Benalla Peace Celebration Parade and City Decorations
A detailed account of Benalla peace celebrations, including a grand procession, extensive street decorations, and crowds from towns and countryside. The event featured a requiem mass at St Joseph's, sports for children, an exhibition game by girls, and a large evening display with Chinese lanterns, banners, and illuminated windows.
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Apprce
Tina Wan
Sparta
Morsra Green
Walters
W. Stewart
St Lowers
Jon M Nomire
Mr. Shiule
Varings
Nimea
Winaera
Aldor
Tinea
Eoldiars
Procession recounts grand town parade with veterans and bands
A lengthy procession left the showgrounds at 12 30 and wound through Araodel Bridgs Nunn M Kellar Ostrier Bridge etresta back to the start. Committee members named include Carter M Kenzie J D M Kesle and Tregsnowan with Baroosa as general patroller. Ex Sgt Ally Williams rode a black mare as the band followed, then more than 50 returned soldiers 30 cadets 25 WA A C members in uniform. About 150 alder children and 20 firemen joined the pageant along with many Friendly Society members and riders. The Welcome Girls lorry bore china and gold colors, and numerous other floats and vehicles displayed varied emblems and uniforms amid patriotic decorations.
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Showgrounds
Araodel
Bridgs
Nunn
M'Kellar
Ostrier
Bridge Etresta
K. B. Carter
A. M'Kenzis
J. D. M-Keesle
J. Tregsnowan
Schaala Cima
Inaceliog
Socratiay
Girl Atook
Deasratad Loreles
Ystore
Bama
Jerries
R. E. Thomson
Donitt
D. Little
Collina
Westgarth
Vincent
Bradford
Peggy Thomson
Patty Calder
G. Hyland
Aliee M'Kenzie
E. Gascoigne
M. Walker
D. Swaby
H. Levy
M. Koox
T. Gascalgne
B. Gascoigne
N. Stewart
Elsla Walker
A. Auibler
A. Millar
Lang Oshara
Sprigg
Doterty
Bato
North Winton
Victory
Ridora Wan
Indies
Mlesca Volba Say
Alma Lithgow
M. M'Pharson
Avale Scholes
Mary Cowen
Mossra
Jas
M.nemara
W. Oram
W. Nicholson
G. Cratford
R. Willcock
A. Ronnell
Mima G. Stewart
Soho Bull
Missee M. Stewart
Linda
Liles Jackson
Moebers L. Ledger
Noe Dongles
Geo. Ladger
B. Sandetaon
Sth L.H
Wad Ib
Bralbh
Araball
Wocar Bt
Peace Trusty
Ray Yabad
Misaoa
Heavey
Hogan
Wooda
Roblejoo
Mona
Ellie
Aga
J. Moodle
T.T. Cartor
Distribution of Medals at the War Memorial Event
At three o'clock the children gathered as the shire president Dr. Cook prepared to address them about a peace signed earlier. An official war correspondent, Mr. E. W. Beso, reflects on the immense war effort and the return home of soldiers and civilians, praising Australians for their courage and unity during the conflict and looking ahead to peaceful times.
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Glenrowan
Menara
G. Lee
W. Bergan
P. Tilton
S. Shelton
G. N. Robinson
GS. Robertson
Brennan
G. Tee
Cleysen
Major Clements
Clements
Strellen
Vata Pliment
Sul
Brentan
Dr. Cook
Beso
Australian Imperial Force
Miths Raylers
Australia
Aptill Dows
Auntealiana
Germany
Franco
Finasla
Night Scene Displays Wartime Bridge Decorations
A nighttime scene shows elaborate decorations on Bridge No. Neat arch marked Victory and Peace stretched 24 feet, supported by two towers with red and white drapery. Union flags and other symbols featured. A young man and woman observed the scene beneath decorative lighting and a ceremonial atmosphere.
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Nooo
Cartier
Solora
Wridge
Gleyland
Pho
Mosery
Buckbarno
Himool
Laird
H. J. Gappy
W. Stewart
Ari
Mvayea
Blackburn
T. Haplon
Crosmental
Fark
Gwaos
A Stranger's Opinion On A Train Bridge Scene
A traveler remarks on a scenic approach to Albury via the uxplane route. The train crosses Nunn Street railway, with illuminated buildings at the end and a noted distant bridge. Passengers comment on the night’s charm and the celebratory mood in Mulbourns.
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Nunn
Trline
Eneilega
Windine
Thelluminatad
Mulbourns
Monk
Baddaginnty Festival Day Noted With Pageant And Sports
A lengthy description of the Baddaginnty festival proceedings includes a children’s pageant, a procession in the oval, and Jubileo Hall activities. The program featured sports displays, a football watch, and the contingent led by Councillor Gin Doulop and Mr. T. Connor. Afternoon entertainments in the hall included music, dancing, vaudeville acts, and trophy presentations, with a strong crowd and communal celebration concluding with dancing and tributes to local organizers.
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Chiege
Mise Crave
Misa Watt
J. Clark
Cnampton
Ue Festival
Baddagionla Teyk
Tinoy
Uf Charsetoen
Eporta
Favoydroga
Tvatch
Thw
Long
Gin. Doulop
Me. T. Connor
Poncy Muilala
Childron
Fraib
Vbrong Post of
India
Luo
Givon
Natembity
Thas Ricale
Wee
R. Robinson
Mira W. Black
Mr. W. Black
Mc. Butler
Badagionts
North Winton Day Parade Featured Happy Children and Local Figures
A garbled yet vivid description portrays North Winton events with children marching, local leaders presiding, and a community celebration. The text references a Traitorship at Manor, a Willy spectacle, hospital scenes, and a civic gathering led by Wil Wercun and others.
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Acoli
Avid Ab
Willy
Pin Vila
Aris
Ander
Willan
Walter Roiman
W. Wercun
Jing Welhnat
Gma
Willehlid
Olia
Dogan
Vik
Aniston Avery
Wingy Heews
Tinea
Unclear fragmentary text from Shepparton event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a ceremony with figures such as Madal Words liremon Onoae and a band, followed by references to Southern Eaphora Awsaintions and a political figure lineup. Readers are left with insufficient coherent facts, names, dates, or places to summarize a clear event.
Spectacular Wartime Parade At Warrenbayne On Saturday
A vivid procession filled Warrenbayne with flags and banners as a crowd observed a military style display. Soldiers in uniforms marched past, with railings and banners framing the scene while civilians watched from the roadside.
National Aptheu features at school day parade
The event highlights pupil achievements and community figures while detailing songs, medals, and costumes. Principal A. J. Wilwont and Sergeant M jue Wahiaiuta attend, describing experiences and honoring Peace Medal recipients. The Kaieor religious ceremony and evening program conclude with performances by local families and residents.
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Safatd Tislay Abdong
Pries
A. J. Wilwont Widtrowoud
Chihdibny
Wahiaiuta
Llipolls
Frisate Archis Dunlop Ston Apokw
Prica
Mlor
Gass
Sagre
Henar Envinge
Deabie
Rene
Wangarahta procession observed with torchbearers
A fragmented report describes a local procession through Wangarahta with torchbearers and a Chinese flotilla pausing the event. The note mentions a committee or town bond and a crowd, with late reports expected in the next issue.
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Klw
Hilgace Mombaray
Disturbances in Melbourne End With Soldier Killed
A chaotic sequence in Melbourne began with disturbances during a celebration and escalated to a fatal incident involving a returned soldier. Police and crowds clashed at the gates as bystanders and armed groups faced off, culminating in violence and a deadly outcome. The report details a tense confrontation, the involvement of soldiers, and subsequent security actions.
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Melbourne
Police Blamed in Melbourne Riots and Protests
Melbourne unrest followed Saturday and Sunday clashes as police reported attacks by masked youths and rough behavior near the Victor Harbour area. A deputation led by General Mrawd and the Returned Soldiers Association demanded action, with 13 officers treated in hospital and several protesters detained as authorities pledged a full inquiry.
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Melbourne
Tory Reed
Normatt Panosas
Moris
Soycenbotters
David Torkin
Bennety
Vitor Hyrracky
Sieidis Nije
Wetton
Mrawd
Soldiers Association
Lawail
Goldsens
Aimey
Soldiers' Memorial Column By Blackburne
Fragmented antique letter describes a soldiers memorial scene with a violent alert and a stern warning. It laments war’s cost and urges public vigor as a highway column in the colony between Mot hauene and Sydney while naming a tribally led council and a laborious plan.
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Erpuling
Mowlurlake
Brady Watrlorn
Mothauene
Sydney
Ganalle
Blackburne
Maritime Strike Fallout Trials and Fines Reported
Amid chaotic court proceedings a mariner faces a fine related to a strike incident. The transcript references legal actions, government figures, and industry figures, with unclear details but notes a payment and charges connected to maritime labor disruption.
Vast Football Disorder Sparks Budget Talk and Protests
A sprawling, jargon filled report details chaotic football coverage with scattered names, places, and numbers. It mentions authorities, delays, and financial figures amid a tense sporting season and public response.
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