Narrow Escape As Flood Sweeps Over Swanpool Flats
In a narrow brush with death near Swanpool, Henry Mallett, son of R. Mallett of Lima, was swept downstream by floodwaters while crossing flooded flats in a gig drawn by a horse. He clung to a tree and was rescued by Horbord Wark and others after the horse drowned. The cushion vanished but the gig and harness were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannow Escare
Swanpool
Henry Mallett
R. Mallett
Lima
Ienc
Mansfield
Mallett
Horbord Wartock
Bevalls
Glenrowan Water Trust
Railway Department
North East
Sadler
Glenrawan
Shire Hall
Mise
Jane Addell
Peg
Lionel Walsh
Jerry
Mies Non ‘Paylor
Mrs. Chichester
Nesta Taito
Evhel Chichester
Fred Guape
Alarie Chichester
Felix Bland
Montgomery Hawkee
Witton Power
Christian Brent
Harry Young
Sarvis
Tonalla Ln
Flood damages to Shep Parton Road
Report to council details serious flood damage along Shepparton road including washouts near Lourl Casay well and the water channel. Discussions cover drain work, concrete paving, cost concerns, and contract references with Glenrowan metal praised for durability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepparton
Jeffrey
Wera
Hailly Brow
Lourl Casay
Cook
Davanivh
Cleary
Reginvor
Leary
Wallace
Dr. Cleary
Glenrowan
Croxford
Gurk
Bunalls
Wall
Gook Mid Hy
Sgtal
Cnre
Carders
Country Toads Board
War Updates From Front Lines And Mutinies In Germany
British raids report minor successes near Ville-sur-Ancre and north west of Morlancourt with position gains and prisoners taken. American dispatches note raids repulsed near Prosidy and Loeralne, with continued aerial activity and antiaircraft fire. French telegrams mention artillery exchanges north of the Avre and in Champagne near Mouaines. Mutinies erupt in German regiments at Wavenberg Esthonia and Dvinsk, with hundreds detained and several officers killed. trust troops restore command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Douglas Eig
Ville-sur-Ancr
Morlancourt
Machlou
Albert
Hint
Bethune
Prosidy
Loeralne
raRio
Sunusy
Wavenberg
Esthonia
Gerovan
German strength estimated at 140 divisions warns of Amiens threat
The Petit Parisienne claims expert estimates place German forces this week at about 140 divisions with reserves, totaling around 1,700,000 men. The plan allegedly aims to threaten Amiens, cut the Amiens Clermont railway, and collapse the Ypres salient, with a first objective to evacuate northern France and form a front from the Somme mouth to Noyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Parisienne
Resoeva
Amieny
Amiens-Clermont
Ypres Salient
France
Somme
Noyon
Belgians Report Violent Artillery Near Front
A Belgian communique notes violent artillery fire toward Nivaport Merckwn Weis donurait and the Hoathalat forest as air forces engage in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nivaport
Merckwn
Weisdonurait
Hoathalat Forest
What Are Germans Waiting For Front War Arrangements Complete
The article notes German offensive preparations are underway with a large artillery stockpile moved into position. Fresh railway communications and reserves have been established to support the next war phase as observers question the timing. Weather conditions are described as hindering the enemy’s advance preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamitry
Germany
Uraszes
Australians Among First to Be Heavily Engaged
A prominent Australian officer, after a critical study of the front, expects the heaviest fighting to occur between areas north of Arran and south of Amiens. He states Australians will be among the first to be heavily engaged in the anticipated action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arran
Amiens
War era summaries from a fragmentary contemporaneous report
A garbled dispatch review notes include luxury tax shortfall of 609000 in first month and claims martial law proclaimed in Pearne. It mentions British dye industry protection, Allied anti submarine and detection tech, birth rates in LOSH 16-17, and shipping production projections by Mr Schwab. Also references Behr tags and German air actions, Baltic battles, and a 600000 strong Indian army decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrough
Pearne
Germany
British Board of Trade
Schwab
United States
Myx
Ho Sys
Avery Ay
Soc
Beishytag
Supreme Court
Claos Uate
Trolend
Jems Gorman
Sro
Hasebrouck
Bethano Fronch
Americxow
Channel Porte
Hatin
England
Baltic
Nujol Oil Promoted Despite Health Claims
A fragmented 20th century ad-like text touts Nujol as a remedy for chronic ailments amid dubious medical claims. It references American production, Standard Oil, and widespread use while warning of temporary relief rather than cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stordard Oil Company
Foray
USA
Benalla Shire Council Sees Wide War on Roads and Flood Damage
Benalla Shire Council opened its monthly meeting noting progress on road repairs, bridge works, and flood damage across the shire. Officials discussed levies, gravel supply, drainage projects, and proposals from Lands and Public Works departments while acknowledging soldier settlement matters, Empire Day celebrations, and local charity needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nish
Treasury
Vinkin Fund
Obiot
Ollige
Shire-hall
Postmaster-General's Department
Harrison
Sadep
Cr. Borner
U. Haris
Esmimon Sanss
Rosd
Lands Department
Abe Preciah
Bonalla
Govaenmunt Cneatte
Brom
Bonilla
Land+ Department
Water Supply Commission
Matiivspa
Wugmnewr
Solwins
Public Works Department
Ryan
Cewek
Ty Harrison
Naling
Hels
Gouotry
Bevalla
Winton
Haod St
Keenivod
Railway Department
Glenrawan Railway Station
Kanji
Wnilnoer
Feim
Conseil
Yak l Lowoh
Sadler
Wangaratta
Clawr
Connell
Latoby
Pariel
Winston Sets
Mokeau
Largs
Anne
Uw Pola
Benalla
Yhy Handa
Proaidont
Stsnky
Helen Manny Ferguson
Negiogate Chitin
Benaily Soldier Welcome Committee
Gormily
Municipal Cheeka
Rands Board
Wark, Kretiun 17
Seb
Mathieton
Dagginesrt
Kaur
Brurdt
Tollroy
Bur
Krom Borougl
Wangerettie
Lomd
Wisi
Danie Gti
Promasme
Bhico
Gilbert
Cook
Thors
Ces. Sadler
Coucil
Shire of
Wright
Gr. Hashand
Huce
Dandenong
Board of Land and Works
Crown Landa
Hupbend
Yarrawonga
Glenrowan
Janos
Knox
Krom Shire
Wodonga
Cay
W. H. Morton
Benalla Powad
Whiel
Vrouw Eye
Kor
St. Vincent's
Manafield
J. R. Meikle
Bradley’s
Morkle’s Corner
J. Gan
Moroney
Jota Borgingre
Moore's
Borgin
Red Crowe
Leo
Sehool
Porcntieton
G. M. Coleman
Nogllgrove
Council
Sydney
Bonalls
J. Reilly & Son
Theie Corner
Studwick
Mathieson
J. W. Wallace
Ty Gunn
Rom Plstemster
Walt the Connell
Swanpool
Keyoeat
Michael Buckley
Gidney
Periah
Tiernan
Lina
Lima
Kingshoor
Constable Quinn
Sydney Road
Baddaglonie
Reconstruction notes on local culverts and road work details
The document lists targets for drainage culverts at Cain s Boyd s Wallace s and Love s and requests engineer reports on regrading Smythe tract and part of Church tract It records financial accounts for Harare riding including payments to contractors day labor and materials and notes on overdrawn balances and bond accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Tyngamah
Glencowantovgh
Harare
Ware
Devoniah
Geosktord
Gilbees
Ford
Ball
Howley
Mucphy
Brick
Exton
Taj Gobi
Oks
Ackarley
Mackey
Povraon
Hotwl
Mackay
Boldy Mle
Ackatloy
Bower
Bial
Allinge
Story
Page
Morley
Storey
Tatong
Yalvudon
M'Kaan
Sly & Scathog
Brown
Lif Woods
Seadyed
Harrison
Warronbayno
Couteactys
Hammond
Tatal
Day
Nicholon
Ramage
W. M'Gann
Maephy Sly
Dennis
Davie
Recreation Reggeya A
Degutattutt
Ealaclay
Raady Bowrd
Mba
Thy Financial Preston
Balansa Vo Dite
Warrenbayne
Ind
Tanner ‘Wouders
Bewsbyoud
Myechiy
Boopur
Kowa
Patie
Dan Murphy
Alurphyyy
Cretntial Couch
T. A. Murphy
Irk
Sam
Tony Swine Gevin
Sinh Ol. Murphy
Tuatvet
Insolvency Examination Report From Victorian Producers' Co
A. Gregerson submits to the court a statement regarding the company insolvency. He notes reliance on legal counsel to avoid compulsory attendance by Mr Cox and himself. He confirms cooperation with the trustee and states no arrest action was lawfully issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovat
Dox
Nur Accomptane
Cox
Visit of Itinerary Band to Betalls and Town Arrangements
A committee has been formed to manage the Itinerary Recruiting Band visit to Betalls on June 8. Several named members will handle transport, decoration, and concert duties, with Mr. Jan Knox and Rev. DP Edwardy assisting. The schedule includes a parade at 2:50 PM, a concert at 7:00 PM, calls to Catholic and memorial services, and a memorial view in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drysdale
Yen
P. Bounds
Tallyngatta
G. Skinner
Tansyemah
W. D. Oswald
Corowa
D. Er
Rutherglen
W- J’ M'lntoab
Palelengatta
DP. Murrey
Tallsoywtay
Maruey
Collingwood
G. Schulze
Waxga
Kemp St Bensila
Kemp
Benalls
Axprew
Gaterre Novinxs
Pater Jubu Whitty
Katamatije
Ot Benallsy
Boruman
Cali
South Melbourne
Fitzroy
Mexendon
St. Kilda
Geetung
Boechworth Building Society
Stredwick
KR. Warren
Baeshworth
Wake ‘Woods Gruat
Droitroy
Conteal
Cennettiare
Ottipors
AML
Hips
Hkrowlood
Total
Mathiason
Stroat mi
Marchiowon
Melbourne
Yasant Alto
Atrety
Royal Tower
Ronda Board
Lvenis
Grookford
Jane Teh
Billota
B Pan
Jono Fub
Mernings
Fragmented OCR poem note with garbled names and places
The readable text is an unreadable OCR fragment listing garbled names, places, and disjoint phrases. It resembles a stray poem or stylized prose with multiple misspellings and no clear narrative or identifiable events.
Roll of Honor Died on Service in World War I
A fragmented obituary list honors Private Trae Dynifig and several others who died in service. The text names Private George Fight, Private Heunke Jilhinh, Private J. Ruaniy, and multiple others, with references to locations, regiments, and dates variously indicating wartime fatalities and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuundir
Hite
Ak Poglucua
Snathiel Stepbrwltier
Gearg Fight
Sigiesuaboe
Ith
Puveto Path
McGuinno
Heunke
Boweh- Wothy
Keane
Sarasan
Huh Fertumii
Pavan
Syeda M- Ahogby
Win Dulistek
Ryocett
J. Ruaniy
Quenya
Wounded Vivave Ferd Tilton and Others in Battle
In a chaotic report from the conflict, Vivave Ferd Tilton of Mavatden and multiple named soldiers were wounded during a day of heavy fighting. The dispatch notes injuries among several units, mentions a Marine Medal consideration, and references military actions near a coastal region. The account highlights casualties and ongoing military activity with several place and unit names cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton
Mavatden
Baivtetlyn
Ewchur
Erivik
Counital
Vrivare
Uhistodia
Wangeratin
Atvur
Ram
Prvite
Mayes
Cavetad Marine of
Hatag
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Shepparton Road
Avre
Champagne
Mouaines
West
Benalla Shire
Benalla Peaia
Urs
Dunlop
Win
K. Hadiean
Dalla
Forness
J. Harrlasp
Walker
Fron Railway Department
Goorambat
Belruary
Optinell
Bonalla Agricultural Society
L. Heaney
Ky Pextoun
Goorambat-Thooma
Gaitail
Torang
Webster
Mya
Webave
Gameron
Dadd
Yelverton
Cinne
Wanenhagar
Mathioun
Shire
Tulstle
W. B. Tiernan
Doraru
Ladson
Mokuan
Coumba’ Farm
Goveambats
Trainor
Vistuttowa Hiro
North-Kaneru
Hoshond
St. Barnabas
Wbsted
Cr. T. BE. Harrison
Yolk
Kimo
Ge. Horeivon
Ape
Broughe
Thie
T. Harrison
Goveambik
Dwan
Waller Sid iv
Eyuneillor Metromental
Gobting
Hashend Wall
Fle Hal Lon
Nome
Woodawn
Flynn
Lindsay
Costolin
Linda
Costello
Tim
Lindnay
Gr. Datlow
Holden’ Bridge
Gr. Dwan
Huemann Borgin
Miod Sweters
Dr. Hushand
Mahoney
Mr. Gregerson
Benally
Gwuneil Venturilny
Uli
Menalls
Kaos
Ireland
Sinn Veiners
Atte UK
Ube
Proton Mn Unione
Nettie Drut Finn Aeqvatg Trade
Chiari Tinan
Tlt
Willisnt Ceuta
Proumyes
Fiat
Umm Bowe
Hind Peweyeoutia
Iid Ghai
Sheen
Biter Hagies
Dunilaie Nesom Cquietlsy
Carntives
Chala
Fanconi
Polich Paddock
Bywate
Inet Goblin
Caret
Theale
von Xero Howell
Lemein Sued
Guinrowan
Uedap Bot
Emmordes
Gayle
Speedy
Pai
Wiutp
Fall Parcientare
Bartleman
Mps
Keown
Iby Fitevirs
Methena
J. Lave
Red Cross
Rte
Abel
Homan Witton
Leday Sian
Fey
Tina
Neal Rome Altho
Asie
Petenne Hoth
Spon
Amaition Papain
Honalla Rogwich
Bagion
Sul-Aywlie Garter Bros
A. Miller & CO
BEN Ale
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