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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
3
The article notes appeals for subscriptions and rifles to aid soldiers, mentions a government decision to extend the war loan deadline, and cites local court and council notices in Benalla including road work accounts, thistle control reports, and public auctions. It covers war effort fundraising, community events, and local administrative matters with several named individuals and organizations.
A recruiting conference at Wangaratta Friday night discussed elevating voluntary forces, with Mr. Parker Moloney chairing and Rev. L Williams urging restraint on conscription references. Delegates planned six week drives, local committees, and lectures to spur enlistment while avoiding friction. A women’s meeting, convened by the Mayor, showcased wartime recruitment efforts and endorsed a mass gathering with permanent speakers.
The Shire Provident has called a meeting of ladies and the members of the Bokails? erring committee for sale? this afternoon at the Shire Hall to consider steps for Win-the-War Day on Friday night.
The society records recent activity by members for the last month. Items listed include packing 12 wylama anita and 7 paicn sex, then delivering them to the Genteal Depot. Names such as Mow Mitchell Miss F. Marto Mrw Wi Irvine are noted among the participants.
The British report a successful afternoon operation with advances along the Ancre front and near Miramont and Petit Mirautant, capturing positions and nearly a thousand yards of front. They held a northward push on the Vimy slopes, repulsed counterattacks, and took 268 prisoners, while raids south of Neuve Chapelle and near Ploegstreet yielded enemy losses. German notes confirm heavy artillery and infantry actions on the Ancre line.
An official report describes a successful Crown Prince assault in the Champagne region south of Ripont, about 25 miles west of Verdun. The attack, stated as completely successful, advanced 2,600 meters with 800 meters depth and 858 prisoners taken.
A French communiqué reports patrol encounters mainly in the Troyon Losclumbrwibas and Baden Villiers sectors. A detachment penetrated an enemy trench in Lapetra Wood and destroyed works and a dugout.
London dispatch cites a British front report noting German forces repulsed English detachments north of Armentieres and southwest of Lille, and north of La Bassee near Ransart. It says the enemy attacked along the Ancre with varying results, 180 prisoners taken, and a violent English assault south of Pys, with Boulogne bombed Friday night.
Sir Douglas Honig reports a battle sequence involving 773 men against German forces near Ypres. Three waves attacked Baillasours Fen but, under concentrated artillery fire, were repelled with heavy losses. Prisoners taken and raiders repulsed south of Ypres. Lines held during the engagement and nearby positions were swept for search and patrols.
Ambiguous dispatch from Amsterdam notes excitement over a forthcoming Western confrontation. Highlights uncertain names and context but emphasizes rising public interest and anticipated clashes expected to shape regional events.
A Russian official report says Soviet forces, in white overcoats, repelled a southwest Dyinek offensive and retook our front line. It claims a lone fortified height west of Khas was captured without a shot fired.
In Athens on Sunday Mr Jeffreys describes the Greek situation amid government decree and military reception. Eighty thousand rifles have been received from the army while none have come from civilians, signaling unequal armament support.
The President of the Board of Agriculture has appointed Mr Arthur Goods Director General of food production. German casualties listed as 77,000 for January are reported by Revrew, with figures for the month partially uncertain. The article notes official Vernian casualty counts and references storms and related disruptions.
Fragmentary wartime report notes German submarine menace near American ports and President Wilson discussing Senate guidance on possible action to protect U S interests. The text mentions the crisis with Germany and consideration of changes in policy amid submarine risks.
A missing farmer John Paxton vanished from Mansfield area on Sunday morning. A search along the Dalstite River found his horse and cart, then his decomposed body about a mile from Tonga homestead. An inquest by JP Amor returned a verdict of suicide by drowning with no signs of foul play.
In a formal local notice WALKER president of the Benalla Red Cross Society refutes a circulating rumor claiming theft of £100 from the charity. He states no money was stolen and workers’ wages were docked incorrectly. urging residents to stop spreading the untruths and praising the charity’s work.
In a Melbourne church gathering, Hugh Kelly denounces Archbishop Mannix for remarks he says hinder recruiting during wartime. Kelly cites government action, calls Mannix’s words disloyal, and urges accountability while contrasting with other politicians facing charges. He warns the archbishop’s influence could damage war efforts and political support.
The Roll of Honor lists Pie. duck Paley formerly secretary of Movraojin Hospital killed August t by enemy action. Rev KE Smith of Shepparton reported missing his son Jack Robinson killed. Message from Defence confirms death of J Le Akers son of Mrs G Akers Looke lay. several family members wounded or missing. Arthur Bi wounded shoulder. Douglas Carmichael recovered and rejoined 40th Battalion. Mrs D Carmichael of Gruta reports.
Henry Gould of North Winton, youngest son of Mr W Gould, learns his son Pete Gould enlisted March 24 1916 in Bonalla and sailed from Seymour camp. After eight weeks voyage he reached Plymouth Harbor on the 2nd of the month and went to Salisbury Plain. He trained at Lak Hill camp and visited London. On November 22 37th Battalion left for France, arriving Havre next day. In December they dug trenches for toll days. Near No Man's Land Gould was wounded during a skirmish while on duty at a skinning pow and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Fragmented weather notes describe a warm to hot spell with oppressive heat on Saturday and Sunday. The text mentions rainfall or ious effects and references local or regional stations and a dated format, but many names and details are garbled.
Article details an Australian and British government program to ship carpenters to England after the war. It covers travel, family allowances, weekly pay, conditions of employment, repayment of costs if discharged for misconduct, and postwar return arrangements. It notes penalties and dispute referral to the High Commissioner, with mentions of related wartime industrial activity and labor notices.
W Barklamty of Arauitel neeyt Benalla reports a ten day furlough at Chelataina spent in Koyland and criticizes treatment of Australians by Old Country leaders. Private Aten Burness says he feels the pain of campaign and that clothing and food are issued, while his wife Mia Ramlinge writes of her husband’s return to duties after wounding.
The report notes a March extension for a war loan, elections likely March 24, and repeated damage from fires near West Coast Tasmania while Bright library closes for poor town support. Several local incidents appear, including a laborer’s suicide in Heathcote, a large wheat movement, police calls for rolls, and various transport and agricultural updates across New South Wales and Victoria.
The document catalogs a vast array of stock movements under the Victorian Producers’ company name, detailing purchases and holdings across numerous names, quantities, and items. It names individuals such as Benalla and Lane, with many entries for livestock, shares, and farm goods, mapping extensive trading activity.
The text describes a political or organizational decision involving Jean Lennon Sientdor and the Wor Chitten, with references to an Omnia Council and a Delewre department. Readable portions mention a large, important event and a wader under the satleg, suggesting a plan or policy shift to support future operations.
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