Benalla notices and public works updates
The Benalla Gazette lists lease approvals under the Land Act 1901, private hospital premises registration issues, road and rail correspondence, and public notices. It notes October camp duties prompting resignations, show entries and train details for the Ovens and Morray district show, business extensions, and agricultural society events with transport plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Benalla
Thoredey
United Kingdom
Jae. Ainsworth
Myrthos
Dayeras
Tod Light Horse
Wascanarra
Ovens and Morrsy Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Onalla
Wangaratta
Boora
Snoxa
D. L. Steward
Bia
Stewart
Lance Potators
A. Miller and Co
H. D. Hamilton
Toombullap
Tatong
Utong
Carman
Geo. Walker
Oliver
Eshilor
Vis
Blackburne
Nate
Sod
Ust Bofer
Jore
Amoogat
Couny
Temperance Booth
Freld
Lolly Atai
A. 8
Kenyon
State Rivers and Water Supply Department
Joffrey
Soresa Ramway Gates
Sutton
Railways
Council
Nonn Street
Toomperttr Roane
J.J. Carliste
L.A
Booalla
Walt Pop
Coonbry
Lato Toomballap
War Franch Capture Meunasse St Quentin Canal Reached
A London report details Allied forces north of the Oise pushing toward Meunasse and reaching the banks of the St Quentin Canal. The dispatch notes progress south of the Oise with advances toward Serpals as part of ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meunasse
St. Quentin
Ateoren
London
Sanday
Oire
St. Quentin Canal
Serpals
Canal progress report from London on canal crossing
London Sunday report notes good progress in the past twenty four hours. The line advances from Havilacont Wood through Hendocourty Villersfau con Koleal Barnes Posvilly Villoteyne Vaux to the western approaches of Happeng cour and St. Simon. The notable event is crossing the Crezat Canal at St. Simon, aiding the waterway defense of this sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reator
Havilacont Wood
Hendocourty Villersfaucon
Koleal
Barnes
Posvilly
Villoteyne
Vaux
Cotaierta
Happeng Cour
St. Simon
Tergotor
Crezat Canal
Hindenburg Ine
Australians Capture German Positions Near Hindenburg Line
Allied forces report German retreats across vast portions of the front as Australians strike near the Hindenburg Line. Heavy fighting continues around St Quentin and St Gobain Massif with Allied advances pushing toward Amiens Des Dames, signaling mounting German collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg Line
St. Quentin
M. Hatin
St. Goblan Massif
Ahumin Des Dames
Britlah Reach Old defensive System in March Offensive
On the southern battle front the area of defensive systems was entered prior to the German offensive in March. Phaonomy is offering Lacreased re aletsnca among those prepared to defend, and sharp fighting occurred toward Vertend Herbiacourt and Kpoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Halgeoparte
Vertend
Herbiacourt
Kpoby
French Reach Hindenburg Line In Recent Battles
Reuters reports that French forces advanced from the Olive region toward Allatte and reached the Alberleh line, marking a continuation of the Hindenburg Line fighting as Allied units press the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
London
Reuter
Alberleh
Geemana Rush Defences on French Front Amid Urgency
Reports allege German forces feverishly fortify positions on the French front as a decisive enemy push nears. Cermans feverish activity signals imminent intensive attacks and tightened defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potie
Roll of Honor Died on Service in France and Australia
A Benalla family learns of Private Goo Ryland’s death in France after his brother Private Caleb Ryland was notified. The report lists several other locals killed or wounded in action across France and Gallipoli, including Lieut. Joe Kelly and Private Wakenshaw, with several named wounded and transferred to hospitals in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Ryland
Goo
Walker
Commercial Road
Bonilla
Joe. P. Kelly
Mansfield youth James Martin earns military medal
Honors Pe James Martin son of Mr John Martin of Mansfield has been awarded the military medal for conspicuous bravery in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martin
John Martin
Mansfield
Dookie Catholic school fete a brilliant success
A Wednesday Victoria Hall ball in aid of the Dookie Ketan Catholic school fund drew about £1 promising, with four fancy dress sets competing. Prizes went to Miss Atrele and Miss G. Borris won best individual costume and a separate prize to Monta for Indies. The event featured waltzing judged by Mr. J. Ryan of Nalioga, Colburn band by Ward, and a noted display of costumes with strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plata
Bolt
Victoria Hall
Cathalic School
Miostrol
Mitson A
Tracy
J. Murphy
Moers
BP Murphy
J. Nicholson
Joo Sudd
Polly
Shamrock
Phillips
B. Maber
Moer
Oses
D. Rungo
M. Vans
H. M.luorny
Moser
Montan
Vincent
J, Sutherland
Ry Kittle
Mis Atrele
G. Borris
Monta
Prisy
Pierott
Mia M. Quinana
Mia
J. J. Ryan
Ot Nalioga
Wax
Wattle Day Fund Raisers and Local Committees
Fragmentary notes report a Wattle Day appeal raising about £99 19s 2d with committees and individuals listed for fundraising efforts. Names appear alongside vague roles and dates, reflecting a small community drive and advertising events.
German Report Frontline Shifts and Retrenchment Update
A terse battle brief notes German movements on the front near the Tarn and Cambrai with troops occupying new positions and facing ennemy pressure. It mentions south of the Allotte sector a withdrawal to the line near Vauxallouy and Solazons, highlighting nominal enemy superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornmno
Cambrai
Allotte
Vauxallouy
Iwilee
Solazons
Russia Reports Exaggerated Amid Petrograd Rising
The Lokat Ancelyor in Amsterdam reports that Russian accounts of the Petrograd riot are overstated with about five hundred killed. The Tages Zeitung notes neutral governments threaten expulsion of Kuselan Bolsheviks if the Soviet Government does not cease political terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reever
Amsterdam
Lokat Ancelyor
Patrograd
Petrograd
Tages Zeitung
al Meocow
Coming Events at Wangaratta Show and Nearby Towns
A list of upcoming local events including the Wangaratta Show on Thursday, with markets and dances in Banalla and Donalla, September 1 to 19. Includes Canerrah and ball, a juvenile and patriotic dance in Shire, and the Yarrawongs Show, plus Fairy Goorambat events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosday
Bo Moreow
St Allies
World War II Era War Update and Claims
Summary of earlier messages reports vast German casualties and enemy actions. Claims include 1,200,000 German assaults since March 21, Allied successes across the Somme crossing, and Neuve Chapelle captured. Other notes claim Ukrainian revolutionaries seize Nijol Novgorod, Tehernizo nalled, and booty in the Lower Kurost. A warning that German line advantages falter and public morale efforts rise. 70 years of conflict are referenced with militant rhetoric and war-propaganda tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snecuasoe
Marshall Pooh
Parla
Amlun
Romtor
Staten
Neuve Chapelle
Somme
Iberia
Nijol Novgorod
Tehernizon
Pany
Mangii
Kurost
Quacy
Hindenborg
Amsterdam
Dorriory
Iy Bortin
Derby
iBelglom
Manly Family Tragedy and Vaccine Gift Shock News
Friday at Manly Mrs Lynch attacked her two sons Arthur and Loelin with an axe. The younger boy suffered a fractured skull and is not expected to recover, while the elder received hand injuries. The mother was taken to hospital in a delirious state. In NSW, Mr J M Garvie Smith, who recently announced an anthrax vaccine discovery, died on Friday from complications. He had offered to fund an institute for stock vaccines and to support agricultural laboratories and equipment, with conditions on government backing and stock dispute investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Board of Health
Byrnestreet
Sn Gaoh Premigen
Koox
Shire Accratory
Counciil
Benalla
B. Figgir
Avaosiation, Atatest
Gat
Emma Francis Cameron
Winton
Gordon Gray
Banaoya
Ostherine Keight
W. J. Caldor
Eatates
Cnunnen
St. Jastes
St. Jaen
Jane
Oru Covosret
Tolmiv
Catherias M'Gull
Manafield
Manfield
Colowne
Mary Bagnall
Mrv
Wm. Daveall
Benalls
Bagnall
Major Plains
Queensland
Victoria
Walsh Island
N.S.W
New South Wales
Henry Lyons
Borwag
Williamstown
Charles Limglvise
Sydney
William Brabazon
Marine Cook
Joan Cowan
Moonee Ponds
Minister of Education
Joseph H. Barkett
Victorias Barracks
Freeman
Dabbo
Chelses
Australia
Solomons Gill
Sorrento Hotel
Department of
Hones
Labor
National Bank of Avewrassals
Aumtytania
William J. Reid
Grazier
Eridonew
Borkhampton
Avetle
T Vaurook
Mount Huston
Yoon
Dem
Tha Sway
Gosn
Tha Hat
Vitalis
Californis
California
F. W. Maredon
St. Kitts
F. J. Hatin
Newcastle
Villore
Gretonousy
England
Canada
Robert Mahoney
Waleldo
Fa Honmy
Ernest
Hart
Surrey
Wan
P.M
Victoris Racing Club
Tobasey
Faoon
Pressent
Wyans
Ubjot Becretary
Loongiths
Actiog Peiaso
Pamily Teagaty
Manly
Lynch
Arthur
Loelin
Elkall
Whehty Woods
J M'Garvie Smith
Acuha Poonmonta
Cwsh
Bie Laboratory
Woods
Bee
Cody
Old Men Seek Youth Through Easier Constipation Relief
A fragment suggests aging men pursue youthlike vitality via easier digestion. It mentions Nujol as a widely valued remedy for constipation, advertised as a lubricant product advertised by a New Jersey company and sold through a regional dealer network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nujol
Staurant Oi Company
New Jersey
Wediain
J. 1 Blonnerhivanett
Ginininty Benalla
Cold and Whooping Cough Remedy Recipe
A vintage recipe describes a mixture claiming to treat cold and whooping cough. It references Heese as a cordial substitute and outlines preparation steps and dosage. The item reads like a home remedy from an old issue, noting measurements and method for at home use.
Arbor Day at Lima East memorial to fallen soldiers unveiled
Arbor Day celebrations at Lima East Memorial School featured planting of about 100 trees and a photo unveiling of the late Pio Geo Hall. W Hosney chaired the committee with Mrs Howey planting the first tree, while Dr A Heaney opened stalls and a charity sale supported the school patriotic fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima East
Lima Bart State School
Heoblasong
Childens
W. Hosney
Poe
A. M'Koun
Hig
Hepenic
Holigva
France
Taylor
Hall
al. W. Chapman
Quenham
Chapa
Ray
Schoolila
A. Heaney
Mies
Jessie Mathioson
Edie
Aida Sutherland
Otal
Ivy Mean
Hhe
Uishool
Death of Corporal Patrick Brenan in France
Mrs Albert Wagner received a letter confirming the death of her brother Corporal Patrick Brenan son of Bro A Brennan Tatong. He was killed in France after being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal within three days prior. The letter shares condolences and recalls his service, bravery, and role in the battalion during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wagner
Patrick Brenan
A. Brennan
France
Corpers Heenan
Millewry
Ulm
Monalla
Egypt
Obituary for Major Halpaide of Machine Gun Battalion
Obituary notice for Major Halpaide of the 10.0.8 Company 68d Machine Gun Battalion killed by a shell on May 5. He was educated at King's College School and later joined the University and Public Schools Corps obtaining a commission. He served through the Somme and later transferred to the Royal Naval Division, where he became captain. A memorial letter from the colonel praises his leadership and loyalty. He left behind family and fellow officers who mourn an efficient commander and dear friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio Court Journal
Honda
Jane
Gan
Petien
Maju Chatlew Halthide
Tiaithite
Onmerly
Benalla
Ephew
Mra
Holshide
King's
Somme
YMG
England
Teouch Fevdr
Goo Dorf
Royal Naval Dislaian
Calonel
Nan
OG. KN
Halthule
M.G.C. Po
Milliary
Voronnon
Cormandar
I Golnnel
Tialfhide
Frind
Halfhide
Laos
Hinthey
Avihor Halfhule
Grand Foot
Solomon Islands Mission Addresses At Local Church
A Wednesday evening audience at the Methodist Church heard Re. K. O. Nicholson and Daniel Bols discuss missionary work in the Solomon Islands. Nicholson noted 83 churches on Vella Lavelle and 53 local preachers, with 2415 Sunday school children and over 9000 weekly worshippers. The talk traced local changes from head hunting to Christian living, with religion advancing alongside industry and renewed interest in gospel teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Solomon Islands
K. O. Nicholson
Daniel Bols
Eoprison
Methodist Missionary Sociey
Australia
Tevtfoga
Queensland
Bayu
Victoria
St. Mark
Solomon
Islanes
My Nicholson
Ilo
Alouary
Vella Lavells
Danisl Bala
Koy
C. Nicholson
Atsha
Vella Lavelle
Mogtrudlet Mirslon
Rooka
Daniel Bala
Mr. Nicholson
Grey Street Fire and Water Supply Debate Enquiry Urged
A damaged letter from Grey Street discusses council calls for an inquiry into the town water supply after a major fire. It mentions a faulty foot bridge, a corner water plug, and issues with the fire brigade’s pumping, urging improvements before the October ratepayers meeting and noting a forthcoming brigade gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey-Street
Tieeneron
Shiro Connell
Counell
Benson
Church
Belteville
Galdenco of
Form
Toncinaen
Lal
Robitooht
Municipal debate over daily and weekly wage rates
Public discussion in Wisputoe and surrounding shires centers on fair pay for municipal workers and the cost of living. Citizens weigh minimum daily wages for unskilled labor against weekly totals, with fears over urban drift and economic strain in towns like Leontra. Officials argue for balanced wages to sustain employment without burdens on rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bopalia
Tost
Ted Jr
Emuiey
Dono Pile Kidney Cure Promises Relief For Pains
Fragmentary ad text touts Dono’s Kidney Cure as a remedy for backache and urinary issues. A Mrs. Grove from Parade Street claims long term relief after two bottles and five years later still no kidney symptoms. Another testimonial cites Dean’s Backache Kidney Pills as effective, with one patient noting permanent improvement after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patna
Goo
Grova
Bopilla
Dean
Pittswell
Ken Dean
Kidury
Albury Jump Sets Australian Record at 7 Feet 5 Inches
Australian track coverage reports sensational jumping at Albury where an athlete cleared 7 feet 5 inches amid tough ground conditions. The attempt drew attention as a near national mark, with commentary noting near misses at 7 feet, and officials telegraphed to confirm the Australian record status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Bandolier
IL Oluutck
ST Fork Fismien
Peter
Thule
Hetler
Victorian Farmers' Union Annual Conference outlined
A fragmented report details discussions at the Victorian Farmers' Union conference. It notes plans, committee movements, policy debates, and organizational changes, with emphasis on leadership roles and future criteria for membership and governance.
Racing Show Moves at Albury Club Meet
The Albury Racing Club held a two day show on Friday and Saturday with wide attendance. Winners included Fusuka and others in various races, and Moonbli 2 won the Moonbli Handicap. The Corfield road meeting saw Caped Murray win Mamelo Stakes at odds of 7 to 1. A Kurin Gow Club match attracted thirty nominations with Starmaery securing a share of the purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury Racing Club
Fusuka
Anglotorm
Winer
Princase Mute L
Waldo
Witmer
Johny
Breastwick
Shaskin
Avltiver
Averseu
Meriamine A
Wabba
Swoepan
Nist
Purowoll
Tulkerine
Quon Heather
Foy
Johnny
Teo
Corifield Roae
Buroblus
Kurin Gow
Thern
Starmaiery
Even
Melbourne
Own
Letgwoot
Ad Ersey
Guyett
Glunivan
Bunul
Stammers
Allen
Uwupp
Golf Ladies Championship Contested At Benalls Club
The ladies championship at the Benalls Club faced a tight contest between Mee Kime and Mies Wann. In the final round Mies Wann edged Mee Kime by a single stroke to win by one point. Other results featured Mrs Abilay Pet in cost performance, with Mes Wann and Mise Wann also showing strong play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imerimnetinn
Benalls Club
Mee Kime
Mies Wann
Munday
King
Mery
Wun
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Gonatable Allen
Deior Jag
Ballarat
Germany
Rogers
Dillon
Britlah
Cermans
Robert Tahustun
Euros
Po. Ly
Belvo
Aneders
Les. Kittle
M.M
Sheppartoo
John Rohan
Bergts
Hull
Russia
Corporal P. Brennan
Victorian Farmers’ Union
Janeaal Cyfaremcu
Dhe
Victrian
Coreral
China
Mteblich
Validog
North
Kessara Quavell
VFL
Argentsor
St.reaud
Howe
Kungite
Iil
Weeden
Thinsfield
Pépullinn
Gragerson
Hagenager
Cumin
Gren
Baddagtinla
Gitla
Sater
Gallingewni
Metintueany
Gatling
Bins
Favblon
A. Miller & Co
the Big Store
Bridge Street
Joe Thin Tavad
Cree Kane Oferin
Dour DU Ape
Phony of
Inspeccion
Kareleayar
Garter Bros Jodamapgeend
Tanbor Marchameh
Busnetha
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