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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
3
A collage of Benalla advertisements and public notices including property for sale and lease early 20th century listings. Items mention warehouses, houses for sale, mixed farming land for lease, tradespeople and shop notices, meeting notices for ex servicemen, and local community announcements.
The policy speech delivered on Tuesday outlines plain measures to cut expenditure. It claims a £182,000 reduction and a £3,000 surplus, converted to £253,000. Railways are expected to generate a large deficit yet again, raising questions about fiscal management.
London reports Sir Douglas Haig says Allied forces strike at Werisourt and Avlon while probing Harghont and Lone positions. A military expert notes German strength on the Western Front remains formidable though not crushing, with large forces still in the field and English troops deployed at home in reserve amid ongoing war concerns.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a. German talks over Berlin concessions. Germany seeks a peaceful settlement with Ukraine and Russia. European press notes Bolshevik negotiations shift toward a potential accord. Predictions vary on ends to the war and a possible push toward Petrograd and Moscow. Finland’s southern regions reportedly under revolutionary control.
An official report from London states Anglo forces attacked enemy units on the ground and engaged aviation targets. It reports five enemy aircraft shot down, and notes Italian towns Venice and Treviso were bombed.
The Admiralty in London reports chipping arrivals for the week and updates on naval losses. It states that 2,338 ships were sunk or damaged, with fourteen attacked successfully and four fishing vessels sunk, reflecting heavy wartime losses and ongoing submarine activity.
Zurich dispatch notes widespread unrest as 270000 Berlin workers reportedly seek work amid government intimidation and punishments. The Review summarizes ongoing labor actions and political pressure across the city with limited official confirmation.
Washington dispatch reports the American steamer Turcanta torpedoed with about 1000 troops aboard, apparently Americans, lost and casualties feared. The attack occurred during wartime operations as officials verify details and casualties.
The Commercial Clearing Sale at the Warren homestead drew a large attendance from Manafield Valustawn Kira and other places. Bidders paid strong sums for dairy cattle, carriages, and farm goods, with top prices around £28 and frequent sales in £20s and £19s. Overall the sale was reported as highly successful with good market value for items including hay, implements, and livestock.
A Friday sale at Shire hall featured Herbert Ledger enacting a major furniture sale with many buyers present. The event offered high value items and gold at satisfactory prices as Mr Blaske purchased via accounts.
An irregular listing describes multiple property sales and auctions including parcels at Clarks and West Bunlle, Meg Thistinton area, Bonalla Wraty, Kaw Bt Kilda, and Blan roy. Names mentioned include Cyril M. Roy Frank Harrier Robert Lighton Ts Sprig and Moura Haig & Go with assorted allotments and brick residences offered at satisfactory prices.
The notice details a Thoona stock sale listing entries from Groot Manning and Goroyart with prices for sheep stock and cattle. Appraised lots include Willows, Lakettinrs, Cait Oat, and others with prices ranging from £9 to £18 10s, noting terms and months in a traditional auction format.
Privates Jensen and Clarke and other sailors were honored at a welcome home gathering in Swanpool Public Hall on Monday evening. A large crowd attended despite a storm, hearing a brief program of songs recitations and a presentation of keepsakes including handwoven wools and a fountain pen gift. The event closed with thanks to those who contributed and a social supper.
Thomse King, a long time member of the proforeiin in Melbourne, died after injuries from a Saturday storm tree accident. He rode to a tree to avoid a fall, was knocked to ground, dislocated his shoulder, and later developed pneumonia and heart failure. He was 48, survived by a wife and four sons and two daughters.
A dog owned by Mr. Robert Klug at Tarrawingee was bitten by a snake on the forehead after encountering a bush near Tarrawingee. The dog collapsed, recovered modestly after hours, and by Sunday morning walked unaided to its owner, with the snake’s fang marks fading and the plant matter eaten showing counteracting effects.
Ailing residents and land allotments are noted with applications granted for Ey 2 and 444 acres in Tarong region. Public Health reports advise ending the practice of leaving trosters on dressed limbs due to health risks. A schedule of upcoming motor parades and compulsory or half-day observances is listed for late February to March. The Sydney Ballotin reports an Anglican ordination in Ballarat, marking the third generation in a clergy family with ties to Ireland and Ballarat.
District notes record a beechworth community era with changes in public roles, hospital matters, and local industry. Officials like R J Mitchell receive tokens on leaving Ovens Benevolent Asylum ties, while Mr James Kelly’s local rally ties mark a long hospital presence. A new canning plant expansion at Ye Shepperton Preserving Co. signals industrial growth and employment for dozens of workers. Police proceedings, school plans, and wartime stories color the week’s busy local scene in Goulburn Valley and surrounding towns.
A dispute at Jos Bridge unsettled as men agree to proceed with concrete work though delays and injuries are noted. A wild attack at Yarrawonga caused damage to wheat stacks at the Victoria Producers’ Yard. Richard Leggo died at Yarrawonga on Monday morning. The town’s plant caretaker and family are mentioned amid local unrest.
Report on Violetown race day with multiple entries and placings. Listed are Maldon FI Milleido winners Wittanters Witiner and Teal Stakes results. Other horses include Tambor Low Novelty Pony Lia Vellow Mag Wisine Haudliny and Nightwell Larking. Mention of Bill Matton Witwer Flying Maviiong Swilty Joes and Wrapper Tonchytome.
An advertisement promotes Htean's Tonic Nerve Nuts claiming relief from nerve strain. The copy references direct ordering from the Yale manufacturer and mentions a price quoted as 378 pen a prica.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear weather notes and jumbled phrases. No coherent event, location, or date clear enough to identify a named person or organization or provide concrete forecast details.
Premier Bogor announces policy to cut railway spending and provincial charges while slimming agencies. Budget aims to raise 1 212 FAR via loans, with major public works reform, road and bridge maintenance, and a £154 000 cr impfund. Government promises five year development plan financing and new salary controls.
The Roll of Honor lists Private Malt Seemein of Bol bb rede rocmeed who died on 27 July while serving. The report notes his death during active duty and mentions other individuals killed or wounded in the same period. The article memorializes those who lost their lives or were injured in the war and references official notices from military authorities.
A garbled note notes several sailors including Webster DL Singleton B Sta wince awl Mo B Walsh and Beoalle returning, with unclear roles or destinations. The fragment hints at a roster or reunion but lacks concrete details or dates.
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