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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
3
The piece critiques wartime and postwar policies, arguing Britain should extend regulation to reveal ownership of firms, ensure transparency of partners, and avoid delays as Australia debates participation. It notes casualties, civic concerns, and ongoing local issues from Melbourne to Bonalla, highlighting parliamentary action and public health matters.
Despatches from Sir Douglas Haig report a British victory at Grandecourt where extensive German dugouts and stores were captured. Bailluscourt Farm was shelled, with Germans surprised and unable to anticipate the attack. Allied observers note German artillery massing behind Lille Roubaix as they try to form strong defensive positions while British artillery softens the line.
A French communique reports penetration of enemy lines in the forest of Apremont with prisoners taken. It notes a German coup de main in the Argonne failed, while a German report claims British attacks east of Beaumont Hameil and Beaucourt were repulsed, with a company penetrating Beaucourt before being driven back.
An Italian official report says Austrian forces attacked positions east of Gorizia on Friday night but were repulsed in almost all sectors. The assault targeted the Italian lines with strong forces, yet Italian defenders held firm and inflicted resistance.
A Russian official statement says German soldiers in white overalls penetrated trenches north of Stanislavosi but were driven out. Russia claims sinking three schooners off the Anatolian coast as German pursuit of Russians was repelled north of Nacocz Lake and southeast of Bloczww.
The American Ambassador to Germany Mr Gerard and 116 embassy members including American residents leave Berlin by special train for Switzerland. A German Foreign Office representative and diplomats bid them farewell.
A Mesopotamian official report states British forces assaulted and seized the Liquorice Factory and 600 yards of trenches. General Townshend held the position during the siege, establishing a new front line of about 6000 yards and driving the enemy back 800 to 1200 yards. Italian success follows, with Bracka, capital of Colonia, and districts north of Epirus reportedly occupied after clashes with Austro Albanians.
Athens reports Greece cannot act to protect neutral shipping due to current internal conditions. Germany has drawn attention to Greece’s submarine policy and the note from President Wilson is acknowledged but no protective measures are planned at this time.
Reports estimate daily sinkings total about 20,000 tons, including neutral vessels, far below Germany’s hoped 1,000,000 tons monthly. Neutral ships lie idle as Norwegian and American harbors clog with grain ships and tankers under submarine threat. Manchester Guardian notes 43 merchantmen sunk in the first week of unrestricted warfare. Navy figures warn fuel depletion pushes Romania oil focus and defense against further wells damage. Vice Admiral Bacon urges war bond success and declares the Navy will outpace submarines.
The Benalla Waterworks Trust met at the Municipal Chambers with directors including Mathlopo, Latch, Rowell, and Barrington. Motions discussed rate collector resignation, open applications for a new post, and a proposed salary around 120 to 275 pounds per year, with audit timing and meter installations noted.
Inmateel Bowen and Rossall are back in the Corrections wing after a period of absence for a nine months testing phase. The report notes movement of the mutton to Goraz and Caldor’s condition, with notes on trust and possible furlough.
A letter from W. O. Williams critiques council finances in Benalla district area, noting overdrawn funds in Mokoon, Matong, Warrenbayne and Bangle Shires, and calls for tax payers to oppose paying engineers' salaries via overdraft. He cites the water trust and County Board reports and urges action if funds cannot cover valuations and remuneration.
The North Winton Red Cross Society held a February gift day presenting numerous donations. Items listed include pyjamas, towels, blankets, cushions, sheets, pillow cases, and various household goods from multiple donors such as Mrs. Gughln, Mrs Weston, Miss Phil, Mrs Ashmont, and others.
At Sandown Park on Saturday Wangaratta hormw led as favorite at 7 to 2 but was beaten by Thanos, Mr. Sim, in a surprising result. Thanos and Sim delivered a strong finish, with Sim claiming devotion. In Cobram racing, Beasus pony Dally Gloo, trained by M. O'Meara, won the Pony race while Marty Bara earned a place in Handlesp ahead of Chalmora.
Walter Gala, head of the New South Value branch of Brita Aste Humical Awseainthi, reports a major solar storm progressing with naked eye visibility. The event spans across a wide longitude and square mileage with violent movements in the affected area and glowing ridges forming, while several small sunspot groups appear on the southern hemisphere, two notably intense but overshadowed by the main storm.
Important resolutions were adopted at the Farmers Union conference in Wangaratta, addressing British shipping subsidies, Commonwealth controls on exports, and calls for reform. Delegates from the northwestern district discussed support for Australian producers against rising costs, with notable speakers including Walter Gwan and Alexander Bidkio.
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