War Letters and Home Front Notes From Benalla News
War literature distribution news and a packet sent to R J Blackbarne includes Britsi Transformee Slavery In Europa and speeches on peace. Local notes cover school tree planting days district rainfall figures and notices on honours and military awards. Also reports on mail service Tatong line and district social events and losses.
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Orient Company
R. J. Blackbarne
Blackbarne
Europa
Lloyd George
Lord Carzon
Germany
King
Cer
Nam
Wito
S Thadarex
Moira
Delatite
A.I.F
Gallipoli
France
Posteres
Bypaume
H. Johns
Christmastown
Defence Department
Chas
Johns
Franey
Wangaratta
Barsv Nt
Esiliee
W. T. Standish
Lleut
W. R. Birdwood
D.S.C
L. G. Maygar
V.C
Sth Light Horse
Victoria
A. Hyland
Bansun-steset
Fenutar
Macquaria
Nichol
Uute
Belsbane
Finnyson
Gond
Plang
Sinclair
Moreton
War Progress Report From Front South of Souches River
London dispatch reports that last night the front south of the Souches river saw attacked advances with several prisoners taken. Allies reportedly sack the advance posts near Pherisy and pushed southwestward, followed by a counterattack that recovered most ground except a small area.
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London
Douglas Hai
Souches River
Fierce Fighting Continues South of the Souchez River
General Haig reports daylong combats with variable fortunes after a heavy enemy assault. French and German lines clash with violent bombardment and multiple attacks repelled. Allied gains were not maintained as fighting persisted along the front.
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Brurer
London
Sanday
Haig
Soucher River
Russians Repel 800 Kurds. seize Turkish positions near Ergegan
A Russian official wire message reports repulsing 800 Kurds attacking southeast of Ergegan. It states three Turkish heights in the Sukkix region were occupied after a retreat by Turkish forces.
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Apsnimazry
Wy Waerness Pass
London
Ergegan
Sukkix
British Prisoners in Germany Agreement Reached
The Press Bureau says arrangements with Germany for withdrawing British prisoners to within kilometers of the front line have been completed. Since April 18 the French and British Armies have captured 62,000 Germans including 1,000 officers, with large quantities of matériel. The French captured 28,045 Germans from April 8 to May 24, and several hundred more prisoners have been taken lately. Germany claims to have taken 997 officers and 12,500 men on the western front in May, with losses of 442 aircraft. The British and French losses totaled 271 aircraft.
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Fenst
Chronicle
Tran Lath
Germany
Germany Exhausted Attempt to Woo Catholics
An article cites La Croix reporting German Catholics sought to sway French Catholics to join a movement. Herr Hesberger of the German Centre party attended a Swiss Catholic meeting on May 18, promising support. French Catholic bishops were urged to cohere, while Swiss mission motives were disputed. French Catholics rejected substituting any party for government in discussing policy.
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Raudgiliard
French Catholic Propaganda
la Croix
Paris
Uhent
Pence
Mouvement
Herr Hesberger
Germany
Munt
Frontline Mobilization Urges Fresh Russian Front Reinforcements
Reports from the Eastern Front quote German commanders urging immediate reinforcements as Russian artillery on the Riga front maintains vigorous activity. Aerial combat is intense on both sides while Kerensky visits the front to rally troops. Petrograd garrison units parade banners declaring resolve to fight rather than fraternize.
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London
Riga
M. Kerensky
Petrograd Garrision Jefe
Kerensky
Strats
Grand Duke Nicholas Arrested Amid Danish Plot Rumors
Reports from Copenhagen claim Grand Duke Nicholas faced arrest amid alleged royal plots. The vague brief notes unnamed officials and unclear charges, with no corroborating details or dates.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
Thin
Copenhagen
Benalla Agricultural Society Meeting Notes and Agenda
A Benalla Agricultural Society meeting at the Municipal Chambers discusses attendance, grants, and dairy and poultry judging, with officers listed and various submissions from local associations. Delegates consider tax debates, judge training by points, prize reductions, and trophy allocations, along with proposed dates and entries for forthcoming shows.
Soldiers Letters From an Australian Front Line
Corporal Howship writes to Mrs Howship from Benalla area troops, recounting nights on the line with lorries and artillery, the balloon and German attack, civilian casualties, and broadcasts of war news. He praises the infantry, notes supplies and weather, and reflects on Australia’s role and resolve.
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Howship
Bonatls
Cpl
Tomy
Harry
Bunsha
Henalla
Tkeson
Dennis
M'Nlroy
Chivers
Coraford
Alexander
Lis
Benalla
F. Warren
Simmonds
Matthews
Arnott
Jack Jondor
Tear
England
Aasiralis
Haughes
Soldivey
Australia
Thad
Nolon
Sud
March Sith
Australis
France
Sflor
Australly
Ibey
Europe
Private W Mack in Nova Australian General Hospital
Private W Mack writes from Nova Australian General Hospital Caulielt describing his surgery a young patient in a war hospital. He praises the medical staff especially Major Brown and notes plans for another operation next week to remove shrapnel while recounting experiences in Franco England and the valiant efforts of fellow wounded soldiers. He mentions local volunteers and ambulance drivers aiding the war effort and reflects on the care received.
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V. Mack
Warramayne
Nova Australian
General Hospital
Caulielt
Thiaya
Tami
Major Brown
Auro
Franco
Tommicng
Napler
Ngland
Bie
Egypt
France
England
Heywood
A. Copemen
W. Backland
W. Youman
Stow
Hays
Stewart
J. Stewart
Weymouth
Monty Video Ormp
Lila
Jack
J. M'Elroy
Fragmentary World War II Service Note
A partial wartime message records a soldier named Dyson Jack visiting the author at a hospital. The note mentions a delayed arrival, a 15th May update indicating the service member was “Progressing satisfactorily” after laryngitis.
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Dyson Jack
Kinglind
Letter from Munro's Wife Shows Suffering at War Hospital
An excerpted letter from Sergt. D. A. Munro's wife at No. 1 Howling War Hospital recounts a severe hemorrhage after leg injury and an amputation. She praises nurses and expresses hope despite grim news, noting health hopes and the toll on families of brave wounded servicemen.
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Mugginna
Mira
Munro
Mune
No. 1
Howling War Hospital
Yast
Ilmit
Nur Sinclair
Lantern Lecture and Concert for YMCA by Wanografts Girls
A Lantern Lecture and Concert by the Wanografts Girls, in aid of the YMCA, was organized and presented under the sponsorship of Mr. Rosen. The event featured a bassoon showcase and related musical pieces to benefit the Young Men's Christian Association.
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Wanografts
Young Men's Christian Association
Mr. Rosen
Red Triangle Collection Halls Sale For YMCA Soldiers
A Friday event titled Red Triangle Collection will head to Bonalle on behalf of YMCA finds. The organization has long dug for soldiers providing comforts and welfare aid. Messages from soldiers express appreciation for the support and the effort to aid those returning from the front.
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Red Triangle
Gueetion
Bonalle
YMCA
Memorial Service for Sergeant Robert Warnock
A memorial service honors Sergeant Robert Warnock aged 23, killed recently in France. The service at Lima South ball Friday 27th altar featured a preacher urging forgiveness, Christian duty, and remembrance of the fallen, with prayers and hymns reflecting on sacrifice and patriotism.
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Sargeant
Lima
Brinday
Trisbute
St. Maco
Peter
House of God
Theo
Panen
Panon
Rebt
Warnock
Hannary
Birthday Cap Wins at Adolite Handicap Race
Results from Flemington show Birthday Cap prevailing in the Adolite Handicap at a narrow margin over Totad Rye with Aldus third. The meeting included Steeplechase and hurdles events, while a Red Cross Button Fund collection raised £54 1s for charity.
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Flemington
Eturdiry Rave
Baltints
Fite Linacre
Ganotuter Hanticap
Lowt ‘Dine
Cabrim
Birthday
Haoudleap
Moowrchas
Lady Blackovud
Flauington
Satorday
Hyvdle
Lend
Daley
Royal
Wedge
Red Cross Society Swanpool Donation Acknowledged
At Swanpool monthly meeting a good allowance was given to the British Red Cross Society with £5 to be donated. Thirteen shirts and sixteen pairs of socks were sent to the central depots along with numerous donations from residents including Mrs. Har, Miss Warnock, and Mrs. Merrigan. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs. Merrigsy and Mrs. Denis. Additional contributions totaling several pounds were made to support the Commonwealth Batton Ward for the British Red Cross Society, with payments forwarded from Goorambat and Stewarton.
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Swanpool
Swanpool Society
British Red Crony Society
Central Depoths
Honees
0. M. Robinson
Mra
Har
Haon
Misa
Warnock Maioitia
Bob Warnock
Mixx Eloi Warnock
Gandini
Mrs. Newton
Merrigan
Braanigan
Pir Rite
A. Heaney
Me. Ashharn
Donnie
Musdames Merrigsy
W. Depnis
Miss Gandini
National Federation mishandles party splits in Parliament
A parliamentary report shows the National Federation discussing divisions within Liberal and Labour ranks. The chairman urged a united approach against party lines, proposing direct government service and nonpartisan measures to support national policy. Members backed resolutions promoting a national government and independent motions.
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Sles
Soldier Misreported Dead Triggers Front Page Blunder
A ministry error led to Private T. W. G. Kessle being posted as dead after a misread telegram on May 5. The unit later corrected the death notice four days later, revealing the son was alive. The incident prompted official regret and calls for accountability to prevent repeats.
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PO Ee
He ¥. Kowst
Byse Records Uilivs
T. W. GO. Kessle
Geners
Orton
Defauea
Fleen
Koust
Suytter Argent
Konat
Glia Blundurlag
War Saving Certificates Encourage Public Support for War Loans
The article highlights the British Victory War Loan and the push for broad public subscriptions. It notes that banks and corporations have already subscribed, but stresses that widespread public participation is essential to reach the funding target, with War Saving Stamps and War Saving Certificates offered in various denominations.
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Australia
Cough Mixture and Save Money Claim
A dubious advertisement touts making cough mixtures at home to save money. It markets a product said to contain HEENZO and claims easy preparation, labeling, and purported health benefits while warning of dangers from improper chemicals and dilution. The piece references toxic combinations and cautions about serious health risks.
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Ava
Avaraga
Coursing Meeting Notes and Race Results Display
A detailed record of a coursing meet with weather, hare handling, and crowd turnout. It lists entrants, dogs, and match outcomes with prizes and practical remarks, including names like Mr. Cnadwink and Mr. Ayan and a long roster of competing hounds and handlers.
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Kaneva
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Sergeant Robert Warnock
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RED Cross Society
Fed Grows Society
Goorambat
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Major Piniie
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Goorambst
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National Federation
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