensee of the Victoria hotel, faced charges under the Licensing Act. Evidence showed a bar room incident with M Donald present. Chandler claimed no drink was taken and police intervened as officers investigated. M Donald was fined £2 with two prior convictions noted.
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Mosars
Gailty
Coontable
M'Millan
Vic Tol Bate
Ounatshle Laxford
M*donald
M'Donald
Baer
Clarke
M-Donald
M.dunald
Crecon
Donald
Bugey
Laxford
Clirke
Chandler
Clarkes
Cireumstangen
Yalentine Ghandter
Vietoris
Bin
Aids
Immeistaly
Dent
Sitens
Westcott
Westcutt
Matohen
Brokun River
Wml
Fina
Roll of Honor misread in alley note from war era
A garbled World War II era roll of honor item mentions a man named Lachlan M Donald linked to a fatal road accident near Kye Land. The text references medical leaves, a child, and an apology from a distant authority, but the details are unclear and inconsistently presented.
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Wiiaroy
Miyeltig
Lachlan
Donald
Doskie Colles
Kenya
Wounded Latimer Siblings Share War News
Wounded Mrs. Gayrae Mitoll of Viotsttown learns her brother Percy G. Latimer is wounded in a major October battle. Latimer, youngest son of Mrs. Litt mer and the late Mr. George Latimer, formerly of Banal and Viotor town, is one of several Latimer brothers serving. Private Tow Latlawer also serves in the war effort, with news dated November.
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Gayrae Mitoll
Viotsttown
Bor Beother
Percy G. Latimer
Gaeung Arep
Gun Latimer
Littmer
George Latimer
Residante
Banal
Vintor Town
Privaty Tow Latlawer
Lam. Novober
Weather Records Show Wide Temperature Peaks Across Districts
Weather observations across districts report scorching heat with shade- reading highs exceeding 100 degrees in Bonalts and nearby areas. Nominal cool spells occur at Namarele and Batewoald II as a pool change event briefly shifts readings before resuming a hot trend.
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Toeaday
Namarleah
Odo Batewoald
Illegally Using Motor Car Case From Bonaila Court
A Fine of S3 was imposed by the Bonaila Court after hearing a case in which defendants pleaded guilty. The proceeding, led by Justice Me. Pennefather and Constable MASH Hye, involved the offense of illegally using a motor car. The court noted the defendants John Brown and others and set fines and weekly payments. The hearing detailed payments and court costs, with the judge addressing the defendants and noting arrangements for restitution and ongoing payments.
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Lytore
Pennefather
PuMby
Honney
J.P
Constable Mash Hye
Leavar
Brown
Christipher Thanph
Wipyesph
Sid Hhee
Mr. Brown
Red Cross Society Meeting Adopts New Rebels Theme
The Red Cross society held a meeting detailing plans and leadership changes. Reports mention new rebel warriors and the appointment of officers, with provocative language about trials and expenses, indicating a formal gathering focused on organization and ceremonial roles.
Letter from German prisoner of war Guppy family
A POW letter dated October 30 from OQM Guppy to Mrs Guppy recounts a son’s status in a German prison camp. He reports good health, receiving weekly food parcels including meat, vegetables, fruit, bread, jam, tea, tobacco, and clothing. He expresses longing for home and hope for return, noting English troops nearby and asking news from loved ones.
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S. Guppy
Mro
HJ. Guppy
Hele Wun
O.Q.M
Tea
Germany
Ww Muther
Leo Switaers
Tate Land
Hartes
Live stock market report from Victorian producers cooperative yard
A Victorian livestock market summary notes strong demand for young cattle and included prices for various cattle ages and breeds. It reports healthy ewe and ram yarding, improved fair quality stock, and multiple firms like Watts and Terntull & Co reporting yard sales. mentions a fined exhibitor for neglecting animal vaccination.
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Victor Berbery Co-Operative
Tod
Atorge
Wetherwanld
Deule
Fall Mouth
V. Sy
Nisw
Moe
Warn Wy WA
Stean
Sam
Zim
Lamba
Courageous Service Letter for Bombardier W G Robertson
A sympathetic letter from Lieutenant Russell M Toll of the 108th Battalion honors Bombardier W G Robertson killed near Pryce. Toll mourns the comrade’s loss and praises Robertson’s cool courage under fire, while offering comfort to Robertson’s family and praising the Allied cause.
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Asmalla
Qud
Russell M. Toll
108Th Battalion
Hta Soa
I. Rotverlaon
Pryce
Renisehorn
Raehortaoriye
Sin
Sue
Rabbie
Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts Stop Nerve Strain
The ad promotes Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts promising relief for nerve strain and a calming effect. It claims the product “pulls you together” and urges readers to order directly from We ITERN, chemistry, with price listed.
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Olbot
Castleromnby
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