Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Benalla Standard in Benalla, Victoria

We have pages in Victoria

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 20, 1918

Page

3

Benalla District conference notes road costs and militia ads

The report covers district conference talks on the Melbourne to Sydney road, cost estimates and futures for main road work. It mentions Dr Quok of Benalla, debates on who should bear costs, and criticism of the reparation burden. Also noted are naval or military registration deadlines, local notices, and community events in Milawa and Benalla.

Af.u Quenn and Murray Milawa Jowe Keogh Diepaty Jan Wikor Shepparton A.M.C Stewall Juana Euros Rotherglon Milswa Lodge Reranuxe Syosey Ngeratta Melbourne Sydney Road Quok Benalla Victoria New South Walue Farcher Milit Ares Lakron Sonmses Barwidgea Happy Valley Batalon Myrtleford Enginey Lendy Department Bonalla Court C.J. Everett James H. Wilson Cove Mae Flt. Brown Bewatta Hin Sonpa Mise Conroy Bonilla High School Pitman’s Incorporated Phonographic Society Wosk Rupert Meaney Melbourne University Phyllis Smith Tirasis Texoenein Use Uieh Wercowe Hows Doc Fravar Anzac Mechanics Testitute Ibway Uoon Welcome Home Committee Tsgh Fraser Cuareritas Canors J. G. Bokar Snd St. Andrew's Ahoir Obriatman St. Andrews Arch Holy Trinity Choir Horace Richardson Leelie Barklam YMA C.J Bonalla Srarier D. I Ivoneasive Raizway Starr Bealla Callway Unusa Shanter Longwood Benulla Bunalls Inet Mock Tubbo Gores Wundom Foolshed In Contente Yarrsbee House Farnituea

European Cables War Updates From Across Europe

Reports from Coblenz Athens Montevideo Berlin and Copenhagen detail the occupation army in Germany British protectorate talks in Athens Bolsheviks amid South American unrest in Brazil Uruguay and Argentina state department notes of Buenos Aires labor reform threats German National Assembly move and Spartacist setback and General Mackensen interned with 2000 troops outside Hangarlens.

Germany Coblenz Potty Toox Army of Occupation Athens Constantinople South America Montevideo Kloody Snorris Brazil Uruguay Washington State Department Buenos Aires Berlin Soolsslata National Assembly Spartacusites

Desperate Situation in Russia Reported Amid Chaos

The Limes correspondent in Stockholm says Bolshevists landed before British aid, looting and murder followed as peasantry resisted. Government troops awaited belts to intervene. Reports from Washington warn Petrograd faces famine, with many starving and dying while food distribution collapses and legations withdraw.

le Yedenev Mme )Diwes Stockholm Cquadron Crawde of Chiness Rosals Wma Amonition Dos Pers Ausioty Washington Wedsunday Russia Petengrad Huegey Garinya Sud Petrograd

Obituary of William Williams of Lanny Ste watson299

William Williams aged 69, a native of Wales who arrived in Victoria in 1860, passed away after months of illness in Miss Garrick's private hospital. He married Janet Dunlop, who predeceased him, and resided for many years in the Stewarton district. He leaves four children and two sisters, with the funeral held at Devenish cemetery. service by Rev. Mr. Perkles and mortuary arrangements by Mr. Hanlon.

Williamy Williams Lanny Stewacton Garrick Wales Victoria Janet Dunlop Stewarton B. Dropos Mex Ry Hughes Greta Devenish Perkles Hanlon

Death of John Mitchell Aged Colonist at Koonda

John Mitchell died at Koonda on the 10th inst at age 60 after a long, respected life in the district. A Crimsons War participant, he served as a powder boy at 17, with three male relatives killed and he wounded in France. He leaves a widow and eight children, with daughters Mrs. Kelleher Banalls and Sister Joseph F.C.I. Consens Banalls among the survivors. Interment was at Violetown cemetery with services led by Rev Father Ryan of Chiltern and Rev Father Danne Ben.

Atnis Koonda John Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Pelvate J France Mra Kelleher Banalls Joseph F.C.1 Consens Rewys Violettown Father Ryan Chiltern Mitchell Danne Ben

Obituary of Mr Albert Tennant a respected district figure

Mr Albert Tennant died at his Lake Kowsa residence after years of ill health following a vehicle accident. A Penstone native who moved to St James then Lake Rowan, he partnered with blacksmith McIlhags on starting and later ran a successful farm. He leaves a widow, three sons, four daughters, and many mourners attended the funeral at Lake Rowan cemetery with the Ray Spittal undertaker.

Atherh Tennant Lake Kowsa Tonasat Tennant Sam Distret Decoased Penston Scotland Australia St. James MiCiulgsn Cameron Lake Rowan Henas Satardey Fake Rowan Ray

Case of alleged careless fire use dismissed

The case against Sunith Singh for leaving a fire aloft before extinguishing it was dismissed. Witnesses described a fire near a brick yard and a camp site in Bonnilla and Lundlywood areas. Singh admitted lighting a fire and using water to extinguish it, with testimony noting efforts to prevent spread though later doubts emerged about ignition origin and wind effects.

Bonus Polich Outte Gustardly Horoen Monireth Walker T. J. Hsreinon H. J. Gappy Quine Sundsh‘Singh Smith Lowers Fates Smith Quinn Saar Lund Bonnlla Lundlywood Mes. Rhodes Kondeh Singh Aitchison Wwe H. Clarke Hawae Thorn Sainh Qainn Ira Oeontradt Binet Oplalin Msieh Sergeiot Smith

Disputed Charge for a Fence Case Heard in Court

The case concerns a dispute over a fence job where Pringle claimed £0 11/6 against Frances and Alec Corrie of Winter. Trial before Meanoe Walker, Guppy, and a garrison, with witnesses noting agreed terms of 3 shillings per chain. The court allowed costs of £4 10d, with an order for payment to be amended.

Pringle Frances Alec Corrie Winten Meanoe Walker Guppy Hee James Mrenes Ourrie Ssehvin Mr. Brown Misa Carrie W. Ashmuad Mr. Lonora

No Cricket Match Saturday After Player Alliance

The article notes a consequence of a players alliance and the lack of readiness for matches this Saturday. It mentions planned future fixtures against Bowmore and Dooxia College, indicating schedule changes and uncertain preparation affecting the team’s events.

Lekat Bowlore

Country bowls lines and championships draw details

The page outlines bowling matchups for the Christmas holidays and announces draws for the country rinks and Angl i hand championships. It lists players by clubs such as Benalla Bendigo Numarka Carlton St Kilda and Moonee Ponds with opponents and venues including Camberwell green and Moonee Ponds.

Vera Shteh Benalla Briggstern Abbott's Bendigo Monnes Ponds Docuines J. G. Haker Benalla A. M'Pherson Numarkah Camberwell Carlton

Appeal Upholds Maintenance Order Amid Custody Dispute

An appeal from a South Melbourne Court of Petty Sessions decision requiring Nav to pay weekly maintenance for three children was upheld. Judge Eagleson reviewed evidence about the father’s withdrawal of the children with the mother’s alleged approval and confirmed the order. The case noted a suitable Tatong home and continued payments, with counsel for the appellant and respondent present.

Daviston Court of Petty Sessions South Melbourne Charles Law Tstong Nav Osoh Eaglenon Lie Hla Wafu Rathleen Lee Melbourne Hidde High Court of Australia Chantler Teo Tatong Lea Vvidnpea Coghill J.P Shem Lio W. Lowers Morr Boothby Muvare Hargrave Lowers Bonalla Charles Lee P. J. Ridgway Lis

Benalla Fortnightly Live Stock Sale Report

Watts Turnbull and Co and the Victorian Producer Cooperative in Benalla reported a busy yarding of fat stock and mixed results for sheep and cattle with prices steady to firm. Pigs were dull, bacon prices varied, stores small but trading at lower and stable levels. next sale slated for January 14 with expectations of firm demand for fat stock and a good turnout of buyers.

Watts, Turnbitl & CO Mesare Watts Turnbull Qusepuel Benalla Peiice Auekors Sewall

Suppression of Rural Pests Conference at Wangaratta

A Wangaratta conference of North Eastern delegates discussed ministerial action on eradicating noxious weeds and St John’s Wort. Motions urged government subsidies, compulsory eradication measures, representative regional committees, and renewed enforcement to halt spread.

Wangaratta North Wanegaratta Lanis St. John's Wort

Roll of Honor Died on Service in Dated Line

Died on service are listed including Pitewte Offord Morelia of Beechworth among Beechworth natives. Names such as Mr. Obe Palover and Chesley Chesley are given with service details and injuries from battles near Gallipoli and France. Several individuals are noted as deceased or missing with references to dates and locations in this wartime Rolls.

Offord Morelia Beechworth Artervis Rasnah Pmeumonia Copwiewa Huylaai St Frumangle Aurisleuk Regiewid DB Palmur Peennil Mr. Obe Palover Bonalls Ceeeilty Charing See Pracer Bevnchist Parauculs Mos Cuber Arm Anil Mye Bork Galligall Franst Duck Ravuttieg Dal Keuinils

Honors and Promotions Amid War Honors and Marital Losss

A wartime notice honors Mrs Davideen widow of Captain Davidson and lists military awards and acts of gallantry. It recalls Captain Davidson of Bastiat Australia, and citations granted in recognition of bravery on the field. The report notes Mrs Davideen’s presence at ceremonies and references earlier service and losses, including a soldier’s injuries and later postings.

Davideen Vligor J. Samloss Gaorynibal Landin Apyirion Ruyolewr Axel Tinoen Ausiedlis Gepelte Nh. 18 Lew Bing Watry Myrbleturd Will Howe

Red Cross Society fundraiser held in December in Melbourne

The Red Cross Society event on December 20 in Melbourne saw contributions totaling £9 16s 6d with proceeds directed to support the society’s work. Donations came from numerous individuals and groups, including Standish, Wiehreud, and several named supporters, as the report notes attendance, pledges, and future plans for a continued appeal and January activities.

The Gray Street Fire Report At Bo-palla Council

At the November Bo palla Shire Council meeting Chief Officer Marshall presented a report on the Gray Street fire, detailing water supply issues, valve operations, and brigade actions. The document covers valve testing, hydrant access, and the brigade's response times during the incident, with notes on personnel and safety measures.

Oliver Marshall Bopalla Cief Marshall Unigaley Walger Boballe Steamonta Pipe Barly Hewidon Theo Smythir Etraot cEijury Tim Qaanbiey Hoayltie Maine Tose al Frisia Diariot Dogo Mhuner Weil Pratt Gail Grampe Limprmonurerte Qnate Migigh Nave Beni Nak Tandt Glee Karee Tuern Justin Jaye Reblechiy Boralis Brigade Lanka Butrecti Sind Robboohi Willen Jols Kenper Padiping Weshen Thinetiio Howe Parker Bebbvobi Tim

Fragmented plan to reform brigade distribution in town

A detailed and technical discussion proposes reorganizing the brigade by dividing the town into several sections to balance manpower and improve efficiency. The author critiques current arrangements, suggests adding additional plugs and a new water gauge system, and notes funding and payment challenges. The text cites individuals including Mr Retinol and references to Beuslia and a water supply proposal as part of the plan.

Nambern Brigade Borlayb Eurvaian Wits Retinol Beuslia Swytha

Painful accident injures youth in Konaady yard

A youth names Konaady was forced by a pedal accident near My, WY, and fell while riding a bicycle into a wall, injuring his leg and foot. Witnesses reported pain and a struggle to stand as nearby pedestrians helped.

Swat Palota Agoldunk

Weather report fragment from WNT station

Reading fragment shows a thermometer record with unusual phrases and unreadable digits. The garbled text references maximum and minimum temperatures, wind from the north, and possible thunderstorms, but specifics are not decipherable.

Noted Chinese Doctor Mr FL SANG Healing Ills in 19th Century Letters

A corrupted account quotes testimonials praising Mr FL SANG Chinese herbal doctor from Wangaratta and nearby towns. Read like a public notice, it reports remarkable cures in various patients including a child, with repeated claims of rapid recovery after treatment and notes of gratitude from families.

FL. S

Incoherent Tech Names Stir Midnight Market

A garbled OCR fragment lists a string of nonsensical product and company names, appearing as a chaotic mix of unfamiliar terms and possible brand mentions. No coherent events or clear entities emerge to anchor a factual summary.

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Reore Mackensen Copenhagen Oficlat Gensril von Magkenssn Hangarlens Vancouver Vednyetag Damark Norway Swedan Mr. William. Williams Mr. Albert Tennant Sporting Australie Epoctslion Victortan Seroncan Coope VE OO Goroperstive On, Ltd Ropork Orb Este Corporation Garde Duesday Thera Flere Tate Best Wablines Inedium RED Cross Society G. Walver Aleer Lath Dacomber Loltin Leguuua Mre Magerwen Ste Packinou Mite Rittierdeup Prem Mag Wolt Mr BF Donation Wilco Phi Tia Little Feganiolte M' Leilani J Hair Beans Payne Barinbster Doug ‘Ise Tombine Connolly W. Niclas Steedy Wivk Misnty Dannie Young Tatong Branch Sullivan Prudent Biba Moe Daly Worrall Eomantiay Hilmvoes Aleh Barnes Havvita Branch Jpereeipg Mark Dons Ensiyrs V. Worrall Wiehies Cheuyne Gray-Street Chins Boroa Swann Loppeh Palace Psn Roblns Rowan Wamyarava Sang Surge Sauig Ankelul Psttavintal L. Sang Chow Burin Sage Bary Street Tn Sang Pany Ryan Mr FL Panini Haron Vinite Ballotin Wamygarassa Pivone Butos Prigo, Benalla Carter Bros. Timber and Iron Merchants CK Hung Supcumor Sandt Lazare Grainges Auriral House Ony Sevim Agpolniad P. Stolz Garrier Street Muudy Torr Boots Carrier Street Massey Harris Bridge Street J. Trewin Representativis Lyal Vallo's Powier Hepburn Abbott Undertarek Vaeren Brugn Streat Benalla West Roaswunds Raiva Allordere W. G Beldgeadevay
Search Courier

Search the Benalla Standard Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Benalla Standard?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication