A Country Life Policy Debate on Victoria Decentralisation
A Melbourne debate on decentralisation notes city population growth from 50 percent of the state to about 70,000 in Melbourne and 762,000 elsewhere. Advocates call for rural industries and country towns to attract residents, with examples from Wool, woollen mills, and transport costs cited as barriers to manufacturing in the country.
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Melbourne
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Gippsland
Victoria
Great Britain
Germany
United States
France
Geelong
Mein
Public meeting on town affairs and river works discussed
A Wednesday public meeting in Monroran Bayo considered funding to hire a conductor for the Municipal Hand and to carry on band activities. Officials noted river work near Broken River at Bonilla and possible river straightening, with Water Commission involvement. The treasury reported Commonwealth and state debt totals and anticipated shifts in revenue. The piece also covers wool shipments, military mobilization, and rabbit beetle trade results with fiscal figures.
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Fanda
Moniliers
Prater
Bonilla
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Tieseare
London
Losviain Norte
Poatel Antteritias
Loeger Petificadion
Nyside
Yisrary Owsen
Watt
Wowl
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Agatealia
Adatestis
Tudor
Owl
Victoria
Grusnw
Sute
Imperial Pool
Joda
Inglis
Govaenmant
Concert at Molyallah boosts charity work in Wangaratta district
A Wednesday concert at Molyallab attracted a large attendance amid fine weather. The program featured five Tin Can Orchestres from Wangaratta, raised funds surpassed £20, donations from Jas Holton and S. Tones, with proceeds supporting Wangaratta Hospital committee and local residents.
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Hobignas
Faleoan
Molyallab
Molyailas
Vidoce
Wangaratta
W. Hickry
Whistley
Wikins Towne
Sonn
Qvoltdlanu
Mra
J.T. Gorons
Mae A. E. Monger
Ri. Resdo
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Ryan's Crouk
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Ryan's Creek
Migs
Miss Westwood
Datue Hirehley
Max
McMilixe
Tin Can Orchestra
Cannibalism in Austria Alleged by Vienna Press
A sensational report from Vienna cites Professor B S Delmer claiming a ghastly cannibalism case in Austria. He alleges private wartime executions by workmen at a gasworks and a conspiracy tied to political figures, with confusion over details and new sensational rumors spreading among residents.
War Report From Haig on Treated Raids and Prisoners
Sir Douglas Haig reports several raids Tuesday night across Arras and Locon Nieppe Forest Meteran sector with prisoners taken and others repulsed near Athert. Enemy artillery active near Dornancourt and eastward toward Forest. Gas shells reported northeast of Bethune.
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Reorew
London
Denyls Haig
Arras
Locon
Nieppe Forest
Meteran
Ypres-Comines
Athert
Dornancourt
Bethune
French Report Details Night Artillery Fire and Reconnaissance
A French communique notes somewhat violent artillery firing at night near Hailles Soncat Wood and Rouvrel. It also reports extensive patrol and reconnaissance activity along the Milette front.
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Hailles
Soncat Wood
Rouvrel
Milette
British Front Under Heavy Artillery Fire Near Somme
London reports intense artillery and air activity on the British front north of the Somme with about 150000 shells used daily by three Army Corps. Australian forces harass the enemy with miner actions as the German attack is anticipated. Paris notes an air raid on London and Paris suburbs suffer damage and casualties. Three killed in Paris as German raid continues.
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Hayn's
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Somme
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Bread distribution ends in Petrograd cadet areas
Dispatch reports bread replaced by potatoes as flour runs out in Petrograd. Cadet party supports continued loyalty to the Allies and opposes German help to reorganize Kiev. Detachments of General Datoia and Bolshevik Coxsycks enter the Government of Sanam. A large fire is said to blaze at the Archangel Dock station.
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Air Raids on London and Allied Actions Across War Fronts
Sunday night London suffered a second air raid with 87 killed and 161 injured as four Gotha bombers were shot down. The raid lasted two hours and caused property damage. Britain retaliated with air strikes on Cologne, with 25 dead and 47 wounded reported. Bombs hit gasworks, a railway station, and barracks at Landan. An Allied gunboat attacked an U-boat. five crew members were killed. The text notes Allied advances in Mesopotamia and Crews in France, while intelligence cites Allied air superiority on the eve of a major battle.
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Germany
District News from Beechworth Beechworth area obituaries and incidents
Probate of Mrs Mary Aon Warren of Camp Street Beechworth Beechworth district reports estate value about £4956 with personal property £1276 and other figures. Minery reports a new molybdenite seam drilled at Exerton site with a promising ore yield. local visitors express admiration for the scene. A Nana of Beechworth Chinese resident known as O14 Banat disappears with skeleton later found. Gifford Thorpe released from German captivity returns to Australia. A railway station break in at Yackandanda yields small cash theft and window damage. station staff report details. Agricultural Society of Waurar decided on one day show. local court fines for weed destruction. Deaths: Mr John Batterson aged 81 and Mr Goo Prentice aged 73. Various notices from Wangaratta Wyelertown Yarrawonga report.
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Germany
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Qaader
Usaal
Jiroa
Roll of Honor Died of Service in France April 24
Deep regret is sounded over the death of Loo Gpl. Albert John Copeman at 33 in France. A Warrenbayne native, he long served the district, holding secretary roles in the Sports Club and local ventures. Several other local servicemen are named with wounds and deaths, including Arthur, Frank Davey, Alfary, A D Fox, J J Mulquiney, Herold R Elliott, and W H McLeod, reflecting a broad toll on the community.
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Frank Davey
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P. J. Fox
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Herold R. Elliott
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W. EH. McLaod
Ballecourt
Egypt
Gallipali
Belgium
McLeod
Me. J. HL. McLeod
Inko Rowan
Wounded Men From War Report From District
Mrs P Fayne of Stawacton has word her son Private John Le Payne was wounded. Private Jaros Payne was killed at Ypres on 22 September. Other wounded include Gunner Jack Nageat of Violetown, Corporal O B Ellis of Wangaratta, Private Thos Swan of Loudrigan, Private Theo Fleming of Wangaratta, Private G A Hobwood formerly at Bobo, Trooper 0 Privato J sister died in Joukthy Alness, and Hiei Wook In Molbodrup after a mistyped event.
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Wangaratta Ny
Thos. Swan
Loudrigan
Pritale Teor Fleming
Wangaratta
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Ule
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Bobo
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Jougthy Alness
Way Kvironzane
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Hiei Wook
Molbodrup
Bes Dispute At Benalla Court Over Wages owed
At Benalla court yesterday the case of Alfred Elliott against lufore Movers Turnbull Bucklsod and W Hesney J.P Henry Wands for recovery of 217 for work and labor unpaid opened. Complainant claimed 214 had been paid into court and disputed the weekly rate, with evidence of wages from 22/6 to 25/ per week. Witnesses described furniture removal and offers of partial sums in settlement. The court ordered the £2 12s paid into court to be shared, and costs divided. A later court hearing scheduled to confirm further actions and compliance.
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Thistle Prosecutions Over Land Trespass in Bonalla
The Bonalla court heard the land destruction case against defendant a landowner by inspector reports and Clarke for the prosecution. The case detailed grazing damage and pest infestation with penalties set, including a fine and costs, while noting the defendant’s attempts to manage the pest and land.
Red Cross Society meeting notes Benalla period
A fragmented report shows a Red Cross society meeting in Benalla with names such as Walker Brown and Youur. Treasurer notes rank 24 and cash donations to the Red Cross shop. Items listed include clothing, textiles, and a period of shipment or supply details for May.
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Correction on Fatigued Military Loan Request
A dated, mangled note from Wilts, late Doiver of 14th Field Artillery Brigade, seeks correction on a loan application. The text references a £70 loan for pole repair and mentions a retirement or repatriation department and Tangoteat expatriation, with unclear dates and names due to transcription errors.
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Doiver
14Th Field Artillery
Biigede
Aly
Next Season's Wheat: Proposed Guarantee Refused
Fragmented report notes the Federal Cabinet rejected a joint guarantee plan for the 1914 19 and 1919 20 wheat crop between Commonwealth and states. Mentions Acting Prime Minister Watt and ministers debating delivery, price, and payment terms, with reference to Australia and United States negotiations and supply reliability.
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Ulie
Victorian Producers Co operative stock market at Bobatla yard
Report of the Victorian Producers Co operative Company led sale at Bobatla yards. Large yarding across stock classes with prices firmer than previous. Cattle and sheep described with weights and bids. exceptional yarding with many animals sold, market tone steady but with varying prices for different classes.
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