War Report From The Front Near Ypres And Nieuport
The British commander Sir Douglas Haig reports repulsed night naval advances between Ypres and the Ancre wood and notes no further southern attacks. Allied artillery engagement around Fontaines les Crotuelles, six enemy aircraft shot down and three others out of control with three of our planes missing. Meanwhile French lines at Nieuport and Lesbaines suffer violent bombardment. twenty one German aircraft downed and two captive balloons burned in flames.
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London
Douglas Haig
Ypron
Fontaing Les Crotuelles
Soaches River
Cormans
Nieuport
Lesbaines
Belsiltay
Italian Front Update on Janina Occupation
ROMT dispatch reports Tallins occupy Janina on the Italian Front. Reuven notes need for confirmation as Sunday briefing arrives with details of shifting positions and regional control.
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Danina
Reuven
Tallins
Janina
Kronstadt Protest Denounces Provisional Government Defection
Petrograd dispatch notes the Workmen's and Soldiers' Deputies Council calling all Kronstadt Fort and Baltic Fleet committees to instantly obey the Provisional Government, labeling the move a betrayal of revolutionary democracy and a path to anarchy.
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Berren.y
Socialist Peace Gonfarenvo Action Aboard Seamen’s Union
London dispatch reports a meeting at Trefalgne synace about Ramsay McDonald and Jowett prisoners. The 40 mariners and foreign workers read a peace cry in support of McDonald and Jowett and claimed the crew refuses to speak.
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Socialist Peace
Seamen's Union
London
Suniay
Trefalgne
Synace
Riansay
M'Donald
Patrogrrl
Doles
Fireien
M-Donald
Jowett
Australian Prisove: Diabolicat Treatmant in German Camp
Private George Stewart and Lance Corporal Honiton Parsons tell of hunger and terror at a Lille area prisoner camp five kilometres east of Lille. Guards mocked water relief and a German corporal forced notes home describing punishment. A kontra officer sneered that volunteers should fear Germany.
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Sever
Ponspoos
Villiers
Gurmany
Ostend Harbor Appears Deserted After Bombardment
The Adair Daily reports a recent reconnaissance over Ostend shows a heavy bombardment's damage with four large ships destroyed. It notes destroyers reported to have been damaged near Zeebrugge and confirms Ostend Harbor now appears deserted.
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Ostend
Broret
London
British Victory on Ypres Front Claims 7000 Prisoners
British forces under General Sir Hubert Plomes seized the Messines Ridge and drove enemy positions forward on the Ypres front. More than 700 prisoners were counted since Thursday morning as guns, machine guns, and trench mortars were thrown into the debris. The Telegraph notes progress near Scarpe and Green Tand, with continued artillery exchange south of Ypres. A section on livestock disease warns farmers of toxin from contaminated hay endangering horses.
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Sturning
Sir Hubert Phones
Artis
Ypres
Messines
Douglas Haigawids
Green- Tand
Flood damage across Shire roads and bridges reported
Farther reports on Thursday floods show major damage to shire roads bridges and culverts. The Shepparton road from the Racecourse Hotel to Mt Ada and linked structures suffer severe washouts with embankments breached and water washing away bridges and approaches. Widespread inundation affects Stockyard Creek area and towns including Holden’s and Camining’s bridges with new washouts and collapses. Damage to crops stock and property is extensive, with towns like Bright and Me. Ada noting ruined roadways and washed bridges. Rescue operations and warnings continue as rivers remain high and roads impassable.
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Tavo Boen
Shepparton Rovd
Racecourse Hotel
Mt. Ada
Stockyard Creek
Ada
Water Trust
Heshire Engianor
Dulling
Gally
Posreon
Ady
Broksn
Shepparton-eond
Bax
Winton
Messia
Cameron
Gourambat
Henoek Black
Mr. Black
Sod
Yarrawongs
Mossra
A. Pitman
M'Cullech
John Green
Wangarabis
Jain Ryan
Ramovo
Wteoum
Haywood
Ywonss
Petty
Arrawongas
Bright
Eons
Inet
Haa
Cnurthoass
Flood Strains Bridge and Creek Bank Near Mr Hardeen Windmill
Correspondent reports rainfall from the last flood measured at 35 plus, with a 44 point failure. One bridge section remains hanging on the Holland's Creek side while the other end lies on the coruok bank below Mr A Hardeen's windmill. A third section and pile location are unknown. On Thursday a wire cable was stretched to secure the creek, with store communication resumed for fire needs. Friday M'Cashney provided long wire rope and a proper harness to erect near the old bridge on the main road, as volunteers crossed the cage.”
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Asin
Holland's Creek
Coruok
A. Hardeen
Thurstey
M'Cashney
Paassougers van Crosh
Euroa Flood Warns of Further Roads To Reopen
Euroa experienced partial flooding with water reaching near the September level in places. The Castle and Suvon creeks sent large floodwaters into the town, flooding Templeton Street and the bowling green, forcing temporary closures on Railway Street and Binney and Kirkland Streets. Many homes were surrounded as culverts and bridges were swept away and the main waterways receded by morning.
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Suvon Crooks
Templeton
Eregant
Woams Court
Binney
Kirkland Stroet
Railway Stroet
Stedot
Croek
Flooded Mood Waters Swamp Ab Altangatta Town
Residents report floodwaters covering fences and streets in Ab Tallangatta as the mood waters rose, flooding the main road. Local sportsmen spent the day shooting snakes and rabbits crowded on logs and islets along the swollen river.
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Tallangatta
Floods at Wangaratta claim and rescue efforts amid rising rivers
Victims recovered after floods at Wangaratta as police and volunteers pull bodies from the floodwaters. A large fundraising funeral was held despite heavy rain with officials praising responders. Rivers rise to levels unseen since 1870, isolating towns, damaging rail lines, and flooding settlements including Pine Dodge and nearby estates while residents evacuate belongings.
Flood in Benalla Reaches 12 Feet After Weekend Rain
River at Benalla rose to 12 ft above summer level after 20 hours of heavy rain starting Sunday morning. Gauges recorded 1.46 and 1.76 inches, threatening more floods though levees held. Water covered the gardens and racecourse. impact on farming seen as 75 acres sown may need replanting.
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Benalla
Sridge
Earthquake Hits San Salvador and Central America
Information reports San Salvador, capital of the Salvador Republic, destroyed by a quake and eruption with unknown death toll. Six other towns said to be wiped out. The Forestry department collaborates with schools for Arbor Day tree planting, offering thirty thousand shrubs and trees for distribution.
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San Salvador
Salvador Republic
Centeal Ametica
Andtty
Forestry Department
Forests Department
Benalla Waterworks Trust Notes May Meeting
The Benalla Waterworks Trust met at the Municipal Chambers with present members including Comea Mathiowan Osidor and Barrington. Minutes cover correspondence about £291 7/11 and audit stance, a report on water consumption, pumping foundation work, and financial accounts including arrears and new rate book preparations.
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Benalla Waterworks Trust
Comea
Mathiowan
Osidor
Barrington
Trossery
W. Shedwick
Connors
Morley
Goat & Inne
Lumuing Endiere
P. Rebbechi
Railway Department
Cruckford
Veranck
Treasary
F Brown and Son
Capary
Kb Walon
P. Rebbeeh
Gascoigne and Hiscock
J. H. Elvhun
A.J. Allan
Allah
Chaiusa
B. Sanderson
Dutiey
Arnelal
Haying Atte
Tran
Hy Lawe
Captain P. H. Cherry VC MC Killed on the Western Front
Read with sorrow the report of Captain P H Cherry VC MC of Benalla and Hobart links killed at the Western front in March after gallant service from Gallipoli through Egypt and Flanders. His parents Mr and Mrs Cherry of Craigton near Hobart and the Queenstown district honor his sacrifice with tributes from the Governor General and Army officials.
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P. I. Cherry
V.C
M.C
John Cherry
Benalla
Noyilion
George Cherry
Royal Hotal
Sydney “Mail
Inet
Victoria Cros
Tremanin
Meg Duck Cherry
Craitoc
Hobart
QMS
Gallipoli
Wid
Egypt
Warrham Canp
Himelf
Cherry
GJ. Cherry
Asost Vato
George Tames Cherry
Royal Hotel
Figue
Vibteria Crows
Prost Bureau
V. Hi
Hey
May
Use
Auntralia
Deck Cherry
Momage
Tan
Gkonin
Red Cross Society North Winton Monthly Meeting Report
The Red Cross Society of North Winton held its usual monthly meeting on the 2nd of February. Members reported donations including flannel shirts and knitting cotton, with Miss Gould and Mrs Weston among those assisting. several officers and attendees were listed. Also noted is the New South Wales Railway Commissioners visit to Tocumwal noting expense prevented linking services. a Bendigo prison escape where William Walker fled during transport, his conviction history, and status as a dangerous criminal were reported.
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North Winton
Red Crows Saciaty
Fano
Gould
W. Weston
KE. Weston
J. W. Aucimond
A. Ashmuwl
New South Wales Iailway
Tocumwal
Weach
Walker
Dlaoa
May Reports At Dookie Agricultural College
The Dookie Agricultural College reports May work and student scholarships. Funding supports five scholars and a college prospectus prepared for the Far North convention. Crops are healthy, stock good, with plans for a farm show during early August and lectures for interested attendees.
Obituary notices from a Winton district paper
A fractured obituary page outlines the deaths of Mrs B A Carruthers and Mrs WM Robinson in Winton, plus Mary Potter Worthyan and Mrs Margaret Cooke. It notes funeral details, burial in local cemeteries, and references to surviving family members and the mourning community. The text also includes scattered personal remarks and informal notices about the deceased.
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WM. Rowinson
Warrenbayne
Mire
Robinane
Mins Fraser
Benalle
Agnilo Dueay
Sini Mra
Robinwon
Warrenhaynu
Benally
Howalla
Abbott
A. C. M'Connan
Roll of Honor names from Seymour and district soldiers
Roll of Honor lists Lance-Corporal George I Wemayes of Seymour killed in action in France on 3 May at age 26. Other notices mention Private Alex Johnston of Sighthogh killed, and Milrato We Murdoch son of J S Murdoch of Sydney killed in action at Sib Adgurt in 1916. Mentions families: Mr A Wemyse, Mr J S Murdoch, W. By WA May Hol and Wangeetta workers.
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George I. Wemayes
Seymour
Sorion
France
A. Wemyse
Sa Pharaday
Alex, Johnston
Joseph Johneton
Milrato We
Murdich
Murdoch
Sydney
Wetlon
May Hol
Warutaratta
Sted
Lewis
Moyho
Wangeatta
Murdech
J.C. Brown and Co
Abictineera
Missing Privaty Se and Prisoner Figures Reported
A fragmented report notes a block holder on Shepperton No. 2 wetite missing since April linked to Menisstig and a Dookie College adent listed over two years ago. It mentions Jack Quigalo suspected prisoner, and further Shoppartemion and Puivaty Beavers cases linked to wartime enlistment, plus a brother killed on the Wrong List.
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Privaty SE
Tye
Shepperton
Menisstig
Hyves
Dookie College
Adent
Jack Quigalo
Sheppartals
Defenic
Pocseldy Sa
Huwan
Wounded Private Giltued Thomp in England War News
Wounded Private Gilted Thompson of Stanley and Private Jos ONeill of Euros are reported wounded in action. Messages from Defence confirm arm wounds and hospital status in London and Wandsworth. Other names, including Lieut Sandeman of Echuca, appear in casualty notes as reports filter from Melbourne and England.
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Wtalsineoo
Th Binwaty
Beanon
Wesstern
Australia
England
Abingon
Baddas Glint
Warrenbayne
Violettowe
Giltued Thompwat
Stanley
Quivetog
Frickés
Defence Department
Wil
Jos
O'Neill
O'Neil
Corontal O'Neill
London
AL Dinan
Swanpoul
Ambens
Red Crowe Soctory
Melbourne
Jonou
Wandsworth
Lient
Santernn
Echuca
Sanderson
Lute
Manofield
Hole Eatferuy
Norpital
Prisoner of War Report Amid Turbulent Inquiries
Fragmentary war notes describe a prisoner of war Yeulertay Mir and related personnel. Details mention Private AL MK Buutthy and Veivaty Smith amid confusion over status and notification, with uncertain outcomes and evolving information.
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Yeulertay Mir
David Smith
Teokew
AL MK Buutthy
Royal Pictures Opens in Melbourne Hall Tonight With Star Lineup
Royal Pictures launches at Shiry hall, Bourse, Melbourne on June 20 with a packed program led by the semi classic My Old Daten and Charlie Chaplin in Bey Street. A war feature and Luke the Lawyer promise crowd-pleasing events as a veteran engineer runs the projection and Grace Brown handles effects.
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Mkes
Pimcor
Snil Fair
Partiva
Moya Pictures
Shiry Hall
Bouslls
Melbourne
London
Hag Baer
Deane Big
Charlie Chaplin
Bey Street
Finnel
Star Pictures
Luke
Eye
Grace
G. Parkinson
Tyrseted
Y M C A Statement on Misprint and Military Secretarion
A garbled report defends the YMCA leadership against claims of misdirected funds in administrative expenses. It praises the Alpha Front mobilization efforts and compares the work to a chaplain's, asserting strong support from leaders like Sir Donglin Taig and national YMCA officials. Military and naval department figures are referenced as backing the cause amid ongoing internal debates.
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Mio
Vmscal
Anilitary
Tn Alpha Front
Sar Noldi
Hogy
Av Hy Sargood
Young Men's Christian Association
National Committee
Army Ant’ Navy Department
IL A. Whebler
Honal Secentary
Relienet Saffors
Soldtype Emporial League
Foster
Financial misallocation and wartime costs cited in 19th century record
The document reports on government spending and accounting figures from 19M including £2074/10 with £404 ISVS for malaria, noting continued financial strain and wartime logistics. It mentions military supply chains, hospital statements, and propriety measures, with dates and regional mentions indicating a contemporaneous budgetary review.
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Sridiey Misthdie Lee
Goly Heirahl
Belivinn
Melbourne Market Summary From The Wool Market Turmoil
Melbourne market notes show volatile wool prices with varied bids across regions. Buyers face uncertain demand as cattle and sheep valuations shift, while local traders report mixed confidence for upcoming auctions.
Wan yatnsty Shins Connell Held On Wednesday
Reported discussion and actions at Wan yatnsty Shins Connell on Wednesday with attendees Crn Malydiney yout Muni Kullys Ryai Word Comins and others. Mention of government departments, agricultural matters, enforcement, and references to aspirin production and safety.
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Connell
Woduonday Innt
Crn
Word
Comins
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