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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

3

German Plot Sentences Man to Life in Prison

Wellington Delaware reports Ernest Schiller convicted of aiding Germany and plotting in America. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after trials linked to telegraphing British interests and seeking revenge against England while aiding Germany. Schiller asserted intent to help Germany in the war.

Ernest Schiller Wellington Delaware Maboppo Opeat Far & Tian Schiller England Gormnny

War actions disrupt Greek railways near Salonika

Report describes Entente powers pressuring Greece as Serbian troops move along Greek railways to Salonika. German protest cites neutrality breach while Allied forces damage bridges and compel Greek guards to stay quiet. Cavalry patrols enter Grtuk territory, then withdraw after destroying three bridges between Dotran and kiennes.

Salonika Iistanes ENA Fdvinans Grtuk Dotran Kiennes Goroiane

South Africa Gift Offer Ties to Pay Gaps

Sir John Robinson a South African millionaire offered to donate £100,000 to Gehersl Botha the South Amenia Prime Minister toward the £1,000,000 needed to bridge pay gaps between Tm parist and Colonial rates. The gift is conditional on gold companies owned by Sir Abe Bsiley contributing proportionately and the Union Government granting half a million.

Larnrawa Wonnosilly John Robinson Gehersl Botha South Amenia Sir Abe Bsiley Union

Belgian Relief Fund Report Urges End to Urgent Aid

London reports that HL Prattan forwarded to Premier Holman of New South Wales an extensive neutral commission report on Belgium relief operations. The document highlights the Australian contribution, detailing amounts received and distribution, and suggests no further urgent assistance is needed.

London Prattan Jae Holman New South Wales Belgium Ibis

Trebizond Falls to Russian Forces Amid Major Port Loss

Reports from Petrograd state Trebizond, key port on the Asia Minor Black Sea coast, has fallen to Russian troops. The surrender marks a significant shift in control of the region and strengthens Russia's access to the surrounding shores and supply lines.

Trebizond Petrograd Trebshiond Sixong Tarkersh Fortie Beds Asia Minor Oss Black

British Forces Repulse Series of Counter Stacks

Geneva Sir Posy Loko, the commane Gee in chief in Mespolomia, reports a heavy counter stack series delivered on the Tiysis right bank Monday night, forcing back our Ninos in places to 800 yards.

Geneva Posy Loko Commane Gee In Chief Mespolomia

Wilson informs Congress on German submarine threat

President Wilson informed Congress of Germany’s submarine campaign violating assurances and warned that a formal ultimatum had been sent without congressional approval. He cited evidence of violations and noted stock markets were agitated by the message.

Washington Wilson Congress Germany United States Therrisitania

Stine letter mocks council weed control plan

The correspondence attacks a council method for eradicating noxious weeds, arguing it blows the weed fragments by wind and urging action this year. It cites local figures and questions inspector firmness while criticizing delaying measures until next year.

Stine Buaruead Cro Burness Farajers Star Thistle

ANZAC DAY Observed in State Schools Across Commonwealth

ANZAC DAY Rue Day was celebrated on Thursday in most state schools with medals sold to children. At Benalla schools a good number were bought to memory of the gallant discovery of Australian troops on Gallipoli twelve months ago next Tuesday.

Commonwealth Benalla Australia Gallipoli

Benalla West School honors Anzac Day with speeches and songs

Students at Benalla West school gathered on the grounds for Anzac Day ceremonies. C D Laird chaired as pupils sang the National Anthem and recited poems. teachers and local figures urged duty and bravery, recalling Gallipoli and honoring fallen soldiers with a memorial roll.

Goorambat St School Aneso Day Celebration Friday

Aneso Day was celebrated at the Goorambat East school on Friday with good attendance. Rev. W. Clemens of Bonalla gave an address on Imperial work and Australians in battle. Corporal Otto Helma spoke to the children about the war and Australia’s part, while Mr. B. Say noted recent captured Japhors and wounded Australians.

High Benalla East Tewart Howe A. Sonnsn Edwards Science School Waters Nish Anas Australia M'Coonan Aussie Hind Mr. Laird Goorambat East W. Clemens Bonalla Otto Helma Widves 8. V. Say Mathision School Commonton

Cabinet Debates Conscription and Possible Resignations

British cabinet discussions on conscription stalled on married men. A Tuesday committee advised against general compulsion for now, though if current manpower remains short, compulsion could rise. Reports say Lloyd George and Bonar Law threaten resignation if compulsion is not adopted. Newspapers forecast a Unionist cabinet and a May general election potential.

Aorlais Amyaith Lloyd George Daily Chronicle Bonar Law

Asquith Addresses Commons on Cabinet Unity

Mr Asquith stated the Cabinet remained united but warned unsettled issues could split the Government. He urged a few days of deliberation and moved to adjourn the House until Tuesday. Sir Edward Carson expressed regret at the delay but supported time for agreement on conscription and recruiting.

Senator Pearce Urges More Troops In War Effort

Senator Pearce spoke in Sydney praising Australian troops at Gallipoli while urging a spring push to bolster forces. He claimed 90,000 men could be raised and argued more troops would have altered Gallipoli and Constantinople outcomes, urging support for repatriation and better provision for soldiers.

Sydney Pearcy Auetrolis Becaus Gallipoli Constantinople Kev Vorkey Turkey Trebien Great Applavas Australia Commonwealth Flore

When Mosher Is Ill Health and Family Woes Addressed

A letter from the Ladies College of Health offers a book on women’s troubles and cures. It claims mothers recover health through Latins College of Howth bone treatment and invites requests with 2d for portage to Dept. 6, Ladies College of Health, Mol bourne.

Latins College of Howth Portage Ladies College of Health Collinantroon Molbourne

Beechworth Teacher Promoted to Seymour School

DISTRICT NEWS reports that Mr. B T Pearce head teacher of Lallangatte school has been promoted to oversee Seymour school. The Rocky Mountain Extended Gold Mining Co notes annual dredging output 1404 24 with ground easy to treat and gold recovery possible. local church figures report a fundraising total near £10G at a Prosbytery event. and various local incidents include weather damage to a mail contractor’s vehicle near Buckland and a fire loss at Nathalie. Community updates cover hospital staff changes, council loans, and local social events across Glenrowan, Euroa, Mansfield, Stewarton, Strathbogie, Patong, Wangaratta, and Yarrawonga.

Beechworth B.T. Pearce Bright Presbyterse Allmsford Anveronga St. Patrick's Day Porepunkab Jauoa Ritchio Buckland Richie Agae Brookeldy

Natural intestinal remedy promises relief for sufferers

Advert mentions catarrh and antarth with claims that natural intestinal treatment is effective and inexpensive. Asks sufferers to write for full details to Crewe monitor Piles and Health Co. at 49 Elizabethowt, Melbourne.

Ile Thia Vravarn Health Elizabethowt Melbourne

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