Debates Over Rates and Boundaries Plague Benalla Shire
The February meeting exposed divisive views on rates with Devenish, Mokoan, Tatoog and Warren-Layne pushing for a standard rate while others clashed over an extra penny. Central riding faces debt pressures as a new valuation adds £300, and proposed borough expansions stall, prompting talk of subdividing the shimn and reevaluating ward boundaries amid ongoing road and public works concerns.
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Devenish
Mokoan
Tatoog and
Warren- Layne
Tatoog Sas
Hay
War brief notes French counterattacks and trench actions
A French communique reports several successful counterattacks on German trenches in the Lassigny Cannysarmets and North Bolx Dugby area with prisoners and many machine guns captured. Reciprocal artillery fire occurred near Maisons de Chauja ne. Enemy attacks on our small posts in Largitzen, Alence, failed.
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London
Lassigny
Cannysarmets
Bolx Dugby
Woorre Department
Maisons de Chaujane
Largitzen
Alence
Corman Version Loss of Irles Admitted Commerency mag
London reports a German official message describing fighting at Tiles with the oarguard withdrawing to a main position. French attacks between the Ancre and the Diss failed, and renewed French assaults on both sides of the Champagne region were repulsed.
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London
Dhern
Tiles
Ancre
Diss
Parra
British Take 292 Prisoners In War Updates
Sir Douglas Haig reports 202 enemy prisoners taken at Isles. Our artillery repelled all attempts west and northeast of Lena. Artillery was very active on the Somme and the Ancre near Armentieres and Ypres south of Arras.
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Reever
Douglas Haig
Isles
Lena
Somme
Ancre
Armentieres
Ypres
Arras
Offensive Drift in Allied Plans Amid Severe Winter
Conflicting Berlin reports suggest potential German defense advantages as winter weather hinders Allied offensives in France. Journalists warn a renewal of large scale operations could be delayed beyond mid April due to harsh conditions.
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Caune
London
France
Berlin
Menteal
Ade
Worther
Russian Gas Attacks and Mideast Advances Reported
A Russian official dispatch describes gas attacks southeast and east of the Miyay road, repelling a Turkish offensive near Sevas, and claims ground in the Enimadan region at Sahing after stubborn resistance. The report outlines movements toward Is tun and continued offensive actions in the Caucasus.
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Pires
Barren Apsratry
London
Mijay Road
Sevas
Cuucasus
Enimadan
Sahing
Thu Onecay
Isi Tun
Fall of Bagdad Report Prompts British Control Assertion
A partially legible dispatch claims Bagdad has fallen into British hands after rapid advance following Kut-el-Amara. The report notes Turkish losses of roughly 49,000 to 50,000 men in three weeks, and suggests the capture will boost morale and shift balance in Mesopotamia as Germany seeks its empire through Anatolia.
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Styndant
Kut-el-Armory
Asis
Tris
Bagdad
Germany
Asis Minor
Lonely Death of Old Benalla Resident
Friday evening the dead body of Willam Allen, an old resident, was found in a locked hut at the end of Bridges Lane in Benalla after eight days. He served in the French army and worked as a French polisher and plasterer. The inquest adjourned to Friday for further enquiries, and the remains were buried in Beally cemetery.
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C. Tarnbull
Bobrosry
Yarnbull Wood
Elver
Benulla West
Footbridge
Puraball Jade Ovary
Hair
Gr. Babey
Adamson
Warmers Union
Euros
W. B. Sailth
Lig
Solomon
M.L.C
Adamern
Farmers’ Union
Gaverre Nertees
Governmant Gazette
Mary
Ceinin
Swagpool
T. G. Howkin
Esalla
Van
Gonther
Bamford
G. Walker
Burlul
Beoally
Bonalls
Brnalin
Bin
Sean
Benalla Waterworks Trust holds routine meeting at Municipal Chambers
A Benalla Waterworks Trust meeting at the Municipal Chambers discussed the audit start around March 19, rate arrears and water charge discrepancies, and the year 1917 to 1918 book valuations. They agreed to review the water book and appoint a new rate collector while noting staff pay and machinery needs.
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Othe
Comis
Mathie
Caldor
Roesell
Latehan Walker
Tia
Knox
Calder
Belog Lick
Corkravon Dence
J. Robinson
F.C. Walter
Bouulla
Cherie
Howie
Ero
Grewort
Benilla
J. R. Clarke
Hawilton
Leon
Saul
Serition Ap
Suill Ual
Lott
Weston Ny
Artiara
Benalla
Mevron
Kreule
Stredwisis
National Federation meeting forms a Baddaginnie branch
A crowd met in Che dour hall at Baddaginnie on a Monday evening to form a National Federation branch. Dr. Dunlop was elected president with W Green as vice president and Ferguson secretary. Over 40 members were recorded, and a further meeting will be arranged soon.
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Che Dultiea Hall
Baddaglonte
Meday
National Federation
Duplop USA
Moyers
I. Salmon
G. Laut
Edwards
Liuadly
Dunlop
W. Green
Ferguson
Nui
Meeting at Goorambat forms Federation branch
A Saturday evening meeting at Goorambat heard speeches by Messrs J. G. Lemb and B. B. Salmon. Cr Olvary chaired. both speakers were praised for their forceful writing, and the town formed a Federation branch with Cr Clanty elected president and Mr J Hall secretary.
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Sivceuy
Cr. Clanty
J. Hall
Meeting at Shire Hall Delivers Addresses by Poynton and Vowler
A meeting at the Shire hall heard addresses by Messrs Poynton former treasurer and Vowler MP. A lengthy report will follow in the next issue.
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Messrs. Poynton
Vowler
School notes report end of term school concert and appeals
A long notice invites parents to a forthcoming end of term recital by Girls of Benalls Ket Henmbutney School under Miss A Watts. It notes a patriotic Band collection, hopes for a large turnout, and mentions debt clearance of £4 210. The item also urges districts to fund provisions for sick and wounded, listing priorities and asking parents to supply necessities.
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Parkinson
Reid
Gesden VI
Suidanes
Mite
F. Parker
Benalls
A. Watts
Cwiminars
Lonalle
St. Joseph's
Osova
Tsui
Benalla Club Tennis Trip Ends In Friendly Rivalry
A party of lady members from Benalla Tennis Club visited Wangaratta for a friendly tennis contest. Results featured Miss Voviden and Miss Gunther defeating Mrs. Harrington and Miss Stoilart, while other doubles pairs from Wangaratta won matches. The outing emphasized neighborly hospitality and sport.
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Benalla
Ssurdey
Weajarale Orindoles
Hose
Beatiog
Mre. Harrington
Mia Stoilart
Senalle
Mise Pinkerton
Wangarstls
Voviden
Gunther
Wangaratta
Commercial Special Sale At Dookie A M'Namara Reported
A commercial sale at Dookie led by A M Namara featured large numbers of sheep cattle and cattle stock. Buyers from Hortigen Gobram Tatura and nearby towns attended as prices and lots were announced with strong demand and several lots carrying high figures. The event attracted numerous bidders with prices described in detail and a notable run of stock including cows heifers and paddock stock.
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Hortigen
Gobram
Tatura
Yarmwougs
Bousila
Violettown
Muoroupnay Kateuiatite
Shipparton
Aler
Brink Vi
Myra
Sory
Sigall Wee Worthy
Mission Study Conference Inspires Church Outreach in Benalla
A Saturday mission study event at Holy Trinity Church Benalla featured Rev F Bramall and Mrs Mannell sharing an illustrated address on Western China missions. Audience heard slides of Shanghai and the Yangtze voyage, Chinese education efforts, and the call for broader church involvement in world evangelization.
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Benalla
F Bramall
Charet My9tionary Society
Mannvir
China
Australia
J. Edwards
Bramnall
England
Chlayew
Thie
Manriott
Chris
Miss Mannett
Brammall
Meir Monnett
Brororvall
Nehemiah
Porsche
Jerusalem
Canforaios
Jawa
Chiis
Juans Christ
Oval
Untitled historical tale fragment with mixed names and events
An incomplete report describes a bag of notes sent by post to central city areas including City, with a total value around £2000. The text also references an elderly journalist and a former gold escort, plus details about a bushranger escape from Kilmore jail in 1800s.
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Central Square
U.prydney
J. G. Doxey
Tina Ot Seymour
Beechworth
Lowry
Kilmore
Valley of War News From Far Off Lands
A garbled collection of items from a distant region notes New South Wales police report tensions in Queensland, wartime debates, crop conditions in Victoria, and a stream of varied notices. Mentions of politicians, airship Inventor von Zeppelin, and factory closures mingle with weather, prices, and local incidents.
Roll of Honor Serjt W Allison Blair Killed in Action
Among the roll of honor the town notes Sergeant W Allison Blair of the Bach Battalion was killed in action near France on February 16. He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs Blair of Myrnda Jolimont and aged 28. A resident of Dookle he led the foal branch of Maretas d M Nemiara Ord Go and served in local clubs and rifle duties. His wife remained in Diahlv and he was widely mourned.
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Ovens Tier
W. Allison Blair
W. Blair
Myrnda
Jolimont
Dookle
Maretas d M'Nemiara Ord
Wang
Wall
Death notice for Edward G Keduly in San Francisco
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Edward G Keduly at ages 22 in 1045. The text is garbled with missing context and unclear relationships or identity details. Further readable lines are needed to confirm dates, place, and affiliations.
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Edward G Keduly
Wounded Palvat W Kame Reported in Action
A wounded Palvat W Kame, nephew of Me Hd Hume of Nalinga, is reported wounded after a skirmish. Private BL Moran, son of Mr Moran of Bowell, is believed seriously injured. Official details remain uncertain due to disrupted lines.
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Palvats W. Kame
Hume
Nalinga
F. Moran
Miran
Bowslls
Bee
Hob
Weather fragment lists missionary notes and stations
Fragmentary weather recap mentions several missionary stations and regions including Ve the Merge Wigel North Kester Davuniahsena Viedattiwny Helvetia Lsarhergteh and various named locations. It reads as a listing of stations and names rather than a coherent report.
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Wigel
Llena
Bedworth
Luthor Wilner
David
Flodors
Moma Miestomary
Iéldarad
Benalla
William Cleweun
Fimes
Smaneler
Davuniahsena
Seuroa
Sure Krealemty
Mijass
Serethbighe
Helvetia
Siapeteoth
Mixtlanary
Beventel
Haute Moesinury
Yoerawangs
Deury women write ta write tar Ne Besiditer of galianlow Vatrimbiimy
Fragmentary OCR text shows a women named Nayara and references to a gathering at a place called Gule Yor 30 VRE Nome Bows Th fine. Mentions Melkvaron, Laileo, Uvaltlig S27, and various cryptic phrases. Content is disjoint with unclear narrative or event.
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Mituhull & Gas, Pty. Ut
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