Benalla notes and social events at the Shire Hall
A party in Benalla featured the Houatia Mechanics' Band at the Shire Hall with a motto "Success to the Old Band" on display. A cake with instrument motifs was donated and later given to the Red Cross. The evening included a walking contest won by Miss Mathieson and Mr. James Pinchbeck, and prizes for various costumes. The Rev E V Wade of Melbourne announced health-related retirement plans, while officers and locals report on military and public notices, including rail and dog act discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilyistace
Dodd
Benalla
Red Cross
Mery
Sherwill
Messrs
Liv and
Kenny
Mathieson
James Pinchheek
Harcourt
Msckerell
Britannia
Porter
Italy
France
May O’brien
Belgium
Hooper
Red Groves
Barklamb
S.inchbeek
Isdy
Tuy
E. V. Wane
E. V. Wade
Holy Trinity
London
St. Marn'a
Gospel Oak
Bonallene
St. Martin's
Magee
Eustaca V. Wade
Melbourne
St. Martin's Church
N.W
England
Hay
Libearth
St. Mary's
Bibury
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
Wade
Jorsup
Ldeutanant W. Tt
Swaby
Yarnimoses
Fleet
Carlisle
Railways
Yarrawonga Shire
Yarrawonga
Tim
Mary Plemloy
Joseph Word
Hamilton Clarke
Ad Clarke
Base Ormietsa Disargeans
Stanley Roy
Armstrong
Melbourge
Langest
J. W. M*dovald
White Gate
John Walker
M'Donald
Walker
Victoria Hotel
John Cook
Gare Dane
Ab A. Guo
Advb. Wool
Satvs
Goldsbrough, Mott and Uo
Excelsior Club
Kura
Wan
Bisse Coxerur
Shire Hall
Brighton Beach
Tilley
Youmans
A. Anderson
A. Wolf
Rarions
Danis Aveener
Kosveny
James M'Cartney
Robert John Hughes
Commonwealth Bank
Postal Department
Spencer-street
Hughes
M'Cartney
Act Ad Ag
M‘cartney
Hughss
Abbotsford Post
J. T. Gorman
Sus
Doxatros
J. Skelton
Skyvierk
Requirion
Vinlattowa
Noalure
Murrang Aveniue
Tubb
Tay
Dantroon Military College
Usensland
Australia
Tie
Motmene
Sonprns
Ross
New Zealand
Army Service
RL. Ross
59Th Battalion
Dlive
W. FI. Shiels
Sch
Light Hore
Gallipoli
Ros
Asmetars Re Coygmer
Mr. N. Cinnegrans
George Deihl M'Cormick
Hsgetburn
Warrnambool
Cormick
North-Lastern
Couxmy Brow Powes
Cattr
M.H.R
Commonwealth Prices Adjustment Board
Gerlain
Goldialda Im Waatern Australis
Gably
Commonwealth Board
Pxomm
Pho ‘Trauboos
Waoenabraet
Melbouene
Lare Potter Wallin
Avonal Toad
Seymour
Tin Atate
Britov
Geskian
Kuglleh
U Leeland
J. Ge Maxwell
O'Dwyer
Limerick
John Maxell
O'Carver
Sattoo
Maxwell
O'Dwryer
Dublin
German Offensive In Cambieres Sector Reported Staunchly Repulsed
Paris dispatch says German forces began a heavy attack in the Cambieres front near Mort Me-Ciarvs on Sunday evening. Waves were repelled after hours of bombardment as artillery fire paused before trench lines. Attacks continued through Monday with the enemy taking limited ground but failing to break through. reinforcements moved up and counterfire held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paut Parisien
Chow
Krouch
Niin
Antina
Crow's Wood
Cumieres
Ten Tims
Renches
Fierce Fighting at Verdun and Other Fronts
Paris reports heavy fighting on the Verdun front with German assaults repulsed along multiple trenches. Observer notes bombardment and counterattacks as Allied lines hold, with casualties reported as heavy and troops evacuated from key positions east of Seppins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Italy Pressed as Austrians Advance Slowly
Italian forces face heavy fighting as Austrian troops push north of Thatwit amid ongoing combat. Reports say Austrians tighten lines, with Slovak and Hungarian units noted nearby. The struggle centers on hill positions and river crossings, with Rome’s political scene cited in dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Omic —Billisin
Solty
Sony Con
Naus
Attacks on Lower Egypt and petrol stocks headlined war update
Reported strikes on Lower Egypt by torpedo boats and aircraft disrupt coastal towns. British petrol stocks noted amid wider bombardment. German naval activities tied to sea victories and Zeppelin losses. Ambiguous lines mention captures, air raids, and destruction, with scattered place names and dates.
Polar Expedition Letter From Ada Ford and Local Notes
A garbled historical fragment recounts a polar expedition relay from Port Stanley and mentions Sister Ada Ford of the 17th Hospital in Victoria and various local figures. It notes a parcel of comforts for soldiers, a geophone request, and memories of long-ago volunteers and the Tongemah Fire Brigade with references to Captain Skinner and Lt. Lougtlis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neves
Beulote
Ada Ford
Hopital
Victoria
Alexandria
Ford
Lonvlla
Ale Mitlee
Cool Phillipy
Lougtlis
St. James
Women’s health pamphlet mailed on request from college
A fragment mentions a request for a booklet about women’s troubles and work, with an offer to send a health guide to any address upon postage. It references the Department 36 at the Ladies College of Health and a Melbourne entitiy. The readable text is garbled but suggests support material for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molhem
Dis College of
Ladice’ College of Health
Collins Wbcoet
Melbourne
Travel Without a Ticket Sparks Melbourne Court Case
In a Melbourne court before Mr Aldridge Kelley P M Charles Ginuioso pleaded guilty to traveling in a railway carriage without a ticket. The case detailed he bought a platform ticket at Hewalls station on March 3 and claimed travel to Euros via the Syd Avy express. He admitted using a return route on a borrowed ticket and faced fines plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boostie
Bonalla
Syd Avy
Sade
Fis
Hato
Melbourne
P.M
Mr. Dean
Embargo Debate Over Meat and Butter Exports
Acting Premier Theodore urged lifting the embargo on butter exports during a talk with Customs Minister Tudor. Tudor argued no surplus exists given current Melbourne prices, warning second and third grade butter could spark a price war if freed. He also considered limited meat export variances for select cuts to Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Tudor
Adelaide
Australia
Melbourne
Stzo
Commonwealth
Aeth
Meihonirnsst
Auetralia
German dugout discovery and deserters in wartime district
Reports detail a German dugout found near Chuan ta te and two soldiers Langer and Zuninoes tan who fled into the area about ten months ago. One surrendered at Dimbote, the other remained at large until last Wednesday. both were interned. Also noted are chronic wheat complaints and a public visit by opticians to Bonilla and Town Hall on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilicere
Dpofense
Pho Dagont
Tanger
Bab
Gor
Kaleil
Zimmernin
Dimbote
Yrteet
Su Tueasvny
Bonalla
Tracy
Ws. Doyle
M. Ginnane
Oliver
A. Maguire
Motor Act Case Over Rear Light at Seymour Station
At Seymour Fort Roe a motorist faced charges for not carrying a rear light while in charge of a vehicle. Constable Millan testified no rear lamp functioned when a large portmanteau was placed on the back, causing the light to go out. The magistrate noted a £10 first-offence penalty, defendant fined £2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalls Court
Batore
J. I. Poonefather
M*millan
Seymour Ft. Roe
Peiuntor
M'Millan Ald
Carelor Alraet
Eailway
West Outaidn
Nova
Tli Uhura
M'Millan
M Millan
Canvass planned across Batton Day collections today
The town will be canvassed in multiple sections with routes listed for Bridle street to Benalla West and North Brilgoutveat. Names of streets and residents appear garbled in OCR style but indicate an organized door to door collection effort led by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanpeateeet Vey
T. Mathyseon
Lorde
Mar
Sitehell
Shar
Uindlay
Nixmentredt
Mises Findley
M Rensla
Singtho
Tyrnu Strents
Miee
Barkly
Lavery
Uld Strontvoont
Lavery Argil
Maite Gloniemind Leger
Nordly
Caieken En
Menalla Weal
North Brilgoutveat
Kuos
Ky Land
Benalla
Stronte Tubwent
Ceeail
Mier Brown
B. Brown
Benalla West
Slvogin
Commonwealth War Loan instalment appeal amid market concerns
The article discusses the Commonwealth War Loan, noting investor appeal in gilt edged terms while warning of vital considerations amid Britain's wartime finances. It stresses Allied victory funding needs, including Australia, and the public's duty to support military expenditure through timely instalments and patriotic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uys Lowae
Greve Billat
Australis
All Glassea
Sonia
Proposed removal of Mr Pye from Dookie College
Debate surrounds removing principal Mr Pye of Dookie College amid wartime reforms and state funding concerns. Officials cite wheat research, campus training, and future student prospects, while calls urge maintaining leadership to support agricultural progress and ongoing wartime education needs.
Prosecution Over Prohibited Hours At Commercial Hotel
Police charged W T Noonan owner of the Commercial hotel with opening bar during prohibited hours and allowing intoxicated individuals on the premises. Witnesses testified the barred door was used and whisky recovered. defendant pleaded guilty with defense seeking light penalties. Court noted no prior convictions in six years and imposed a small fine after accounting for the conduct and disturbances observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Ue
Moualla
Poalanday
Pennefather
Jones
W.T Noonan
Wyner
Chicky
Wnd
Constallo Lanford
Witows
Uley
Clarke
Jongg
Pennefathor
Anzac Day Observance Details At Camp Review Parade
A fractured report recalls Anzac Day events at Mitt Ambualanicy Corps with a dawn service, camp review of veterans, and a Gallipoli tribute. Troops formed a four-tide procession, flags and gold Wattle colors were honored, Kipling hymns sung, and a closing parade featured sports, songs, and a night concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitt Ambualanicy Corps
Antac
Lund
Gallipoli
Une Teonpe
Kipling
Ak Retry
New Zealand
Australia
Ventosula
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Paris
Wednoniay
Morb Horie
Mense
Ode
Cnnvertead
Gtr Trepches
Morr
Apna
Ceardor Wood
Armit
Hinde
Arineluss
Alsset
Wat Menies
Yoridklyy
Lower Egypt
Amsterdam
Crattal
Chyab
Lower Beypty
Creece
Copenhagen
Wedvasay
Glon
Aid Guoeer
Corman
Masanmara
Cytuons
Gomane
Bricwin
Zeppelin
Wodriusby
Soelins
Noel Wae
The
Sir
Shackleton
Falkland Islands
Hueren
Liexdon
Edward Shackleton
Port Stanley
Waddell Sea
Elephant
Frederick Brown
Albaryy
Alan
Teao
Tupert Malone
Coqniry
Nan
Clase
AL Bertnvattom
Albany
Kiron
Albury
Wangaratte
Mangalore
Mel Bourne
Mr. Dewnard i
Dehy
Arup
Hutton
Roun College Oe
John VD
Spranglinrat
Agricultney
Smat
Wiliams
Somarkoh Polis
Dookie College Higho
Conphyy Hogan
Fe Barry
Clangatry
Margot
Ate Saowkrang
T. S. Lancaster
Nothails Shine
Wednesdey
F. G. Latch & Son
General Drapers, Outfitters
Bridge Street
Wahabe Upaupd
Uwe Wook
Atngrlos
Vwabipinenk Bautuitos
D. Laird
Bridge St
Yorkshire Insurance Company
Sin Yveopraro
International Harvester Go. of
Penn Deering
M‘cormack Bindurs
Ormarnens
Iim
Slut
Sal Levys
Treg.’S
the Teading Drapers
TREG
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