Citizen Forces Meet at Benalla Hall Over Home Defence
A public meeting at Shire Hall Benalla discussed forming a citizen forces unit for home defence. Shire President Dantop chaired as Major Mastin explained the need, noting depletion of ranks and the desire to recruit men eligible to serve. The group urged applying the Defence Act to call men aged 21 to 60, appointing officials and submitting resolutions to the acting Prime Minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cllaya
Dantop
Mastin Wad
Gousher
Thorn
Hyttheray
Horka
Avatralla
Laied
W. B. Smith
Martin
Cy. Mattleson
Keehéres
Sutpoll
Tstong
Veterioay Corps
Oaliet
Smith
Serpollaid
Defence Department
Leckie
Prin Mini
Welcome Girls and Returned Soldiers Aid From Benalla
The Welcome Girls in Benalla attract attention as 10,000 returned men pass through town with refreshments and gifts. They fundraise from local growers and a rabbit drive, handing over 80 pounds after a year of help to the Red Cross Society. The annual meeting noted 12 pounds spent on fruit and related aids, with officers and committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintow
New South Wales
Benalla
Bonalla
Belog
Dickum
Chistrcn
Mer
Shell
Truit, &c
Tees
Allee Mac Keefe
Elule Gascolges
H. Leary
T. Gascoigne
N. Stewart
Swaby
M. Knox
E. Walker
V. Edwards
Bory
Appeal for funds to aid French Red Cross Society drive
The French Red Cross Society appealing through its Melbourne branch calls for public donations through the remainder of the month. The drive emphasizes voluntary support, with broad distribution of circulars and appeals to patriotic bodies, trade groups, and individuals. Subscriptions may be sent to D Nomen Trenery, treasurer, at 40 Colline Street, Melbourne. no amount is too large or small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red 0
Mulbourne
Victoria
Elroulir
France
Trenery
Rnsurer
Red
Crome Society
Colline-strent
Melbourne
Death of Mr J H Matthews in North Sydney
Obituary notes the death of J H Matthews who arrived in Melbourne in 1851 and moved to the Ovens gold field area. Various regional references follow, including hospital appeals for St Vincent’s, a telephony initiative at Balmattam, Farmers’ Union figures, and local notices in Jorambat, Goulburn Valley, Greta, Wangaratta, and other towns. The text records social, civic, and business happenings across the district with multiple named places and persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Matthews
North Sydney
Melbourne
Ovens
Woolehnd
Belde Croek
Buckland
Matihowa
Albury
Corowa
Corryom
Skinner
St. Vinewne's Hospital
Balmattom
Auoast
Balmattam
Farmers’ Union
T. J. M'Gurtnick
F. M. Clemente
Patriotic Entertainment at Gourambat
An evening of patriotic entertainment was held at Mechanlex Hall Gourambat with Mr T Cook chairing. The program included songs recitations and dances by local students with Mrs Mitchell Miss Berry and others. A supper was served by the Guarambat Red Crows and a dance followed, raising about £10 plus £5 in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouraubat
T. Cook
Alowly Rendured
Fiano
Garrielo
Mines
Sulton
Moreh Dri
Deventh Gyau
Nortomy
Devenish
Terry
Myxbots
Cook
Mira Hall
Mrs. Wollwood
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed Locally
A local notice touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble and backache. It recounts a testimonial from Meg A Rauber praising relief and lasting improvement, with price and purchase details from Foster Mlligan Co. in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Down
Meg
A. Rauber
Bensila Street
Benatl
Raubvr Saye
Doan
Foster-M'Uiellan Co
Pitc-etreet
Sydney
Red Cross Society Acknowledges Donations and Work
The secretary lists donors including Honalla Racing Cid £2 and Milan D. Bare tin among others. The report notes the society’s work last week, detailing items packed for dispatch such as tinderflaunels sparrow stump box and parcels of books sent to the Conteal depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoona
Mies
Conteal
Fat Thief’s Bold Bath Scheme Ends With Arrest
A stout Suez Canal Company cashier named Lepreux fled Paris after embezzling £80,000. He disguised himself via drastic weight loss and a Turkish bath in Lille, then was identified by detectives who found share coupons and gold on him. He claimed loss of embezzled funds and cited a tragic motive involving his daughter's welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prea
Parle
Suea Canal Company
Hiolt
Lille
Kroat
Olice
Ton
Suez Canal
Polton
Gil
Sues Canal Company
Lepreux
Marcella
Poisoning a Leopard Near Bulwer District
Farmers report ongoing leopard damage to cattle and property in Bulwer district South Africa. Mr Fidie Alborouch reportedly succeeded in weighing the leopard, which measured about TI Gin. and weighed well over 1000 pounds, after authorities noted significant losses to their herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Fidie Alborouch
Tia Teller Alborough
Rabbit skins for military purposes re enacted regulations
Government rules from February 1916 prompt Melbourne brokers to state that while some skins may be requisitioned for defence, normal market procedures will continue. Auctions proceed as usual, with a government agent visiting stores to seize suitable lots for military use. Remaining stock goes to sale. Prices assume dry Melbourne skins free of meat bones and tails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Slvo
Make Cough Mixture and Save Money
A fragment notes a home cough remedy cost comparison, suggesting making a pint of mixture in a glass bottle and diluting with water and sugar per directions. It mentions prices and brands like Henn’s Banenoe and a remedy sold by chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenn
Henn
Memories Gathered From The Lakes And Farmland Tales
A jumbled collage notes Wordsworth recollections by Canon Rawnsley in the Lake District and anecdotes of absent mindedness at Rydal Mount. It recalls a farmer’s trip to Melbourne, a breakfast coffee quip, and musings on education, humor, and parental guidance alongside ads for peppermint cough syrup and school supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Rawnsley
Lake District
Wordsworth
Rydal Mount
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizen Forces
RED Cross
District News
Jorambat
Sid
Patriotic League
Cottingham
Albert Feldtmann
Ene Plain
Goulburn Valley
J. Young
A. ‘Milloe and Co
Shepparton
Yarraay
Ancle M'Dermott
W. M.dermott
Sheppactan
Methodist Church
Adies
Greta
Robert M'Donald
Wangaratta
Mina Tima Ross
A. Ont M. Dalry Co
Jny
Taohoy
God
Guard
Lata
State Savings Baok
Central
Uke Wangaratta Shira
Gourambat
RED Cross Society
Tigar
Pornpupleahy
Rirnos
Tine Ina Totter
Mr. Goo
Hyland
Futaeo
Ojo Osrter Bros
Botmster
G, Abbott
Paine and Tunes
Bridge Street
Renalla West
Abbott
Pet
D. L. Stewart
Howalls Boga
Yorkshire Insurance Company Limited
Busines
Fxra
H. G. Smith
Bonallay
Miller's
Imargamoor
Victoria Hotel
Carrier Street
V. Chandler
He Hous
Dad Adams
Queen Street
Alps
Nunn Street
Prowiens
Inte
Nicholson
Chandler
Carrier
Benalla Tole
Punlia
Renalla
Alla
Phsviee
A. Miller & Cl
Poet Wordsworth
Jane
Picture Palace
Hey
Cinemas
Tor
Aura
Atwaya
Stationery Depot
Ax Ty
Pomla
Malbourne
Nunn
Thomson & CO
Woodrow
Puotio
Henry Vallender
Warshouse
Main Street
Maria
Bingle
Miller’s
Lemnos
Arundel Street
Watson
Reosives Maternity
Canberra
Byrup Street
Tion
Siven
Dalgety
Newmarket Wool, Gram, & Probuce Brokers
aquarTe
Elbourne
Vno
Eastearent
Chitworth Pouuters
Bourke Strest
WOOL
WEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agewgy Company Limited
Gon
la Bee Te Fini
Monte Alewsh
Adaman
Garter Bros. Lronmongers & Timber Merchants
Benplli
Santa Mie Gascoraxe i
Spendant
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