State Ministry Tightens Liquor Controls After Demobilisation
A Melbourne era report notes the State Ministry harshly policing returned soldiers and civilians amid the influenza scare. New restrictions include prohibitions on gatherings of more than twenty in one room and the closure of hotel bars within fifteen miles of Melbourne. The move follows pressure from the Defence Department and public concern over intoxication among troops returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
Stormened Soldiers’ Association
Long Sur
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Defence Department
Williams
Dion
Hiotéla
Benalla Soldiers Memorial Drive Urged After War
Local reports urge reactivating plans for a soldiers memorial in Benalla. Funds offered by Gidney and Lawford in past years were intended for a shire wide monument, not an Avenue of Honor in Barkly Street. With soldiers returning, leaders call a public meeting to advance the memorial project and press authorities to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massa
Gidney
Lawford
Benalla
Barkly-street
Messrs. Gidney
Stanford
Obscure 19th Century Notices From Local Court and Trade
Fragmented notices report on accounts and penalties at a district court with names like P Carrnor and C J We Onaningham, plus a backdated Methodist conference, a bank notes case against Soukin and Zivan, property sale by Mrs C J W Conningham, a new insolvency and dairy inspections, an incident involving Mr Frank Tata and William Sinclair, and various ads and announcements from local businesses and photographers.
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Shepparton Gourt
Taoslay
Benjamin Zivan
Inchenga
Dexcorary
Nubustrest
Mes. C.J
I. G. Roswell
Acwcontinall
Mr. J. 1
Road
Springhurst
Bidgold
Stighors Flat
Kiowa
Franke Tata
Erics Ion
Wilfiam Alfred Geo. Sinclair
Lstely
Education Department
Sinclair
Tata
Wollingwood Court
Sinclair Bel
Koight
P.M
Fansans
Graviors
Desring Aly
Messrs
Black Bros
Kolfeara
Rtad
Herbert Lodgar
Station Agant
Bonnllat
Puorommarny
Mer
Wyil
Rowekijn
Syuun
Tiert
Bowulla
Kingmy Tutu
England
Claim for legal costs at Benalla court
In Benalla the case of Catherine Farris against the plaintiffs sought £111 6 for work and labor. The court heard details of adviser Clarke and Clarke Benalla, the defendant’s refusal to pay, and the judge awarded 15 shillings 6 pence costs plus the principal claimed. The defendant paid the amount and claimed the tenant would bear the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banalla
Petty
Kintore Mausra
F. G. Roxsall
G. H. Hagetanor
A. M'Kenxie
D.P
H. Clarke & Clarke
Eilmanr
Benalla
Catherine Farris
Royal Victoris Hotel
Yaren
T. Brown
Don
T. T. Clarke
Alua
Melbourne
Tother
Luasa
Asthorine D. Blares
Mr. Clarke
Clarke
Aliff
Arrango
Igo
Yarrawonga
Hee
Clemenceau Shot At His Home in London
European report notes French premier Georges Clemenceau was slightly wounded in the shoulder and back by a pistol man in London on Wednesday morning. Bulletin adds he is not considered in danger and a French political rival is blamed by some. Bonar Law told Commons the premier is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeren
London
M. Clemenceau
M. Clamencesa
Franca
Len Resine Gottin
M. Clomonceaula
Ove Bulive
Bonar Law
House of Commons
M. Clemencena
Communists Hold Mines Amid Weimar Strike Tense
Basle reports Weimar Government battles rising tension in the Ruhr as communists control nine tenths of mines and block coal transport. Telegram from Hanover notes thirty thousand local troops moved to suppress the strike. Spuriousites on Sunday occupy a hundred pits across ten communal centers in the Ruhr Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basle
Wednesay
Weimar
Ruhe
Hanover
Sporiousiats
Rabe
Grievances and protests across German front in wartime report
Reports from Amsterdam Berlin Odessa and London describe protests against German colonial policies and prisoner retention, German mercantile marine disputes, and dissent among Entente and Bolshevik factions. Detailing cautious mobilisations and Allied meetings as food supply and military tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormany
Amsterdam
Germany
Boch
Plac
Origin of Benalla Through Language Roots and Names
A correspondent reflects on linguistic origins and place names in the Benalla region and beyond. The piece traces connections among Gaelic Saxon tongues and other languages, noting examples like Benalla and related terms, and discusses how migration and historical usage shape modern place names in New Zealand Australia and Africa.
Repatriation protest cited by Heidelberg secretary
Brom Oor reports from Melbourne describe the Heidelberg Repatriation Committee secretary accusing the Federal Government of revetting a fealty system and denying rights to applicants seeking to keep stake in the country. A youth, 18, involved in timber placed on a railway line near Rosaville, is charged after police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Heidelberg
Renewal of the Armistice and German Term Demands
The armistice renewal was signed in Khonigh Pronsia on Sunday. The Paris Daily Chronicle foresees more armistice conditions including breaking up German war bases and fortifications at Heligoland and the Kiel Canal. It provides for Poland’s passation of fighting and the surrender of eight battleships, eight cruisers, 42 destroyers and 80 torpedo boats. Herr Herberger protested the terms and sought an adjournment, which was refused, prompting the German delegates to accept the Allied terms.
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Coe Renwal
Ab Peuges
Khonigh Pronsia
Paris
Daily Chronicle
Doatiuosian
Heligoland
Sha Kiol
Intyalas
Poland
Terr Herberger
Weather Recounts a Strong Rainfall Across Regions
A heavy rainfall developed late on Monday night continuing into Tuesday, with police and official reports noting widespread flooding. Town records list rainfall amounts across several districts, with notable totals recorded in Bright and Wangaratta. The storm aided firefighting efforts as rivers rose and temperatures fell, though some relief is noted with improving conditions later.
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Belog
South Australis
Oblice
Burshworth
Bright
Wangaratta
Myrrhue
Dookie
Keroa
Manolild
Nowamble
Namsmrkyle
Rethergton
Shupipartan
Tungamah
Whitfield
Wid Yarew Wongs
Ria Wat
Jgreat Hensfib
Tony Boho
Row River
Red Cross Society Thoona annual meeting records donations
The Red Cross Society held its annual meeting at the AT A Hall with reports read and adopted. Treasurer and officers were appointed, receipts listed for gifts and funds, and names of contributors including P.O'Shances, Mrs Bord, and others noted for donations and work performed by members across multiple projects.
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AT. A. Hall
W. J. Tobiele
Bollowa
Mone
Opies
Spa
Rowepe Teonts
Mr. Lindboln
Mae W
Mphorell
A Martin
Mr. A. Leary
Othar Aonatlone
Wtal
Lapanditers
Wee
Lennel Lstom
Haigh Corl Fond
Privonure of War
Prevel Red Cross
Kitchener Diag
Soothers Tohwoo Band
Atacipa and
Envilopes
Advertising
Latorn Wc
Saapeuen
Mise J. Bord
de Nstionsi
P.o'shansses
Bian
Pkus
Mise Jnutino
Andur Llanuul
Roll of Honor Returns Pro Beatin and JW members
A freighted roll of honor notes Pro Beatin returning to Min Mt Pearson Quoramtat Keats and others after robarming on the City of York Taft Bauland in January 1 with expected revel. Parrann has been included home altar to twelve months abroad. Mrs William Livelo reports her son Pro HW Little returning by the same bowl.
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Fe W. Beatin
Min Mt
Pearson
Money-Saving Cough and Cold Remedy
A fragmented ad notes a winter cough remedy mix with lime and honey, claiming reduced expenses. It mentions a registered product name, preparation details, and a price estimate of about 12 pence for a pint serving. Other lines reference mixed ingredients and accessibility in various locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mets
Hean'y Raontion
Hean's
Prudaur
Influenza Outbreak Noted by Local Surgeon
A fragment from a historical paper notes a rise in influenza cases this week. Dr. Baratogton reports increased patient visits at his surgery in At Mho Shiretall, urging urgent caution as the illness spreads locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonulla Desley
Tino
Baretogton
Melbourne Situation Clarifies City Tensions and Protests
In Melbourne tensions rise as local authorities report improving conditions while facing unrest. Officials note ongoing coordination with regional leaders amid clashes near the border and calls for orderly demonstrations. Community groups express concern over violence and urge restraint as authorities prepare for possible new measures.
St Pauls Orphanage Appeal Receives Donor Support
A damaged note from St Pauls Orphanage describes scarce med supplies from Beague Convent and a donation tally for St Vincent Orphanage. It thanks donors including Mr. Ryan and Mr. Mackstaic for arranging coverage and cherishes the steady aid of the nuns at Gousha Convent.
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Beague
St. Vincent
Gousha
Enn Witt Eveey
Odd Wiek
Hotkaare Doe
Ee Ryan
Mackstaic
Public Meeting at St James on plan for township health work
Local meeting at St James discusses Haraday measures and fundraising to improve public health. Residents debate preventive steps, hospital access, and transport links while naming committees and appointing volunteers to assist in the effort. The townspeople consider policing, railway travel, and support for patients needing care at Moorup Hospital and Wangart.
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Anne Sanis
Tifa
Suldanta
Tiny
Geat
Eevsiess Pempare
Pauls
Howe
Eeerlfien
Akale
Chiern
Bari
Morite
Fry
Quelan
Authyrnte
Pomit Shvald Ali
Gajiaehur
Bailey
Aleoy
Sorathurertin
Dickinson Moyndes
Etulyrops
Neunel
Matooln
Callitian
Eeloke
Mathers
Moare
Maloney
Sud
Gallagher
Bare Et Barth
Metcaim
Gailiway
Davis
Carvur
Kidhseth
Vanca
EnBeoeq
Gallagter
Cem & Corm
Cartels
Dap
Phiould
Wangartts
Mooruspua Hoepibals
Kharie
Waggaratia
Philips
Timahley
Galiiman Pal
Ankee
Leone
Mr. Gallagher
Tongamah
Patianta Tap
Magara
Vance
Taogamab
Meeting on housing reform and cooperation urged
The report describes a local meeting where Mr Callinan and others urged practical arrangements for cooperation in housing reform. Burrows chaired the gathering and Mr Carver supported the discussion while concerns were raised about funding and the influence of a floated secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Pilel
Callinan
Burrows
Carver
Gallinan
Benalla Cemetery Trust Annual Meeting Minutes
A fragmented record from the Benalla Cemetery Trust outlines the annual meeting with lists of members, officers, and financial statements. It references receipts, deposits, and balances from multiple banks, including National Bank, and notes a secretary’s report and proposed nominations.
Cricket match unfolds with listed players and fixtures
A cricket card lists teams and lineups for an upcoming match starting at 2:90 pm with Bledieg's versus Brown's. The long roster includes many named players such as Kathespe Fisheyn Eagle Dan Verdin Grewalded McTetben and O'Shee with references to Abbort Boswty Fisyun and others forming the fielding and batting sides.
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Ater
Bledieg
Fay
Brown
BP Sternveter
Spclovays
Will Aimee
Her
Williabis
Tartar
Hille
Hee
Seamark
Thwellers
O'Shee
Olacke
M'Fadzaan
Iola
Conk
Prablid
Mille
Connell
Baler
Reardon
Patareratyr
Thuy
M'Neamire
Sicutts
Ohree
Jeol
Welcome at Gooram bat hall entertains with soldiers and songs
A damaged clipping records a 1914 event at Atinots Meahenies Hall with soldiers Lino Wiles Heawley and Senger Hall audience, music by Mr Mollet and Miss Sutton. The evening featured songs, recitations, and a war tribute to Cunty officers, ending in a joyful reception.
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Welcott
Minos Abd
Bramley
Cookshire Prrela
Merced
Colom
Martin
Tail
Frawley
Pie Sanger
Mr. Mullin
Darey
Oncore UT
Mie
Millie
Mr. Burley
Mies
Maris Song
Mr. Corrae
Yel
Homa
Sweet Home
Meedenoyel
Mitchell
Nicoly
Mr. Mollet
Mise Sutton
Who's the Man Behind the Veil in Local Politics
A fragmentary verse questions who the man among councillors is, claiming to reveal hidden names and motives. Repeated lines urge recognition of the unseen figure who guides struggles over loyalties, taxes, and power, inviting readers to identify the elusive local insider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Lim
Tio
Saith Putat
Tau Bao
Fragmentary OCR Item On Wartime Service Names
Fragmentary text seeming to reference wartime service and personal names with garbled OCR sections. The readable portions hint at a notice or brief about individuals, dates, and places, but specifics are unclear. The fragment suggests a list or notice rather than a full event.
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Tolmie PrioNrol
Diageo
TSA
Wd. Mitchell
Hou
Counei
Jas. Knox
Courvil
Benalls
Bslla Plumpton Guarsing Club
Above Club
Nodnisn's
Pou
J. Soderstrom
Tsrmald
Wan
Mra
Chandler
Vi Buria Hotel
Bowohsr
Dakar
Davaniah
Mart Lad
Oficq
J. Pringiog
Ant
Ponienen
Faray
Feeruary
Meut
Egypt
Europe
France
Tore
United Feingier
Onamines
Gonaty Court
Heariny
Avata
Sumenona
Aosty
Clyne
Hamilton Clarke
Nolan
Ovo
Miss Ledger
The
Hed Crows
J. Williams
Becalla Fire Brigade
Desir
Moyha
Lewis
Atattoos
Se14
Surontasi Oreantsu Sane
Todsy
Kelfeera
Mezsre
Queensland
Farinere
Graziere
Herbert Lodger
R4co
St Claro
South Australia
Bia
Fycing
Cooth
Towssair Ai Lorunsiy
Benalla West
Victorian Producers’ Cooperative Co. Ltd
Bahslf
Mc. J. H
Inglis
Luar
Colode Semmens
Berlin
Rake
Attikere
Essen
Pessant
Atelke
Satlee
Spartaeusists
Wodnarday
Dally
Russia
Bolshevic
Oddssa
Monage Femaie
Folabovlats
Gonarsl Moabir
Odesss
Siberisy
Archangel
South Rosie
Bilshavites
Marmora
Maringan
Mauroopna
Fitat
Loeb
Covenant
Ling
Fem
Scotland
Unsa Aw
Metathosla
Seuttiah
Den
Bonn
Moira
Traland
Laara
Avery Era
Astles
New Zealand
Bosjoaman
Africa
Boshinso
Australia
Ad Infinitum
Conree
Greece
Italy
Iaatulog
Quterprisa
Pha
RED Cross Society
Adetaqvniae
Capone
Hostile
Ville Bait
Sivne
Sesiu
Hol
Tvan
Waloe
Spitnay
St. Paul's Orphanage
St. James
Benalla Cemetery
Cy 1
Bonalis Garaotaty
Crawap Boli
Toledep
Chia Wale
Mie 1
Lowte
Ahintriman
Wy Taylor
Sol
Hieeack
Ceoritary
Ld. Binekbwrna
Lntn
Ate
Tha
Trou
Wells
Bar
Spreavn
Kay A. O
Teslanca
National Ask
Hank Salanor
Grays PLC
Ty Zima
Joan Tranla
Uron
Havings Bank Salanie
Bn Ales
Hiuminant
Tuslornl
Stabe Suvinge
Io Wet le Vous
ELM Torah
Kapendiaur
Ryilerion de Teey
Ryilerion de Teey 0 Monthe Te Sids, Lae Gillon Epi £ Iy Phooe Ealle, Ati
Seatra de Bundsy
Jyparaces ‘Pooner
Worton'y Hewey
Carter Brot
Dapasit Nakjynal Bank
War Town
P. Canningnam
Dugue
Dave
Gaffney Daly
Aleottny
Daltrey
Tixasen
Aoocmare
St Wrnnel
Goorambat
Lieut. Frawley
Ple. Sanger
Man OF
Bie
Sang
Ritter
Mollet
Mina
Yao
Van
Opw
Lome
Mast
Sahara Vt
W. Fletcher & Go
Lorge
Sane Service
Ruwers Vanapiret
Lee Lavery
Kyovight
Heavy Aid
Yirich W Baaten
Weiteg
Pirie
Roe Bay
Morais & Anderson
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