Controversy Over Australia's War Policy and Elections
A late year debate critiques Tudor and Watkins on war policy and Pacific aims. The piece argues the Nationalist stance vs the Political Labor Party, urging Beoalla electors to back the Nationalist Government on May 6. It references conference plans in London and warns against divided wartime leadership. Local notices cover mail deadlines, court actions, missing persons, and public works updates.
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Othore
Australia
Shuy
London
Pacific
Labor
A. S. Maude
Beoalla
United Kingdom
Houe of Representatives
Commonwealth
Gazlo
House of Representatives
Titec
Benally Court
Masera G. Wakker
W. Hesney
J.P. Walter B. Tiernan
Shire of
Benally
Roger Hassett
Bungect
T. Giarko
W. B. Tiernan
Heaney
Clarke
J. Montgomery
T. Clarke
Sun-Tresscpy
Bonalla
W. 3. Stewart
J. Minogue
J. Poscock
L. Doyle
J. Danny
Mr. Ginnane
R. J Headland
J.S. Oliver
Baoalla Shira
S. Hammond
A. Mueller
Ay Maguire
Lane Brinces
Public Works Department
Dodd's Crossing
Holland's River
Ryan's Creek
Bisckburne'a
Harold Frederick Hardley
Earoy
Potter Teaster
Gardner
Wabgapyah
Russellstrest
Shelbourne
Rwrse Ox Footraus
Haa
Esternine
Cutler
Munitany
Citizen Forces
Benalla
Vo Wedne
Apel
Docker
Violut Town
Benalla High School Students Impress in Public Exam Results
Benalla High School reported results from the Junior Public Examination with several pupils earning distinctions in subjects such as arithmetic and French. Named students include Athol Bowles Albert Freitag Rupert Heaney Jessie M Pherron James Nicholson Gerald O Halloran and Wilkie Copelly.
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Sue
University of Melbourne
Sying
Benalla
Athol Bowles
Willis Connolly
Ubious
Albert Feniiag
Jeseic
Albert Freitag
Rupert Heaney
Jessie M.pherron
James Nicholson
Gerald O'Halloran
Wilkie Copelly
Wo. Droivoat
Violettown
War on the Western Front Progress Report
A French communique reports no major moves between the Somme and the Oise and south of the Aisne. Artillery duels occur east of the River Coucy forest while advances occur north of the Ailette and along the Lewilly Nouville Margival sector where several guns are captured. Heavy artillery battles rage near Cappul.
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Recrén
London
Oisa
Coucy
Ailette
Lewilly
Nouville
Cappul Chere
Batte le Mosatt
Maiguns de Chatapagne
Australians Show Grit By Retiree
In London reports the British advance remains key with Beaumels cited as central. French observers note heavy fighting as Australians counter attacked to retake a village lost to Germans for a third time. German wireless brag of 1000 English dead draws cautious skepticism. A French push near the Orsay bank failed with heavy losses. 300 prisoners taken south of Ripont. counterattacks drove back British trench detachments near Arras.
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London
Beaumels
Betterfeld
Lagnicourt
Marchise
Orsu
Lafero
Ripont
Rhiems
East Front Fightes Slaven Report From Review
German wireless official dispatch says thaw reduced fighting on the East front. Troops penetrated Russian positions on the northeastern slope of Comati in the Carpathians, taking prisoners and booty. A fortified ridge south of Cox Valley was stormed and 150 captives reported. counterattacks failed.
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London
Comati
Carpathians
Cox Valley
New Russian Government Takes On Old Debt to Britain
In a parliamentary note Mr. Bong Liaw of the House of Commons stated the new Russian government has assumed the financial obligations of the previous regime to Great Britain. This move signals a formal settlement of outstanding debts between the two nations.
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Rxwrm
London
Tithy House of Commons
Bong Liaw
Great Britain
General Alexieff Placates Army Amid Turmoil
General Alexieff, seeking to calm ongoing unrest, advocates assembling regimental and battalion committees from selected officers and men to address internal discipline and management concerns while aligning with public opinion and naval desires.
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London
Vhs Times
Alesios
Czar Rumored to Escape to Sweden
Berlin dispatch reports the Czar allegedly escaped to Sweden amid wartime confusion. Vancouver notes a Berlin telegraph stating the imperial figure may have fled to neutral territory, with authorities awaiting confirmation.
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Berlin
Sweden
Vancouver
Hospital Ship Asturias Torpedoed Off March Night
London dispatch reports the British hospital ship Asturias of 12,000 tons was torpedoed on the night of March 20 without warning. The attack left 31 dead, 39 injured, and WL missing.
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London
Asturias
Asturian ship torpedoed and evacuated crew
The Daily Mail reports the Asturias torpedoed at midnight Tuesday. Timd previously landed a thoga and sick and wounded at an English port, and it's steaming to base with a crew and staff of about three hundred.
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London
Daily Mail
Callous Conduct of Submarine Disaster Report
Nurses of the Royal Army Medical Corps aboard the Asturias recall the rapid blast causing panic as ships rushed to life-boats. Rockets fired but rescue ships did not arrive, leaving crews to endure without timely help.
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London
Royal Army Medical Corps
Australian Patriotic Fund aids soldiers families in Melbourne
The Australian Patriotic Fund reports benefits to wives and children of soldiers. The Defence Department pays up to three fifths of a private’s pay plus up to 28 shillings weekly for dependents. Local committees top up incomes for larger families. From £174,723 public contributions, £47,464 has been paid to date. Information and forms available from town clerks or via the fund’s Melbourne address.
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Thehitor
Australian Patriotic Fund
Melbourne
Defence Department
Patriotic Fund
Victoria
Town Hall
District News with Fires Floods and Local Events
A sprawling district report notes deaths from typhoid in Moorsopta Hospital and widespread disease impacts. It covers fires near Bowoya and Yabba, crop and livestock losses, police actions at Longwood, and community meetings at Steppar tun Agrisultars Society. Local residents face crop damage, missing fruit, and weather-related disruptions.
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Moorsopta Hospital
I. Roneban
Yabba
Dss
A Problem in Shire Finance and Local Debts
W. C. Williams outlines a debt crisis in Linne Shire, detailing overdraft dangers, salaries, and proposed cuts. He urges ratepayers to demand road works and cost controls while warning of looming interest and potential service failures. The letter calls for a balanced approach before debt cripples current public works and utilities.
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Ocber
Amd
Ganeratly
Wiese
Knox
Water Trust
Calder
Ehire
Lams South
Unis
Lira Sous
W. C, Williams
Local Live Stock Market Report From Watts Turnbull Co Yard
Watts Turnbull and Co held a cattle and store stock sale at Gonalla Corporation yards with heavy yarding and strong demand. Prices were solid across shock classes. notable consignments included high quality bullocks and crossbred cattle, with several lots selling above £15 to £16 per head and numerous store cattle and lambs traded by local buyers and outside interests.
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Watts, Turnbull & CO
Watts
Turnbull & Co.raport
Corporation
Gonalla
Marajo
E. Griffiths
Pricca
Gee. Howson
Samaria
S.J. Cooke
My. James Clistlis
Lire
Meera
Spr & Porter
Welhers Aight
Wisanurs
Wethur
SyzTe
Livestock Auction Yields Steady Yarding Prices Across Species
A busy market saw a strong yarding with steady demand and varied prices. Pigs sold well, cattle topped at high sums, and sheep values eased modestly. Buyers showed spirited bidding across hogs, cows, bullocks, and heifers, with several lots privately sold by day’s end.
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Yartlag
Olameee Tharbewera W. Tuuiket Grouteidn
Aalto
Aaituin
Aulalde
Victorian Producers Cooperative Sale Report at Lennala Yard
A Victorian Producers Cooperative sale in Lennala drew many bidders as yarding included 2200 sheep and a large number of cattle. Prices varied with quality and weather noted as affecting buyers while multiple named bidders and owners contributed figures for wethers ewes and cattle across numerous pen lots.
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Thors
Spink
Oyres
K. Chivats
H. Kail
Liab
Geo Crawford
J. W. Weigh
Clearing Sale at Cosgrove Offers Busy Bidding
Unreserved clearing sale at Cosgrove features strong competition and brisk prices for items from a cabint of Me. Dablatiig Vosges including ploughs, cultivators, blades and farming gear. Auctioneers report high quotations and many horses and livestock selling well, with numerous lots listed in pounds and shillings.
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Dablatiig
Vosges
Robiava
Harvester
Sosrider
May & Miller
Fay Row
Mitchell Dell
Hue
Massey-Harris Blades
Pune
Weihers
Sud
Bay Mate
Bay Yehi
Bay
Shepparton Pig Sale at Shepperton Market Fortunes
The Shepparton Pig Sale at Shepperton market on Monday 26th noted a strong baconer showing with numbers including light prime and heavy baconers. Prices ranged from about £3 to £4 for baconers and other pig classes. A special sale advertised for April 2 will pen 240 pigs.
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Bowoya
J. Youngman
J. Good
Ladson
Ferrin
Ferris
M'nanaré
Gosepore
Shepperton
Malbineno Assos
Pinny Suedinay Beconers
Wool Sales Report From Viewrian Producers Cooperative
The Viewrian Producers Cooperative reports on wool clips from federal officials Webster Bros and Killuersy. Notable bids include five bales of fine wool and multiple lots with quantities and prices, as the auction notes indicate various bales and pieces.
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Coupertive Cine Lite
Bonalls
Meltousine
Nosourt Mewr
Webster Bros
Killuersy
Toulon
Wales
Australian Aspirin Publicized by Government Bond
Australian made Aspirin under license to the Federal Government is now procurable. Discovered by Mr. Gen K Nicholas, Melbourne chemist, the formula was tested by Commonwealth Government Analysts in the presence of the Right Hon W M Hughes and found absolutely pure. Sufferers from neuralgia neuritis rheumatism headache insomnia and nervous indigestion urged to use Aspirin, now available from Geo Nicholas & Co chemists and Victor Say chemist for 2/6 per bottle.
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K. Nicholas
Melbourne
W. At. Hughes
Geo, & Nicholas and Co
Flinders
Laie Aldbourne
Victor Say
Bonulls
Roll of Honor with wartime losses and wounded notes
The piece lists names and statuses of soldiers, including those killed or wounded, with scattered notes on their service, injuries, and family communications. It records letters and telegrams about their condition, hospital stays, and memorials, drawing a somber portrait of extended casualties and personal updates from the front.
Missing Mr and Mrs Conquest in France case
Report from the record department states Mr Conquest and Mrs Conquest are missing in France with February 2nd date cited. Authorities request any information on their whereabouts and status from the public.
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Conquest
Te | Recorda
Brivata A
France
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