Benalla Board of Health notes unsatisfactory hall and safety gaps
A Benalla communication from Secretary Knoxhan reports a Shire Hall inspection identifying light, door, and roofing deficiencies. It cites inadequate fire safety gear, faulty graf props, and overcrowding concerns, with plans for compliant gangways and revised regulations.
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Bexanca
Knoxhan
Troy
Board of Health
Itta
Benalla
Fsb
Traalo
War front updates reveal 7342 prisoners and weapon captures
London reports Sir Douglas Haig says total captures since June 7 include 7342 prisoners 47 field guns 242 machine guns and 60 trench mortars. A raiding party was driven back north westward of Lets.
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Western Front
Wy Braven
London
Douglas Haig
War news notes praise for Sir Hubert Plosmer and advance report
General Halg voices confidence in a special army order congratulating Sir Hubert Plosmer on the Second Army’s success at Mursines while Beitiah’s Commander-in-Chief says the enemy faces inevitable defeat. Sir Douglas Maig calls losses light given the battle’s scale as British forces advance on four fronts on Tuesday.
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Hubert Plosmer
Mursines
Beitiah
Douglas Maig
War dispatches report Pershing arrival at Boulogne
A muddled British dateline reports General Pershing and staff arriving at Boulogne as Allied forces press toward the front. British correspondent notes corpses and discharges, mentioning machine guns used to stir German morale, with chaotic references to American and Allied officers and locations from Boulogne to Washington.
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London
la Matin
Messines
Submarine War Crisis and Austria Seventeen Callups
General war cables report the Russian mission to the United States has arrived in Vancouver. Zurich notes Austria calls up youths aged 17. German papers like Deutsche Tageszeitung concede submarines may not secure victory, signaling doubt about their effectiveness in naval warfare.
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Keven
Vancouver
United States
Berlin
Deutsche Tazeszeituing
Junkers
Germany
Anzac Buffet planned for Benalla concert fundraiser
A Tuesday meeting at Mechanics' Hall discussed a concert to aid the Anzac Ballet Fund, organized by A P Roover and backed by Melbourne artists. The plan includes a Tivoli Theatre connection, a July 28 date, a March of the Rising entertainment, and a ensemble of twenty eight participants with Mr Mendway as secretary and stage manager.
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Mechanics
Dune
Benalla
Tar
Sydney
Anzas Butist Fund
Anex
Imo
Melbourne
Mix Parker
Halon
Baker
Firs Brigade
Mendway
Mosasis
Medway
Parkinson
Soldiers' Comforts From Mokoan West School
A list of articles donated by Mokoan West State School for Caul Gold Military Hospital includes food items, sweets, soaps, preserves, and household goods. A pumpkin weighing 42 pounds was entered in a cooking contest and sent to the front with the donations, won by Mr. Gardiner who forwarded it to Gaulfiolt with other school items.
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Mokoan West
Caul Gold Military Hospital
Mokoan West State School
Onveth Pinizoum
Gardiner
Gaulfiolt
Disastrous Air Raid Hits London East End
Reuters reports a severe air raid on London's East End with 12 to 15 enemy planes crossing the coast and many shots fired. Casualties in the city range from dozens killed to hundreds injured, with a London County Council school reported hit and many children wounded.
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Reuter
London
Pacaday
House of Commone
Ronard Law
North Foreland
Kent
Essex
London County Council
King Constantine Abdicates Throne in Greece
The article reports King Constantine of Greece abdicating in favor of his 24 year old son Prince Alexander. French and British troops have landed at Corinth and entered Thessaly, with Allied forces moving into the southern province.
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Parisi
Athens
Constantine
Greece
Alexander
Corinth
Thessaly
Lassen
Abdication of King Constantine Anounced in Commons
In the House of Commons on Wednesday Mr. Bonar Law announced the abdication of King Constantine in favor of his second son Prince Alexander who had taken the oath as King. The statement drew loud cheers as Mr. Lynch questioned government aims amid ongoing Greek constitutional issues. Paris reports note Constantine may seek refuge in Switzerland or Italy.
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House of Commons
London
Bonar Law
Constantine
Prince Alexander
Lynch
Bonar Laweid
Greece
Allies Land Troops in Greece Reported by Reuters
A Patissy dispatch cites an Athens message stating Allied forces landed in Greece at Piraeus under an agreement with Prime Minister M. Jonuart and the government. The report notes no incident and describes troop movements as coordinated with local authorities.
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Greece
Reerew
London
Reuters
Patissy
Athens
Pirsus
M.jonuart
Returned Soldier in Trouble at Booalla Court
At the Booalla Court inspector Borsum charged Jamee Neaves a returned soldier with assaulting W J Schofield at Booalla railway station on May 2. Neaves denied the offence, witnesses testified to the hit, and he faced a 20 shillings fine or three days imprisonment with costs.
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Booalla
J. Pennefuther
Borsum
Railway Department
Jamee Neaves
Abboteford
W. J. Schofield
Smith Speared
Wa. E. Schofield
Apresa
Clifford
Aldridge
Sydovy Green
Roy
Red Cross Benalla Branch Apayo Committee Meeting Minutes
The Red Cross Society Benalla Branch held a meeting of the apayo committee with Mrs Walker chairing. Attendees included Mrs Walthaus, Mrs Farlane, Mrs Loak, Mrs Knox, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs Namsea, and Mrs Bhoewill. an apology from Mrs Little was noted. The treasurer reported a bank balance of £201 15s 7d, outstanding cheques of £18 forthcoming, and accounts totaling £13 3s passed for payment. Donations of goods to be attached with names in future were decided. £60 to be paid to the British Red Cross from American funds, with the local branch covering balance of expenses. Several donations and beneficiaries were listed, including Mrs Wana’s afternoon to 38 12/10 Empire Days and items donated by multiple individuals. Articles donated or sent during April and May to the Central Bypath included clothing and warm garments. gifts for afternoon teas were noted for various members and friends.
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R. J. Moodie
Cvcil-stront
Moodie
Perry Sissross
Benalls Court of Putty
Pennefather
P.M. W. J. Crossley
Michael Joyce
Cass
Eseroet
Warren Aynu
Carmen
Meduo
Vallender
Myrthes
Kiasick
Covusmiy Fine
Bure
Bos
Thos, Cayey
Maryborough
Country Fire Brigades’ Board
Wallarat City
Ballarat East
Knox
Robt
Habbie
Teertse
Benalla
Melbourne
Jeffrey
Stephens
Tira
Ata Maeting
Apayo
Tbwadaly
Mr. Holaki
Mes
M'Kennie
Mra
Walbors
A. M'Kopzle
W. Say
J. ‘Taker
Sloan
Mies Mackenzie
Miss Woodward
Mies Ryan
W. Shoewill
Nate
Jug
Wana
I Edwards
Sanda
John Mon J Mio
Burneas
Ledger
Mirx Young
Mes Claman
B. Lolmot
D. Print
K Bobet
M. Koo
D. Curran
M. Pearnon
Wanhora Sachs D. Cura
M. Robinugn
G. Ledger
Sear Tuch
Thomson
Praox
M. Ryan
Mra Rodgers
Mite
Soart
Gnoooigna
Stes
Elshaug
Cap
Mesdamoe Carran
Kills
Sien
Parvo
Taco Waumwen
Siorts
Smathiewny Phillips
Wilcox
Walker
Kitty
Loak
Stewart
Sugarland Ledger
Turley
Young
Rodgers
Cassy
Returned Soldiers Club Formed in Benalla Meeting
A Wednesday night gathering at the Mechanics Institute in Benalla formed plans for a Returned Soldiers and Citizens club. Distinctive attendees included Lt Cloney, Major Kore, Sergeant Moon, and local notables who elected a provisional committee to recruit 20 members and arrange a concert to raise funds.
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Mechanies’ Institute
Benalla
Cloney
Etheridge
Imperis League of Returned Soldiers
Tiwan
P. J. Widwards
Elans Aecess
Burness
National Federation
Kore
Green
Bonalla
Club Ifo
Nobbes Menser
Talahene Club
Talshene
Moon
Everett
Indies
Miss Gouray
Mordimon Mathieson
Shannon
Mowars
Mert Sanderson
P. J. Edwarda
Reynolds
W. Say
Poo. Willis
Sorgt
Mason
Mewre
J. HL. Bishang
Twalte
Mesdames Shannon
Mathieson
Conroy
Sprigt
Palahonu
Franco
Bayt
Unusual Weather Totals Bring Severe Conditions This Week
Readable text notes heavy rain and thunder with a brief earthquake impact around Borh worth Une chimney damage and fatalities. It records rainfall totals for May and June and cites seasonal patterns with mention of a long mud period and fluctuating daily weather.
Gasworks project sparks debate over improvements and delays
A report details plans and delays for a major gasworks excavation and wall construction around a reactor site. It notes contractor timelines, safety measures, and the aim to remove obstacles delaying work. Local officials express concerns over costs and schedule while inspectors emphasize meeting requirements and minimizing disruption.
Submarine Warfare Weekly Report of Arrivals and Sailed
The Admiralty states the Wook fleet total ships number 2760 with sailings 2822. Twenty two ships over 1600 tons were sunk or attacked. Twenty three were unsuccessful, six fishing boats were sunk.
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London
Admiralty
Twenky
Roll of Honor Killed Soldiers Reported in District
A damaged notice lists several war deaths and casualties, noting Private J Cui tow and Second-Lieut. W. B. Daniel among the fallen. It cites ages and relations, including a nephew of Mrs. M’Kurnan, with multiple May dates and locations across the district.
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Gil
Stattin
Win
Kerley
Mranowon
Vaughin
Eoldier
Thie
Wig Barua
Yarrawongs
Han Reesi
Cui
W. B
Daniel Haylog
Frynce
Dankel
National Bank
Dackle
Western Australia
Sydney
Tae Katene
Western New South Wales
Lialion
Py Dugenty
Shepparton
Taoee
Make Cough Mixture and Save Money
A wartime column notes a home remedy ad guiding readers to prepare a cough mixture with water and sugar as per label directions. It claims a pint of mixture costs about 2d and 2s 0d postage, marketed by TRENZO and Aiuto, sold through chemists and stores for colds and sore throats.
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Bette Ot
Hans Bowayou
Dany Hirwation
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Horton HH
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Button Fund
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Ewart and
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Tawi
Oie
Ms Uy
Willig Hane
Frida Smyilenti
Boualla
Baaabnanst Paseny
Carrie Syrent, Bion Alla
James Willcox
Bat Hea To. Tome & c. Bark
Pastryouor
COS Pro
Gatenei
Roronolly Sufirideal, Swtadaction Gaaeanivail
Blennerhassett
Abba
Allen High
Renan Diratings
Yvilet
Siuaan
Utewy
Hay, EL
A. Miller
Spriggs & Porter Corner
Auidge & Smith
Strluch
Leon Hailegan
Leon
Ator ‘Pawan Au Mack
Vrial Suliqip
Vital
Arundel Street
Run Alla
Sistre Pruiggatt
Qrieny
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Greve
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Yauroit
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Herantaeux
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Aker
Pete Th
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Tm. Bartleman
MPS
MIR
NEW Seasons’ Goods
Thomson & Co
Smart Millinery
Gabardine
Bridge St
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