New Year Observances Quiet Town Renews Traditions
New Year’s Eve in the town was subdued with few public antics. A handful of youths lit kerosene lamps, and the railway whistle signaled midnight. The Ascot Vale Military Band, including Privates Wilfred Collins and Archie Bellars, halted in Bo Gall a on return from Tungamah sports and played with support from locals and Mr. J. D. Collins. A Sunday recital with the Benalla Mechanics’ Band at the Public Cardone drew a large crowd, boosting Red Cross funds to £5 10/. The band’s departure from the Fire Brigade station was met with hearty town cheers as they left for the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucalla
Warrenbayne
Ascot Vale
Wilfred Collins
Archie Bellars
Intercession Services at Holy Trinity and St Andrew's Church
New Year watch night and prayer services marked by reflection on national crisis. Bishops urged humility and unity, warning against pagan tendencies and calling for prayer for divine principles in society, government, and international conduct as World War I loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
P. J. Edwards
Jacob
Gilad
Houses of Prayer
Bruwbad
Jesus
Daventoon
Germany
Fied
Trout
Sennsehadt
Ouraelvea
Christ
Europe
Plede
Humble Reflections After War Turmoil
A sermon recalls the war as a fight between good and evil and urges national penitence. It speaks of turning to God in darkness, acknowledging personal sin, and seeking unity with eternal right. The congregation ends with two verses of the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulrik
Aston
Montesrnes
Asus
Intercession services honor father of fallen solider at Methodist Church
At the Methodist Church special intercession services a father of a soldier honored at the front spoke in the morning. Rev W Clemens led an evening sermon stressing unity in prayer during the war and the nation’s Christian ideals guiding justice, honor, and fidelity. Special prayers and the anthem closed the service as prayers for peace and the coming Kingdom were offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Gorwell
W. Clemens
Christienity Bing
Siemens
Jens Obriss
Concert and Dance at Lima South Raises Funds for Wounded
A successful Lima South hall concert and dance raised £9 10 for wounded front-line troops. Chairman O T Matlett opened with a chorus as Flora M Donald and Frank Stow led performances. many acts drew encores and Miss Jessie M Donald, Roy Clark, and Lonie Conway delivered standout numbers. The Stow family, Melbourne guests, thanked the audience as dancing followed with music by Barklams Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima South Hall
O. T. Matlett
Flora M.donald
Frank Stow
Jassie M'Donald
Dardanelles
Ray Clark
Lonie Conway
Kreak Stow
Flora M
Messrs
Frank
Lyle Stow
Miss L. Conway
Tommy
Mantor
Clark
Hash
Mr. Doyle
England
Australia
Mira Flora M'Deonald
Mastore Kay
H. Clark
Min. Glark
Roy Clark
Mia Jesse M'Donald
Mia
Reg Lark
Ming Lonia Conway
Mr. F. Scow
Phi
Ming Jessie M'Donald
Moura
Clack
Stow
Wilcock T
Melbourne
Lima
Mr. FL
Mullett
M.C
Mosars
Barklamis Bros
Mother is Whole in Care for Women Health Advice
Fragmentary notice offers health guidance from the Ladies' College of Health. It mentions testimonials from grateful mothers benefited by Health 1 and a 4‑page brochure with information on women's troubles. Requests send to Dopty Hi, Ladies' (Caslago) of Healthy at 327 Coltinantra Mole Dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ College of Health
Forgery and false pretences case at Benalla court
A man faced charges of forging two cheques for £5 each and obtaining £5 by false pretences at Benalla. The investigation tracked receipts from the Broken River and Benalla hotels, with witnesses including hotel licensees, bank clerks, and police confirming signatures and identities. The accused pleaded guilty to the falsification charge and was committed for trial, with bail set at £5, plus sureties of £50 per case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunslly Court
Yeatherday
Baforn Mowers
Smallh
F. G. Rossel
J Xp
John” Archot
Votichive Sullivan
Hammermoot
Mao
John Peter Olson
Amilus
Win
J. Coghlan
Smith
John
P. Olden
Caine Gobrecalla
Albury
Broken River Hotel
Hallivan
Wldlbourne
Benalla
Eurosobo FS
Olgen
Colonial Bank
Robinson
Archer
Lewis
Sullivan
Ghads
Aiegraph
Fallivan
Tiwan
Florence Michaglis
Broken River
Purchand
Cheyne
Imilar
Alexe
Wann
W. Archer
Ernest Hughes
Bounlls
Mullionene
Joh Adams
Draper
Euroa
Bonalla
Adams
New South Wales
Victoria
Cisen
Scensed
Const. Smith
Olsen
Olson
Ix Johu
Conatable Sraith
Slic
Aukod
Wilows
T. Lew
Somsona
Wm. L. Coghlan
Wm. Coghlan
Henson
Moe
Hin Hotel
National Bank
Cheno Wan
Arthur EA
Mueller
Farmore’ Arms
Lockhart
Faleo
Donolly
Sam
Horace J. Walters
Benilla
Swater
Benally
Coghlan
Bonella
Christmas Hampers Bring Joy to Meningitis Ward
A Benalla hospital fund describes Christmas hampers delivered to Alfred Hospital Ward 18 for meningitis patients. Donors including Mrs Canningghans and Rev Edwards are thanked. total funds reported and expressions of gratitude from nurses, patients, and families.
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Kitwards
Mire Peel
Conny
Sfrious Surinsy
Willman Williams
A. AC Willain Uy
Layamelle
Mire Trigmolly
Me. Moph
Rev
B. Green
Mr. Mowlyay
Min Bourke
Nathan
B. Briggs
Re GH. Huwgition
F. Knoxlas Cancion II
Mier Bridamtonts Tine IE. Tattle
S. Hiswook
Hondormn
Parley
Anderoni
Mas. Manwell
Mes Surmmore
Miss Carnage
Mr. Bennison
Woodsidge
Prien
Dr. NeRiadn
Mtr
Bellis
Mr. Barnes
Mia Rodgers
R. Ledger
Leary
Reilly
Sen
Manioy
Friends
Alfred Hospital
Prohrat
P. J. Edwards
Jane Sir
Bonalla
Priteyul
Ienetary Moiktanioe Lowarls
Wes
Tam
Yotre Sinckely
Waters
Slater
Benalla
Morry Chisetinas
Campbell
Downes
Sayer
Guy Gent
Guclen
Powell
White
Brynol
Pret
Hyde
Lynn
Bean
Fishep
Hardinje
Civilians Edwards
Onter Keu Medcalf
Smith
Olesen
Lavey
Harlem
Fitzpatrick
Johnson
Half Holiday Question Sparks Trade Association Debate
Correspondence from readers discusses a move to restore the Wednesday half-holiday, with claims of support from the Traders' Association and a meeting at the Mechanics' Institute. A witness offers sworn testimony to back the claim, while others challenge the secretary's statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EEO
Pou
Maeting
Mechanics’ Institute
Traders’ Association
Lord Brassey
John H. Tone
Benalla Water Tristti Pushed For Govalla Supply
In this report the Benalla Water Tristti is praised for addressing Govalla’s water shortage. It notes that summer droughts reduce river flow and strain supply, risking further impoverishment of local lohabttaute as autumn approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Govalla
Townsmen urge water supply improvements for a town
In a letter from the Townsman and a reader identified as O. John D. Henderson the need for a reliable municipal water source is argued. Proposals include tapping underground basins and testing irrigation-like works to ensure fresh running water and safer school drinking facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt Fe Tu. Bu
Ariealay
Enet
Vossale
John D. Henderson
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Lima South
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Eldnen
Urderlie
Benalla Leophfy
Pia
Canningghans
Charlesworth
Mea Pool
Mlrn
Bourke
Mos Bravos
Mites Abbott
Mire Blake
Mrs Grove
Mea Hie
Salvation Army
Mia Gry
Alice Stubbs
Mrs Chadwick
Mise Walter
Sheridan
J. Lenk
Bersom
Mire Law
Egues
Page
Taylor
Iain
Noonan
Parker
Namats
Breas
Melba
Mr. Tone
Bonutla
Larnley
Os One Agatn
J. Edwards
Aia
Tiria
Leplenet
Bridge Street
C. D. Laird
Bridge St
Yorkshire Insurance Company
International Harvester Co
Famons
M‘cormack
Penrith
Pawar
Sou
Oleowliiee
Publla Hottoes
Treg’s
Hoyle
Boot Department
Treg's
Behalla
Nabo
Thomson & CO
Adues
Piticen
Gents
Bates
Woodrows
Aeine Colloaiog
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