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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1918

Page

3

Devenish and Baddagonite Sanitary Bye Law Debate

A report outlines the proposed bylaw for a sanitary service for Devenish and Baddaglonte townships. Secretary Holmes notes Clause 1 may be unlawful under Health Act 1916 and should be omitted, with resolution action after passage. Clause 4 on advance payment is disputed but may remain. A model double pay service bylaw is discussed for adoption.

Chive Sounell Devenish Baddagionio Holmes Pabiic Health Department Public Board of Health Bahalla D. Baddaglonte S. W. Williamson Brosdfurd Numurkah Williamson Oxley Srmg Orviciats Oxley Shire Wrata Rte W. Wray Yarrawong Wyland Triand London England France Egypt Church of Magland Ypres Rowan Catholic Church of Christ Canon Can Wangaratta Wray Church of St. John's St. John's Wort Gibraltar Avanshira Gippsland Riggall Bowser Beechworth Gletrich Corryong Monraopos Wangeratta Ovens Benevolent Asylum Connolly Benalla Malbourne Kiye Aud Sr Parmwonte State War Council Knoxshire War Council Ne Yer Cobell Bovalla Council San-Tamascay Bevalla Mcensee Lansee Tonen Costa

Political crisis in Taecony as resignation triggers cabinet talks

Prime Minister Hashon submitted an unconditional resignation to the Governor-General and discussions followed with Labor and coalition leaders. A Senate and House session announced a coalition motion to review Hughes' statement and form a government, drawing mixed reactions within the coalition.

Hashon Tudor Labor Party John Pormer Watt Cook Higgs Poynton Wisco Hue Wade Hughes Commie Senate Hoase Representavee Wie Cory Tris Messrs Sampson Toyd Leckle Falkiner Pigott N.S.W Williams Tax Bailey Hoghes Enteldo

Old Ministry Claim Victory as Hughes Proclaims New Administration

In an afternoon session the Prime Minister Mr Hughes announced he had effected his old ministry for the new administration. The Opposition reacted with laughter as Tudor, its leader, gave notice of a motion of want of confidence in the government.

House of Representatives Hughes Tudor

Careless Fire Threatens Valley Near Pinchgut

On Monday afternoon a campfire near Ahvir Bree at Liman South sparked a blaze in Broken Tower valley. Price and others battled flames for hours, saving homes and thousands in property by keeping the fire from spreading.

Ntton Liman South Mr. Price Woo Neveral Broken Tower Williams

War Report From Haig The Front Lines Update

London dispatch reports Haig noting enemy activity north of the Ypres Sladen line and a counter attack. Canadians attacked German trenches south of Lens taking five guns. Prisoners captured. French forces attacked west of Florey with counterattacks restoring ground.

Haig Reever London Doughs Haiz Ypres-Sladen Lens

Portuguese Situation Warship Bombs Fortr Then Crew Surrenders

London dispatch reports Portugal’s government taking strong action against Domomats as a cruiser Vasco da Gama bombards the fortress, then hoists a white flag and the crew surrenders. The correspondent notes naval tensions and loyalty shifts in the capital region.

Revrew London Rewter Lishor Portugal

Arabs Win Railway Attacks Near Maan in Palestine

A London report from Palestine says Arabs renewed activity on the Madjar railway north of Man. They carried out successful enterprises against an important line, including a bridge southward of Maan, signaling ongoing Arab operations against Turkish targets.

London Palestine Madjar Man Maan

Submarine Warfare Weekly Sailings Report

The Admiralty lists weekly arrivals and sailings with 2065 arrivals and 2244 sailings. Eighteen ships over 1600 tons were sunk while three under 1600 tons were lost. eleven were sunk by misfortune and fishers were sunk.

Rewres Admiralty

Hospital Ship Nova Sunk in British Channel Night Attack

The Admiralty reports the British hospital ship Nova was torpedoed in the English Channel near Friday midnight while en route from Gibraltar. All wounded were saved. three lascars missing after the hit. The ship, flagged Hague compliant, was attacked despite its protected status. About 550 aboard, including 250 wounded.

Landun Admiralty Nova Gibraltar Ue Crow Promise Hague Uundun Exancoort Bavlana Weld Tyre

Captain Maxfield M C Reported Killed In Action

A letter from Captain Bean notes Captain Maxfield M C of Longwood, known to Benalla residents for cricket and tennis visits, was killed after an ill fated assault near the Hindanbury line. The report says he died in the field while leading his men, with hopes of recovery fading as German shelling and mine obstacles blocked movement and rescue.

Maxfield M.O Longwood Benalla J. Maxfield Han Vitor Bonn Grace Bean Hoy Order Heyerde Hindanbary Youe Ani Hue Oll Jim Ameeiae Thadenburg Trevel Anil Micken Caps Bey UL Courar Basons Lesian Wall Etmel Hindenburg

Send off to Soldier Private Frank Smith Honored At Send Off

A December 29 farewell for Private Frank Smith, enlisting and bound for camp at Sydney, drew residents of Larg. Speakers praised his patriotism while a laminated watch and gifts were presented, ending with the National Anthem and best wishes for his safe return. Private Smith is the third son of Councillor W. B. Smith to enlist.

Larg Echool Farewall Frank Smith Sydney Thos Elliott Weatherill Mith Mr. Cummings 3. Gardiner Lury Smith Briely Laith Private Smith Qouncillor W. B. Smith

Benalla Bowline Club Plans and Match Arrangements

A Benalla Bowline Club meeting discussed Anniversary Day plans and a potential match with Wongaratta for the Twerd trophy. The secretary reported mixed replies from twelve district clubs and a decision to abandon that idea. A rink tournament was set with appointed captains and trials tomorrow to select teams for the championship on Saturday, with four bowls per player and 34 up conditions.

Benalla Bowline Club Bartaoister Hines Wongaratta Elaly Buroa Moana Holker Boggs Gaesoigne Nish Hivauck Wyvla Conke Davinw Kuteten Mr. Daving Yaewnoy

Racing Grout Interest at Shipley Stud Auction

Racing note reports disposal of the Shipley stud near Warenambool on Wednesday. Prices reached 245 pounds total value. Comedy King bought by Mr Fantisner of Pinujip Park near Murchison for 7,300 guineas and White Star sold to Mr A T Greswick for 2,700 guineas. Announces Summer meeting programmes at Tunity Lacing Club with numerous races and prize money, including Maiden Plate of 10 novs and various handicap events. Nominations close Monday 21st January at 2 pm.

Shipley Stud Warenambool Mr. Fantisner Pinujip Park Murchison A. T. Greswick Poly Covan Txodleap Eyck Raon Sud Cosgrove Elanitenp Nomnattona

Weather report shows heavy storms and variable rainfall

The record details thunderstorms and rain across several locations, with gauge readings citing 3 points on Tuesday, 4 points at Sust Olive, 6 points near Rothesay road, and 60 to 143 points reported in various stations. A roof damage incident is noted amid the weather events.

Prat-Office Prom Warrenty Goomaliboe Barnes Whaze Bor Dalla Sust Ollive Bexalla Rothesay Road Ofica

YMCA Collections Record of Receipts and Expenditures

A historical YMCA ledger lists acknowledgments of funds from Mrs Young and others, detailing previous amounts, town collections, donations, and sales. It records totals such as 264 pounds and expenses including Strodard and cheques to MC Ley, with audits by Mr. Swanill and various contributors like Gowan, Holden, Holling, and Wetherill.

Teowneer Ymca Mrs Young Holden Warrobhayna My. Gowan Wilfred Holling RA Osrpa Palentin Collnesion Dantary Balanca-Shwat Swanll col‘Town Gowan Jonbayne Copeman Vines al. Holden Wilfred Colling Ilf. Tine Lickets Dromitle Entertainment Ogee J. Wetherlil Exponees Strodard Iupendent Ley

Wangaratta Mortgage Suit Seeks Foreclosure Action

An affidavit in the Wangaratta district cites wartime labor shortages affecting farm value as mortgage holder Jane Hetherington Mein seeks call up and foreclosure on 370 acres with a £1100 debt. Judge Hood to fix mortgage interest. opposition argues sale now would harm client Owen Dixon. A hearing adjourned for a more comprehensive order and inspection of insurance, water, and fences.

Penelicn Wagarratte H. G. Mactadon Jane Hetherington Mein Wangaratta Ivaye Justice Hood Willem Patrick Tanner Mary Newman Tanner Owen Dixon Morkyegoes Kobenney

Rainfall Records at Mokoan West

The Standard publishes rainfall figures for the year 1017 gathered by Mr M Hamoood of Mokoan West. The record book lists daily totals and cumulative rainfall, highlighting notably wet months and the overall seasonal pattern for the town and surrounding districts.

Mokoan West Sam M. Hamoood Mokoan Woot

Wool market report from Melbourne sale day detailed prices

Australian wool merchants and buyers were present in Melbourne on Monday to review a large catalogue of 461 bales. Most offerings came from Riverina and northern Victoria with numerous lots including good Merino wools and various fleece types priced across a wide range. Local districts such as Benalla Wangaratta and Benalla’s UBD were active with multiple lots trading at differing shorn rates.

Mc. W. Heaney Bonalla Gourt Benalla Methodist Broken Greek W. Clemena Beckett John H. Cook H. Wallender Cool Melbourne Broken River Haakin Albury Germany Huma Shire Vouveil Smilchenbecker Heppu Australis Cra Heppner Westendor Jelbart Heppace Forshone Herbert Ledter Will J.artis Banalla-street Farostare Sandries Mareball Yarrawongs Deventeh St. Famen Davenish St. Jamwe T. Pom Recaurrixa Victoria Todi Worth Building Society Wm. Stredwick Ort Warton Beechworth Puruwrvo Geo. Hyland Failare Ofo Carter Brog Bray Anvr Austraiian Marcantite Lanil and Pinnaco Co. Lib Raparts Ted Tunuwey Riverina Balatton Homer Pads EL Benella Cavine Mawes Everton Wagio Wangaratta Tarrewingio Pats Vene Vate

Hean's Nerve Nuts Marketed As Tonic Aid

An ad for Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts claims to stop nerve strain and restore steadiness. It touts an 9d per bottle price or 17s 3d for six bottles from a chemist in Sydney, urging readers that the product "pulls you together" and acts as a brace.

Hean Yaue Dhumlsy Grocer Sola Masfasturer Bean Canttornaghy Neon Sydney

Repatriation of Soldiers and Land Settlement Board Moves

The Hon. Veank Clarke forwards the Discharged Soldiers Land Settlement Act to Knox shire secretary urging rapid action on land repatriation. A smaller committee with technical knowledge and proximity to settlers is favored. Mr Temple Smith visits Benalla to review properties offered to the Land Purchase Board and the administration plan. Donald Dallas property at Holland's Branch is noted as purchased by the board.

Veank Clarke Lande Knox Cosnetl Munieljall Lands Parchore and Management Board Clarke Conneil Tata Avery Hurt Mahi Miong Hla Wasenasry Puconafal Templa Smith Land Purchase Board Benalla

Wilsons war aims defined for world peace and reform

President Wilson, following Lloyd George, set out the United States war aims in a Congress address. He called for a league of nations, armament reduction, free trade, redemption of colonies, and self determination, insisting on a moral framework and postwar order.

Loyd George Wilden United Sistem Jay Stulla Pesce Congress Lloyd ‘Earge Provident Goran Peli

Roll of Honor Killed in Action from Onward Front

Fragmented notice lists several names and statuses including Killed in Action and Wounded in action. The text references individuals such as Athol Lydiard and Gipere and places like Baros and England, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases. The overall tone mirrors a wartime casualty roll card with partial lines and damaged details.

Pelvata Athol Lydiard Baros Pilea

Wheat price debate stirs farmer calls for rise

The article reports farmers urging a higher wheat price amid government pressure to curb rising costs. Officials warn of market instability as expenses mount, while producers accuse authorities of stalling relief measures. Names of regions and agencies appear amid discussants calling for action.

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