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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1916
Page
3
Paris dispatch reports French forces advancing north of Caillette Wood. An enemy two motor aircraft was shot down near Haute Fourneaux Pond and another fallen near Tillay Wood. A third aircraft dived into the pond. A French air squadron dropped fourteen bombs on a national railway station.
In Melbourne before Justice Cavassa a stock dealer Dunkley of Wangaratta faced Watts Turnbull and Co as his creditors debated his drought era overdraft. The firm testified they acted as bankers but never pressured him to insolvent all along. The drought of 1914 forced a shift as Dunkley’s stock lost value, yet creditors delayed insolvency discussions.
A semi official Paris dispatch notes German casualties were severe in recent repulses at Avocourt, Dovamont, and Vaux as the remnant withdrew toward Craulfour Wood. The report emphasizes heavy enemy losses across multiple engagements.
London reports that Gener Lake states Allied forces attacked the Tigris front at Ummel Hannah and carried the stemy position. Operations are proceeding satisfactorily despite gaps and misspellings in the dispatch.
The Dutch government after a long Second Chamber session announced continued suspension of military furlough for Dutch officers. Precautionary steps to preserve neutrality were emphasized, not a response to any political complications.
A report from Stockholm notes a large German squadron of cruisers and torpedo boats sighted moving north. It is believed they aim to force entrance to the Gulf, now free of convoy, as a violent cannonade echoes in the distance.
A string of naval incidents includes the steamer Monaon and the Banden with a fireman lost while others were rescued. The Vigo was sunk in the Bay of Biscay and the crew saved. The Arena torpedoed in the North Sea, Chin Campbell sunk in the Mediterranean with crew saved, John Pritchard sunk in the Mediterranean, Elsie Helena torpedoed in the North Sea but not sunk and crew saved.
An evening bulletin reports Mr Hughes had a good day and is progressing toward full recovery. Earlier notices said his condition was less favorable and he had not yet read a medical bulletin, with limited awareness of his surroundings.
The Benalla Court of Petty Sessions lists cases including Thomas Hanlon versus Allah Datts for £4 16s on a promissory note with costs awarded. Alfred Rhodes, Richard Newsome, and Edward Livy matters rezult in orders for amounts and costs. Jurors and lists for the Dynaila district are noted. The page also carries a controversial health advertisement about catarrh remedies.
Testimony describes Dunkley and Hagenauer in Wangaratta during key legal action. Hill and Graham relay steps taken to serve summons and protect creditors amid a drought pressure and falling stock values. The defense argues ordinary business protection, while investigators detail mortgage, overdraft, and insurance concerns and the contentious sale of sheep assets to Luckey.
Obituary notices recount the death of Charles McDonald aged 86, a pioneer settler who arrived in Victoria in 1845 and lived as a carrier on the roads. He leaves two sons and two daughters, with burial at Bealle Cemetery conducted by Rev. O'Reilly. Additional notices report deaths of Henry Elliott aged 50 and Frederick Pemberton, an 11 year Beechworth resident. and George Osittall Cooper, a 90 year old resident of Euroa and Violet Town, with family connections and burial details. Also mentions community notices of fund appointments and Moorngag sports benefiting the Red Cross, listing local figures and places.
A Melbourne gathering at Fire Brigade Hall marked the departure of Superintendent Davidson, transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in Melbourne. Attendees included Mr W B Smith and Rev P J Howards. Toasts praised Australian service, Allies and the army while noting wartime tensions and recalling Gallipoli and other war stories.
Superintendent Davidson delivers a long farewell at the Benalla town hall praising his staff and district, reflects on his career, and calls for support for his successor. He mentions past crimes and police work, notes duties across Ballarat and Geelong regions, and thanks the community for eight years of service with apologies for leaving.
The in charge detective Sullivan named was seen at St Patrick's sports during the exhibition. He attended the tragedy scene Monday morning and within hours a man in the district was implicated. The man was soon arrested and the trial set. Other prisoners and stages mentioned, reflections on Benalla and a celebratory departure followed with civic acknowledgments and toasts.
Mea Howship of Nunnsstroot recounts a letter from Driver W J Howship detailing hospitalizations, train of orders, and strain on drivers during a severe week. He notes long hours, the adjutant’s refusals, and the costly toll of war service on morale and daily life in wartime London streets.
Soldiers at a camp endured a night scare when a lights and searchlights swept the sky after a distant object appeared. Initial fear it was a Zeppelin gave way to the realization it was a home airship involved in ongoing experiments with searchlights.
Fragmented correspondence from Benalla district raises questions about school attendance and effects on local education. Letters discuss rural and town schools, with concerns over attendance influencing policy and district planning. The exchange references St. Jose and Devonshire schools and notes inconsistent reports from residents about pupil turnout and school viability.
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