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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
3
British reports circulate on Italy politics and a possible change of government as distrust grows. In Parliament Agatio Chambarlato cites heavy losses at Baghdad while Entente vows no separate peace. The U S rejects Austrian wrongdoing and seeks reparation for American losses. A British cruiser seizes the Winnibago off South America as submersible attacked while aground.
A Greek French communique reports that forces in the Belgian sector prevented German restoration attempts and blunted a Vormund attack, with curtain fire halting aggression near North Arras as Allied troops maintain defensive pressure on the Western Front.
A Balkans dispatch from Amsterdam notes French troops retreating along the River Vardar and Albanian uprisings against Serbian bands. It reports the occupation of Resna and a Serbian defeat near Priurend with loss of artillery and vehicles, while abandoned guns scatter stops. London confirms a Franco Greek military commission is meeting and optimistic civilian hopes for understanding.
Bulkgarians bombarded the British line at Strumnitza all day with infantry assaults easily repelled. German cavalry appeared as fighting resumed, and Allied counter attacks at Valandova Doiran and Ghevgelli drove Bulgarians back. Allied heavy artillery inflicted significant casualties as reports cite about two thousand prisoners and eighty guns taken near Pel.
Mrs Margaret Bergin widow of John Bergin died at her daughter’s Bemus residence at 87 after a long illness. A daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Coogan Kilkenny Ireland she came to Victoria in 1834 with her husband and settled at Wallan later moving to the Oh John area. Survived by five sons Michael Martin John Andrew William and two daughters Mrs Kenny and Mrs Court ney. interred at Bonalle cemetery with Rev. Ruther O'Reilly officiating.
A long list of students and relatives connected to Benalla area schools is provided. The document enumerates names across multiple institutions in Benalla and surrounding towns including Yarrawonga, Stuarton, Greta, Beulah, and Winton, noting exam candidates and associated convents and schools. It reflects a regional roll of pupils, families, and staff, with various last names and local affiliations spanning numerous districts.
A group of Hakdale schoolboys aided by teacher Frank Hatfield and Christopher Alexander rescued John Moylan after Moylan cried I am done and slipped from a bridge. Moylan recovered at Bienchfold's Hotel with care from Bobh Narvo Richardeon and others. Royal Humane Society may hear of Alexander's brave efforts.
A Benalla Racing Club committee meeting at the Commercial Hotel Wadgoodning discussed a ticket to join the Northern East VRC backed association to promote racing in Wood district. Debate centered on delegate to Melbourne conference, rules, bookmakers, and potential opposition from the club.
Messrs M Q M Namara and Co report a large yarding at Benalla on Tuesday 7 December with a very firm market. Fat cattle and lambs sold strongly with tops reaching £14 17/6 for prime bullocks and fat cows to £16 2/6, stores and sheep also buoyant. Mosars Watts Turnbull & Co also note a large turnout, exotics present, and prices rolling in above late rates across cattle, sheep, and store stock.
J M'Namara and Go report the Dookie sale on Monday realized totals £3000 above their previous best. A large yarding of sheep and cattle, with high averages. buyers from surrounding districts and some foreign participation. Sheep averaged 8s 2d, cattle £57 per 100.
A wartime letter recounts the night salvo at Lone Pine near Gallipoli. The narrator describes shell bursts, wounded under fire, and the steadfast gun crew sustaining heavy bombardment through the night. He salutes brave comrades and the grim toll of battle amid the Dardanelles assault.
The committee of restitution met Wednesday with full attendance led by Mr. Geo. Walker. Accounts totaling £10 8s 2d were paid. The secretary reported a lack of replies from officials about fod and a proposed new building. The group discussed erecting a five storey cinema house and preserving the row of elm trees, and planned talks with Mr. Carlisle and the Minister for Lands for direction on a new venture.
Landsales totals reach £139360 for the year with multiple auctions listed. Properties include Nooramunga homestead of 206 acres on Broken Creek and a Bonella West residence on half an acre, both sold for cash. Additional offerings in Stratford’s Lowalnng Estate include 1244 acres with 100 acre Lot 4 at £10 per acre and other parcels priced to buyers, plus a Parkes area 1000 acres of wheat land through NSW agents with buyer Mr Connolly.
Friday and Saturday events list includes Albury excess, Minu Amy Castles at Shire Hall, Patriotia fair at Jubilee Hall, Euphea party and dance at Molyallah Hall. December 18 features Ogonlag performance by Benalls Dramatic Co and Boxiog Day. Also Boochworth Carnival and Longwood activities plus Swanpool sporte and New Year's Day Wurraubsyne epo.
Glenrowan visiting Wangaratta play ended in a draw after Booth made 111 and Percy 9 not out helped a total of 199 for Wangaratta. Wangaratta were 147 for 7 at the call, with Corbett and Falkiner among the notable scorers. tennis followed with a Methodist club match and a busy afternoon of results and socials.
The St James Red Cross branch met on the eighth to discuss wartime relief. Extra wool and cotton were distributed for care items while shipments to the central depot included pyjamas, towels, mittens, cushions, a quilt, and preserves. Donations from Mr Chadwick, Miss Chadwick, Mrs Maluaim, and others were noted. twenty dozen items were sent to No. 6 General Hospital, St Kilda Road. The event followed a fundraising evening supporting the American enemy relief effort, with special thanks to Morris, B Pelly, Hocking, and Maloney. Total takings reached £28.
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