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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
3
A German submarine and auxiliary vessel were sunk during actions described as attempts to land guns and ammunition at Roland. British warships captured prisoners, including Sir Roger Casement, as the German dived and escaped amid the raid.
Bombing raids on Monday and Tuesday nights over Norfolk and Suffolk drop over 200 bombs with a single casualty reported. Destruction included farm buildings and horse losses while residents scrambled for shell souvenirs amid the bombardment near Yarmouth.
Washington states the State Department supports armed merchantmen for protection only. The official posture aligns with U.S. conduct of merchant vessels seeking ships’ safety measures amid wartime threatenments and naval hostilities.
Reports recount heavy British advances in Mesopotamia and Turkish assaults near Verdun with significant Turkish casualties. German air raid over Norfolk and Suffolk causes minor damage. A German embassy case reveals 10,000 Americans willing to act as agents. A Turkish attack east of the Suva Canal is repulsed as retreating Turks are pursued by Australians.
A German battle cruiser with escorts attacked Lowestoft on Tuesday dawn. Local forces engaged for about twenty minutes. two British fatalities and material damage deemed insignificant. British destroyer and torpedo boats sustained damage as action continued along the North Sea coast.
The House of Commons discussed conscription with government plans to extend service of expired men, transfer territorial troops to needed units, revoke exemptions at expiry, and pursue compulsory powers if enlistment targets are not met by May 27. Aimed at married and single men, proposed relief on rents mortgages taxes and school fees, up to £104 yearly.
The Thaona district adds another brave boy to the Roll of Honor as Mrs William Kelly of Bowoya near Thoons reports their son George A Kelly died at Harefield Hospital England after Gallipoli service and typhoid illness. He served with the first ALF landing unit and was wounded at Lone Pine on August 9 1915 before transfer to England. Relatives had recently received a letter and expect him home soon. Another family member Arthur is noted as still at camp.
Reports from Dublin on Monday disturbances by the Sinn Fein rebels occupying Sackville Street and the General Post Office. Telegraph and telephony were cut as troops arrived from the Curragh. Three soldiers and policemen were killed, with multiple wounded. Cork Limerick Ennis and other towns saw unrest.</s>
Mr Asquith read a Commons statement from Dublin stating troops occupy a hall in St Stephen's Green and that government actions will arrest those concerned. Outside Dublin the country is tranquil with minor disturbances. rebels lack machine guns. Nationalist volunteers at Drogheda offer to assist the government amid rising casualties in Ardee and Swords areas.
Reports from Washington indicate Irish-American activists pressuring the United States for support amid threats to British Ambassador and officials. The Irish movement gains attention as organized groups coordinate outreach from London to American Irish communities.
The town of Benalla mourns the loss of Hamilton Clarke born 1871 Arabio NSW educated Ballarat Melbourne University MA and LLB. He built a long legal practice in Bonalla over twenty years and supported local projects including the Tatony railway and clubs. He never married and was devoted to his mother and brother. Funeral arrangements are listed with services in Intorem dianee and Manoule Hall.
Rain softened the course but drew large crowds for Benalla Cup day with motor traffic predominating and a gate total of £161. The day featured close finishes in the First Division Handicap and a dead heat, plus multiple races won by Merryform and Polly Brown among others. Officials praised arrangements, track care, and the steady performance of judges, starters, and stewards.
Y. Batew's Sir Zillah 4 years 8.8 at Hyland starts. Other runners include Whyso Silentress Lightning Dream Barramburn Percind and Silentrees. Lightning Dream led but finished second as Master Looks won by half a length with Time 1.17. Angloform won a later race after a tight finish with Nectarium and Harmbert close behind. Will Mac led most of the way to win by a length and a half with judge calling a dead heat for another big event.
Anzac Day observances spread through Benalla with services at Trinity Church and local schools. Rev P J Edwards spoke on Gallipoli bravery, students unveiled rolls of honor, and a concert at St James public hall featured patriotic tableaux and songs. Public fund drives will support wounded and serving troops via the Commonwealth Bank and Y M C A, with a large list of collectors named citywide.
An Easter Monday sports day at Molyullah drew fair crowds from Bonville. Mild to strong winds eased, with superb arrangements by secretaries Mosars Horethy and Moore. Highlights included the Shef Field Handicap won by G. I. Dennis, pony and hunting events, and close finishes in pony races, driving, and log chopping.
A fragmentary statement shows receipts and expenditure from an event titled Lady Hennessy Button Day held on March 25. The document names financial officers and notes sums and expenditures, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Monday race meeting at Beechworth drew a good crowd with £99 gate. Mailon Plate results Ginger Nut first Mary Andria second Lady Bloodshot third. Pony Racs Blonds won, J.D. second, A.V.H. ninth. Teint Handicap Ring Kyot placed second with Pamsighe third. Novelty Pony race Ladylou won, High uti Cros second, Orcina third. Walter Handicap Varillpo won, Plauohigit second, Cruising Sarunper eighth. Longwood meeting also drew a strong crowd with Spanish Fria first Goldman second Blok Daven third. Lady Minuette won Handicap Espargarde second Lazy Lenne third. Pinte Lady Minuette won, Expergarde second Bo Near third. Purse Flow won, Harmbert second Prim er third.
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