Portraits and notices from Cosgrove district chronicle
A rural Australian page reports the death of farmer Thomas Hoolihan after a fall near Cosgrove. It also notes a Benalla football team portrait in Mrs Howship’s studio, plus various local notices: donations acknowledged, shooting at Dowdle’s Swamp, death of Mr John Simo, and several court, tax, and subscription items with local names and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kain
Ees Vently
Mb. Doony
Dony van Livenatens
R. J. Blackburn
Orlent Company
Carman
Germany
Turkey
Armenia
Shire Questions Shire Engineer Pay and Costs
Local Shire fears over engineering salaries and commissions rise as claims of inflated fees and lack of notice on agreements prompt calls for financial clarity. Residents urge audits of salaries, bonuses, and maintenance charges with attention to rates, overdrafts, and potential impacts on road work funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbor
Abies Acapell
Abire Angineee
Benulla
Country Roads Board
Delitiou
Sam
Kgoueance
Osarre
Rabogeywre
Uillore
Entelde
Nak Any Huw
Cere
Roll of Honor Died on Service Includes Several Names
Defence Department notes list of fallen and wounded service personnel. Sergt John Harold Shields is reported fatally in action at Veatures on Angaatoth. Pte Alexander Tas Dunlop is seriously ill with pleurisy. Brigadier Atch Dunlap serves with artillery in France. Mrs. Dantop of Bank House Road, Booylis, and formerly Stewarton, is mentioned in the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harold Shields
Shivide
Wadanya
Angaatoth
Dantop
Bank House Road
Booylis
Stewarton
Defence Department
Pte
Alexsndar Tas
Dunlop
Boobardier
la Ad
France
Notable Victorian soldiers listed in yesterday’s piece
The report names Peo. H. M. Molly of Bonulla and Gorp. B. Barnstte of Martaweong among condemned soldiers. The brief notes their inclusion in the wartime roster, reflecting local tally of servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotmening
Peo
H. M. Molly
Bonulla
Gorp. B. Barnstte
Martaweong
War Report: Bombardment Near Nancy Causes Casualties
In a wartime dispatch the Review notes heavy bombardment near Nancy with enemy planes and a counterattack thwarted. Two people were killed and several injured as the blast hit the southwest area of Butteda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Buttedaoth
Champagnes
German Raider Wolf Returns to Austrian Port After Long Cruise
Berlin dispatch reports the German auxiliary cruiser Wolf, under Captain Nerger, has returned from the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans with 400 officers and crew, plus captured guns and valuable materials. The voyage included the loss of several ships and the mysterious disappearance of the Matonga party aboard, and the Wolf reportedly destroyed 35 merchantmen totaling 210000 gross tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Tadion
Pacific
Matangs
Burns, Philp & Co
Walen
Ualon Stow
Hitweht Mara
Nippon Yason Co
Turritolla
Tgotz Mendt
Nord Sox
Berlin
Nerger
Indian
Gulf of Aden
Wall
Botil
New Guinea
Germany
Jutland
Abmrtanty
von Waeuiss Poess
London
Alan
Aloetog
Useuna
Russian Situation and Revolutionary Moves Reported
London Wednesday briefing cites a German official message claiming German forces advanced near Jitamir and captured the Russian command staff at Kromon with about two hundred men. Separately revolutionaries reportedly seize the town of Avuuitly and threaten further action as conflicts unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruomn
London
Dorpst
Jitamir
Berditehet
Kromon
Patt Winuune
Parse
Novoteharte
Orden
Colate Lleds
Sweden Russia clash raises risk of intervention
A wireless official message reports fighting between Swedish and Russian troops on the island front. Russian forces fired on Swedish expedition ships as they landed, stalls exploded, and Tedgaards attacked two Swedish posts. Hand-to-hand combat occurred amid rising tensions and fears of Swedish intervention to seize territory now controlled by foreign powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saya
Tedgaards
Sweden
Saland Telanda
Japan Will Act If Mussolini German Pact Proves True
Reuters reports from Tokyo that Foreign Minister Reorew.y said Japan would take decisive action if a Mussolini Germany pact appears ensured. He cited broad alignment with Britain America and other nations on the question of a Ralston separate forces and urged unity in pursuing a common peace pathway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorew
London
Wegneaday
Reuters Careopondant
Tokio
Anya Uist
House of Representatives
Mhieter
Japan
Almerea
British Admiralty denies damage to British cruiser claims
The Admiralty states no British cruiser was damaged in response to a German claim. The rest of the report is unclear due to garbled text. The Japanese attaché reportedly finds the report lacking justification or factual detail regarding Hapasese ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desteros
Obituary notices for Collins and Cowan in Benalla area
Obituary notices report the death of Mr James D. Collins aged 87 at his Smythe Street residence after a long illness. He leaves a widow and nine children. funeral tomorrow at 3 pm at Gentine. A separate notice mourns Master T. A. V. Cowan aged 12 of Mr T. V. Cowan Benalla, who died of typhoid fever in Melbourne after leaving Benalla for college. The remains were returned by motor hearse and buried privately. Rev P. J. Edwards conducted the service. General sympathy is expressed for the families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imuee Maon
Jaies D. Calling
Smythe Street
Dacersed
Tomorcow
Gentine
W. Expresvo
T. A. V. Cowan
Yangtian
T. V. Cowan
Yio Birao
Benalla
Melbouroe
Melbourne
Aso
General Cables Weekly Shipping Sailings Report
Admiralty weekly figures show 2271 ships ports and 2589 sailings recorded for the week. Four ships are reported sunk and several attacks failed as Savon fisheries actions are noted, with minor losses and defensive measures indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revrce
London
Wedneeday
Tu Admiralty
Savon
Nationality of Mr Sachse Select Committee Report
The Select Committee report examines the nationality question of Mr A O Sachse's father Dr F O Sachse. It notes gaps in birth records and suggests Mr Sachse’s claim of Paris birth was recollection not fact. The committee finds no decisive proof contradicting Dr Sachse’s Saxon roots and adopts the report amid accusations of whitewashing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Sscheo
FO. Sachse
Hallo
Kingdom of
Saxony
Hallowas
Prussia
A. A. Siphen
Toowoomba
Queensland
Prova
Sachse
Toowomba
A. O. Sacheo
Racing This Week At Dookie Handicap Trials
Racing at Dookie Wednesday drew a large crowd with notable entries. Handicap trials featured Land Buvin and Rom Aubdery in the Chaotie event, followed by From grace and Tage Tale in the Corinthian Handicap. Speightly led in the Trot with Zola Hard Timor close behind, while Noshy underscored the day’s pace in the latter race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedoomlay
Rom Aubdery Novaley Pony
Lavds Foltow S
Death of James Croucher Slomly 80 in Devonish District
James Croucher Slomly aged 80 died at his residence Bongeet after a long quiet life. He arrived in Queensland in 1856, traveled to New South Wales goldfields, Victoria diggings, then settled in Devonish near Ban geet in 1875. He leaves a widow and eight children, funeral held at Devenish cemetery with service by Mr. Porkine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slomly
Var
Tee Gee
James Croucher
Bongeet
Disbeley
Devenish
Queensland
New South Wales
Wedding Mountain
Bathuret
Victoria
Peaihys Creek
Banegeet
Flo
Croucher
Sans
John
Alx
Ry Lidgerwood
B. Lidgerwood
W. Splake
B.J
E, Didgerwood
Devenish Cemetery
Porkine
Abbott
Bonalls
Death of Mrs Pugsley of Tregamah District
Mrs Pugsley died at Tregamah on Wednesday February 20 aged 72. Widow of the late Mr F Pawaloy she was born in Leatown Scotland and left eight sons and three daughters. The remains were interred in Tharanbeggn cemetery.
Tennis match in Benalla features Wan garatta team visit
Wan garatta travels to Benalla to face Booally Tacior at 2 p.m. The Wan garatta lineup includes Misson Pine kerton Gaether Miss Davidson and May Connors and Murdoch sisters. Benalla lists Mrs Barelogton Mies Stor Sart Miss Swedgar Wann Bisse Neale Turnbull. Public reminder notes a general tennis day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tormorrow
Ladiva
Wangaratta
Benalls
Booally Tacior
Eburp
Misson Pinekerton
Gaether
Davidson
May Connors
Murdoch
Benalla
Barelogton
Mies Stor Sart
Swedgar
Wann
Bisse Neale
Turnbull
Bowls. The fini piatah for tha eink of siplow
Ship later phydo. On thi Ineal pret Ln mistiumy wlan Eyborg anil Brigg' tame meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siplow
Phydo
Eyborg Anil Brigg
Denial From Margaret Dixon On Labor Election Roles
Margaret Dixon of Mitchell Street Bookila denies claims she acted as scrutineer for Mr Kennedy at the Bonulla state election and for Mr Criboy in the evening duties. She states she served for the Labor party without pay and under no official receive any remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret K
Dixon
Mitchellstragt
Bookila
Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club was held at Noonan's Commercial Hotel on Wednesday night. President J. Arnott presided with a full attendance discussing balance sheets, officers, donations to the Devonish Red Cross, and committee elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnust
Bounlin Plumpton Qoureing Club
Noonan
J. Arnott
Rocaiptss
Balanca
SAO Ae
Heula
Concory
Walary
ITO
Red Cross
Alamon
Ate
Gatokuspors
Fschange
Chequa Book
Bank Ebwran
McNount
Cemlit Balanes Savings Bank
Colonial Banke A
O'Haionas
Bonilla
Troyes of
Ryncourge
Bo Balatco
Sesson
Simpson
Muyed
A. B. Powell
Melbourne
Isklow
V.N.C.C
Australiia Coursing Council
NG. Owll
Bos
Waterloo
Rogniog
Comal Wis
Ss Delegatoy
B. Barshim
E. Ridy
Connolly
Ff. Headland
A. Maoiler
V. Chandlie
Adta
Dan Colling
Howeaver
Ete
Mts
St. Challis
Echoulon Mich Pelinary
Cohsir
T. Hillot
Mary
Mema Gray
Tovey
Auditurs
Successful Clearing Sale Reported By Local Firms
Watts, Wurnbull and Co and Herbert Ledgers in conjunction report a successful clearing sale under the Perpetual Executors and Trust Association Ltd in the estate of the late G. M. Lubes. The auction drew a large crowd from surrounding districts with high cattle prices and strong demand for stock, implements, and farm gear. Prices ranged across dairy cows, calves, cattle, sheep, horses, and farm tools, with notable bids for Wagstaff stock and shipping gear. a recruiting officer, Sgt. Kellett, was transferred from Thoochworth to Kathorglen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stears
Viking
Wes
Tooth
Mate
Lincoln Rane
Wethers
District News Roundup From Hero and Surrounding Shires
District notes report council debates on wage scales for inspectors carters clerks and labourers and a plan for a permanent memorial for soldiers. Births deaths and diphtheria figures are listed. calls for a high school or higher elementary classes surface along with upcoming local sports and road bridge news. A shooting of a cheque theft leads to a fourteen day sentence and a sudden death in Tatong closes the pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbolls
Federated
Municipal and
Eployee’ Union
Ammages
Carter
Aloth
Mauleipil Asoskstine
Shiva Conmolhina
Pablia Imeeting
Bonalla
Mansfield
Shepparton
Adventures of a Parcel of Iron in Anglophone Post
A letter in the Age of Thorsday by Jas. Milow Oley Yarrawonga recounts two hundred red iron consigned November 23. Goods reportedly to Spouker-utroot for delivery, but no waybill. Yarrawonga station refused handover, later claimed sent to Avouve and then Wangaratta, with months delaying and ratepayer costs mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorsday
Jas
Milow Oley
Yarrawonga
Spouker-utroot
Yarrayonsi
Avouvl
Aioe
Sponzerutrout
Neaal
Becalla
Wangaratta
Untidy German Prince Found Dead at Estate
A report describes the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Streitz fitz who killed himself and was found on his estate. The article notes he was a tidy prince in Germany and 6 years old, while siblings George Korloxes and Mary M Yeony of Ballarat faced a petty theft charge over fraudulently selling wholesome fruit for sale and were fined £5 with £2 12/6 coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecklenburg-Strefitz
Germany
George Korloxes
Mary M. Yeony
Ballarat
Murder at remote station linked to missing manager
An apparent murder is reported near Wannangatta station, 15 miles from Valls Ile, involving John Barclay the station manager. Barclay, 45, left Tyhotville with coworker John Bamford and was last seen afternoon of December. His body was later found buried in sand with clothes, gun, bridle, hat, and dog remains identified. Police alerted. Bamford described as a 60 year old grey-bearded man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangaratta
Arthur Slade
Royal Hotel
Slade
Rossisu Drapery Co
Freeway Inn
Sat Rohon
Mallon
Collins
Supe Weatcott
Monvliel
Wee
John Batchy
A. J. Phillips
Lin Sitation Ab
Wannangatta
Mono Tala
Vall
S Ile
Dargo
Aowenty
Mansfield
Thor
Atan Field
Bryce
Ani
Geos Iytcle
Barclay
Ty Hotville
Dee
Hys Min
John Bamford
Ovas
Sion
Arclay
Stith
Bamford Court
Stout
Price
Philliss
Menofi
Melbourne
Wongatta
Manotiehi
Atoxdy
Live Stock Market Notes and Prices From Local Exchange
Odd fragments describe livestock markets and prices with mentions of participants Watts, Turnbull, and Swrwibl. The text records varied quotes, sale figures, and dates, noting purchases and auctions among multiple figures and commodities.
Soldiers Letters From the Front Describe Harsh War Life
A damaged letter reveals a French front soldier recounting wounds six weeks prior and bitter cold in the Frauen province. He notes dirty towns, cobbled streets, and crowds of frightened civilians while praising aerial combat successes, including downing two enemy planes and witnessing a crash near his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Teron
Terwan
Bonalla
Frauen
Ruyland
France
Thuracay
Mare Ty
Mio
Red Cross Society Benalla Gallipoli Relief Funds Declared
A historical Benalla Red Cross listing details payments and acknowledgments to supporters for Gallipoli relief, including several named donors and beneficiaries. Items mention goods sent, funds totaling various amounts, and registration notes for members and committee staff within a wartime charity drive.
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowe Wistle Tiwnibull
Peyurk Tayene
Eliyeik
Giles
Tare
Innesiaily
Wallen Myte
Hoole
Bonny
Ramet
Pooler
Tolat Yupuliaene
Tryin Teun
Shotlin
Mirsing
Ue Janet Pewiblie
Tae
Balleoke
Yilun
Wool Theeeranth at the Australaicon City
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names, places, and titles tied to a classic era event. It references a person named Miriam Vb and a TV service, with scattered phrases about stays, bays, and dates, but no coherent report or clear event details.
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C.A
Miss Young
Cowan
Mir. Gopeewa
Lima
Gov. M'Kean
Deo Susorse
Dowdle's
Meadows
Moses
Harcourt
Bird
Prontie
Packinvon
Meanes
G. Lodger
Parker
Sanderso
Simysos
John Simoon
Moorngag
Max Fox Ther Loos Bum
M. Rodzers
Plover
Mra
J. Vallender
W. Robinson
Omibian
Mes. Dacobe
Prry Sexatows
Musers
G. Walker
G. Rossel
Manilla
J. G Shae
Gascoigne & Hiscock
G .Ry Weestcott
J. Minugie
J. Denny
M. Ng
Alf. Headland
Ulver
Jom Possock
A. Maguire
A, Og, Brown
L. Doyles
W. C, Williams
Matanga
Thos. Cowan
MR. Sachse
Select
Plumpton Coursing Club
Golling
Dancan Sitison
Mr. Simpson
Changus
Malebourne
Mr. Soderntrout
Mossia
G, D, Day
T. Kiliott
Cla W
Sgt. Kellett
Thoochworth
Ty Kathorglen
District News
Molyollah
Loes! Hall
Kinter
Siate School Pacsiatic Fund
Herring
M'Fadagan
Tressurey
Blackburne
Ryan's Creek
Tatong
G. M‘intosh
Tangaman
Wan. Nicholls
Rushworth
Mitchell
Violettown
Harold Mitchell
Howe
Australia
W. Wallseo
J. Wallace
Boho
Yamraw Onc
Beatrice M'Pherson
James M’'Pherson
Burraming
Farmers’ Arms Hotel
Watts
Witea
Curubull
Cepare
Erinn Merne
Plokwr
Cumann
Holter
Epi Bathory
MRS
Comey Hoe Corporation
Nile Edie Herouyfionim
Araty
Euler
Lowe Fey
Ali
OF Lee
Goulburn
OL EL Burner & Gynail
Bateewt
Agneta Iin Daily
Ciulioern Sranuh
Rawr
Lee Cullens Yarda
Thareiliy
Eds
Ui Pize
Haney
RED Cross Society
Elsiac
Afeewen Lee
Janie
Cooke
Nyanita
Mie Young
Jyhseak
Joepataen
Lucie
Mer Payne
Mrs Little
Walker
Lak
Minterval
Hoyer
Stoeatts
Lotherington
Wartleman
Otherington
Mlb
Anne Cay
Vorporuyt
Mallivare
Lula de Woliskroken Huwal
Eametetlig
Anil Alpiont
Pire Blake
Muacsounk
Anwar
Viiacen
Taha Shenae
Ayers
Haniel Nene
Talon Peeis
Boeuttyoth
Rineetay
Miriam
Rilyic
Soara
Ajeet
Clare iPhae Sunaturs
Usta
Lates
Shane Meraadthine
Suomi
Aca Haber
Skeetol
Thea Peerattin
HERA
J. R. Blennerhasset, MP
S.A. Mer At
Bridge Street
Ubenalla
Cole
Sun Ann
Enalla
Chris Stolz
Baevd
Chris. Stolz
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