Paramouse Propykes and Varied Local Notes Revealed
A mixed page reports a lively Shirwball attendance for Paramount Pictures screenings, noting early films like Where are My Children and a general sense of interest. It also summarizes Commonwealth labor statistics on wages, purchasing power, and costs, plus police, business, school, and community events across Benalla and district with brief notices of personnel, elections, concerts, fairs, and war service welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramouse
Thora
Paramount Pictures
Childewn
Commonwealth
Iabar
Includine
Benalls
Shop
Wangueatts
Boochworth
Beaven
St Wodonga
Chief Commissioner of Police
Rawlings
Kueivess Cuaxoe
Columos
Mosers
M.J
M*namara and Co
Beuslla
Co Operwive On
Messrs
M‘namars Snd Co
Vistorina Pendacora’ Company
Cooperstlys Company
M‘namara
Benalla
Sigvy
North
Jos. M'Noroara
Thias
Rov
M'Doonan
de. Nish
Dr. Cleary
W. J. Standich Hevy
Hhe Department
Holy Trinity Church Children Hosts Charity Entertainment
A crowded Holy Trinity Church Hall hosted a children’s evening in aid of missionary funds. The Teralds of the King staged the event with songs, plays, and a concert. Measured notes praised Miss Lily Warren and Miss Rita Phillips for guiding the young performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teralds
Holy Trinity Stailsy School
Lily Warren
Min Rita Phillips
Dills
Mistress Doll
Olive Chandler
Lintle Dalle
Kanily Tatch
Mona Walsh
Kifio Kinda
Kittie LeFevre
Ivy Tugamelay Firs Aldridge
Norpemant Dull
Dorte Walsh
Konsemild
Margary Walsh
Tollshows Cook
Muriel Knoa
Jack Knox
Dorothy Kua
Gertie Tagamels
Nellie Laird
Allen Lapoople
Bucky Sherwill
Jessie Walsh
Eileennine
Kathlony Levk
Myrtle Aldridge
Killc Ceawthor
Dolly
Amy Hylsud
Meco Bradvhin
Jean Laird
Ovartur
Freda
Mexdway
Butterfly Song
Danga
Kittle LeFevre
Mimily Latch
Norman Hamilton
Fred Latch
Little Orphaned
Anolo
Elvon Jalna
Hush
Moos Walsh
Kittin LeFevre
Britannia's School
Drensle
Margery Walsh
Long
Lovg 'Prall
Tentor Herside
Mighlendling
Emily Tatch
Ais
Hera
Mabel Knox
Panlst
The War on the Western Front and Chamber of Deputies
British raids south east of Hirstcourt and north of French lines succeed as war actions continue on the Western Front. Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies passed a government confidence vote 75 to 23 after days of debate over conduct of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recrsn
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Center Delate
Delate
Tate
M. Paloleve
France
Violent German Attacks Fall in Meuse Front Actions
London dispatch reports intensive bombardment north of Laiars and Froidimont Farm with attacks in four sectors. Allied counter actions said to have repelled enemy masses while maintaining positions. Three strong salients on the Meuse left bank were carried by our forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevren
London
Laiars
Froidimont Farm
Meuse
Russian Front and Austrian Attacks Reported Failing
A damaged dispatch notes counter attacks on the Russian front around Amurary and Amurable regions failed to break lines, with Austrian assaults near upper Valtelfiinus also repelled according to an official report from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aistikenry
Witenes
Pies
London
Ab Haban
Valtelfiinus
German Destroyer Sunk in Mine Near Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM Sunday report says a German destroyer was mined and sunk. Generals von Hinderbors and von Laden dorm hold a conference with the Kaiser in Berlin, according to dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Useren
Cannes
Amsterdam
Sausday
Hias
Revier
von Hinderbors
von Laden Dorf
Berlin
Workmen and Soldiers Congress Concludes Deliberations
The All Russian Congress of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ delegates ends its sessions in Petrograd. An executive committee of workers and soldiers delegates and peasant councils is to be formed to solidify the revolutionary forces. It pledges to redeem the troops for the new offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's and Soldiers' Congress
Petrograd
Sinilay
Congress of
Khin
Coursing Aba Mooting Forms Two Clubs at Wangaratta
Report from Wangaratta details the Phurailay evening moot and the formation of two coursing clubs with P Murphy elected president O Rast secretary G Powley judge M Powley slipper. Grand National racing at Flemington saw Sylvenn win maiden face, Persians Ruler placing. Tramon Wolter Oslern and Algol among notable finishes. Metuaqua won the three mile race with Buadong second. Arramaguus upset in the Maiden Steeplechase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
P. Murphy
O. Rast
G. Powley
M. Powley
Flemington
Sylvenn
Jongtha
Oslern
Algol
Pyrdon
Gudwig Grey
Lacy Trait
Kinema
Damo
Home Rule Convention to convene in Dublin July 9
Vice Prime Minister Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that the Tri Home Rule Convention would assemble in Dublin on July 9. Provisional hostesses would include the appointment of a chairman, with the Chief Secretary for Ireland acting as provisional chair. If no agreement on a chair, the Government would nominate one. Delegates from across Ireland gather to pursue conciliation and settlement of old discords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Georey
House of Commona
Ito Sonouneed
Dublin
Ireland
H. E
Duke
K.C
Lloyd George
Mara
Eraland
Raid over Lunion Leaves City in Debris and Loss
Saturday air raid by Latent Germannly machines over Lunion destroys a block of public buildings in A water street. Ninety-nine persons killed or injured and many more feared. Anti aircraft guns and British fighters engage the raiders. seven enemy planes shot down. Lord Mayor London urges immediate reprisals as citizens demand action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lunion
Phern
Thanet
Thauaande
Bombings Hit German Rail Hubs and Forts in Alsace Sector
Reprisals by French forces targeted rail stations at Hir sot and Thionville along with bombings on Essen military assets and works by Trovon Landwigshafen Neapps at Cobleng. Ramps damaged in the action and locations noted reflect intensified bombardment in the regional theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yutaya
Trovon
Landwigshafen
Neapps
Essen
Estaucnmonts
Cobleng
Hirsot
Thionville
Sinking of the Mongara Reports Loss of Australian Mails
Message confirms the Mongara, a comparatively new navy vessel, was sunk at sea. Australian mails aboard the ship left Melbourne on 20 May and are reported lost, including those for the Expeditionary Forces. No lives are known to be lost, but Captain J B Watson of Melbourne, aboard the Monitor, reports via cable that he was injured and is hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blelbourne
J.B. Watson
Melbourne
Monitor
Vessels Lost Off Australian Coast Report
Reported ships of Nyorg and others totaling 800 tons faced disaster near Cape Nelson and Kangaroo Island. Crew of 10 cm pours unknown. Owners listed as Moxuts Waddatl Parkur and Co. details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyorg
Moxuts, Waddatl, Parkur, and Co
Hes ‘Ountered
Cape Nelson
Victorian
Kangaroo Island
South Australia
Beached Navy Vessel Uilice Annowpees by the Cumberland
A 8992 ton Navy vessel left Sydney on Thursday bound for London with heavy damage after two explosions in the hold near Gabo Island. The ship was pitched toward sinking and had to be pumped off the wreck hours later before shoreward salvage. Naval authorities dispatched vessels immediately after a distress call at 5.80 am, with nearby ships unoccupied to aid the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Gabo Island
Naval
Ahurn
Navy Office
Tots
Whiplé
Expresa
Exch Gabo Island
Abe
Holman Shelled as Premier Injured at Front
A New South Wales Premier W. A. Holman was slightly injured by a shell burst while visiting the western front trenches on Monday. He was part of a visiting party with Brigadier General Haluies when the explosion knocked him down. He escaped with injuries but remains shaken and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas
London
New South Wales
Me. W. A. Holman
West Front
Mr. Holman
Theaiswes
Chook
Hegan
Benalla Waterworks Trust Notes and Roles Shift
The Benalla Waterworks Trust met in the Municipal Chambers with attendees including Mathieson Barrington Oxide and Rostell. Constable Connors resigned as water bailiff, proposing Constable Jubisor or the police superintendent be appointed. water consumption figures were reported, and works on the pumping plant progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Waterworks Trust
Yeaterday
Co Mathieson
Chytre Maan
Barringloo
Oxide
Rostell
Connors
Johnson
Pumpivu Ungimer
Cruckford
Robieson Bros
Blickborne
Nuan Stroet
Denetrion
Messrs
EE. Carter
R. Thomson
Noties
Rebboch
Joffrey
Stinoot
Jefrey
Calder
Co operative Movement Advocated by British Agent
Mr T S Moore, Benallo Dairy MD, receives a lengthy comment from Mr Ernest Corner of the British Co operative Farmers Agency Ltd. urging co operation and national planning to control food prices, expand home and colonial production, and establish a selling organization to benefit farmers and workers. The letter outlines profit limits for agents, redistribution to cooperative societies, and a broad program to unite producers and distributors for the homeland and colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Moore
Benallo Dairy and Farm Produce Co
Ernest Corner
British Co-operative Farmers Agency Ltd
England
Connor
Attwedaner
Markota
Aix
Novistict
Joann
Ida
Roll of Honor Died on Service in France and Wounded
The roll records Serjeant Major Marke killed in action in France as the brother of Sister Flory Marke. It notes earlier service in the British army since 1914, a return home for illness, later wounded, and recommended for travel actions within the war. Also reported are updates on Pte E O Paget wounded and deceased, J Nicoll wounded, Stoaty Bennett seriously wounded, Arthur Belgee wounded and returning home, and prisoners of war status for Leslie Gappy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marke
Flory Marke
France
Sergt
Alck Lnavo
Cobaroug
Franco
Sioe Shan
TP. Marke
Euro
B.J. Wiwards
Dutonca
Paget
Buldaginnto
Pte
Pro
J. ¥. Nicoll
Wherouly
Sundermann
Stoaty Bennett
Lloyd Master
Baualla High School
NASA
Briggn
Korea
Defence Department
Arthur Belgee
Boom
Petvster
Roberts
Locksley
Returned soldiers from Benalla town after war service
Slonader W Rhodes and several Benalla men return from overseas postings. Rhodes reports participation at Possortes fighting with injuries to left ankle and face. Poeles wounded and back in trench again after a brief recovery. Families greet returning soldiers at Tatong and surrounding towns as more veterans arrive by Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slonader W. Rhodes
Australia
Benalla
Boglsai
Poeles
Psa
D. Woods
Geo
Elliott
M'Tutowh
M. Toyen
Kenneth M'Tutosh
Ray
P. J. Edwardy
Tatong
Karen Prow
Lewis
W. Shelawel
Peter Pinder
C. Hughes
Wangaratty
T. Bowys
Whitclold
Casualty List Adds Names To 215th and BL9 Reports
The Saturday casualty list extends with killed and wounded entries. Killed include Cpl EK S Parry of Tallangatta and Cpl FE King of Tarrawingee plus several others. Wounded include Sgt H M Butler of Yarrawonga and A E Collins of Beechworth among multiple soldiers listed from Beechworth Wangaratta Benalla Dookie and Myrtleford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. S. Parry
Tallangatta
Cpl
FE. King
Tarrawingeey
HH. M Cleary
Beechworth
R. KE. Lanigan
Tangamah
R. W. Knox
Dookie
B.C. M'Coll
Wilby
J. A. Webb
Longwood
A. E Collins
D. Parish
Malwala
Wo. Sanderson
Myrtleford
KR Nash
Ratherglen
J. M. Robertson
Benalla
W. J. Bawby
North Wangaratta
Lance-Opls
J. St. Clair
R. T. Warner
Boechworth
War News and Local Incidents From the City and Empire
Reports show Britain barring ponatun of exiing Constantian of Greece and Australian activity in London. Among items are education reform for technical schools, plans for home life in Australia, and a range of wartime and local events including court actions, scientific and industrial notes, and public notices across New South Wales and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Constantian
Greece
London
Maximmuin
Istah Burchardt
Jin Hor
Australia
Pattiatio Josgars
Mpm
Graty
America
Daniel Grate Pris Mlock
Carmany
Ilery Maximilian Harden
Kyabram Coursing Club
Insteak
Presidoor
William Grahmn Eyles
Sydney
Wesday
Pala
Gippsland
Obareh Missionary Society of Australia
Fussian
Rome
Trieste
Venice
New South Wales
Tallangatta
G.G. Hawker
V.C
Wenther
Douglas Hale
Huwaa
State College
Oaklands
N.S.W
Poole
Aberdeen
A. Willy
Rochester
Bendiya Hospital
bin Wegitlnateehild
Fuller
Belng Wble
Melbourne
Belew Miniatee
Seaton Iigathyr
Antile
Weymouth
Ion
Mostone
Sim
Teohert Joht
Thompann
Petersham
Port Auguste
Kalgoorlie
Commonwealth
EN. Robinson
Acwus Hiterary
Ryde Pool
Parramatta River
William Noonan
William J. Holly
Fitzroy Court
Holly
Hogan
Mouey
Gallipoli
Lance M*coughey
Gundral von Bhalng
Edith Cavell
Gendril von Krachalfe
Browola
von Bissing
Naras Cavell
Placp
Hocamana
W. Sinclair
Carlton
Varnabhood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Widcostr
Sro
C. Bell
J. Fraser
Brigads Hill
Darasese Slaver Farm
Shire Hall
Rom
Carlisla
M.L.A
Bexatt
Wea? Sertoon
Sid
Schople Patriotic Fund
Benalla West
Mra. W. Birkland
Edie Bradshaw
Sitler’y Hornpips
M. Turnbull
E. Weatherill
KE. Law
M. M'Pherson
Juan Barklamb
Agnes Elehavg
D. Knox
Bluc Eyes
Agnes Elshaugh
Ls Barklamb
J. Knox
Edie Bradsinw
Baker
Horsehall
Royal Picture Company
Plampton
Holy Trinity Church
Children's Entertainment
Kir Dougie Hai
Hirstcourt
Corman
Amurary
Ter
Sayes
Kovbl
Iauntsker
Russia
R.M.S. Mongara
Theona
Aia
Xvatal
Danor
Beitlih Red Cross
Sud Gonta
Patriotigma
Childrey
Ald Tintr
Batchet
Bigd
Koma
Dolly Nicol
Indies
Sally Brass
Pudfield
Albert Martin
Adalta
Lanwint Street
MSN
Com
Mathieson
Corrier-street
Melur Arrose
Arevars
Carter Bros
Arnall
M. J. Connors
Mdwick
B. Sanderson
Know Y. HL. Mackay
I P. Robbochi
THE
Co-Operative Movement
Q.M.S
Leslie Gappy
Henry Gappy
Boualls
Germany
Scotland
Coldier
Ttallan Red Cross
Mackenzie& Ts Sighing
Windiey
Lerlyor
Rowart
Miewie
M. Kou
Mathinton
Kilgar
Baby's
Foundation of
BaccHuUs Manan Concentrated Milk Co. Ltd
Dastile
Heaith
the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited
Victorian Producers’ Co-Operative Company Ltd
Thomson & Co
Bridge St
Dover
A.miller& Co
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