Government shipping policy may expand and modernize
A long discussion outlines possible future changes to Commonwealth shipbuilding and shipping policy. It argues for larger, faster vessels with refrigerating capability to counter a powerful private combine, secure fair transport rates for Australian produce, and create substantial domestic employment. It also notes wartime profits by shipping firms and urges swift policy extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Shipping Lines
Commonwealth
Hughes
Great Combine
Australia
Combine
Ronning
Benalla notes and court actions over road works and local events
The Country Roads Board approves the road betwe en Netoog and Cold's Crossing with tenders authorized. At Benalla court 12 49 cases listed, two adjourned and two withdrawn, including Herbert Suamer charged after a drink fueled disturbance at O'Dea shed. Post verdicts, locals discuss embargo on shop dip imports and wool grower concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoxs
Roap
Country Roads Board
Jeffrey
Benalla Court
Yesters
Micenslo
J.P
Herbert Suamer
O'Dea
Arundel
Onostable Murray
Hans
Maxsrs
Mossel
M'Konze
Smith
Tavortados
Suare Dev
Bonalls
Kowrle
Australia
Herring
Holy Trinity Chaeoh
Boralla
Liz Howe
Sydney
Commonwealth
Atv
Cnok
Mmurkah State School
Bowseit
Bmr
Bowjar
Bowser
Melbourne
Bower
Baba Will
Onoex Gerri
Beostla
Luther Willams
West School
Meare
D. Laird
Waller
Axottie
J. Grown
Eallway Bridge
Swanpool
Sp.ma. Ovirvany
Lake Bowen District
Penton
Mra
Peter David M'Donald
Elgeleet
Yarrawonga
Caithness
Szotland
Victoria
Lake Rowan
Yarrawongs
Mc Donald
Thora Werd
Wode Towday
Kowsa
Fevenst Wredouas
Rodgess Electrony
Thalan
Elvctore
Taosiay
Magerale
Corporat
Pouleton
Tha Ass.p
William Jemmett
Pelea
Melhonrne
Sydonys
Tustico Hood
Poalston
Seymour
Olty Court
Bay
Commonwealth Gazette Enacts Federal Control Of Coal Output
A special Commonwealth Gazette outlines federal powers to seize all coal produced or stockpiled across Australia to ensure wartime stability. The Prime Minister may appoint agents to sell or distribute coal and set wages and employment terms for miners. Coal prices will be fixed by the Prime Minister. Sydney coal owners praise Watt’s commandeering, miners express approval. War pensions total 175,508 with annual value of £4,974,805. Bowser denies resignation rumors. Jacob Lory estate divided equally among widow, son, and daughter. Postal revenue for ten months to 30 April reaches £5,125,941, up £406,830 from last year. Railway betting tickets yield £51,355 for nine months to 31 March. bookmakers’ licenses £41,700. 1,009 returned soldiers unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Australia
Sydney
Watt
Influenza Outbreak Reported in Wangaratta
Influenza activity reached Wangaratta with 32 cases in hospital by Tuesday. One death, that of Mrs. Grace Carboor, is recorded. Six local residents are listed among affected cases from nearby towns. Visitors from Melbourne and Sydney join Back to Wangaratta celebrations while several residents suffer from flu or related conditions. Health authorities urge calm, self protection, and avoidance of crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goorambst
Carboor
Milawa
Greta
Oxley
Londrigans
Melbourne
Sydney
Board of
Hualth
Pneumonic influenza case at Yarrawonga hotel
A pneumonic influenza case occurred at Yarrawonga tied to Mise 1 B Barbier, daughter of Mrs Barbier of the Victoria Hotel. The building was quarantined by order of the Shire Health Officer Dr Jemieson. Miss Barbier's condition worsened Monday and she died Tuesday. An outbreak of ordinary influenza was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrawonga
B. Barbier
Mra. Barbier
Victoris Hotel
Jon
Victorian Producers Stock Sale At Benalla Yards
The Victorian Producers Co Operative Co Ltd held its fortnightly stock sale at Be nalla yards. A strong yarding of pigs, sheep, and cattle sold readily with competition for fats and stores. Prime bacon topped at £4 10s to £5, mediums £3 14s to £5 19s 5d, lights £3 5s to £3 10s, best pork 45s to 50s, store prices firmer. Cattle prices ranged with medium bullocks £16 12s to £17 1s, cows £13 10s to £14 5s, heifers £10 17s to £11 15s, stores and springers varied, and the sale date was set for Tuesday, 5th May. Moral medical ad remarks listed Woods Great Puppermlat Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Co. Ltd
Corporation Yards
Benalla
rGa
J. K. Hooper
Devenish
SMREV
Ewes
Visit of the Moderator at St Andrew's Benalla
Large crowds welcomed the Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly, Chaplain Colonel Macrae Stewart, to St Andrew's Benalla. The evening featured choral singing, speeches by local ministers, and a keynote by the Moderator on wartime loyalties, church unity, and postwar plans for religious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thors
St. Andrew's Tall
Presbyterian Assembly of
Or. Cook
M'Lelland
L. Willams
la Bonalla
Mr. Macrae Stewart
Melbourne
Stewart
Hiv
Lord Isaghtor
Mederabar
Munro
Wal Suiswart
Misa
Mondy
Moody
Boop
Benalina
Union
Tad
Deryleu
Escritios
Red Cross Society North Winton Med Crom Socialy Note
Fragmented garbled text references the Red Cross Society in North Winton and a paper by Mrs Weston. The legible figures show sums of £2 1s 0d and 6d with totals around £3 17s. The entry appears as a damaged financial note or collection tally with unclear names and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton
Cliver
Brigady
Weston
Tagay
Voices of Faith Then and Now at the Empire Campaign Event
A church gathering reflects on returning soldiers and loyal service as pastor urges sustained support for Empire efforts. He notes veterans influenced by church and community, praising the congregation for their readiness to aid and nurture loyalty, with a closing reception held after a formal service.
Welcome Home AY Gooram Bat at the Hall
A homecoming event for returning soldiers drew large crowds including Privasoe Danlop and Ay MK Saleh with Dr Cleary presiding. The program featured songs, speeches praising Red Cross aid, and a supper after lengthy tributes to the veterans and their wartime experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Privasoe
Danlop
Ay MK. Saleh
O. Wallace
Woodawsday
Tiwa Witer
Vlalora
Lita
Procen Lings
Beautls Band
Sluoa
Fifedina
Wallace
Sialch
Ateaight & Branco
Tz Hale
Huarey
Privata Daslop
Joffrey
Prifrey
Norton
May Panelli
Borgia
Sonclusian
H. Richardaon
Hall
Waloumnv
Ehulr
Wallade
Galante
W. Mellor
Australia
Anyas Smith
Wallaos
Lille
Germany
Sandy
Desort Row
K Katy
H. Richardson
Plane Soto
Mr. HL. Bishsideon
Molla
Luillos
Davelig
Wilwont
AL McNay
Tatong Developmental Road Petition Sparks Railway Debate
The Tatong district voices strong opposition to the Patong to Toomlullup developmental road plan and pushes for immediate railway improvements. A deputation urged the board to back road and rail changes, highlighting land use and rural impact, while officials indicated the railway proposal would be considered in the broader transport strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patong
Toomlullup
Ponty
Satton
Bai
Williamna
Lodownere
Mathow
Reulegou
Lins Suoth
W. O Willian
Tatunur Myingilore
Elvermyo
Lins Road
Harricane
Swanpon
von Mahing
Mahisush Tian
Thalt Councillers
Frijer Atelon
Devalapaioniel
Daviellan
Eaeer Ehough
Tabarug
Treat Vonttag
Soni
Lyon
Gayty
Satsagor’s
Borins
Sohvey
Aplolon
Dave Toynsemtel
A.harelann
Harelainy
Fragmented OCR lament on agricultural conditions and reforms
The garbled text presents a confused discussion of crop requirements, agricultural labor, and projected reforms. It references a governor or official stance, dates and payments, and hints at a year long program, but many words are indecipherable or mistyped.
Feeding Dairy Cattle The Mille Fielding Function
A historical discussion on dairy cows focusing on milk yield quality and factors affecting milking capacity. It covers heredity influence, body conformation, udder traits, feed effects on quantity and quality, and the role of cow comfort and management in optimizing dairy production. Key points include selection impact, lactation patterns, appetite, feeding, and herd environment shaping milk outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunda
Harrow
Torhgoertors
Nis
Thvey
Cartain
J¢ Ran
Tony
Hurta
Gradepus Ducronay
Dalrymaen
Morton
Fragmented Readable Speech Fragments From A Distant Item
The text offers garbled speech fragments referencing names and events, including mentions of a Lom Synehor dyer, Farmer Corntomen, and a Joe show. It hints at a public or community setting with unclear dialogue and possible prize mentions, but lacks coherent facts or clear narrative.
Honor Roll Among Thirty Wk Bal Meloy UW Hrrwthteag
Fragmented OCR notes list names, places, and scores with unclear context. It mentions Wilts, Bantry, Jae Ave, and other proper nouns, but details and outcomes are obscured, producing a garbled recap of honors and possible exams or contests. The legible items imply regional names and school references without a coherent event narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ulycen
Lie Dueewinils
Miglay
Fragmented OCR Card About Maritime Notice and Unclear Names
Fragmented text appears to describe a maritime notice or guidance with garbled names and terms. It mentions vessels, locations, dates, and possible official references but remains largely unreadable. The readable parts suggest a public or shipping related notice with uncertain entities and actions.
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Das
Wilicox, Baker, Catrieest
Benallas
Prossat Lye
Figlorian Producers Co, Operative CO
LTO
Bik
Bunalla
Ousemat
Kimball
Carriar Street
Rees
Raine Sufficieat Lande
Talluis Benalla
Was Trinity Church
N. Dy Herring
de. Armstrong
Wangarattas
Parieh Hall
Purligrd Avery Turaday and
Fruuay
Faray
Postan
Anatrasia
Qantry
Ohare
St. James
Wohater
St. Jamen
Ani
Brom One
Jacob Lory
Wangaratta
Hopensan Producers! Co-Operative GO
Woods
St. Andrew’s Con
RED Cross Society
North
Welcome
AY Goorambat
Tatong Developmental Road
Agripultuer
Ronson
Ieru
Heo Cosall
Ailey
Wales
MR. FL & Oyna Nufod
Arun
URIBE
Aeroplane Coods
Mtv
Wyvern
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