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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
3
Various notices include auctions and tenders for property near Benalla and Broken River Butter Factory, a missing or unbranded bullock aged 15 months, a diamond ring reward, and multiple death and memorial notices. Names include O’Farrell, Williams, and Leod with family relations noted. The fragmentary text mentions emblems of a small regional newspaper notice page.
The Standard asks correspondents to address all letters and communications to the Editor for publication. Advertisements require approval by the Manager, with deadlines set at the next midweek or weekend meeting, and all notices and remittances should be sent to the Manager for handling.
In the Legislative Assembly debate on wheat storage and bulk handling, critics condemn prolonged procrastination by governments. The issue, traced to past royal commissions and varying state bids, notes Australia’s need for bulk wheat silos. The federal grant and state tender delays have left farmers exposed to rising bag costs as plans stall amid design and price disputes.
Growers Board reports a 30,000,000 bushel crop could save 62,500 with an efficient silo system, yielding interest on 1,000,000. Parliament cites wheat prices at 2 9d and 5 9d with silos, while a Benalla district soldiers’ evening featured music, recitations, and prizes. Local governance, fairs, and court news are mingled with community notices and upcoming events.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a headline and opinion disclaimers about a page to Australia by special permission. It mentions the Tee untae and implied authorial disclaimer. The readable content is insufficient for concrete facts or named entities.
A French communique reports progress on the front between the Olve and the Alene. The enemy made no attempt to recover ground. our forces captured Carlpoaty and Cats and advanced toward Lassigny after heavy fighting. British advances of four miles on the Lys and a ten thousand prisoner tally are noted in French and Allied lines.
London reports General Byng’s Third Army crossed a nine mile front between Moyonna-ville and Boageport sites, attacking without artillery prep to surprise the German lines. Archiette Grand and Archiet-le-Poit reportedly captured, with the force advancing up to three miles and taking around 90 prisoners as tanks supported the operation.
London reports a dozen villages recaptured as German troops fought with force and despair. The front line communications around Roye Lasigny and Noyan remain fragile, while Allied gains push to restore front stability.
A wartime British report from London and Vancouver notes the capture of Lassigny after earlier Allied bombardment. The dispatch describes air force activity between August 15 and 16, targeting Solway works, Zeebrugge and Bruges docks, anti aircraft batteries at various ports, and enemy shipping, with air superiority claimed and no further details on casualties.
A fragment reports a late dramatic entertainment event held on the twelfth, raising funds for the Ted Cross Society. The notes list ticket sales, total expenses including rent, printing, and advertising, and a refund to an individual, with names like Hon. See. G. Watacet.
The marriage of Miss Clark and Mr. Arthur F. Clark was held quietly at the brides parents home in Camberwell on 12 inst. The bride wore a tricolour costume with a handmade wallet handbag as a gift from a friend. Attended by Miss Mabel White, the ceremony followed by toasts and a reception for about 70 guests. The couple planned a honeymoon and eventual residence in Luc Gorseateaot Wangaratta, with Mr. Clark taking a post with the Colonial Gas Association.
In a close municipal vote Dunlop and Smith were defeated while Green won a large majority. North Winton shifted the balance giving Green a substantial lead as five council seats will change hands at the next meeting.
In the Contesvide voting in Violettown Shire ex soaneillor Forshaw faced Gedibuson WI. Final tally shows Forshaw 189 votes over Gedibuson WI who earned 127.
Brighton figures preside over a religious week at St Andrew's Church with Mr. Sinelale delivering sermons on life with God. Lectures cover themes from right living to daily work, stressing a life aligned with divine purpose and personal duty amid earnest, speaker-led guidance.
A rough list of upcoming events and public notices includes Annual Wattles Day on August 28, public meetups at Shire Hall and Bull Hall from August 29 through September, and agricultural show and races planned for September. It notes Mr. Hark of the Farmers Union addressing gatherings at multiple towns and mentions the death of B. Parbeiek, father of WG Parbeiek, who enlisted in 1915.
A Red Cross Society Henally branch committee met at Rechvbite hall with members including Medarmon Wale ker and Miss Young. The treasurer reported bank funds of £937 and accounts totaling £185 19s 5d passed for payments. An annual September meeting was planned to elect new committees. Forwarded items from the depot included shirts, towels, face washers, pillow cases, handkerchiefs, helmets, slippers, and other fabric goods.
An extracted letter from Gooner A. W. Nicholson of the 113th Lowmoor Battery to his mother details Monty Paget’s death. Nicholson recalls Paget on the night of the 17th, shelling near a village, the wagon hit, and Paget being the sole man killed. The funeral at the cemetery involved military honors and friends from the battalion.
In a Palestine dispatch a British officer, Troopar W. Sherwill, recalls hardships of the Austral troops. He details how advances, water scarcity, and shellfire shaped the campaign, noting the locals’ reactions and hardships. A May 5 note confirms he received the French Medal Militaire for V.A. and his unit’s actions amid battle.
Lieut-Colonel Pleasants Lioat Stouet W 15 died at his Hawthorn home on Saturday aged 68. A former militia officer with service in the Orimesa war era, he commanded transport units and led the Wirths Park Rest Home staff in earlier years. He served with the Mounted Infantry in 1886 and later with the Light Horse Regiment before retirement. Survived by a widow four daughters and a son Captain Ormond Pleassais who serves in France.
Mrs. Alice Myca Murray aged 24 wife of Mr Mat Murray of Swanpool died Wednesday at Lompos Private Hospital Arandot Street Boalls West after eight weeks illness. Native of Delegate River Gippsland she married two years ago. Funeral from St Joseph's chapel at 2 o'clock today.
Mrs Chappell a very old colonist died Monday evening at the residence of her daughter Mrs Bidden Smythe Street Beechworth. She was 90 years old and had lived in Victoria since early settlement. Born in Ulster Ireland she came to Victoria with her husband two years after marriage. She leaves one daughter Mrs Fiddvs and one son to mourn their father. The remains were taken to Beechworth for interment.
Mr. W fl Warrington died at his home in the Thoona district aged 64. A native of Naw sted he lived most of his life in Thoona. Twice married, he leaves four children. The funeral was held in Thoons cemetery with a large crowd in attendance. Rev. Me. Hintliday conducted the service. arrangements by Mr. Justtoc.
A soldier writes to his father describing trench experiences in which he fell, was knocked from the trench, and narrowly survived after nine weeks at the front. He mentions fellow Benalla boys Reynolds and Watson and Laird, praises food but notes high prices, and recounts a bomb blast that injured many and killed a comrade, plus his time in a General Hospital with hopeful recovery.
A fragmented 1918 letter includes thanks from the YWCA toward Australian and English women and mentions a gift fund for a YWCA hut. Other items note Mr. Holden receiving palm seeds from Palestine, planted near public gardens, and a forthcoming gardening event with dates and locations referenced in a period newspaper style.
A noisy report outlines an entertainment event at Jubilen Hall with a large audience and a band performance. It lists many performers and songs, including The Veteran's Song and The Old Flag, while mentioning committee praise and fundraising outcomes.
Fragmentary text references a deposition and travel routes. It mentions a legal matter involving Gro guluvan and a father with abates tant sas, plus a tense description of movement to a scene. The handwriting is garbled with several names and places unreadable.
A garbled OCR record details a meat supply claim filed by a complainant against an opponent with multiple names including Abby Hansfly Maeve Walker and Narnia Foley. The text records trial motions, expenses, and a table of alleged totals around £25 10/44, with references to witnesses, board members, and a postponement for a Saturday session.
A garbled roll of honor appears with numerous unreadable names and affiliations. The fragmentary text mentions several individuals and organizations in a crowded, jumbled roster, lacking clear dates or locations and obscuring most specifics.
fragments describe a stock sale and related notices with numerous names, places, and dates, including references to Valley and various individuals, organizations, and events. The legible items hint at a scheduled sale, ownership details, and public notices amid unclear OCR.
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