Red Cross tribute and military leave items in Benalla papers
Mrs Pyne receives thanks and a robert morocco bag as a branch gift, with a subscription list and forward of funds. A sale by Herbert Ledger is announced for Mrs Sloan's property and stock. Lt Clooney says new cadet uniforms will be issued soon and parade arranged. Defence Department notes leave arrangements for Australian troops in France and the positive impact on health and morale. Woods Great Peppermint Cure touted for bronchial coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prucchaand
Propertea
Sloan
Hay
England
Seuator Pearce
France
Button Day parade route list and participants
The text outlines a Thursday Empire Day event with youths collecting along Bridge Street and all neighboring streets. It names numerous participants by street and includes areas from Carrier Street to Boundary Road plus Benalla West and the railway line. The fragment lists many individuals associated with specific streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Strut
North Pida
Mina
Stewarts Bridge
Mies Sin
Nooo Street
Carrier Street
Mincos Little
Nixon
Mina Talochino
Connelly
Smythe
Byrne
Razer
Barkly
Lavery
Cunningham
Boundary Road
Mixsey Ledger
Railway Station
Missis
Gascoigne
Obituary notices for John Labrs and Mrs Macaulay
Obituaries record the sudden death of John Labrs of the Royal Farm after a brief illness. Native of South Australia, he lived in Nhill district previously and leaves a widow and an adopted son serving in the war. Burial was in Boonlla cemetery led by Rev W Clemens. Also noted is the death of Mrs Macaulay in Benalla after long district involvement. she resided in Benalla for about 25 years and was buried in Benalla cemetery with mortuary arrangements by Mr Hanlon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lahrs
Salurs
John Labrs
Royal Farm
Labrs
Luhre
Valveler Dragave
Way
South Australis
Snd
Tha Nhill
W. M'Leod
Causda
Boonlla Cetatery
Macaulay
Benalle
East
Charles H. Macaulay
Soo Tim
Benalla
Abe
Hanlon
Land for Soldiers Qualifications for Agricultural Land
The land act aids returned soldiers by requiring proof of agricultural qualifications before land preference. Since the program began 468 applications for qualification certificates were lodged, 239 granted, 11 deferred. Of land offers, 160 applications for land, plus 23 ordinary titles and 21 Merbalin irrigation lands, 21 cloner settlement allotments, 33 cloner wattle, and 33 forvloyer settlement under section 2. The Closer Settlement Board is arranging valuation services for applicants and private land purchases face state scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniater For
Hatchinson
T Ie
Cloner Settlement Board
Valuor
War gains on Hindenburg line near Senses and Croiselles
Reuters confirms early morning gains against the Hindenburg line north and south of Senses through Fortaine and Croiselles. British forces say a longer trench section from Fortaine to Bullecourt was captured after heavy bombardment, with enemy counterattacks repulsed and heavy casualties inflicted. Fighting continues in favor of the Allies near Uppy south of Wyshate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg Line
Rover
London
Woimsday
Reuter
Senses
Hinaburg
Fortaine
Croiselles
Dougls Mary
Hindenburg
Fontainoles
Bullecourt
Uppy
Wytsehate
British Break Up a Corman Attack News Here
A German note reports fighting activity rising near Arras and along the Scarpe front as English forces launch daybreak attacks. French communique mentions four violent artillery duels in Chauin des Danes region with gains and repulsed enemy efforts at Labovelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corman
Revere
Douglas Higropwirte
Fauquiseatt
Absimaury
London
Sanday
Chauin Des Danes
Labovelle
Qerny
Hurtebins
Labovelly
Lalla Sil
Russians Repel Attacks Near Bitlis in Black Sea Front
London dispatch reports a Russian official claim artillery repulsed an attempted assault near Kalnyan Gur and Byatrtsa. The statement says four Turkish Kurdish forces were driven back north of Bitlis, implying success in countering allied pressure on the eastern frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abarranty
Joe Winkie Press
London
Tieesgo
Kalnyan Gur
Koverka
Byatrtsa
Bitlis
Allies Extend Front on Vudkow Line in Italian Front Report
Allied forces report extended positions on the Vudkow front on Sunday. They say they pushed back enemy detachments attempting to block progress and that Theranory abandoned key positions in the evening while contending with our artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theranory
Emmater-Allogke
Russian Prince Tvol Calls for Stronger Army Action
Reuters dispatch reports Prince Tvol informing reporters that measures to boost fighting capacity are required to enable an offensive to expel the enemy from occupied territories. He criticized the armistice with Kuassian line as insufficient and urged stronger resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuters
Patrogend Saya
Prince Tvol
Ife
Submarine Warfare Hits French Castel in the Med
The French naval fortress Carhart was torpedoed in the Mediterranean on April DW. Fifty-one sailors drowned. The British Transport sunk off Br Revrew reports a troopship Came: Tonia of 10,155 tons torpedoed on Tuesday last. Of the troops aboard one officer and 728 other ranks missing, while three officers and nine men are accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsimanry
Wrenn
London
Carhart
Mediterranean
Drownel
Tonia
Mediterranes
Political Address At Frigate Ell On Friday Evening
Mr T Wilson spoke on faction resale and parliamentary duties at a public meeting in Piro Frigate Ell last Friday. He claimed 90 apologies for Mr Moloney and attacked Mr Lookie while predicting tough wartime and repatriation duties for the new Parliament. He accused Socialists of control over Rueats and urged postponing the House debate while urging support for state elections and conscription reform. A call for subscriptions to aid affected families followed before interruptions ended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Wilson
Wilson
Moloney
Lookie
Tenae Np
Musare
Snowdan
Tamaay Macdonald
New Zealand
Lvw
Hawanse
Australia
British Red Cross Appeal at Shire Ball in Victoria
A British Red Cross Society appeal aims for £100,000 in Victoria with an American tea event at the Shire Hall. The drive highlights wartime aid by the society, including ambulances, hospital ships, and supplies for Allied forces, with May 24 set for a button day to boost donations and an expected total near £60 at the ball despite wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
British Red Cross Society
Order of St. John
Tne
Graea Ib Wae
Egypt
Red Cross
France
Silonika
East
Tigris
Rogland
Silotka
Husband
Rid Cross Society
Indies
Tady Stanley
British
Aos
Caonda
Benalla
Mra
Wm. Sherwill
Loos
Thuae
Hima
Gen. Walker
T. J. Blackborny
Longsielly
Parkinson
Kefeeshmont
J. W. Loak
G. Ledger
Pool
M‘farlane
Barkamb
Shavoov
Mathieson
Noonan
Assey Snd Torley
Mra. B. Urges
By and
R. Little
Gareoigns
Scholten
Walker
Hivans
Lolly - Mesdame
Avon
Mr. Etheriday
the Downs
Gurnevale
St. Andrew's Choir
Faith Triumphant
Holy Teinlty
Mines Violet Biron
Jesnia Mphereon
Mias Violet Pieren
British Minister Predicts Long War
The British minister predicts a prolonged conflict as the war escalates. He argues that U S involvement could decisively shift momentum, while Germany seeks to delay American entry through propaganda. The premier and agriculture minister plan a visit to Shepparton to discuss orchard factory measures and district fruit growth impacts.
Advertisement for Health Book Offer
A fragment promotes a New Book of valuable information for every home. It requests postage to Department 8 at Lares' College of Health, 27 Coline Street, Mulbourne. The text is partly garbled but centers on a mail order health booklet offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sond Dd
Department 8
Lares’ College of Health
Coline Street
Mulbourne
Empire Day Service at Methodist Church Honors Liberty
A Sunday Empire Day service at the Methodist Church featured Rev. Luther Williams of Jevehwrth delivering a sermon on liberty and national heritage. The service included anthem Let God Arise sung by Mrs. Walters, with congregants urged to cherish religious and civil freedoms won through history and upheld by steadfast duty.
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Luther Williams
God
Walters
Ti Williams
Lucons
Paul
Lam Fresboro
Liv
Tortus
Toman
Thankal
Kagland
Kingland
Rome
Spain
Italy
Ireland
England
Beon
Reyland
Charles
Pestestanta
Thorn
Ganiaatiany
Germany
Vhia
Crisia
Bos
Observance of Empire Day in Local Schools
Thursday observance in schools will feature an Empire Day program with morning talks by Roy W. Clemony and W. Th. Carter at the ant and West echorts, and Rov. P. J. Edwards plus Mr. A. Waller, B.A., of Scotory College delivering addresses. An afternoon gathering in Public Gardens includes speeches by Mover, Tackie, and Gachelo, Milan, with a sports program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Tn Hs
She Ant
West Echorts
Roy. W. Clemony
W. Th. Carter
Snd
P. J. Edwards
A. Waller
Scotory College
Te Pressot
Mover
Tackie
M.P
Gachelo
Milan
Kingland
New Zealand
Jabiora
New South Walwe Way
Reguleliia
Bupiplaty
Sydney
New South
Mmesbhey
Tire
Joiay
Boris
Canada Conscription Plan Aims To Reinforce Frontlines
Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden announced in Ottawa that Canada will adopt a selective conscription to raise 60,000 to 419,000 reinforcements for frontline divisions. He stressed government intent to support returning soldiers and urged extended national effort as Germany mobilizes millions. The speech underscored strain on Canada's five divisions and the need for broader conscription beyond voluntary recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Robert Borden
Hoase of Commons
Ottawa
Canada
Germany
Hnz
Sou
Soldiers Letters From Engaged France Describe Frontline Drills
Private Norman M'Zulland of the South Battalion writes from Mamet Camp Wis about raids near Lille and a trench fight. He recalls snow and mud fields in France, reliefs, outpost duties, and a fogbound village under fire, with injuries scarce but fear and faith tested. He notes parcels from Suitland, a Christmas missive, and reflections on war’s toll as he prepares to return to the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jist Martel
Norman M‘zulland
Mamet
Wis
Floss
Lilley
Gover
Frite’s
Rataeo Ta Con Pany
Frite
Sud
Ryle
Ani Hy
Garmans
Pirae
Pires
Vitor
Suitland
Caplain
Privete
John Chivers
Mire
Chivers
Chivatton
Banalls
Wahad
Tina
Rafer
Benalla
Carvilleer
New
W. H. Paylor
Mey Ylor
Houndary-rad
Lark Ul
Howalla
Fragmentary Local Note From Parkboon Visit And Durnford
A visitor recalls a seaside walk to Great Durnford with companions Trinick Anderson Trotman and others. They describe the ancient church pews pulpits carved lectern and a chained postil book with 1066 signatures. A winter landscape with snowdrops and red river views is noted along the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vondlurion
Fritz
Parkboon
Trinick
Anderson
Trotman
Great Durnford
Ehuyot
Odo
Ceptainy
Australia
Wheat Pool and Corn Exchange Proposal Claimed
The Wheat Commission was told brokers planned a corn exchange to trade all produce including wheat. Quoted officials urged the exchange to host scrip trading and daily quotations, with ministerial support tied to bulk handling schemes. The Stock Exchange warned it could limit sellable wheat contracts, stressing no power to permit or prevent sales while seeking conference with broker representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Commission
Rupresantativen
Hagelthorn
Corn Exchange
Waa
Wottio
Sora
Bacn
Stok
Hageithirn
Agricnligeal Department
Camintadtin Jilertadsm
Stak Exchange
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Russia
British Transport
British Red Cross Appeal
Lord Dorby
United
United States
Kirchener
Huneis
Agtaltura
Shepparton
Empire Day Service
Jater’s
Serge
Gabardine
Melbourne
F. G. Gater
Waaya Dlattick
United State
Carravong
Diniavnwuelth
Cirlynie
Nathalia
Sydney Lewen
Teuligo
Pakr
Warracktinbon
Gendacy
Alanis
Peerunden
Elylas
New South Waive
Conteriaite
Wangaratie roergLy
Elie
Ube
Adaman
Attenton
Ile Eral
Sy Medleet
Tswehaves
Ug Buses, Labelic! A
Amamaas
Roofing
Ahescic Hota
Alvida Int Sin
Caruring
Ati Strenttonnka
Streaenm
Veonger
Tian Shen
Ayoule-Garter Bros
Caduningies A Dinmlow Mbowetiwsn
Tayi Tiling
Roel
Praliy
Evilwelly
Eliol
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