Bonalla West Winter Fair records and local notices
The Bonalla West Winter Fair balance sheet shows receipts and expenditures totaling 70 pounds 16 shillings 6 pence with a remaining balance of 61 pounds 7 shillings 9 pence. Other items note entered events such as soldiers welcome, illness death in Bonwallx and council gazettals for gravel sites, plus recruiting efforts and intercession services on Britain’s war anniversary.
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Benalla
Fenden
Ragland
United Kingdom
America
Bonalla West
Jamble
Sworts
Nowers
Willism Stewart
Roll of Honor Honors and Promotions Licens
Hugh G. Hanna, the first pantomist from Walwa, is awarded the Military Gross for bravery and initiative.
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Hugh G. Hanna
Walwa
Deaths in Service Reported for Two Soldiers
Word arrived that Rupert J. C. Moore of Wanganratta died in action on 13 July after sailing in March 1917 and reaching France in March of the current year. Also, Pta Allay Crockett, eldest son of M Duncan Crockett of Black Creek, Mane field, was reported killed in action.
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Gunoor
Rupert J. C. Moore
Wanganratta
France
Pta
Allay Crocket
M Dancan Crockett
Black Creek
Manefield
W.A.A.C.S Explains Movement and Local Setup in Benalla
Mrs. Frederick Spancer toured Benalla as organizing secretary of the W.A.A.C.S. She delivered an instructional address on the society’s constitution and aims. The group seeks to relieve men for the Home and Overseas service, support non-military tasks, promote patriotism, expel disloyalty, and foster Womanhood ideals. Local administration includes a chairwoman and secretary under the president, with a 24-member roster and a joining fee directed to the national appeal for funds to aid France and Britain. The Benalla branch named officers and planned a France relief drive and 100 clubs in England, with a meeting set for the Saturday.
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Frederick Spancer
M.A
W.A.A.C.S
Benalla
Tharadsy
Benalls Beach
Spencer
Jnt
Bervins
Horate
Patriotis
V.W.A.A.C
Axch Ursoch
Bonnlls
Misa Parer
Mise R
Ledger Treasucer
Mise O. Stewart
Mire
O'Dea
Greer
Griffthy
A. Ledger
U.w.C.d
Knogland
France
Benalla Waterworks Trust Meets on Water Supply and Fees
The Benalla Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Chambers with Comes Mathieson in the chair and members present. Topics included correspondence from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, a note on poor water supply due to blocked pipes, pumping pressure discussions, a rate collector’s report detailing recent receipts, and requests for immediate settlements and washouts work at golf links and a local property.
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Mathieson
Roe
Walker
Barrington
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Banalls Traders’ Association
Wallis
Rabbechi
Tondalo
Loch Hove
Hue
Hsiday
Essa
Thoruy 1
Barkly Ativer
Rebbeoh
Starlang
Rebbechi
Bridgeste
Rebbeehl
Shire Connell
Countey
B. Sanderson
Stredwick
Hye
Rebbech
Benalla Weat
Cardershrest
Pampiog
Red Cross Donations and Dispatched Supplies Noted
Winton Mrs EB H Brooker the honorary secretary thanks donors including Benalla Racing Club £2 and numerous smaller gifts. Contributions total to fund relief as house badges £25 and rate credits £21. Items dispatched to Central depot include 30 yards sheeting towels pillow slips and various sewn goods.
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Winton
EB. H. Brooker
Eecravary
Benalla Racing Clubs
Jan. Hernan
J. J. Lewby
BR. Warnock
T. Joyou
W. Lynch
H. Brooker
Calder Wins Indies Golf Opener With 63 At Bonalle
On Saturday afternoon at the Bonalle links the Indies golf event finished with Mrs Calder posting a fine twelve hole round of 63. Mea Klog also played well with 62, and the day's scores list shows Mrs Calder 51-8-49 Mrs King 60- ser 60 Mrs Eeilly 56-4 by Mrs Barrington 8-33 Mrs MW Kenair 70-15 Mrs Caeter 70-12-68.
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Bonalle Links
Calder
Mea. Klog
King
Eeilly
Barrington
MW Kenair
Caeter
Bonalle High School Visited Wangaratta in Return Football
Bonalle High School travelled to Wangaratta for a return football match. Scoring showed Wangaratta leading at each stage with final margins reflecting a strong home performance. The day included good hospitality and pleasant weather. Seaxpanp Stamoxnny Deror provided Welting Material and School Requisiton supplies.
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Osm
Bonalle High School
Wangaratta
Camphere
Tod
Healgh
Wirwt
Wangeratta
Booalla
Bonalle
Bupulls
Binal
Bonally
Gary
Germans Retreat on Front North of the Marne
Reports from London dated Sunday say Allied forces press the German rear along a broad front north of the Starnes and on the Marne region. The German lines in the Main-de Massigo area have been penetrated and new advances repelled the previous positions. The standard office notes continued progress and shifting defenses as troops advance.
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Retr
London
Tyne
Starnes
Marne
Menziga
Standard
Progress of Alliss Continues Creat Work by the Tanks By Ruiren
London dispatch reports French forces have reached the Ouia line along its entire front. A Bronch commandant quotes noble Marist words as the Marists press forward. Tanks supported infantry and drove enemy lines toward Monteanasa, aiding the Allied advance and reducing resistance near St Hilistia.
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Ruiren
London
Che Ouia
Gureq
Monteanasa
Eashwari
St. Hilistia
Resistanci
Liv Wouny
Eich
Tynlee
Mashlue
French Daring Hampars Enemy's Retreat
French forces report bold action on battlefield with light tanks preventing German advances. Sunday morning dispatch notes German retreat observed near Somme sector and ongoing operations hampered by weather and enemy resistance. Renowned correspondent cites German counteractions and Allied replies as troops press forward.
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Somme
Marah
Epersina
Browel
Jofacity
Rene
Garman
Cormans in Difficult Position Reported at Preach Road Gathering
A garbled correspondent note describes a tense scene north of the Gate involving local figures and a disputed communications issue. The report highlights a strained situation and unclear governance. The language suggests a misunderstanding or miscommunication impacting the group’s actions and plans.
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Cormans
Lindon
Fora-pi-Tardenios Entered Cormans Still Retreating
Text appears as garbled OCR with fragmented phrases about forces and retreating fronts. Core elements mention Germans, Frente, Ville, and possible locations or actions, but details are unclear and names are uncertain. The passage lacks coherent facts to confirm a single event or outcome.
Enemy Rearguards Killed or Captured in Mid Campaign
Paris correspondent reports that enemy rearguards left to cover retreat have been killed or captured. Across fronts, prisoners indicate German forces are retreating toward the Oarey line, with evacuation orders seen amid disrupted rear defense.
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Asiven
British Raids Capture Prisoners Near Liacre and Givenchy
Sir Douglywaly reports successful raids with a few prisoners taken. A patrol encountered a sentry near Givenchy, while operations extended east of Areas sod fu the neighborhood of the Liacre.
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Douglywaly
Givenchy
German Offensive and Allied Advances Reported in Early War Front
Fragmentary dispatch describes German forces advancing 15 miles, capturing 1,100 prisoners, 200 machine guns and seven field guns. Reports claim Allied and German casualties reach into the hundreds of thousands with claims of extensive prisonerships and shifting policy in imperial circles.
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Germany
Felday
Generel Govrind
Hp Ab
Zarish
Hinieanborg
New York
Grow Benelu
Benalla Racing Club Nominations List Published
The Benalla Racing Club released its nomination slate yesterday. Provident candidates include M. Hindley. Visa Presidency potential choices Mossen Moodie Marnhall Hagemaner Troasotar My Gallnoy. Committeeman nominees total twelve: A. B. Barrington W. Bourke Collins Crimmins Gascoigne Gregorion Henlyo Fethoy Knox Cardoh Mosdows Nronan O Dos Rowell tonbride. Stowarde five to be selected: H Findlay Hagenamor Hanlon Ontlaoy Knox.
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Igtalng
Provident
M, H, Hindley
Mossen
Moodie
Marnhall
Hagemaner
Troasotar
Gallnoy
Moma
A. B. Barrington
W. M. Bourke
Vv. Collins
W. Crimmins
Gascoigne
H. G. Gregorion
T. Henlyo
Fethoy
J. Knox
L. M.cardoh
Don. Miinate
V. Mosdows
W T. Nronan
M. O'Dos
Rowell
D. Tonbride
Stowarde
Memin
Ms H. Findlay
G. EH. Hagenamor
Ty Hanlon
P. Ontlaoy
Dry Show Decision Saddles Benalla Agricultural Society
The Benalla Agricultural and Pastoral Society debated holding a dry show in October at the municipal chambers. Attendees, including Mr Horner, backed a resolution barring publican booths and liquor at the event, arguing war costs demand temperance and revenue must come from other sources while noting long-standing booth practices and hotel support.
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Council of the Benslit Agricultural Ad Pastoral Society
Arquicipal Chambers
Anes
Horner
Notios
Britain
Goren
John Moodie
Koox
Prohibition Debate Moves Through Royal Society Factions
The assembly debates restricting drink in royal society events. Mr Turnbull shifts stance citing revenue concerns while Mr A O Stewart and others urge reform. Delegates from various societies support banning alcohol. responses mix backbone and popular sentiment as officials seek a path forward amid divided opinions.
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Errs
Royal Society
Atfont
Royal
Bonalis Society
A. O. Stewart
Amychion
A.C. M‘vonnan
Fey
My. Barnes
Iehid
Turnbull
Mr. Cleary
Golsa
Closry
Golan
Tarnbull
Turfall
Che
Pwakar
Cartie
Turnill
Gowsa
Turtbull
Sean
Melbourne
Spike
Elobad
Dows
Soldines
Adok
Torntall
Cowen
Vietashern
Turoball
Victorian Farmers Union Taminick Branch Meeting Report
The Taminick branch of the Victorian Farmers Union held a recent meeting with full attendance. The balance showed a credit of £3 18s. Election of officers elected Mr Atkingon as president and Mr J B C Sailer as vice president, with Me Ever Atkineons as secretary and treasurer. Members praised the turnout, noted engaging speakers, and expressed intent to continue organizing to promote peace and cooperation in the district.
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Victorian Farmer's Union
Cha Residant
J. Ae Atkineon
I Atkingon
Viet Presidenta
Mowry J. B.C
Nmivt
Diptelsta
Feanehow
Wilon
the Provident
Moto
Molyallah Forms Branch of Victorian Memorial Union
A well attended meeting at the Molyallah public hall formed a branch of the Victorian Memorial Union. Mr Heyward chaired. officers elected include President Tin Blackburne, vice presidents Morris and Vallender, secretary H Sim, treasurer Haywood, and auditors Clarke and Glaudown. Twenty men enrolled.
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Tho Molyallah
Mirmery’ Union
Heyward
Vallander
J. Bhokbarne
Hare
Tin. Blackburne
Vlompresidenty
Morris
J. Vallender
OG. Horrfon
Welcome Home Sergeant Gamble At North Winton
A large North Winton gathering on Tuesday July 16 welcomed Sergeant H L S Gamble home after two years in France. Mr J W Ashmead presided as the crowd sang the National Anthem and offered words of praise for his service. A watch, medal, and congratulatory gifts were presented by Mr W Lew on behalf of local friends, with thanks and best wishes voiced for his safe return. Music by Mrs Weston and others accompanied the evening of songs and dancing into the hours after.
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North Winton
Grouu
Wilcom
Gamble
J. W. Ashmead
Atarte
Groud
Gambla
Clive
France
Empire
Frondom
Abo
Wor
Lee
Fy Lew
Tony Hifo
Mra
J, Weston
Misa R. Weston
Johnson
Mra Hennesey
Fyrmers
Uniow
Loch
Qavona
Walter Grant
Mulgrave
Queensland
Belatuos
England
Wales
Paul Gerlachy
Leon Halu
Holdeworthy
NS. W
Erik
Justlor
Poitco
Victoris iv
Paris
Leon
Asaun Whygihy
Trilangotta
Alston
Mitt Valley
Mathournee
Worsley
Poppescius Moesegu
Aurichelaloe
Maolym
Mary Daley
Cynalloon
Vienne
Accra
Starvatyon
Mr. W. Lang
Seddon
Steven
Beyle
Aed
Shetel
Gaby
Humble Scribe Reports on Meat Prices and Postwar Struggles
CHAS B KERVILLE discusses meat distribution costs and farmer burdens in postwar Melbourne. He critiques proposals for higher producer payments, slowdowns, and government intervention. He warns farmers may rely on philanthropy if banks and merchants tighten credit, urging practical price and supply measures.
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Melbourne
Taleo
Baslavee
Alen
Poarvet
St Patrick Day fundraiser reports receipts and plans
A well attended St Patrick's Day committee meeting listed receipts from public donations and booths, with detailed expenditures for Luncheon, Printing, and entertainment. The balance shown was £42 14s 4d, plus subsequent receipts of £6 6s, totaling £48 1s. The period saw payments of £7 3s 9d and a cash-on-hand of £12 10s 0d. A letter of thanks was planned for Mr O'Toole and others who aided the event with performances and setup, with continued thanks to volunteers and organizers.
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Genurst
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick
Longue and
Handien
Lantheons Booth
Aoid
Fevening
Entertainoi Pimti
St. Joseph's Palwoal
Tomas
O'Toole
Patelek
Connolly
Ellorie
Trigedo Hall
Wallacy
Thous Ladlea
Enks
Alo Pareed
Community events schedule with July August dates
A fragmented listing outlines upcoming activities including a July 1 concert at the Conservatorium, a stallion parade on August 1, a committee meeting at Benalla Hall, a commercial hotel gathering on August 10, and a community ball in Goorwambat. The notices reference university and local venues with several unclear details but indicate multiple public meetings and performances.
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Benalley General
Benalla Gus Cob
Satattay
Pont
Breeting Moommynt & Oldiere
Vast, Turbulent Times Reach Global Turmoil
A chaotic stream of exaggerated phrases and broken names describes a world in upheaval with references to Moscow, Germany, Napoleon, and battles. Mentions of political trials, economic strain, epidemics, and wartime casualties hint at widespread crisis, while scattered names imply multiple events across nations.
Dookie Pig Sale Sets High Prices in Fortnightly Auction
Messrs J. MNamara Co report a special pig day at Dookie on Monday July 23 with about 150 pigs yarded. Prices rose well above recent sales in Melbourne and nearby districts, average around £25 6s per head. Premiums reached £4 8s for extra heavy, £3 19s for prime heavy, £6 15s for prime medium, and £2 1s for prime heavy porkers, among other varied lots.
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J. Mnamara Co
Dookley
Melbourne
Aistileh
Goolbueno Valley
Rime Honey Store Sons
Dookie Stock Sale Report From Namare Co Yard Event
Messrs J Namare and Co report a fortnights market at Doukly yard on 23rd with 1070 sheep 150 plus cattle 29 cattle offered. Sheep sold at advanced rates. fat cattle to 10 2/0. fat cows to 10 12/6. lambs and lamb prices varied. many small stock prices noted. overall strong demand and activity.
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Messrs
J.namare
Wether Weaword
Is It Your Kidneys Dont Mistake The Cause Of Your Troubles
Many people misread kidney trouble as muscular weakness and ignore the real source. The ad claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure weak or diseased kidneys, sharing a testimonial from Mrs. G. Riddull of Boanila, who says back pain, cloudy urine, and fatigue disappeared after the treatment. It lists Foster-Milman Co. in Sydney as the supplier and urges readers not to delay seeking the remedy.
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Baro Troulley
Dean
G. Riddull
M. Grovi
Foster-M'Alellan Co
Biventreet
Sydney
Fragmented OCR Note Sparks Ambiguity in Local Stationery Depot
A garbled OCR passage references Che Standard Stationery Depot and scattered phrases suggest a local business notice. Readable bits mention Le HUH and terms like Bake, Seyi, Tutt, and Kum. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or structured facts for a full summary.
Standard Stationery Depot Ad at Nunn Street Benalla
Sealed pre war rates offered on boxed stationery and envelopes by The Standard Stationery Depot in Benalla. Envelopes and forms leather goods and colf supplies advertised with price per box of 250 units.
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Leather Coods
Colf Supplies, &U
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