Benalla Flood Risks Prompt Traders to Seek Council Action
In Benalla a deputation from the Traders Association plans to meet the Shire Council to improve flood defenses. Rainfall in the past year surpassed 47 inches over 13 months, with heavy breaks in June to September 1916 and significant runoff from Broken River tributaries. Residents note floods predate major public works, urge river silting study and possible dredging, and stress locating a remedy with council cooperation. Meanwhile, three pupils from Kimo Bridge State School earn certificates for the Young Workers Patriotic Guild with five pounds total prize money.
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Bonalla
Shire Council
Yar
Loli
Benalla
Broken River
Iice
Tatong
Datong
Hollands Creek
Wangaratti
Euroa
Violettown
Thore
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
Traders’ Association
Sesto Cimers—Ib
Llout
Parsda
Shorwill
Somaris
Sherwill
Jrurney
Focal Red Cross
Hoseerar
Doxattoy
Wangaratta District Hospital
J. H. Crete
Incorotius
Douala
Xlncore
Te H. Clarke
Cowstay Boans Boans
Messed
Calsor
Ohairman
Fricker
Country Roads Board
Bonalls
Wedaveday
Ipsin
Nail Ware
Jifray
Atte
Goorambat
Thoons
Sydney Road
Wangaratta Shire
Besalls
Bridge Street
Messrs
Calder and
Fricke
Melbourne
Lig
North Winton
W. B. Smith
Lurg
Informi Oy
Kilmore
Perry
Walker
Harrison
Dunlop
Howey
Lima Roap
Coventry Roads Board
Denton Fethers
British and
Chenery
Baker
Fac
Victor
M.C.A
Mirv Young
Hon- Trassator Benally
M.C
Med Holden
O. G. Knight
Cheam
Belogy
B. Anderson
Dandenong
Ladies! Benevolent Society
Royal Pictures
Peggy
Billie Burke
Bean Phe
the Gil
West of England
Parkinona
Rateway Traysiens
Frank Dolly
Wangarutts Flospital
Malwals Coursing Meeting Results Report
The Bullecourt stakes final saw L Grant's Auxtone Pennant defeat Simpon's Indi Qason Bonalla. In the Onely Sam Stakes Cosgrove beat Hirace and Smith's Street Singer. In the Juver Nile Stakes Bell Heather, owned by Cavanagh, defeated Anderson's Royal Lassie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Grant
Auxtone Pennant
Simpnon
Indi Qason
Bonalla
Christivld
Cosgrove
Hirace
Smith
Street Singer
Cavanagh
Anderson
Royal Lassie
Flood damages to the river and town needs cooperation
A letter from G W Fieldsend urges Benalla residents to back a river works plan after heavy rain. He warns the river bed must be inspected and a co‑ordinated effort is needed, proposing a public meeting and funding of about £750 to support the project and protect property. He emphasizes collective action to prevent further flooding.
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Hood
Benalla
Bonalla
Supar
G, W. Fieldsend
Underground fortress captured by the invaders
A French communique says artillery fighting remains violent near Hurtebiso. It notes the capture on Monday of the Dragons Cave stronghold a large complex over 100 metres wide and 300 metres deep with tunnels and machine gun emplacements. Forty prisoners were taken.
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Reover
London
Mon Violené
Hurtebiso
Eneny
Retiring Germans Hold Aggressive Front Near Lens
London dispatch reports strong patrols maintain pressure south and west of Lens with German line retreating, French artillery activity in Hurtebise Crivonne Avyncourt sectors, Haig says raiders repulsed north of Roux and two captured. Dunkirk heavily shelled. American troops land in France today.
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Cermans
London
Trouter
Lens
Heavanot
Hurtebise
Crivmne
Avyncourt
st Moryn+ villers
Fontaines
Dunkirk
France
Tinos
Lo-Iluy
Austrian Front Claim Recapture of Vall y Positions
An Austrian communique reports victory on the Italian front claiming to have recaptured a quarter of the Sayana Valley after hard fighting. The note says counterattacks collapsed and says eighteen hundred prisoners were taken.
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Kevren
London
Sayana
Submarine Warfare Operating Near America
The United States government reports German submarines operating on the American side of the Atlantic. A merchant ship acting as a submarine convoy is believed to have crossed to Cuban waters, and American warships are actively searching for the vessels.
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America
Reprew
Washington
United States
Atlantic
Cuban
Weekly Arrivals and Departures 21 Vessels Sunk
The Admiralty reports for the past week 21 ships sunk and seven 600 ton vessels damaged. Sailings numbered 2025 with 2876 rivals noted. twenty-two ships were unsuccessfully attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Russians Report Front Activity Near Mamjoka and Lomborg
German forces remain active in the Mamjoka region and south of the Lomborg Tarnapool railway as Ansmmavey and von Winkbess lead operations. Artillery exchanges intensify with ongoing movements along the frontline.
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Cermans
von Winkbess
Paris Eyes Brusiloff Offensive Revival Report
Times reports Paris expects General Brusiloff to renew the offensive soon. Rome notes Austrian divisions are being moved back to the Russian front from Trentino.
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London
Times
Paris
Brusileff
Rome
Trentino
Returned Soldiers Club denies political ties and misquotes
In a reply to a Standard letter, Etheredge clarifies the Retarved Soldiers' and Citizens' Club was not political. He says the club room is a meeting place for soldiers for entertainment and to keep them off the streets, rejects claims of excluding eligibles, and offers to resign if criticisms persist, inviting the writer to take the secretary role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens' Club
Ouriain
Standard
Whitch
Tlowever
Cloncy
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Australia
Tme
Sinking of RMS Mongolia in Indian Ocean reported
The RMS Mongolia, en route from London to Australia, is reported sunk in the Indian Ocean with no confirmed passenger list. Private cables from Australia indicate some passengers were landed at Bean Bay and are seeking money, while crew have reportedly been rescued.
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P. and
Mongolia
Indian Ocean
Cheat
Britain
Australia
Nowa Waa
MLB
Beanbay
Returned Soldiers Club Concert Delights Shire Hall
The Returned Soldiers and Citizens Club held a well attended concert at the Shire Hall on Wednesday night. The hall was decorated with large Australian flags and the audience showed appreciation as a variety of songs, recitations, and a sketch entertained them.
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Shire-hall
Bonallo
Claby
Richardson
Gallipoli
Bos
Miss White
Luke
Sinly
A. Kiherede
Pho Long
Long Trail
Mother Machree
Miss Cloncy
Qod
Jack
Mr. Holman
Mr. Drummond
Gomic ‘Xonge
Killieorankly
Fug the Noo
Wallace
Resdize Sud
White
Kiheredge
Concert and Dance Promoted by School Committee
A school committee organized concert and dance at Baddaginnie, postponed once due to weather, drew a large audience from Benalla Violetown and nearby areas. Miss Ivy Howon led the overture, with varied musical numbers and comic turns, followed by dancing until 2:30. Proceeds included 4/6 to be donated to the Australian Red Cross fund.
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Benalla
Violettown
Ivy Howon
Mid. Howon
Sonn
Australia
Miss BF Nicholiong
Stubiy
Mina Thseel
Mr. IL Welch
Boye Cone Hoo
Mise B. Black Kong
Mathur Michrow
Mr. A. K. Ferguson
Torte Duct
Mina Ky
EL. Goulding
Miss Jackaon
Mary A. Walch
Mes. Barrington
Mr. A. Cash
A. Weigh
Roves
Misa Jackson
A. Welc
al Welch
Messrs
Hawkingon
Walsh
Black
Butler
Miss Black
Taltish Red Cros Fund
Religion of troops shows Anglican share in war service
A Defence Department summary on religious representation among troops notes Protestant and Anglican affiliations based on attestation papers. The writer defends accuracy, praises Anglican and other denominations, and cites Methodist contributions in Vietnam and notes over 16 percent Anglican share of Victoria’s casualty list.
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Siry
Defence Department
Themavivex
Yeanta
Edo
Vietma
Victoria
Thamania
Lnd
A.T. Holden
Chaplin
Soldiers Letters From Egypt Describe Long Move and Harsh Conditions
Sergeant Archie Bell writes from Egypt detailing a 650 mile trek in cold open trucks. He recalls scarce six days’ leave, constant air raids, and nights disrupted by shelling and machine gun fire as troops moved toward Alexandria and endured harsh travel conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Bell
bin Mother
Egypt
Alexandery
Tivive
Untold War Memoir From Benalla Soldier’s Letter
A letter from a former Benalla resident in Fo. RH recounts a brutal fight with Australian, British, and German forces as a unit attempts to seize a fortified position near the Hindenburg line. The account includes heavy casualties, a prisoner of war, and praise for the soldiers who pressed onward despite barbed wire entanglements and fierce machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guppy
Benalla
Haeper
Tam
Hooper
Hindenburg
Kiencourt
Hendwenart
Ron
Hay Machinnigan
Tim
Germany
Clunter
Roll of Honor Died on Service in World War I
A local roll of honor reports W Clemons of Mes and Mrs dno. W Gornford of Bonatla killed in France this month. Families receive sympathy as soldiers from the area, including Allan and Frank, die in action in Palestine and France. Messages from officers convey pride and sorrow for fallen comrades and honors awarded posthumously.
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W. Clemons
Defence Department
Mes
Dno
W. Gornford
Bonatla
Visi Ascand Win
W. HS. Gornford
France
Woldlor Wana
Naukak
Ha Wan
Gui Aure J
Atari
Palestine
Mian McU
8Th Light Horse
D. Dow
Allan Hid
Lima East
Haw
Lient
Dvat Medaray
Ioie
Fewk
Aphon
Tyst
Nis Comiatis
Gillet HL
Moses Hochlrein
Arcadia
Charlow Mentnran
Vinn Lodge
Wanda
New
Albert I
Kalson
Aebion
Jane
Wounded and Missing Soldiers Reported in Melbourne
Pte Charles Hall, son of Mrs Gall, Nanovtewnt, invalided home and due in Melbourne tomorrow. Pie Avie Brivys of Lookaley expected to arrive home soon. Missing Mr Goo Walkue after last mail from Captain Davidson notes Lieut Beaule Walker possibly a prisoner of Germans after engagement. Dr Huthiway of Wannatnttay tom bows reported mixing.
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Charles Hall
Mra. Gall
Nanovtewnt
Melbourne
Avie Brivys
Lookaley
Lillio Og
Goo Walkue
Davidson
Beaule Walker
Wounded troops report and hospital updates from Benalla
In Benalla and surrounding areas, reports detail wounded soldiers including Corporal Roy Warner and Trooper Bamford with gunshot and bomb injuries. Messages from Lance Corporal Roy Warner and Trooper Bamford’s units describe care at Cheltenham and Australian General Hospital, with condolences and notes on recovery progress.
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J.odidar
Sulleita
Benalla
Leite
Meaney
Coral A Alexander
Cheltenhan
Yyland
Ruthring
Moxanlor
W. M. Milla
GC. Warm
Defence Department
Tay Garding Sorgeans
Toy
Hirsi Southie
General Hospital
Binotaghau
Mille
Wenton
Heliopolis
Knox
Bamford
Hopi Ib
Leoapor Bamford
Jonson Warner
Beechworth
Lanes.corpl
Roy Warner
France
Ortonely
Chas. Bornos
Hoschworth
Pim B.S
Hef
Nogent
Moe
T. Lacey
Keechworth
Heron
Ohsigson
Gort
U. Undarmwvil
Vialotvawn
Coble
Dollat
Ontubor
Jon
Pie
H. Wallsco
Pia
Wallace
D. M‘batland
Lung
Roy McLallandy
Royal Victoria Hospital
J. D. Lashy
Ler Juv
Yarrawange
St Patrick's Daysports Balance Sheet Display
A parish meeting on St Patrick's Day reviewed a balance sheet detailing receipts and expenditures for a ground event. Items listed include printing, band, general expenses, and a donation to the Agricultural Society, with a surplus noted and plans for a future port on Saturday March 16. Officers and committees were appointed, and thanks given to collectors and helpers.
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Foweph
Findley
Aaranuw
Mynhanice
Lasale Az St
Pather O'Reilly
J. Connolly
Mr. O'Doole
O'Steilly
OL Findley
Morant
Augheanil
Father
Red Cross Society Acknowledges Receipt of Donations
The ecorathyMiss K Bond acknowledges receipt of assorted items including pillows towels bandages cigarettes eye balls and pajamas from multiple donors. Items listed include 6 pillows 5 towels bandages 12 pajama sets 20 patient socks 1 hat 1 helmet 2 pairs tailed items. Donations were sent to the Central deput.
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K. Bond
Alfiny
Ben Goa
Mir al Nienk
Se Tevines
Monibake
Fragmented rural notice about local goods and events
The text appears to be a garbled OCR item mentioning Woods' Grost Peppermint Cura and various misread phrases. It references local items or notices but lacks coherent details or a clear event, person, or date to establish a definite news item.
Invasion in the Mountains by Etians and Tirols
Descriptive fragment details Etalian fighting in mountain passes against Austrian and Italian forces. Mentions cliff assaults, valiant climbs, and a mass of wounded and strategic positions. Limited readable names and places create a rough battlefield vignette with no clear resolve.
Arwon Day Celebrations and Local Notices
Fragmented OCR text outlines Arwon Day celebrations and local notices with references to villages, times, and individuals. Sparse readable fragments mention names and places, suggesting a community event roundup and associated civic items amid garbled lines.
Fragmented OCR note with names and places
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and places with unclear context. It mentions Latty, Annie Caer, Dike Teh, Mable, Wheestinby, and public holidays amid scattered phrases and nonstandard word strings. Timing and event details are not decipherable.
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Alteele
Emiot
Minwiy
Annie Caer
Yehein
Alwald
Mir Ted
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