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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 27, 1918

Page

3

Empire preference plan signals shift from Teutonic ties

In a July 24 speech Walter Long outlined an imperial preference scheme approved by the War Cabinet, signaling Britain aims to keep the empire free of German influence. The piece notes Germany's prior control of raw materials in Australia and its impact on imperial trade, with calls to develop local industries and protect resources.

Great Britain Australia Canada New Zealand Walter Longs Degren British Empire Germany South Africa China Kinow Chow Far East Africa Broken Hill Mr. Hughes

Interesting Tour of Jerusalem by Prosper Sherwill in 1898

An account written from Jerusalem by Prosper W. Sherwill describes a leave visit with the YMCA group, detailing visits to key Holy City sites such as the Jaffa Gate, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, and Calvary. The writer notes ancient walls, Gates, and relics, describes daily life and conditions, and observes the impact on locals as well as hospitality from people and access issues.

Andor Prosper W. Sherwill Sherwill Gonall Cloee Durgeafom Ruefonadies Ym.g Romney Mohamedan King Solo Wos Temple David Tomaded Y.M.C.A Cere Gothwemine Virgin Mary Mount of Olives Detheny Zxcennos Joos Wieteamphal Jerusalem St. Stephen's Gate Ss. Stephen Cheltion Myriyes Jonas Calvary Ortal Cholet Walla Avery Egypt

Suck of the calle vows on thna page

A fragmentary note mentions a vow on a page in the Thaws and a cable to Australia via a special Perminion. It clarifies that the opinionA are not the Pines TM Wales, expressly stated by be 0.

Australia Spesial Perminion Wales

War News From Front Pushes in the Somme Area

Allied bulletins report major gains in the Western Front with 20 000 prisoners. British advance near Bapaume Neuf Berquist Thiepval and Bray fall as New Zealand troops reach Bapaume. French efforts envelop Noyon while American forces push toward Rheims road.

Albert Weat Balleat Neuf Berquis Wnth Ovat Acret Hindenburg Somme Lol Alberdon Thele Aucre Thiepval Hamel Miraumont Bray Anero Bapaame New Zealand Aas Agalana Thad Douglas Haig Ute Albert Foot Noyon Oise Aisne Mingin Soisaus- Rheims Albore Warlensuurts Hancourt Bapaume Sapigutes Bohaguis Bapsume Arras

French Still Progressing Enemy Attack Falls

In a British dispatch from London, a Kroneh communique reports continued Allied progress after an enemy coup near Hoye. Our forces gained ground north of Hoye and captured supplies amid bombardment elsewhere in Bonuycaignes between the Alleuy and Aisne rivers, with patrols returning in the Woeyre district.

Frores London Hoye Bonuycaignes Alleuy Aisne Bugava

German War Minister Admits Reverses

Amsterdam report quotes German War Minister General von Staab admitting setbacks and reverses. He says such failures warn Hinterland the war is not over and Germany must marshal all strength. British forces reportedly regain Bapaume. recon patrols reach fringe of Bailleul near Valenciennes in Ontario era report.

Amsterdam Genersl von Stata Tha Morgen Post

Numerous Captures Reported Germans Retreating in Confusion

Rear Admiral London reports from British held quarters that German forces retreating in confusion have caused large prisoner captures. British advances reached Pogtoros to Contalination, with estimates of 20,000 Germans taken since Wednesday and Allied totals near 100,000.

Coaarvou Toulay Ewaop Frei Bray Baypaume Thi T Ce Beltish

Corman Towne Report on Allied Attacks and Siege Progress

The report claims successful attacks at Bute tombourg and Liximburg with faults on the pallatation. Privge of Bullecourt notes Beltlvh outposts reaching the siege of Bullocoast and capturing Highwood.

Corman Reever Bullecourt Bullocoast Highwood

Allies Retreat as Bolsheviks Advance in Siberia

Report from Siberia states British French Japanese and Czecho Slovak forces were heavily engaged along the Ussuri River. Allied numerical inferiority forced a bivouac retreat while Japanese troops advance toward the mouth of the Amur. Czechoslovaks hold Kisot in eastern regions as Slovak orders urge reinforcements to counter Bolshevik gains before winter near Lake Baikal.

Vetern Siberia Amar Ve Iti Kisot Shotts Ord Slovaka Ary Lake Baikal Ens

Fighting in Albania Report from Front Plosidy Front

An exiled report from London and Berlin discusses heavy fighting in Albania near Igrn with large forces clashing northward. It cites British prisoner losses and German advances behind the Plosidy front over days, amid unclear cables from New York and Zurich.

Pontewen Exome “Tio London Statiso Albania Sement Igrn New York Zurich Uist Berlin Les Nouvelles Plosidy

Poultry Appeal for Caulfield Hospital Supplies

The district appeals for poultry and ducks to aid wounded soldiers at the military hospital. Supplied birds should be brought to The Supervisor, Hospital Comforts' Depot, Montuzag. District teachers will coordinate pickups. Letter signed by P. Green, dated August 26 1918.

Eurton Callec Hosp Montuzag Yones P. Green

Corowa Races Show Meeting Results At Benalla Judges

Corowa racing crowd attended a two day meeting with Turnbull and Chadwick acting as judge and starter from Benalla. Results list several winners including Maldon Pinta Scarlet Brocwlo and Well Worthy with various placings across Flying Handicap Maiden Plate and Handicap events.

Corowa Racing Lab Messrs Turnbull Chadwick Benalla Dav. Hardie Waneivoo Johnny Basterbone Have Moon Inner Fiona Cop King Mal Botkstows Moreyhierst Weir Tr Welter Janda Pooles Biss Efidt Chorminou Gamba

Gallant Australians and the Somme action remembered

An Australian captain, leading the crew of a pink marked tank, charged German lines, killed many attackers with a machine gun, and was fatally shot in the head. Australian gunners repeatedly rushed forward to vanquish the enemy during the Somme advance amid heavy shelling and rain of monsters. The article notes medals, gold, a liver, helmet, and beer hoards found after night operations, alongside a warning about no pictures on Thursday.

Paris New York Og Allen W. Polluck Atasalo Wisconsin Champton Sylvia Johanes Atoe Commonwealth Arawoon Quesoelind Martin O'Hea Williantown High School Daring Port Adelaids Clapton Sidiny Canning Works Rendlesham Millicent Station Bars Aemy Todia Zeba North Queensland Gevelor Sydney Liegtepant O.N. Kine Queensland Somme Epi

Beechworth junior banner win noted in Rachabites event

The Juniors section of the Independent Order of Rechabites held a contest awarding a banner to Beechworth. Winners included Beechworth members amidst a crowded display with comment on leadership and future membership, while multiple divisions celebrated the outcome and praised local supervisors for support.

Royal Warrant Details Military Punishments Across Service

The document outlines field punishments for soldiers under a royal warrant, listing regular pay allowances, daily penalties, and disciplinary actions authorized by military committee supervision. It describes deductions, confinement, and the authority of field punishments, including two commissioners approving sentence types and duration. It notes enforcement within colonial forces and references legal basis under an Act of Parliament.

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