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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
3
Griffiths and Heaney families report of losses and memorials. Twin child aged 15, and an elderly husband of 80, plus a long list of relatives and mourners in Bourally Revd Bonaila. Acknowledgment of sympathy and floral tributes from Mrs T A Griffiths and family.
The speaker outlined a ten bill list for rapid passage before Christmas with more legislation, including war bills and public service changes, while warning against overloading Parliament and noting a war context and looming reforms. A war loan compulsion bill and shipping line act were also mentioned as urgent items.
A chaotic scene in Nanstrast as a horse drawing a gig bolted through the street on a Saturday, trampling Mr. Meadows and near-miss with Mr. Kennedy. The animal reared and kicked, causing minor injuries and a collision that flipped a gig, with onlookers scattering. Meanwhile reports note local talks on welfare committees, fire safety, and a church gathering, alongside other notices on agri shows and community events.
Names from the final Viewerlon list, dated Saturday, include Sargeant Handcock and private Paine of Wangaratta, along with multiple units and locations such as Wangaratta Yarrawoogs Rutherglen Beechworth and Samaria. Prisoners of war and released service members appear, with many unusual spellings and fragmented place names.
A damaged list of district holders includes T J Orford, Henaling Samith A K Peyloe, Dovanlah Ciyporal 8 J Draper and Wo G Gratom, Shepperton, D M'Kay, Mansfield Smith Hy Gondron and Linco Carp. O Robinson, Wangs Karden, Gorrgong, Mr Gare Jones, and Corporal Rusherglen, Sergeant Ty torn.
European fronts report intense clashes as Ukrainian forces probe areas after a severe battle. Ukrainian authorities claim gains and note counter threats from pro German factions as the war shifts. Berlin rejects a plan for a free German state amid continuing tensions and disclosure of war responsibilities.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes surrender and repatriation figures amid chaotic details. Mentions German planes, troops, and a National Assembly composition, with references to Berlin, Munich, Copenhagen, and British commanders.
Fragmented OCR notes describe the American Navy returning to service as World War I tensions rise. President Wilson plans travels. Allied and German movements confuse Berlin. Spartacist uprisings and military deployments touch European fronts as naval and air forces adjust.
A Bolshevist group led by De Liebknecht and the Spiarisa faction failed in Beylin. Government forces repelled their attack using machine guns and artillery. Several were killed or wounded. Liebknecht reportedly survived to rally forces, with fighting likely to resume.
Allied forces push through German defenses with cavalry reaching multiple towns including Shine Crofolid and Wassenturg while infantry presses near Ball Tackorath. The report notes rapid movement and ongoing operations across the frontline.
A near victim recounts a reckless driving incident that endangered people and property on a Sunday near a crowded area. Authorities note drivers must slow and show caution, with possible charges to be determined as the case proceeds.
Community notices announce a Friday event by the Moating Benalla Branch Parnes Union with a sports carnival and gym activities. A boxing display and related entertainment are planned, with attendees urged to arrive early and join in various demonstrations and games.
A Bet day evening fundraiser at Shire Hall featured The Girls Who Stayed at Home performing a varied program with several soloists and ensembles. The event raised support for a cottage fund to house soldiers’ widows, with interval appeals and private subscriptions planned.
Mr Tuatcher of the MTA advocates Hue appointment to a committee of the Hume to inquire into whosturewing prokpos and determine if any Tagg or others should be compelled to reveal their inde. Reports from New Zealand note unrest and deaths among lambs, with many injuries and a cross of dual to the laut dolog. Well known Oliver Kidman returns home after a long overseas trip reporting drought and wartime fears in Australia.
A garbled 1918 style notice describes a controversial patent product, Standart Oil Company and Torey brands, marketed as a lubricant for farms and machinery. It cites misread claims, alleged absorption properties, and questionable manufacturing details. The piece mocks the product as hazardous and implausible while naming an agrarian audience and a chemist figure.
Fragmentary report outlines terms for peace involving Turkish provinces and German colonies. Mentions Winston Churchill as minister of munition and calls for Allied agreement at a peace conference. Notes aim for self-determination and abolition of conscription.
The German government has begun restitution payments under the armistice. Berlin has already paid a large sum to the Allies to cover losses extracted from Russia. The Allies will hold this until a peacetime conclusion is reached. Valuable works of art reportedly stolen from France are valued at about £4,000,000.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss expected German reparations to Britain and the Dominions, with figures around £8,000,400 mentioned though text is garbled and incomplete. Key entities include Britain, the Dominions, and Germany, with the referenced payment seen as a formal reparation claim. The passage implies discussions on postwar settlement terms and payment expectations.
A long narrative recalls a welcome home gathering for soldiers at Upotipotpon Bay. Speakers include Private Black and others praising courage and sacrifice. Music, gifts, and expressions of gratitude filled the event as the town celebrated returning servicemen with speeches and a public reception.
Historic weather notes report three days of high temperatures and rising heat indices. Data tables list maximums and minimums with scattered decimals and units, while stray lines reference an upcoming fare on stamps and copper coin economy implications.
Master Peter Griffiths died Friday morning after an accident near Eleven Mile Creek. He was 15 years old, the son of Mr. T. A Quitliby. A horse rope mishap caused injuries while a mare turned, and assistance arrived as the boy lay injured. He passed away at Benalla Hospital Friday morning. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Boualle cemetery with Rev. P. J. Edards officiating and a large crowd in attendance. The bereaved family received many expressions of sympathy.
Mr J H Brown aged about 40 years passed away after a prolonged illness in Sumaria. He was born in Mafield son of Mr dus Brow, connected with the Faithful party. The late Mr Brown lived most of his life as a farmer and contractor and was noted as a reliable man. He left a widow Mrs Maria Hevkin and nine children. The funeral occurred Saturday at the ME cemetery followed by a large gathering of relatives and friends. The service was conducted by Rows Go Fl. Cha and It Part ridge with mortuary arrangements by Mr Abbott.
Mrs M lvor Avolhyr ld died on Friday in Benalla district after a long illness. Born in Setland in 1834 she married in 1852 and moved to Australia eleven years later. She left two owns and was a longtime resident, with sympathy expressed in the district. The funeral was held Saturday at Benalla cemetery with Rev A C McCann and Mr Abbott assisting.
The obituary details Mr William auynohy of Went who died Friday after a long illness. He is survived by Show Heleos De Bele Win and five boys. The cortege visited the Wentin settlement with a solemn funeral, the Ester Father O Ratlly presiding at the grave.
The notice records the death and burial of Mrs. Aun Neely, widow of the late Mr. Navy, of Maunfield, aged about fifty. It notes she was a native of Inverness and leaves a family of five daughters and one son. The remains were placed in the vault for interment on a Sunday after funeral rites at ManeBidd.
Mrs C A Rundle of Wangaratte died at her residence on Friday after a long life in the local polite society. She was founder of a popular local movement and supported through family and visitors in Melbourne. The gathering and talks were held privately at Wangaratta.
The death of Alexander Moffatt, aged 91, was registered after an attack by a boat owner. He owned Clow View Hurats and Mutwala, and had recently purchased Kentucky Watato. He left two daughters and a son.
The death is reported Friday at the residence Glenforria road Hawthorn of Mr Bravels J Duane aged OL years. He leaves a widow and three girls. Also noted is the death of Mr Martin Murphy of Tolmlo at the Moyrfiold Now phal on the Lyp uel from diabetes.
Fragmented OCR obituary notes a deceased man buried at Ketmndrs cemetery near Katandra. Mentions farming in Katandra, long widowhood, and several married teachers with unclear surnames. Local references to Southland and Roy Pather Fishery appear garbled.
The Devenish branch of the Victorian Farmers Union held a meeting noting preparations for upcoming events and decisions. Attending were local members including Mr Bates and other officials, with discussion of district notices, committee appointments, and plans to coordinate with neighboring areas. The session emphasized form and reform, aiming to bolster membership and address local farming concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text contains disjointed names and street references with no clear event or outcome. The piece mentions several individuals and a street address but lacks coherent facts to summarize into a news item.
A garbled OCR reads like a cricket report mixed with local notices. It mentions players, teams, and venues in a jam of misread names and numbers, plus an advert for a carnival and gyro event at Vtulettown with proceeds to a hospital and flood relief. Applications to secretary Mr A Bloch.
Wide experience in Jomling hnapiriata consulted in Benalla at Mrs Swann's Coffee Palace Carrie Street. Mr Sang from China treated kidney troubles with internal and external methods, claiming cure after a prolonged course. Notes reference visits to Kurua and Wangeratia, with testimonials and dates in late 1915.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled record mentioning Garage Bridge, HevALLa CHALMERS and DUXWY, with references to orders, expansion, and attempted undertakings. The readable fragments suggest a public or local business note about operations and responses to demand, but specifics are unclear.
Fragmentary notice text appears with garbled names and dates. It mentions a Friday event and a Monday item with unclear locations and attendees. Readable elements include a social or community notice, but essential details are not decipherable.
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