Aeroplanes as Food Conveyors at Rut-el-Amara
In House of Commons debate, Under Secretary of War H J Pennant says British aeroplanes carried 18 500 pounds of food and stove equipment to Rut el Amara during the siege. Reports from Rome note German hopes dampening as people doubt victory. a Berlin note on the Sussex claim attributes the incident to submarine negligence and vows punishment and reparations. Britain and allies list April losses at 91 162 with 17 450 dead of wounds and 2 395 dead of sickness. in Athens a socialist demonstration near Sofia is broken up by police, with 13 killed and 75 wounded.
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Rut-el-Amara
London
House of Commons
Hom
H. J.pennant
Rutwl Amara
Berlin
Washington
Sussex
Ee Corman
Proan Bareau
Athens
Weinesday
Sofia
Blau Kolfe
Tewton Grove
Commonwealth
Posrce
Defence
Meiny Bors
Fils Commiunicaion
League
Mulbourne
Sydney
Germany
Austria
Britain
Kitchener
Russia
Paris
Marne
Belgian
France
Poland
Galicia
Sorel
Torsoy
Ilromme
Winpire
Sos
Butkana
Constantinopls
Bagdad
Hoxton
Gallipoli
North Sea
Poosisn Gulf
Tein
de, Springthorpe
Levine
Leon
Exsod
Minoss
Ganga
Benalla Shireshall
Villa Clubs
Gutsimeda
Li Lvne
Asquith
Tithe
Prange
Offensive plans loom as German war council matures
Berlin reports a maturing German offensive with Generals Hindenburg Mackanasen Notsinders Prince Buelow the Crown Prince and others often involved. An enemy freighter submarine sunk a transport near the Levant. In Petrograd a German attack near Smorgon and south of Erevo was repulsed and Kans ristuvin was occupied toward Baghdad. Lord Wimhorna resigns as Ireland faces continued political strife and rebel activity.
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Berlin
German War Council
Genera Hindenburg
Mackanasen
Notsinders
Prince Buelow
Gener D'avalia
Rome
Adenlic
Petrograd
Erevo
Kans Ristuvin
Bagdad
Verdun Battle Rages Five Days of German Attacks
A Paris report notes the Verdun offensive shows unprecedented violence yet ends with the enemy in the same position. A communique claims a strong assault near Hill 287 was repulsed, with trench fighting and sixty two prisoners taken.
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Paris
Verdun
Hill 287
Memorial to Lieutenant Philip G. Wale at Huron church
A memorial service at the Methodist church in Huron remembered Lieutenant Philip George Wale of the 7th Battalion Infantry, who fell at Gallipoli on May 8 1915. The Rev Mr Palmer, with mourners and letters of sympathy from King and other officers, praised his Christian life and bravery. A stained window dedication and personal tributes closed the service, acknowledging his sacrifices for God and King.
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Methodist Church
Huron
Palmer
M.h.rig
Ays
Gazette
Wale
Banklog
Yarlay
Loch
Looh
Phil
Wymparhy
Overnor
Billiat
Sargeant Wata
Walsh
Phillip George Wale
Gallipolly
Serious Charge Stems from Mokoan Assault Case
At Bonalls Court Frank Newman was charged with assaulting a girl under ten near a shed in Mokoan West in April. The defense sought withdrawal but the magistrate committed him for trial. witnesses described rides on a bicycle and details of the alleged incident. The case moves to the Supreme Court at Benalla on May 28.
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Bonalls Court
Akinidyo Kelley
Frank Neuman
Mokoan West
Brown
Sergeant Smith
Uhe
Kelley
Essa
Smith
Aloe
Mokoan
Frank Neomen
Goolo John
Mr. Brown
Roach
Conatable Road
Frank Newman
Constable Roach
Glenrowan Police Nation
Flo
Ramcen
Uvat
Supreme Court
Benalla
Boil
Lou
Australians in France Land In War Effort
On Tuesday it was disclosed that several Australian detachments landed in France and joined communications trench work to prevent casualties. Reported deaths and injuries total 262 with 56 fatalities. Troops remain in good health and spirits and favor French conditions over Egypt. They were warmly welcomed by the French and left a favorable impression.
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Franco
Wranvs
Egypt
Bowling tribute from Stokoe Nathan to Melbourny rink champs
A congratulatory letter from Stokoe Nathan to Mr. Briggs honors the Country Rink Championship winners in Melbourne at Easter. It praises players Moash Blackie Hisovok and Cooka from Ballarat Bendigo and Colony, notes the strong district showing, and sends regards to the bowling fraternity. The club committee met to felicitate the winning rink and record their appreciation while noting a predicted debit balance after receipts.
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Briggs
Melbourny
Simeon Nathan
Vistotsn Bowling Association
Moash
Blackie
Hisovok
Cooka
Borsa
Balla
Bendigo
Colony
Bert
Yous Wolves
Boatlla
Stokoe Natuay
Hoonlin
Treganowan
Cooke
Brigge
Davine
Valy Jonder
Maude
Hiscock
Hamilton
Hamilton Clarke
Mra. Clarke
Mombura
Mellonray
Local Livestock Market Report From Bonalla Yard
Commercial local livestock markets at Bonalla yard featured Waite Turndrill and Co and Neyteu with a large turnout of sloop wheat, cattle, and pigs. Prices ranged from 10 15 to 12 19 for cattle. calves 20.08 to 2h yrs. fat cattle 25/2 27/7. racing noted for Cup day special train from Albury with Botinila Racing Club guarantee fully covered by receipts.
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Turnbull & GO. Waite Turndrill Ae Co
Neyteu
Umaal
Albury
Wehgunyats
Botinila Racing Club
What Is Our Duty in Conscription Debate
A lengthy period piece argues that voluntaryism failed to meet wartime needs as Britain faced mass conscription. It cites public opinion, calls for stronger action, and notes recruiters and youth mobilization while criticizing isolationist attitudes and urging a national commitment to compulsory service.
Comforts for the Soldiers Sent From Victoria School
A World War I era note from the Gienvowan school head teacher Mr M 2 Bronoan along with a YMCA letter from Allan M Brown of March 6 1916 expresses gratitude for student parcel gifts to soldiers in Egypt. Names Roy Robertson Georga Robertson Bert Grovanor Newton Robinson Roy Robinson Ley Robinson Harry Robinson Harti Bain Dwyer appear as donors.
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Gienvowan
Bronoan
Woldiers
Y.M.C.A
Allan M. Brown
Holir
Marchi
Sant Gates
Victoria
Clearowitz
Schut
Egypt
Roy Robertson
Georga Robertson
Bert Grovanor
Newtor Robinson
Roy Robinson
Ley Robinson
Harry Robinson
Harti
Bain Dwyer
Municipal Band Holds Annual Members and Subscribers Meeting
The Municipal Band held its annual meeting at Fire Brigade Hall on Wednesday evening with good attendance. Minutes report financials, subscriptions, and a plan to elect officers. remarks praise the band amid recent public criticism and acknowledge thanks to women for their support. The meeting adjourned after performance and remarks by Mr. Armstrong.
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Fire Brigade
Elstyng
Buland
Roland E Wondy
Doutiin
Bay Galen
Shale King
Cooley
My. Mulder
Apple
Audeau
Vicaproale Dent
Stole
Volutary
Hickey
Williams
Pommitboy
More
H. Smith
Biker
Pinchbaok
Ieie Sin
Railway Department and Soldiers Protest over Treatment
A South Australian soldier boarding from Adelaide to Sydney missed a changing exres and rode without a pass. Arrested at Bonalla, he was jailed briefly before discharge. A petition, signed by Shin of Bonalla ratepayers, protests police and railway treatment of Australian Tazipistil men, urging council action to address travel fare and access concerns.
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Adelaide
Mover Park
Sydney
Spencer
Melbourne
Bonalla
W. Strodwick
Bevally Shire
Shin
Uonalla
Mambor
Victorian Railway Department
Benoa
Watvaruil
Carrying Firearm Charge Adjudicated On Sunday
Frank Nomen faced a firearm carrying charge for Sunday April 4 in a session where Me Kelley and P M Brown appeared for the defendant. Constable Roach testified the youth was found with a gun in a paddock at Mokean Wet. a fine of 40 was imposed. The judge noted potential revenue benefits from fines and the youth was allowed to retain the gun and money.
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Frank Nomen
Belory
Kelley
Brown
Constable Roach
Mokean Wet
Witwows
Avery
Goorambat social marks welcome home for Lieutenant Hall
A crowd gathered at Mechanics Hall Goorambat on Tuesday for a farewell social and welcome home for Lieutenant Hall from AWA. Dr S F Cleary presided as selections opened the event honoring Hall and the volunteers. Major J T Martin praised Red Cross work and discipline, while James Dusioy and local residents spoke on Gallipoli experiences. Gifts were presented to Hall and other soldiers, with smoker outlets and a salad bowl for Private Dempsey, as singing, refreshments, and dancing followed into the night.
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Mechanics'hall
Goorambat
Lleut
F. Hall
Awa
F. Cleary
Hall
Cook
Perking
J.T. Martin
Red Cross Society
Hoslio
Whitora
Biewarton
James Dusioy
Liont
Gallipoli
Fail
Coldtera
Dempsey
Miss Bond
Miss
Mr. Richard
Red Grass
Commonwealth Budget figures reveal large projected deficits
The Commonwealth budget outlines a 216,200,009 estimate for surplus and loan payments to the States totaling 62256,095 while over 270,000,000 is expected to be spent under the Dotenar plan. Land tax and other revenue show sharp contrasts with previous years, leaving a margin for imperial wartime expenditures and long term debt implications.
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Staten
Afcord
Agatemlion Windsors
Uae
Tasul
Fom
Imperial
Macy
LIV
Will
Benalla Carnival Receipts and Expenditure Report
A transcript of Benalla Red Cross Carnival finances for August shows receipts from donations, sales of badges, flowers, and refreshments, plus contributions to various stalls and events. Expenditures include stall hires, entertainment, vendor costs, and day-to-day carnival operations with a final balance and credits to soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intso Fonda
Benalla
Red Cross Society
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Mies
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Chemlat
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Ohvorn
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Olesrow Hans
the Railway Department
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J. H. Lave
R. J. Cooke
T. Cowan
Lewanck
Burminintor
Gaacoigoo
Watts
Forni
Cve
Inglia
Upotipotpan
Wangaratta
Micrabute
Esyonditurns
HAM
Pelagia
Dravatic Company
Exponmes Ribbon Fur
Taddges
Lavatory
Goruienten
Vanaaratia
A.A. Meareayy
Conepia
Gough
Are
Woodrow
Thomson & CO
Wholesale & Retail General Merchants
Publio
Oticos
F. G. Latch & Son
General Drapers, Outfitters
Bridge Street
Font
England
Amortoy
Continent
Maclion
F.G. Latch & Son
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Bridge St
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