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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
3
Facing a failing structure and rising material costs from the war, a committee opts to abandon the existing building project and pursue a new site with an entirely new institute. They plan to sell a billiard table to raise funds and attract members, hoping the move will stabilize finances and revive the institution amid government grant cuts and declining membership.
Brutal Western Front fighting escalates as German forces press toward Calais within 40 miles, aiming to crush Allied resistance around key railway centers. Notes indicate heavy troop deployments and debate over defense strategies by British and Allied forces.
Lloyd Gourgey delivers remarks in the House of Commons on the Man Power Bill. He cites reports from General Sir Herbert Plumer and General Foch, says German aims failed and British and American forces remain intact. He urges unity and calm to prevail and win in the end.
Sir Douglas Haig releases that Allied forces conducted successful counterattacks yesterday in the Wychasate area and restored the situation at Metorco. Heavy Allied fire repelled German advances north of Batilonl while close-range artillery disrupted enemy infantry formations. The offensive near Lys Frott advanced positions toward Vuroe then withdrew to new lines. British posts remained strong opposite Boyelles as German shelling from the Somme area persisted.
Fragmentary report indicates British forces advancing toward Ballleul after reportedly retaking a location near Wye phate. Text is unreadable in parts but suggests an ongoing battle with heavy intensity and pursuit toward strategic objectives.
A French communique reports reciprocal artillery and patrol actions along a sector from Soma to the Dive. Allied forces say they captured enemy prisoners and repelled a German attack east of Extmognioay, while offensive activity favored the Allies north of Mloury and south of Batkiedt-Moanil.
Vancouver report states no additional enemy successes today. The battle updates mention minor captures and the fleets at sea, with limited action around Poolcapella and Langomecch, while Allied positions hold.
Turkish forces say they seized Batoum after a rapid advance, reporting heavy enemy losses. Prisoners and booty have not yet been counted, and details from the operation remain to be confirmed.
London reports the Admiralty weekly ship arrivals at 2211 and sailings at 2456. A notable loss includes a four-anchor 600-ton ship with twelve crews attacked and four fishermen sunk in the ongoing submarine campaign.
A Spanish steamer named Lous was torpedoed while sailing toward the United States. The attack caused the loss of several crew members and many sailors were drowned.
The Benalla Mechanics Institute committee discussed buying a billiard table for 20 pounds funded from current and building funds. Members debated safeguarding specific funds, potential alterations to the building, and whether to draw on savings or build funds, with further steps to replace any drawn money if needed.
In a fragmented report the table is said to be shifted with the matter left to Mr Parkinson. Parkinson replied that the billiard table was to be handled by Moser. Cartury J Clark and others were appointed to review and guide the matter to future meetings.
Michael Egan died Saturday night near Boweys after illness. He was the third son of Mrs Mary Hyan of Boweys and aged 4 years? He lived at Boweys for 27 years. His brothers and sisters include Peter van of Parkes and Francis and Takun Kyi. The funeral was held at the Thesis vestry on Monday with burial conducted by Rev Father O'Reilly.
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Fragmentary obituary style notes recall Mrs Sarah Weaver a former Benalla resident. The text mentions her as wife of William Weaver and links to past hosting at the Bopalls hotel and to associations with Mrs Lambert of Glenrowar and Mr William Blickbarng of Benalla. It notes a widow living in Middle Park.
Mr G A Carpenter, a well known resident of Eastern Olpps land and brother of Mrs Boontson Be naily, died after a prolonged illness in a Melbourne hospital on Saturday. He assisted John Ose punter in constructing the Lakes Katranse for the Victorian Government and later engaged in developing Gippsland shipping. He had been living privately at Cuntiaghwaw Ago. Carpenter served as Melbourne manager of the Gippsland Stowers Led.
In the House, Dr. Boyd moves to reduce the Estastos by £1 and advocate that the Minister of Defence sit in Parliament. The motion, tied to issues of wartime spending and government accountability, was defeated. Critics urged parliamentary control over War Precautions Act measures and warned against further interference with the Defence portfolio.
A garbled notice promotes a tonic and nerve remedy combining foods and medicines approved by a medical panel. It mentions a ten treatment bottle and a prescription date, with delivery to a named chemist in a specified location.
A list of fallen and missing servicemen including Wm Howard of Rutherglen who died in Egypt, Joriet Howard of Beechworth, Pte John Tywer of Brown’s Plains, Sidney Morley of Waverotta, and Lt. W. Davidson formerly of Bestia. Also notes prisoner of war cases, a prisoner in Privy, and others killed or wounded in action with brief family details and commendations. Casualty list items mention Lyroe Glenbaudy, M'Millan Rutherglen, O'Keefe Pine Lodge, and G. Smith, with a note of awards and royal telegram acknowledgments.
Mr Hughes defended the Commonwealth Ship purchase and wool top creation before the House. He cited costs of 22 062 400 pounds with brokerages and commissions, noting profits and government support while rejecting charges of corruption amid a disputed Wool Committee role.
Fragmented OCR item lists wool prices and lot notes from Victoria and South Australia. Mentions New South Wales shipments, Lake Victoria, Penola, Strathpeffer, Benalla, Glen Elgin, Riverton, and various farm and yard lots with specific but garbled figures and destinations.
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