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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
3
London readers report that a Lat eustar group held a meeting opposing the spirit of conscription. They resolved to exercise vigilant scrutiny of any proposed extension of the Military Service Act.
Rome reports the Gloriate Deylin claims Germany proposed a separate peace with Belgium restoring the Kingdom and indemnities. Belgium rejected negotiations until Germany was defeated. Serbian refugees reach France and Italy while fighting continues on the Western Front. German claim of partial French trench success. Allies disrupt enemy provisioning stations. German wounded numbers rising. potential campaign shifts noted.
New York dispatch says a British cruiser engaged and apparently captured the German cruiser Roon after a three hour fight off Bermuda. It reports two merchantmen seized and lists the British commander’s vow to avenge Cradock with 32 officers taken prisoner and other flotilla actions.
Government wheat certificate delays spark farmer concerns as multiple firms handle draws. A.C. Worville questions blame, while Louly Deoyfae & Co. and agent A M’Callam are urged to settle obligations by February. Letters discuss bank arrangements, finance, and public revenue. Red Cross appeal follows.
Brisk recruiting near Benalla sparks meetings and controversy as local figures defend Commonwealth efforts. Names of volunteers emerge from men listed in Benalla and surrounding towns, while a dispute over recruiting depots and training centers draws responses from Wangaratta officials and the Shire president.
A community meeting urged able bodied youths to enlist, arguing conscription would not solve the need for volunteers. Speakers recalled Gallipoli and the fallen, pressing families with multiple service members to send sons while promising support roles for those who could not go. A recruiting sergeant shared trench experiences and appealed for immediate enlistment rather than delay.
A large gathering 130 attendees bid farewell to Pro. I Wilcock at Lima South Hall on Wednesday evening. Speakers praised his wartime service and urged others to join the effort, while local football figures and residents offered tributes. The program featured songs, recitations, and a National Anthem, followed by refreshments and socializing.
Private D Callow writes from Smytho-strost about Christmas Day mail from Advicalia and Migs Roots in South Australia. He describes evacuation at Gallipoli, moving to a new scout, fond memories of friends, and the rough life aboard a battleship during the voyage to the next posting. He notes shells, trenches, and the hardship of daily rations and washing, with a hopeful tone about survival and reunion.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a chaotic bread price dispute with bakers and workers chanting to a marching cadence. Tensions rise over rising bread costs as crowds confront officials while headlines reference a dramatic rhymed protest chorus.
In Wongamab police court on a Tuesday nine defendants including William Hallingill Ralph Dorrington and others faced larceny charges for stealing rolled gold pins from Ve TH Allott Lungaimal shop. Witnesses stated the stolen items were recovered and Dorrington admitted taking a pin and a box of pins with Ballingall. Bail was granted for Hallingall but Dorrington was sentenced to one month with potential for future good behaviour.
Fragmentary weather diary notes describe a recent change with mentions of thundersborn and a town named Wodnonlay. The text also references a government decision about a National Show and a grant of £500, plus agricultural society discussions in Kyonton.
An extraordinary by election filled the Mokoan riding vacancy after D. Foris resigned. Candidates Musaps J. W. Ashmiesid EP North Wingo and Medi J Harrison Whuona. Ashmead led North Winton with 41 votes, Harrison won overall by 26, and crowds paid rates as polling showed narrow margins at Boways and Whi Gleyrowau.
McNamara and Co report strong stock yarding at Dhokingt wale on the first inst with livestock including hogs and baconers selling amid brisk demand. The sale covers 20 acres of wploudit furling land at Wottvalley in the John Harker estate, touted as a choice and well regarded farm, with prices shown and noted as below recent market values.
A fragmentary report covers a Saturday bout where Benally Gan Chol was shot, with rounds described and names such as Hayke, Down, and WENNIS appearing. It lists a Devoulah and Desteion Tonny Avesolution gathering at Coveniats and notes final rounds and upcoming matches with many uncertain spellings.
A report details a forged five pound note case linked to a public invitation by the Commonwealth Trenamror Higgs figure. The text describes a Melbourne origin note marked V1 I and a Hawkinbury River setting. Reward of 22100 is offered for information leading to the conviction of the forger and utterer.
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