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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
3
Readable remnants describe events at Yarrawonga and Mulwala including cast lists and proceeds for a production Daddy Long Legs, local notices about fisheries, wildlife protection, and public meetings. Mentions with O'Brien deaths and theatre plans, plus community notices on schooling, auctions, and local infrastructure.
A large gathering at Mallar East Town Hall bids farewell to Mrs D. W. Blight transferring to Brunswick State, and to Mr Frank Williams taking a Ballarat East clerk position. Speakers praise Williams and Blight, noting Ballarat ties and the transfer as a service to the community.
The report notes Friday rain totaling 15 points, followed by hot unseasonable weather through Sunday with a cool change and renewed heavy rain. Readings from the post office thermometer show varied temperatures for Iols in 1917 and subsequent days. The document also discusses repatriation of discharged soldiers, detailing land repatriation schemes under the Discharge Soldiers Settlement Act, urging councils to consider share farming arrangements to aid returning soldiers, and outlining board oversight and local committee roles in proposing suitable land and farming allocations.
A violent windstorm struck Brighton on a Friday afternoon, ripping roofs from buildings and tossing objects across blocks. Two deaths were reported, one a Melbourne youth decapitated by debris, and another man drowned in St Kilda. several injuries followed as debris damaged the town’s structures including the Methodist Church at North Brighton and the Brighton bowling green. The storm lasted only minutes but left widespread ruin and fear, with rain driven in torrents and roofs, chimneys, and walls collapsed.
Rome correspondent for the Observer reports the Pope urging humility and reconciliation after conflict. He envisions mutual understanding, fraternal sympathy, and a renewed spiritual effort to prevent war and sustain world peace.
A Paris front bulletin notes marked artillery action along the Aisne river and Meuse sector with German raids repulsed. British commander Sir Douglas Haig says patrol encounters give advantage, noting artillery firing near Lens Armantiers and Arras-Carbesi road area and other sectors north and south of key towns.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that despite official denials the Berlin strike movement grows. Protests spread to Bradenburg factories as authorities mobilize troops and threaten prosecution for refusing work. Local socialist signatories claim the action shows popular will to end the war. Police guard looted areas as Hamburg and Bremen shipyards resume work under martial oversight.
Fragmented account recalls air raid at Carman Aerodrome with losses and damage. Mentions British reprisals, Pacis arrangements, and bombardment impacts on railways and stations near Seaton and Thivaville. Names unclear due to OCR errors but references to Germain and Allied forces present.
The Alive are inking submarinee efforts as Mey are Duilt while the Gormem avilons falter due to not following orders. A signed admiral warns the subnerive campaign is a failure as papers publish reports on lost vessels and manpower amid a costly setback.
The State War Council urged farmers to donate wheat during Pobenaty and March to fund relief for those who defended the country. The plan involves gifts through a pool with certificates issued on behalf of the council. Mr. Oman supports the move and coordinated with the Wheat Commission to facilitate donations, hoping farmers in Victoria respond generously to aid the war effort.
Roll of honor lists Private Alex M Kornen reported missing for several months presumed dead after service. Indicates death occurred during duty with no further details provided.
Readers in Benalla receive letters from local servicemen detailing wartime injuries, medical progress, furloughs, and morale. Private Eoward Menbounttt, Private Archie Ball, and George Say report recoveries, promotions, and kindness from British hosts. Messages praise comrades, note convalescence, and mark distant fronts and casualties.
Letter from GC Walker president of the Benalla Red Cross Bazaar requests farmers to donate fruit, lollier, and other goods for a three-evening sale on February 5 and 6. The message asks locals to send any share goods to support the event and expresses gratitude.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a yearly report from a Yong branch with names and roles, including president and officers, but many words are garbled. The readable parts suggest a formal annual report with officer titles and possible meeting notes.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a list of items, dates, and names mentioning adoption and a public sale context. Key names such as Lavine, Zerkeole, Me Meag, and others appear with scattered figures and dates. The readable portion suggests a local notice or legal action involving an adoption or transfer process and a related sale or listing, but details are garbled.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Commonwealth attempts to repeal export controls on butter and tensions over controls affecting trade with Germany and other nations. Mentions officials, ministries, and proposals for a new conference to address butter exports and price balance amid wartime pressures.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Tonic Nerve Nuts and nerve strain cures, with stray phrases about a boat day, a manufacturer, and references to FWA and Guemnini AFR Live Jurduy. It reads as disjointed notes rather than a coherent article, lacking clear names, dates, or locations.
A fragmented wartime style article discusses health concerns and diet, mentioning poisoning of water, digestion issues, and a shore patrol story with odd animal imagery. It then shifts to rail freight reform on agricultural parcels, with New Zealand, UK, and Australian officials, and dairy product negotiations covering batter and cheese quantities for pastry and cooking.
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