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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1917

Page

3

Ref to local notices and auctions in Benalla region

The Benalla region reports a mixed bag of items including a shop closure and numpy hours at 1 pm on Saturday 28th last, a conscription referendum to start at 8 am next Thursday, and updates on property sale at the Royal Farm Broken River with 568 acres. Also noted are nursing trainees certified, railway crossings approved, and local council discussions on court relocation and war council talks.

Thursdey Yue Hovat Kary —Musars, Watts Turnbull and Co Herbert Lodger Hay Brxmenvouth Beechworth Ki A. Dalton Benalla Robert James Msn Waogararts Tate Egil Pers Walty Patrick Lahott Ista Moyba Extare Vilas Vilas of £ 2447 Rosity Wat Trawen Noweks Miases Vera Bradshaw Kethleen Clancy Benal Wangaratta Capital Nurses' Association Melbourne Lush Toenth Ari Norste Wangaratte Parntorre GuiLp Yous Workers’ Patriotic Guild Patelotts Bousila Kat H. Green M. Nish Hogan G. Dickwnson Standish D. Arcutt M. Semmons S. Hogan L. Ledger J. Revie G. Briggs G. Green M. Briggs Lily Ambler Wes M. Hall A. Hart M. Welsh G. Oliver N. Storey H. Hamilton M. Bradshaw L. Grooves Bepalla John Clark Olive EH. M'Lenasa Boually Waterworks Conngettux Jack Connors Froken Crawl School Jock Ganon Kasuaay Benalle To Tetong Cormie Davlop Dallas Smith Cook Husband Crosaiig Likeman Hla Lakeman Johne Tornan Jp Melades Autate Firlesl Pal Banda Bayle State War Council Shires Hall Cao Bexar Nish Essendon Tix Tatong Berane Covmr Banalls Walker Crown Law Department Supreme Court Wangeratta Yarrawonga Carlisle Harrison D.r. Steward Fred. Supdetman Weiter Gnandal Solder Satlore Imperial League Victoris M*caray Brigade Red Crows Committee Eyanavi Adve Puestnrss Goo. Hyland Beye Fatore Ojo Carter Bros

War report from Chaume Wood and Champagne district

Paris dispatch says German assault on Chaume Wood repulsed and defenders fired. attackers dispersed. An attempted evening airlock in Champagne district west of Montpornillet was broken down. Admiralty report notes a German offensive on Mounchy and Bulle court failed.

Londor Paris Chaume Wood Champagne Montpornillet Admiralty Fen Wirkeiat Press Mounchy Bullecourt

Palestine front advance reported near Ladd area

A British forces message states advances on a five mile front north of Ladd with maximum depth of one and a half miles. Positions captured include Eth bich, Khibonneh, Khelbornat and the area overlooking Elhirah. An air raid dropped seventy-six bombs on a motor boat and troops, with numerous hits observed.

London Palestine Ladd Ethbich Khibonneh Khelbornat Ida Elhirah Abeda Wordonmoutt

Italian Front Adymalty War Report Summary

A British press dispatch reports Austrian forces advancing south of Galeaprite and captures prisoners as German and Austrian positions face Italian defenses. Revrew correspondents note Italian artillery superiority and a large Venetian force, with Venica described as a naval affair and Flemish battles linked to the winter front.

Armistice Signed With Russia Report in Brest Litovsk

London reports a Brest Litovsk armistice agreement signing with Russia to begin Monday and run one week, extending to all land air and sea fronts. Bolshevik and Russian officials claim terms set, with peace talks to start immediately. Sailors and Red Guards search for Kerensky at Vassilyostrov amid turmoil as Russians consider halting military actions until the armistice text is released.

Pewseyrye Petrograd M. Boirchier The Times

Roll of Honor Died on Service and Missing Seaman Reported

Roll of honor notes Private Syd Bull of Haros reported killed in action after serving. Sergeant Robb Chariton of Karva listed as missing since May and now reported killed. He had brothers Frank killed at Gallipoli and John in the Boer War.

Syd Bull Haros Woportert Chariton Karva Frank Gallipoli John

Wounded Private Davis Undergoes Amputation

Wounded Private W H Davis fourth son of Mr Wa J Davie of Stewarton was forced to have his left loge amputated after recent injuries. He is now at the Third London General Hospital. His elder brother was killed in the same engagement in which Vernon sustained his injuries.

W. H. Davis Wa. J. Davie Stewarton Third London General Hospital Vernon

Illness Among Troopers Reported in October 1917

In Bosch worth trooper Uo F M Lar en hospitalized after sailing from Briabsne to March. Names listed include sualty list members Felday and Killed D Hart Tolmle. October 1917 entries show Minsing T Ooxta Gloprowan and Wonndede R Ty Lobb Igesot J Konan Tillan.

Apa Felday D. Hart Tolmle Minsing T. Ooxta Gloprowan Wonndede R. Ty Lobb Igesot J Konan Tillan

Miss Annie M Donald Obituary at Bonalls on Tatong Road

Miss Annie M Donald died suddenly on Friday at about four years old. She lived with her brother on the Tatong road Bonalls and had longtime heart trouble. She complained of pain Friday evening, doctors were summoned but she died before morning. An inquest order was issued the next day. Burial occurred Sunday at Bunally cemetery with Rev J O Reilly officiating. Mortuary arrangements were by Mr Hanlon.

Annie M‘donald Annie M*donald Tatong-road Bonalls Sud G. Walk Bunally Wen Road Kev J. O'Reilly Mt. Hanlon

Death of Mrs. Cather'ne Knight Avary at 54

The obituary notes Mrs. Cather’ne Knight Avary aged 54, a Middlesex native who married in 1803 and moved to this district about twenty years ago. She left four children namely Mosare Charles Gootyn Ph e Willis William Beckwith and Hugh. The remains were interred at Be falls cemetery on Sunday with burial service by Mr Wath and arrangements by Mr Abbott.

Cather Knight Ford Samara Sway Middlesex Euginod Dietrich Vis Mosare Charles Gootyn L'He Willis William Beckwith Hugh Be Falls Wath Sorstoe Abbott

Benalla Shire Council Receives Auditor and Railways Updates

The Gonalla Shire Council meeting in Benalla heard auditor cautions on weighbridge accuracy and noted repairs to the Benalla railway approaches. Officials discussed Glenrowan culvert upgrades, waterway issues at the Glenrowan crossing, and progress on sewerage transfer plans. Additional reports covered road maintenance, bridge repairs, and upholding infrastructure funds.

Public Works Railways Benalla Relways Commissionura Glenrowan Motal Victorian Railways Glenrowan Station Sadler Lands Department Hing Shing Hla Chinas Laundry Cartier Street Goaneil Oicur Wangaratea Alving Notios Wimmers Lieut Frodman Upton Dallas Shire of Yarrawongs Chesuo Shire of Taoganish Mossra Bortham Edgar Bunya Shire of Bright Kiows Hydro-Bloc Co Kiows Jeffrey Ur. Cook Patriatic Coons T. J. Bourke Shepparton Road Couwell H. Freitag W. Greun Wogineer G. Cox Timlolck Ny N. Robinson Qlenrowan Bastrico A. Brown Agale Crowstog Eleldover Essentigh Lima Bly Placa Paseible Exgreeen’s

Roads and public works report from Benalla shire meeting

Long council notes outline road widening from Doda bridge to embankments and repairs on many routes including Sydney road to Carrolls and boundary roads. Health officer reports typhoid outbreak controlled. urine facilities and school sanitation criticized. Quarry and contractor Ramage discussed with material removal alleged. various inspections, plantings, and fence line maintenance noted.

Fern Hille Road Dodd'a Tatong Bridge Doda’s W. J. Ginnivan Conncillors Lynch's Shire Boundary Greta Road Warrenbayne Ridhey Sydney Road Carroll Ramage Boundary Road Co. Bury Barrington Gooranbat Winton Baddagindo Hoslth Education Department Aducation Inapactor Stredwick Inet Daginnio de. Barrington Hwarth Quamiy Seanaghics Jolly Uy Kuwolt Coe Aull Machinney ii Gr. Saitlor Thule Aprotor Tiernan Ghonerowat Devenish Lurg Stewarton North Winton Lisin South Goomalibes Benalla Tangamah Osipiers Teagan Mr. K. Stow Mr. Balcombe St. Tolin's Walker Automobile Club Dallas Kilfeorm Little’s Woolshed Bar Hares Fon Knox Dr. Cook Dr. Smith Mr. Bawner Garlisto Secratary Alec Smith Cook Dogombe Gomdslagorn Altor Nunnetreet Thwan Barness Connell Dr. Walker Melbourne

Damaged Bridge Works and Local Ledger Totals

Damaged bridge plans and specifications are noted with a callout for J Blackburns and several local works in progress. A long list of contracts, day labor, and materials across districts shows payments to Ackerley, Gilbert, Myotu, Crocks ford, Morley, Marehall, Dodemaide, Lane, and others, totaling substantial sums with balances outstanding and overdrawn accounts across Dawwniah Riding, Tarong Riding, Winn Warrenbayns, and surrounding areas.

Wall Murphy Muntgontgey Gondie Taal Central Coytravm Pago Morley Genekford Sud Otters Compor Marehall Pago A Dodemaide Hy G Lane Tial Tatong Cantuel Volverion Deumarond Foodman Dogser Willian Ell Conleague Mackey Poget Nicholson Dennis Feltian Hocker Wilcock I Ceushing Sartor Brow Rowelt Co Adame & Co Bannister Quete Saale LA Victorian Railways McAntills Mardoc Jolly Tibor Syad Carter Bros Mizcellineons Kycaroo Ajo Corontal Gar Asociation Thompson Arvall & Jackon Whiteland & Co Say Municipal Association Country Fire Brigades Tutorost Dohentaros Postmastor Steava Barelagton C .Mine YMCA Hickford Salortos D. Murphy Crockford Marshall Ryan Codinge Dawwniah Dress Ositenes Ik Fo Mokoan Kirti — Rislawiow Slatay Deyson Cantewiy Iw Fiverdrawe Vonteyrtaler Soutraute Winn Dee Raul Vortinod Timor Chute Avar Batny's Lake Husan Kin Beulge Walvestan Raty's Bridge

Memorial Service for Lieut Frank Walker in Bovalla

A memorial service was held at Sir Andrew's Church Bovalla for Lieut Frank Walker. The sermon praised his excellent spirit and devotion to country, noting his selfless life in sport temperance and public service. The preacher urged modesty and self control, reflecting on Walker's wartime service and lasting influence on others.

Sir. Andrew's Church Bovalla Iste Frank Walker Guo. Walker Ballycourt Olen Rathoe Heaven Josue Grant Follnones Bf Meadybitts Lodge Tsink Kesak Walker Board of Management Cook

Lucky Bag Day at Street Fair Sparks Hopes

A misread local notice describes a Lucky Bag Day event with a bag containing a small item or ticket promising changes in a larger civic area. Proceeds fund kiosks to be built on Bridge Street and a refreshment marquee will offer a modest 1/8 splendid luncheon, tea, and other items near the Fire Brigade Hall.

Boralls Bevel Hiioh Aler Ta & Chanes Fira Brigade

SOLDIERS LETTER FROM THE FRONT AT SHELLAL

Trooper G Redding writes to Major Martin from Shellal describing frontline conditions near the enemy lines. He notes heavy fighting May 19 and May 8, casualties including Capt Pay and others, a large army facing the foe, and expectations of a battle any day. He details travel through Egypt, hospital stays in Cairo and near Alexandria, and observations on local life, windblown dust, and agricultural crops. He comments on hospital time, climate, and morale, urging for better treatment of striking workers and criticizing unions and conscription.

G. Redding Orsnurly Somath Martin Bonguet Shellal Bobwoum Pay Col Maygala Aming Au Belgadier Shannon Wnd Johanleons Murray Tuhunla iv Alwaya Benalla Egypt Jone Hoaptetal Cairo Indl Menara

Waiting Soldiers A Letter From Ginger Mick

A fragmented wartime letter from Ginger Mick recounts tremors, travel, and stubborn humor amid conflict. It mentions places, names, and reader-typed scenes, with garbled lines hinting at censorship, public notices, and wartime sentiment. The piece blends satire with personal reflection as the author travels and speaks to friends and foes alike.

Fragmented Crime Scene and Prisoner Allegations Reported

The article recounts a chaotic incident at Hack Heath with implied robbery and killings. It mentions victims Mrs and Mine Hala and Syostoy, plus a boy Tonkine, all presumed dead or wounded. It also notes dead couples Mary Gaim and Mary Cummies, a missing potion vial, and alleged escape and Allied veteran activity against Germans and Romanians.

Wal Hocldaut Hack Heath Hala Syostoy Halvor Tonkine Reaver Fully Mary Gaim Walnay North Rome Antrim Oasis Bnsala Asia Blava Ranmantons Tallang

Shire Balance Sheet Audit Notes Overdrafts and Vouchers

Mr. Stone the auditor reported on the Shire balance sheet ending September. Issues flagged include missing weighbridge tickets and vouchers, refunds during the year, and questions on interest charges to overdrafts across riding areas. The secretary noted minor receipts and expenditures, with council deciding to charge interest on overdrafts by riding averages and to adopt the auditor’s report and plan.

Shira Connell Mr. Stone Devonieh Hank Bo Toonour Harrison Barnesy Koos Smith Cook Knox Harrelson Corporation Paths Fox Ur Douk Kong

Fragmented OCR note on medical figure and events

Fractured text referencing a physician and local medical matters with unclear entities. The readable parts mention Amelia, a physician figure, and items like fruit, wells, and local ties, but specifics are obscured. The OCR fragments offer no coherent event or date to summarize.

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