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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1916
Page
3
A French wireless message states the German advance in Artois and Champagne failed. The assaults were prepared and followed by a devastating mine explosion, yielding only a few craters and footing in French salients. The Germans are said to have lost half their engaged forces.
London reports Russian forces push into Turkish territory in Northern Army operations. Erzevoum captured with 20 guns seized. Seven more forts fell, bringing total taken by besiegers to nine.
Petrograd reports a Grand Duke Nicholas led assault on Errarour despite heavy snow and rail shortages. Erzavoum’s fall is said to undermine Turkish resistance in Armenia and affect campaigns in Mesopotamia. Constantinople fears consternation as Ottoman troops refuse to continue due to provisions shortages.
In New York a Diana Troous fire destroyed two steamships Bolton Castle and The Pacific tied to the pier. The blaze caused two deaths and the pier was burnt. Suspected incendiary action centers on munitions for Viatlivostock aboard the vessels.
The licensee Floronen Michaelis of the Broken River hotel faced a Licensing Court in Benalla over dirty sanitary premises during liquor hours. Witnesses including cricketers, a yardman, and inspectors testified the back yard and facilities were filthy, with Michaelis refusing to meet officers at times. The defense argued it was likely an accident and stressed prior cleanliness. Defendant ordered to pay 25 14/3 costs.
District notes recount Beechworth fire brigade farewells to N Wilson, Kelly, Walden, and Scovell as Private Brook Holloway returns from Gallipoli wounded and rejoins. Barnawartha honors him with a wristlet watch. Private Janek Holloway rejoined after being wounded and missing.
The King's speech opening the new session on February 1 urges steadfast resolve to obtain reparations for victims of provoked outrage. He notes Allies and people stand united against aggression and calls for civilian sacrifice, taxation increases, and price of victory. Lord Kitchener and Asquith comment on dominion contributions and war efforts.
Mr Sampson Hooper of Devonish died Tuesday after a long illness at age 80 native of Prevton married Elizabeth Wild in 1870. Five sons and two daughters survive. Remains laid to rest in Devonish cemetery after funeral at the Devonish church by Reverend C E Perkins. Burial arrangements by Mr W Abbott.
The death of Mrs Margaret Joan Sanderson aged 90 at Violet Town is announced. She was the widow of Coseles Sanderson and leaves ten children. One son, Private Bert Sanderson, earned the DSO for bravery at Lona some Pine last August. an officer praised a potential V C, but was killed, leaving the claim unsubstantiated. Interment followed in Wislettown after the service.
A week of hot extended warmth with temperatures peaking at 104 degrees and a prior high of 195 degrees on January 5. The Post Office shade readings show daily highs and lows for February and March, indicating a pattern matching last year’s heat spell and noting the second highest summer reading at 104 degrees.
The Devenish Tennis Association final round begins Saturday with Devenish vs Bungest West, Stewarton vs Gourambat, and Boxwood vs Devenish West. Devenish's lineup includes Mrs Wellwood, Miseos I, M Cullum, M Day, Mises Lipton, Hosie, Stic oe, Johnson, Mogan and Gilbert.
A brisk cattle sheep and pig sale took place at the Bonilla corporation yards on Tuesday with strong buyer turnout and higher prices across classes. M. de M Namara and Co reported steady demand and firm prices for baconers and stores, noting excellent yarding and keen bidding, followed by a separate note of a local rabbit trapping arrest in Beech Forest.
The Violettown Shire Council meets with presenters including Mitchell Buckland Black Henderson Forshaw Wilewa Roach and Gordon to consider Culvert Isvule of Culverta on Nalingu road water supply for stock and rail boundary. The engineer explains gravelling tenders and a road deviation plan with cost estimates and exchanges of land for new alignment.
A letter discusses the Wheat Pool and loans to farmers, detailing claims of government advances, interest payments, and hardships faced by farmers and their teams. The writer cites mismanagement, delays, and the Crown’s support, noting grain losses and fodder shortages amid appeals for aid and clearer policy.
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