War of papers and profits flagged in Australasian debate
The State Treasurer calls for a Royal Commission to probe the matter while Mr Mullett claims savings of £15,000. Mr M'Pherson defends sources and cites prewar profits of the Australian Paper Mills Co. Ltd reaching into the tens of thousands, arguing the war did not hurt profits. The discussion touches prices, freight, and a push for a domestic paper industry to stabilize costs and employment amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullett
M Pher
Brookes
M'Pherson
America
Telegraph
Australian Paper Mills Co. Ltd
Prendergast
Teall
Price of Paper debate at Australian Paper Mills
Waun addresses shareholders amid attack on State Government over sending the Government printer to the United States and Canada. Chairman H Brookes claims saving £15,000 on paper costs, denounces government preference for Australian industries, and notes wartime restrictions have eased revealing motives and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waun
Australian Paper Mills Ltd
H. Brookes
A. J. Mullett
United States
Canada
Mullett
Brookes
Treasuier
Brooken
Mr. Brookes
Fog and gear found near Donals paddock in Benalla area
A report notes items found early in the month at Donals paddock including two worn boots, a sheet and fragments of apparel, with bread traces suggesting a camp. Boots were unworn and possibly bought in Brownlow two days prior. Despite inquiries, no owner identified. police urge inquiry into missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owain Warren
Seith
Donals
Peddock
Namorpoy
Mfr
Alex. Lammond
Marchla
Otway
Busan
Hy L Parslow
Colaotion
Levin
Onobsks
Howalls Shira
Maryborough
Benalla
Yarea Connell
Rolleca
Osou
Shopy Ure
Hue
Marah
Welday
Smith
Wud Ag
Hopkospurs
Txvuvests
Uuuphull
Miniaive
Mellin Hospital
Lawford
Boauty
Vawarus
Tynford
Wangaratts
Gothie Utsay
Dunn
Zach
Vatenteroi
Mice Usher
Magers & Miller
Wnh
Bouallsy
Atory
St. Aranu3
Peive
Miller's
Alfred Vicary
Wete
Banalla
Gov
Uyland
Tinuaith
Lady Stanleys Appeal for Military Nurses to Talk
A plea from Margaret Stanley urges Victorians to fund a small gift fund for military nurses and female volunteers who cared for soldiers in the war effort. She appeals to the people of the state, mothers and wives, to show gratitude for those who served and endured illness and hardship, outlining the moral duty to honor nursing staff and preserve morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoris
Ilberty
Vivotoria
Margaret Stanley
Fragmented and garbled World War I era report
The text outlines chaotic wartime claims about German troops guarding the National Assembly, Spartacist attacks in Berlin, and deaths among Spartacists and police. It also mentions Allied war plans, reparations estimates, and US warnings about joining the League of Nations, with scattered figures and names rendered incoherent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brilkow
Germany
Ganaral Moergker
National Assembly
Wolmar
Aob
Spartacius
Kirford
Moar Oker
Berlin
Toid
Petrograd
Roxsky
Dimerlet Haya Bean
Rosalyn
Puano Qoufetéooe
Cantis
United States
New Yorks
Wilson
Paris
Turlets
Peace Conferney
Kalsar
Acta
Soverstan
Sannob
Ndvfaon
Man charged with threats and obscene language after street incident
In Beethe Street on Monday night, Elliott faced charges of threats and obscene language. Witnesses described a intoxicated response, including breaking furniture and a scene at the back door. He pleaded guilty to a related charge. judge imposed a £1 fine or seven days, citing drink and wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Conrh
Mosars
Rossel God G
Hagooager
Sydney Eltiott
Beethe Street
Sgt. Smith
Mc Lowarg
Accaaud
Lawern
Wittens
Childrem
Tia
Prica
Cnamell
Sunbh
Bartholomew
Murrey
Glazebrook
A. Clarke
Defendant
Himautelde
Gluzebrook
Willoas
Glzebrook
Lewers
Sven
Bartholomaw
Degerved
Clarke's
Red Cross Society Meeting and Central Depot Donation
The Red Cross Society held its monthly meeting on Saturday the Ist with officers including president Moexdaman Ballivan vice president Bilham treasurer Daly and others. A naval basket was donated to the central depot containing gloves towels handkerchiefs and various clothing and tobacco items along with other household donations from Mrs Warren and Miss Daly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tajig
Tadlow
Beard
Worrall
Missy N
Daly
B. Archer
Warren
NSW officials praised after New South Wales actions
Export of condensed milk banned by proclamation. Repatriation Department reports progress with settlements for returned soldiers. Estate of Lata E W Cole tied to a large inheritance for children. Enlistments in the A.A. reach 416 809 with 112 399 volunteers. Holdsworthy Camp disruptions force NSW authorities to take measures including extra ammunition for internees. Wonthaggi coal mine flooded prompting upcoming work resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdsworthy
Loldeworthy
New South Wales
Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall reported across district
Midday storm over the Sl trict produced heavy downpours and hail in Bonnlla Ad Yours with rainfall totals reaching 111 inches since the week began. Widespread falls across AL Gonnishire, Winton, and Lake Howse were noted with multiple locations recording two inch plus totals and rivers rising several feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapaday
Bonnlla
Thuarter
Nhu
Bonally
AL Gonnishire
Winton
Howse
AL Lima
Torrwuts
Dane
Wanyaratta If
South Wangsrala
Melbourne Floods Sweep City in Record Rainfall
Record rainfall in Melbourne causes widespread flooding across Footscray Port Melbourne and Williamstown. Homes businesses and factories flood as water depths reach up to four feet in several suburbs. Rescue crews battle rising waters and some areas see fires and disruption to rail traffic with injuries and displacement reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
al Blomlegton
Port Malhaurna
Willis Town
South Mulbourns
Newport
Spottiawout
Bamusa
Williauntine
Yarraville
Port Mathaurna
Willismatown
Tly Rauesttirie
Cordite
Ternal Ao
Estiratid
LUO Jirle Ab
Cordite Works
Uhu
Ovar
Flood waters recede as relief fund aids Port Melbourne damage
Flood waters continue to ease in Melbourne suburbs though recent rain worsens risk. Authorities caution unchanged grave danger from floods, with 400 Port Melbourne houses damaged and relief funds mobilized to assist affected residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Hunt
Teia
Port Melbourne
Whoad
Aone UN Shijia Willismati
Lise Buou
Recipe for Cold and Whooping Cough Remedy Spoof
A spoofal text describes a cold and whooping cough remedy recipe. It pretends to offer a soothing mixture using ordinary medicines and a labeled bottle, warning of dangerous ingredients and odd directions. The piece reads like a period cautionary note about unscrupulous medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiw
Nillahcootie Weir Conference Meeting Notes Survive Scrambled Text
Fragmentary minutes from a council meeting discuss Nillahcootie storage, assignments, and government relations. Names like Dr. Cleary and Mr. Walker appear amid unclear debate on representation and union involvement.
Cricket Match Sees Wide Field Of Players
A jumbled report lists numerous players from various clubs and regions involved in a cricket match. The fragmentary notes name Bowler Lovers, Willismay TL Wallan, Kudurwa, Chkww Kudurwa, Hagnvsshy, and several others, suggesting a sprawling lineup and diverse teams in a regional or league event without a clear final score or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateliea
Pitayior
Bathe Bay
Tallowar
Cowan
Brown
Eileys
Lototister'ay
Frismuly
Lownie
Rethieays
Dubie
Hall
Hook Hay
Muaniford
Totter Ion
Vreun
Kivapatrioh
Mit
Racing Notes From A Fragmented Local Card
A heavily garbled OCR style passage mentions racing, live events, names like Winton Haritueap and Bay, with references to dates and places. The text preserves scattered event cues, including race terms and some proper nouns, though many words are unclear and portions resemble garbled names and towns.
Village Day Athletics and Horse Show This Saturday
A community event titled Village Day unfolds with athletics and a farmer friendly horse show. The schedule features a handicap race, pony and horse jumping, and a prize event. A special train departs at 4 am from Vareawotoe calling at all stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hytele
Ole
Bonalle
Conoork
Mate Me
Naouan
Bapalliy
Bonolla
Upcoming Local Events Featuring March Activities
Listings show events across several venues with dates in March. Includes dances, gatherings, and celebrations at Shir Hall Pumelay Thorn Wall Borns maps Hada and Patrick's Day themed activities. Details are fragmented and may reference community happenings and sports on specific Saturdays in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaodorvilla
Shir Hall
Pumelay
Thorn
Hada
Winnig Wall
Borns Maps
Saturiay
Bonalla
Yarrawonga
Tatong Sports
Roll of Honor Reflects Casualties and Recoveries
The Roll of Honor records Pee Jack Doseer killed in action after a single wound. Mr. and Mrs. WH Dowser of Biddayinaly mourn his loss. Doseer served with Coons Bros Flu and was 21 when killed. He endured an aerial attack, contracted bronchial pneumonia, and died Sunday week after hospital care and a message from the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Doseer
WH. Dowser
Biddayinaly
Tsenliatad
Viole
Tad Wan Wall
Lilory
Ook Bros
Flu
Eixtoun
Huglind
Sealant
Jay Wetton
Walltoy
Returned Fad From War Reported In Fragmented Text
Fragmented OCR describes soldiers and events from a World War I theater with names like Daly and Daly acknowledged, mentions Gallipoli and Suez style theaters, and references marches, advances, and weather. It mixes place names, dates, and signatures in a garbled, era-typical war diary mosaic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PoDaly
Avodl
Jussietor
Waitilauivay
Pte
Daly
Anzve
Yuna
Gallipoli
Kemer
Joe
Dro
Pusner
Huberty Ste
Bocate
Monush
Bardia
Vasey
Wilby
Whiue Kelly
Langawathi
Lawas
Maktraleen
Susie Lama
Sune
Repatriated. Muffled words from a fragmentary note
A garbled OCR style fragment hints at a repatriation item with scattered names and terms. It references persons and places in unclear order, mentioning a final round, a possible sighting, and unrelated strings. The readable content remains insufficient for a clear narrative or outcome.
Rabbit destruction prosecution at Avenel court
At Avenel court Wildey, Ponotather, P.M., Vili won and Plamwer, FoxE were fined £4 4 in costs for neglecting to destroy rabbits on their land Lookaly owners Willem Kibble and Charlo Niwan charged with failing to keep animals from damaging property. The inspector stated viable work was not carried out. case partly withdrawn. defence claimed reasonable steps taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovonnolly
PB. J. Howakes
J. Leak
Holy Trinity Church
Wolon
Fay
Wardy
Edwards
Benalla
Shirehall
Mondaines Belays
Chale
Louk
Knox
Mackenzie
M*cot
Young
Shire Council
Voluntary Workers’ Association
Q. M*kenn
L.h.—Cepaia
J. Shannon
Horan
Prewwat
8Th Light Horse
Palestine
Coleairo
Henty, Walle
Barmera and Sottlere
Far Sera
Wach
Sentral Wheat Board
Australia
State Wheat Board
J. Beror
Foomd
Guncolgae & Ivoock
Bucrluglon
Messrs Ponotather
P.M
Vili
Plamwer
Foxe
Avehur
Ans Wtatts
Districtispectar
Det Nyainat Foire Farmats
Bvkee Roanyoubis Novus
Charlo Niwan
Lookaly
Wnh
Willem Kibble
Squgurs
Ohargi
Wangaratta patient details amid medical treatment notes
A fragmented report from Wangaratta documents medical treatment for a patient, including dates late January to February 1918. It mentions doctors, family, and a long course of therapy, noting the patient’s slow progress and eventual discharge after several weeks of treatment.
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Uroa
PSOE
Ansaonsa
V.R.C. Ant
7.A
N.eu
R.A
Prinary Sclool
IL Golodkom
John Mullins
Bor Sea
Liernate
Devenith
Plana
Igh
I Yeu
Hureday
Mooragag
J. Watkins
Brank Clarke
Crown Lands
L. Panelli & CO
Goorambat
Devenish
Waggar
Coopure
Wy Hall
Gentral
Benalla Kant
Hill Council
Renal
Temder
Shira
OTS
J.J. & M. Doaerty
Noonan
Bart
Deveniah
W.t. House
H. Smith
Shainy
Robert Ledger
Grifiths
Railway Brace
Booalla
Aitress
Cordal Hotel
Goorarebat
Sydney Mervyn Victor Manon
Pustishepayery
Manca
Lady Stanley
RED Cross Society
Thoraday
Enw
Thora
Maloog Farmers Association
Et Iano
SOL
Ty Exrona
Lata
A.A. Werd
Wonthaggi Ie
Meuiourse
Thuraluy
Rainfsil Picords
Bullan Liz
Disutonong
Geelong
Millamokab
Rushwiettal
Rol
Bytheed Sla
Werrwine
Nod Yackandandsh
Metannunie Thief
Nillahcootie Weir
Council
Monolta Shira Yoanell
Dolaysrom
Gack
Walker
Dr. Cleary
Oli Harmners
Shika
Aurel Oultural Society
Lapao
Tharyght
Tess
Saul
Mrr
Blelivedeon
Avcrotary
Woumert’ Union
Howalla
Walter Vener
Kyox
Levine
Chang
Wallkok
Ventunee
Maretine
Uvtbak
Pse
Ageals Uva Dayeerk le Kent
Lara
Sporting
Uiiles
Farinas
Hanheap
Banteios
Bayjot
Gosad Waruda
Dalrien
Gow Braten
Pet
Atv
Dodanie
Chany
Wire
Lieu. Reg. Palmer
Tieferenes
Mir Das
Batic
Banata
Erandan
Kaiahor
Mophew
Mra
Hay Fang
Arundul Strval
Barsantien
Fran
Flee Basealtinn
Mille Robewe
Pativen
Avenel
Srasnaui Stavoskey Davov
Sobou! Raiulsiton
Kastoring
Avalon
Oie
Tiona Ystabats
Hlju
Poway
Blennerhassett
Chimp L
Night Atlee
Dot Puok
Hatiem
Venifas van Beynalli
Pollaval
Daly Ben Asavout
Ana Es Te Wuuw
Stalsor Private Hospital
Noel Street
Lik Froegatt
Watson Sti
Weeeit Maternity
Zee At
Assuksey Matranedy Hospital
Vigraw Stein
Thineilayean Patoatine Giown
E. W. Fietcher & Co
PF. L
Wangaratta
Lannion
Orataont
Dany Nsw Clary
Wangaratte
Anne Ies
Tiny
Sint Misra
Barow
Deoysne
Bury
A. A, Mann, BP
Enrady
Benallan Wanggenttay
Hank
Rilyy Grorgh Exton
Ko Swann
Sanu
Chineeo Horbelis
Chino
Praviour
Wadhi
A. Hagsall
Creignton
Winnows Batllup
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