Trade fears and estate notices in wartime uneven roll
Prohibitions on gold imports spark concern over exchange value while Ballarat trustees seek probate for the lost Ballintine will. Debates over public works, trout streams, railway and police matters pepper a local Benalla medley of notices, from court orders to municipal band recitals and charity care decisions.
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Avery Sir
Germany
Ballarat Trustees
4, Ltd
Charles Thomas Ballintine
James Edmand
Petar Mortay
Hamilton Clarke
Clarke
W. Lewis
Fisherion
Tatong
Messrs. W. Howary
D. Coghill
Lima
Coghill
Hollands
Ford
Lewis
Stroadt
Heaney
Lawia
Melbourne
Davidson
Beynalla Eailway
Nan Streat
Matoe
Mobil Cary
Ab Pve
Cosm
Beisko
Bonolls
Tha ‘Ustult
Jullowss
J. Pennefather
P.M
Chilon
S School
Salvation Army
Eges
Department For Neglected Children
Leanderstood
Sister Knox
P. J. Edwards
Holy Trinity Church
Hilda Knox
Wards
Joe. Leak
W. Sherwill
Ralph
Powe Orricral
Keegan
Kynoten
Parlta
Banker
Kerzin
Ti Howe Garpexer
Benalla
W. FP. Gatwe
Canterbury and District Horticultural Society
Warato
Webgunyah
St. James
Yarrawonga
Gobetam
Katamatite
Brock
Alan
M. Byam
Bria
British advance on Western Front claims LaBurque and Ligny
The war report says British forces captured LaBurque and Ligny on the road to Bapaume after a foggy night. German troops reportedly retired to avoid a costly battle, while British gas shells allegedly caused heavy effects and aided the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uougiascong
LaBurque
Ligny
Bapaume
Germare
le Journal
Pavis
Beaumont Haines
Grandcourt
German Report Note Combat and River Post Actions
A German official report describes infantry combats near Accordlanga with unspecified plans on the Ancre. It states the French surprised and captured a river post on the Aisne but were driven out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfeuthens
London
Accordlanga
Ancre
Aisne
Aeroplanes at Work fer man Ironworks Bombed By Revrew
London reports Admiralty notice of naval air units aiding enemy bombers at Jebwch South near Sascbrucken on February 5. Several air battles occurred and an enemy machine was destroyed. A German report says seaplanes bombed an enemy transport in the North Byoan Sea and that German forces bombarded works near Borges de Tadour by Bayonne causing fires.
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Ferman Ironworks
Revrew
London
The
Admiralty
Naval Aero Uncs
Jebwch South
Sascbrucken
Corman
Byoan
Borges de Tadour
Bayonne
Eastern Front Attack Partially Successful
A Russian official report states enemy forces attacked on both sides of the Jacobini Kinpolins high road and seized the heights two miles southwest of Valepumins. Allied counter attacks recovered part of the heights.
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London
Russia Reorganised Situation Improves In Review
Report from JASBY states the military situation is improving daily as reorganisations proceed. A German bulletin claims capture of several Russian heights near the Carpathians and Valeputia Wood, with 1,300 prisoners. Contingents from Bowmanian forces support the region near Sereth as German forces press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasby
Sereth
Russia
Prinress
Bretest
Mesopotamia: Kutel Amara Capture Yields 12000 Prisoners
Official Mesopotamian messages report British forces retook Kitel Awar. In the Lords Lord Curzon stated Wirks were pursued with artillery and infantry actions 15 miles northwest of Kut. Prisoners captured in the Kutol-Atare operations total 12,000.
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Mesopotamia
Kitel Awar
House of Lords
Lord Curzon
Purault Maintained by Revrex in Mesopotamian Report
A Mesopotamian official report says a closp credit of the enemy is maintained while Monday’s action saw our forces attack from three sides along the Tigris west of Kat. The enemy abandoned gear and four howitzers in the river. We captured the gunboat Fire fly and a Turkish ship, destroyed another. Prisoners numbered 360 on Sunday and 161 on Monday.
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Revrex
London
Lef Bank
Tigris
Osd
Kat
Firefly
Ctestiphon
Italians Repulsed on Corny Hill Front
An Italian counterattack failed to take a hill position in the Corny salient east of Barlovo amid heavy casualties. A German report notes the Italians attacked a fortified rise but were repulsed with sanguinary losses. London reports the Indian government offered £100 million to support the war effort and Britain accepted the grant.
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Carman
Coutweren
Brera
London
Corny
Barlovo
Redon
Recent Queen Carnival Letter of Thanks
A letter of thanks from the Queen Carnival committee expresses gratitude to the Municipal Band Be rlin and others for their efforts. It notes a hospital fund total of £668 4 with the hospital aiding many patients in medical and surgical care. The writer extends thanks to workers and helpers for their assistance and support.
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RorTon
Columan
Fcapital
Berlin
Tse
Pammit
Vas
SS Jeoratory
Red Cross Society Glenrowan Meeting Minutes
The monthly Red Cross Society meeting at Glenrowan on 21 February was chaired by Mrs Lambert with attendees including Broontn Manley Robinson Munigis Robina Bain and Minn Montgomery. Donations and food valued at about £5 3s 2d were noted and two cases of Nestle milk were authorized for sick and wounded volunteers. The next meeting is set for 2 March and various donations and supplies were listed as received or needed.
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Prace Leo
Melbourne
Hood
Brunk
Chilton Valley GM
Phe
Tannawisaen Surpar Cnaxset
Wangaratta Shire
Nofsir
Shiva
Adamaou
St. Andrew's Choir
Sergeant A Munco
D. L. Stewart
Young An Wee M'Connan
Levy
Yores Wongs
Captain Edwards
Wangarathe
Knox
W. A. Lloyd
J. Listur
Molhooroe
Fox
Bovalla
Tnt
Yacranongs
Addreastya
Devenish
Glenrowan
Red Croes Society
Gordon Hatt
Musdamen Lambert
Broontn
Manley
Robinson
M*munigis
Robertson
Bain
Minn Montgomery
Tembure
Divs
Neplos
N. Robina
Lambert
Bala
Woway
Nestle
Payhed
Dae
Paskola
Mins Flanigan
Muntoy
Baudkur
Chiefs
Mre Robinson
Literatro
Mea Lindsay
Aco jowEon
Pkt
Roy Hhin
Les Robinsons
H Robinson
Roll of Honor Killed and Wounded in War
A wartime roll lists Private T C Mason of Gobur killed of wounds at the front. Corporal A J Shaw of Eldorado reported killed in action in France on February 6. Corporal Bert Skehan of Meadew Bombers admitted to Victoria Hospital on February 7 with a gunshot wound to the right leg. Chaplain Ganon Cae of Wangaratta invited to England for a minor ailment but to rejoin in France. Police-Sergeant Smith of Benalla notes five nephews in the war, with two killed and several others affected.
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Nowa
T. C. Mason
Gobur
A. J. Shaw
Eldorado
France
Shaw
Quek'e
Mra
Douge
Hal
Cpl
Bert Skehan
Meadew
Yal Victoria Hospital
Skehan
Treach
Leiter
Ganon Cae
Wangaratt
England
Rai
Waa
Galt
P Ulice
Smith
Benalla
Stodart Smith
John Smith
Gallipoli
Franco
Damon Smith
Siek
Pelvato
Dowgatmith
Thos. Smith
Wigadud
Ward Waa
Alan Boyd
Sergeant Smith
Weather notes reveal February rainfall records at local stations
February brought heavy rainfall with 209 inches at Bonalla post office and substantial totals at the police station, marked by a record surge during a period of mild temperatures. It lists daily shade readings and temperature highs and lows for March and February, noting exceptional events and the month’s overall rainfall trend.
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Bonalla
SF Tu
Fatenaey
Moloney denounces postposed elections in parliament debate
In a House of Representatives session Mr P J Moloney criticizes the Prime Minister and Labour stance on delaying Commonwealth elections. He asserts Labour proposed a referendum with six amendments and warns against extending parliamentary life without public consent.
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House of Representatives
Packer Moloney
Pita
Lib
Great Brita
Australian Labour Party
Thomas
Ansteslis
Anatralla
Klaside
Labour
England
Paine
Labour Party
Hughes
Agatyalla
Boyd
Fo Wns
Mr. Bamford
Moloney
Senate
Bergere
Australis
Rodgera
Commonwealth
Mr. Rodgers
Mr. Moloney
Local Live Stock Markets Report Fortnightly Sale
McNamara Co and partners report a brisk fortnightly sale at Corporation Yards Beyalls with strong prices across cattle sheep and pigs. Debt weight ranges include prime cows to £12 7/6, store cattle to £14 7/8, fat ewes to 27/6 and pigs selling firmer, while special horse sale entries show Melbourne buyers seeking quiet useful horses at varying prices.
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M. Q M'Namara
McNamara
Bemalla
Corporation Yards
Beyalls
Melebourne
Watts, Turnbull & CO
Corporation
Bedalla
Pat Sweet
M. Evans, Jr
W. Tevino
Cornally & Wands
Mrs. Pritchard
J. McNamara and Co
Pitel Campbell and Sons
Shepparton
Tauira
Tatura
Melbourne
J. Twaddle
Wedding of Michael Marta and Helen Callum at Devonish RO
A wedding was held at the RO Church Devonish on 1th ule. Michael John Marta sole heir of the late John Martin wed Helen Fiorones M Callum third daughter of Mex S Callum of "Tw Almonds" Devonish. Father O'Reilly officiated. several attendants and a large gift list followed. The couple left for Melbourne en route to Tasmania for their honeymoon. bride wore ivory palette silk with pearl trim and carried an ivory prayer book.
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Martin Callus
Devonish
Michael John Marta
John Martin
Hllen Fiorones
M*callum
Mex
Scallum
Tw Almonds
Key
O'Reilly
Bennica
Phil, Kennedy
Mise
Agnes M'Callum
Ogounor
Anu
Hatar
Mira M. Dean
Adjenewal
W. Lidgerwod
Wen Pisrok
O'fteilly
Dwans
Maithi
St. Rt. Lighton
Ms. Bhomsdy
Dian
Thor McAilva
Martin
Father O'uudly
Melbourne
Tsmauli
Bride
J. Lighton
A. T. Rose
A. Roncog
Mira
AL Willy
Mins Martin
Me. J. Mackay
Wid
Polly
Egan
J.T, Murphy
Mie
Wy Larkin
Lidignewood
Lodger
Mike B. Mac Ain
Hirittithe
W. Hassett
Ds Downien
Adnan Teller
Stine Partington
Gy Holing
Mim A. McAllum
A. Fotinson
Sydney
Alliver
Atl Mire
P. Hocking
Ats
Hy Hooper
Mo Motinn
Mae
Mire Downes
Oliepie
Mr Ant
Ty Hulian
Mere
M. J
Callum
Paladrete
Knansiy
My Cleary
Miran Kelly
Mus
Grogan and
Amily
Gilver
Chidweslad Bow
Mre
Dwan
Sporting Bowls Benalla Bowfing Gla held at pavilion
A Benalla bowls club meeting notes a Wednesday event with President Daying and officers present. Plans include an upcoming Saturday sport, an Easter Melbourne VBA trip, honorary memberships for visiting boaters, a new club record, and inviting prospective members to practice from March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Messie
Daying
J. Weysunwan
HL. Valloneef
D. le Stenati
Maud
Miacouke
Klim
Satunday
Wiley Tg
Melbourne
VBA
Ry J) Cooke
Dayine
Etcaaragby Tyw
Soskou
Vomuudor
Tatong Athletic Club Announces Annual Sports Gathering
The Tatong Athletic Club plans its annual event at Slat Inst featuring pony and hover fade events, athletic contests, and leg chopping. All events require post entries, with preparations for a special train from Benaila to accommodate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatong Athletic Club
Benaila
Election turmoil at Wan Raths Tait Club committee race
Amid a dispute between Wan Raths Tait Club and the new J Patrick's Club, seven candidates faced twelve nominations. The result co elected the existing members, all but Mr Vallander opposing granting the course to the spew club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanraths Tait
J. Patrick's Clot
Vallander
High School Swimming Carnival Advertised for Red Cross
A Wednesday high school swimming carnival hosted with Booalla High School is promoted to raise funds for Red Cross. Donations, both in kind and cash, will be gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednonsky
Unscrambled Phrase May Reflect Ambiguous Local News
A garbled OCR text fragment from an era publication presents scattered place names and names. The readable bits hint at a possible event or notice but lack coherent facts, dates, or clear entities to identify a specific news item or outcome.
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Sydney Express
Mulbourne
Dry
Spencyr Street
Government Bureau
Adyaues
Sponcwe
Albury
Tue Kare
Witkok
Edgar Moore
New York
Telesrood
Berrigan
Mr. Powell
Bathurst
J. Howard
Goulburn
Seymont
Ky Sloper
Debrie
Chinatek
Perry Seraoxs
Court of Potty Sessions
J) Ponnolather
Sun-l'neanvng
Corman New Ling
Csien Srevick
Baupaume
Kut-el-Amara
India
RED Cross Society
Benatla
P. J. Moloney
Tore Shred
Gand
Lino
Rams
SI My
Eh Ewes
Ty Gand
Nike
Chawes
Xl Ewes
Merino
Haconers
Porkora
Ughter
Aje Connolly & Woods
Wethera
G. Gregoraon
Wathers
Wetora
Weannre
Kywns
Evang
Green Brow
Wathate
Misa Hanlon
Loow
D. Torrith
Geo. Crosford
T. Horown
F. Chivers
J Bollocks
Sieey
Neal
Stursey
Huifer
Bles
Aje
J. Webster
J Wonton
Hy. Smith
D. O'Barrell
D. Hennwy
Browne
B Robinson
White
Éwman
Hina
Parkora
Ido
Sion
Findlay
Hotton
Gascoigne
M'Connan
Mineman Baxi
Tatong Sports
Cunard
Ita
Iim
Romutye
Mayoca
Senate Convedos
Cermany
Amsteiu
Wurlviestag
Coeinan
Gesauth
Gayinnay
Aliypitier
Reorottine
Lyme
Gistriot
Deapeeath
Anwar
Pupel Thommulves
Alors
Joosinrat
Hivermrizr
Elia Wuneqtepssb
Lens
Ile
Dr Blerms
Weriiban
Wrvmple
Whyeteulter
Nike Elite
Elon
Pete
On Venture
Hanis
Peter Boophadd
Elouie HC
Ole
Ain
oWoek Bey
Thomas Evans
Peralta
Hepburn Spa
Fabhy
M. Ryan
Bridge Street
Brookes Coffee
Ermabis
Wittle Levy
Brooke
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