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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
3
Reuters reports on western front bombardment of communication trenches near Buttedumesuil Cham pagne. An Australian anti submarine squadron visit and deployment details are given with mine layers and destroyers noted. Paris notes a bank relaxing to advance over ten percent on German railway securities.
In Petrograd reports, twelve Moscow schoolgirls joined the Rowslen army early in the war. They bought uniforms and rode a troop train to Lombarg where soldiers welcomed them as comrades. The regiment crossed the Carpathians, the girls endured horrors, and a fifteen year old girl was killed by shell fire.
The King Edward VII, a 16 500 ton battleship built in 1903 and capable of 184 knots, struck a mine and was abandoned in heavy seas. All crew were saved with only two injuries as the ship sank shortly after.
Summary of cables reports Russia pressing in Bukowlog with Austrian losses around 100000 and forces near 500000 with 4500 gas. Count Reventlow notes a Russian victory could draw Roumania and France into the Allies. Freudh rumors of attack on Salonika. Allies arrest enemy consuls on Mitylene. Ian Hamilton’s despatch blames Stopford for Suvls Bay setback. artillery daily battles with limited British losses. Mines erupt near Hallach but casualties light. two British blowtorchers hinder German advances. Russia and Japan reject German proposals.
London reports a full evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula with only one British wound and no French casualties. All guns were saved except seventeen worn out. General Monro credits Generals Birdwood and Davies and Admiral Dorobek for the operation's success.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a violent night battle near Seddul Bahr where British forces allegedly overwhelmed Turkish defenses with heavy casualties. The telegram claims the British suffered losses but left no Briton behind, though the wording appears oddly distorted.
The secretary Miss E Bond records donations from Ki Good Holmes Mitchell Gooseberry Picker and others totaling various sums and items. North Winton branch members despite harvesting work despatched to Central depot two caves with shoots pillows clips cushions face wash and other supplies.
District news from Beechworth reports a break in attempt at Shaw Bros grocery, a New Year death of Mary Cavanagh aged 54, Dookie quarry works slated pending railway sanction, Mansfield accidents including Mrs Peters and James Armstrong, Wangaratta firework charity and Queen vote totals, and a serious accident to Wodonga railway inspector Patford with multiple injuries amid a banner harvest outlook for the district.
In the early hours of Saturday, sisters Nelly and Annie Howard, aged 21 and 17, drowned in the Goulburn River near Shepparton. A preliminary inquest returned a verdict of accidental death by drowning.
The 1916 schedule lists supreme county and county court fixtures across Benalla Shepparton Beechworth Wangaratta Yarrawonga and Banalls with dates in February March April May June July September and November. Notable entries include Beechworth on February 1 May 24 August 9 and October 20 and Shepparton dates in April September and October.
Philip Patrick King a barrister and solicitor was fined 40 or 45 hours in default after a drunk and disorderly charge at Bonaia Court. He did not appear but was represented by H Clarke. The case followed an evening incident at Arundel and Ridge streets with prior court appearances noted.
The Benalla Racing Club announces declared handicaps for its Lawmer Meeting this Saturday. Entries include Maides Mate Swynford Adjie Misa Glory Lamberton Fortuitous and others across multiple divisions with weights listed and horses such as Colac Colac Wantipoo Carcasonne Exelsion Plate contenders and entrant names like Polly Brown Daisy Skopoa Tadda Andria Lady Stuupan Skopos and more.
Sir and Mr Cooke laud the Benalla Water Trust plan to test artesian bore supply for the town. They note river storage is costly and future droughts loom, urging immediate boring plant setup to secure a reliable water source and mitigate past shortages.
A letter from Band-Sergeant Gibson of the Ascot Vale Military Band thanks Benalla residents for hospitality during New Year, noting the public appreciation of their Sunday selections and anticipating another visit, with a request to publish the note. Also reported are Booralls Race Club summer meeting fines and a sale where £24 10s was realized by Turnbull & Co for Mr John Hore.
Four Benalla rinks traveled to Wangaratta to contest the Piggin shield against Wangaratta and Rutherglen. After a tense finish, Wangaratta edged ahead late to claim victory as Briggs Clark and Clarke led decisive plays, with Benalla fighting back on the final ends to narrow the gap. The match featured tight ends and shifting leads, ending with a narrow Wangaratta win and Brbriggs, Clarke, and Banfield among standout performers.
The state tax commissioner explains a new basis for taxation using the financial year July 1 to June 30, starting 1916, with no taxpayer paying more than one tax per calendar year. Returns are due January 17, 1916, for twelve months July 1, 1914 to June 30, 1915, and mirrors of federal returns are encouraged. Returns may be obtained at post offices, railway stations, and other places.
The notice lists upcoming Bonalla events including a Wednesday January 12 resumption of Red Cross work, a Saturday January 15 Benalla Racing Club summer meeting, and a Monday January 17 meeting related to Saint Patrick's Day sports in Bonalla.
John Achor Ilisa Browker formerly committed for trial on two charges escaped custody on Friday while en route to Beechworth by train. Recovered Saturday at Glenrowan after a chase when he denied identity and offered money to escape. Constable Rosch located him and Archer was recaptured and returned to Beechworth under guard.
A long testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as the cure for back pain and headaches. The reader is urged to blame back pain on kidneys and to buy the product from Foster M Ulellan Co in Sydney. The ad touts six boxes for eighteen shillings and reprints a claim from a Mr William Gann of Kilfeers Benalla.
A garbled report notes the Commonwealth War Loan aiming for 10 million pounds with an open subscription of 1 million plus, and mentions a private ability to raise up to 20 million pounds locally during the current financial year. The timeline centers on a January deadline and interest arrangements.
A severe heat wave hit the state over a prolonged period with Melbourne reaching 102 and other towns like Chiltern and Rutherglen reporting 195. Shade temperatures surged, several workers collapsed, and farmers paused fieldwork as temperatures soared to levels not seen in years.
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