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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 06, 1917

Page

3

Bonalla News Reel Of Weather Court And Screen

A mixed Bonalla page reports a total lunar eclipse observed in Bonilla, a theft of a Webster magneto in Wodonga, court adjournments in Benalla, and local society and cinema notes. It covers rain totals, church meeting reports, an accident at Benalla loco sheds, a charity sale for the Schools’ Patriotic Fund, and upcoming film showings at Royal Pictures.

Wouter Hamon Bonilla Rornxey T. EM 'Guire Jane Wae Wodonga Levetog W Salter Derry Siestony Benalla Petty Susstons Masses W. Henosy FB. G. Rossel Dak Urrans Methontsy Oavket Bonalla Methorey Gireau Hay. W. Glemons Forviga Mission Ray J. W. Barton Victorian Tasmanian Andrew Day Daggan Yee Duggan Wangiratts Hospital Benalla Fire Brigade Banvar Patriotic Fund Laied Mosdames Livird Barklamb Umde Sullivan Eard Conyer M.C Urephoon Dancy Band Coudeerun Trinity College of Taylor Pearcy Recruirixo Pearce Eald Australia Narvice France Tovar Proreins Italy Armenia Panam Canal Sparks Majesty's Melbourne Alao Pathe London Critores Sir Thomae Paleny Junge Supreme Court of Vietotia Line Saveey Danny Ogernt Vietorsh Producers’ Co-operative Co. Ltd Anas Aniry Dickson Hosney Ruportedale Heaney Nth Essen Nocbor Heele Teldleh Australian Wheat Board Adetratian Wheat Board Tha Vales Losauole Auateala

The War on the Western Front Report

A French communique describes a strong offensive north of Juoy near the California Plateau, resulting in a complete enemy defeat with heavy losses. Sir Douglas Haig notes considerable reciprocal artillery fire at numerous points across the front.

London Juoy Californa Douglas Haig

British Bomb Bruges Docks and Depots Reported

The Admiralty said on Monday night RAF forces carried out a raid on the Htroges docks and ammunition depots. Several tons of lambs were dropped with good results and all our machines returned.

Admairalty Htroges

ANOTHER AIR RAID ON HARWICH STRUCK LONDON NEWS

Harwich was attacked by twelve to fourteen wheeled aircraft from the northeast this morning. Eight people killed and twenty injured as slight damage occurred. Defenses engaged, raiders withdrew toward the sea. clouds hindered visibility. Raids lasted only a few minutes.

Londe Harwich

Affairs in China Monarchy Restored

Reported by representatives a change of government in China restores the monarchy with the Mascha dynasty back on the throne and the young emperor reinstated.

China Repres London Chin Republic

Civil War Threatened Republican Army on the March

A Shanghai dispatch reports that Chinese forces prepare a northward advance to quell revolution in Fujian Province. General Chanycun is ready to fight. Southern provinces in Obit issue manifests in Shanghai refusing to restore Monarchy. Serious developments are expected.

Republican Army Vancouver New York China Fujian Chanycun Shanghai Messad Obit Serioua Developmente

Independence Day Observed in England and France

London reports King George ordering the American flag flown from Parliament House today The Americas lattslion arrived in Paris and joined Independence Day celebrations in Paris as part of the day’s commemoration

England France London George America Parliament House Paris Americas

Biunton Day Pageant Names Local Volunteers

The Friday program lists participating young ladies by street sections across Benalla including Bridge Street north and south sides and streets near Rail Station. Names such as Mins Stewart, Mimes Ledger, Mrs Edgar, Miss Judley, and Miss Sims appear among several others in this community roll call.

Bridge Street North Side Mins Stewart Bidge Streit Mias A. Sondes Nun Stevat Oro Carrier Street Mimen Little Catrice Strunt Crow Nixes Stecat Mies Markeuein Tatochino Stuythe Byrne Strole Machinyon Barkly Tavery Ounningun Boundary Road Mimis Ledger Laary Minses Gascaigne Finley Gasneigan Edgar Mair Sharpe Mise Judley Benalla Wat Misses Sims Benalla West Laird Knos Joomaliber Fanta Davonish Dookle Devenish Goorambat Benalla Messrs Payne Piazza Kearnay Miesen Kosrocy Moylan Maher

Red Cross Stewarton Gift Sale Planned after June Dispatch

The Red Cross Society Stewarton forwarded goods to the depot in June including 80 fanniol shirts 15 Mims rox 1 or mittens 1 helmet and a package of old Vaca. A meeting on June 21 proposed a gift sale on a later fixed date to aid the branch.

Federal Finance Receipts Surpass Expenditure Recorded

Fiscal report shows total receipts at 96,800,4,371 with 5,000,000 carried forward. Revenue sources include Customs, Excise, Land Tax, Income Tax, probate duties, and trading ship receipts. Expenditure totals 35,127,727, with ordinary costs 20,191,045 and war spending 5,504,661. Net balance carried forward 1,070,584. loan receipts 70,803,861 and town expenditure 50,718,220.

Colmage Postal Department Nsw

Russian Offensive Advances in Galicia and Koninchy

London reports a major Russian drive into Galicia with 1,173 prisoners captured so far. Official notes claim gains at Koninchy and Tiszany, nine officers and 1,700 men taken, plus 24 guns and 33 machine guns seized, amid German Turkish counterattacks and ongoing artillery bombardments.

Treren London Galicis Io Fa Frusilotts Galicia Petrograd M. Kerenaky Prince Len Petrogesd Sod Paria Koninchy Byski Koninchy Koniuchy Tisezany Okiliony Uprimally Ren Witurtmes Pitan

General Brasiloff Reflects On Revolutionary Turn

In an interview General Brasiloff says his last year offensive could have ended the war if the High Command had cooperated, but their resistance led to a retreat in 2018 that sparked his revolutionary shift.

London Brasiloff

Roll of Honor Died on Service in France and Gallipoli

Melbourne papers report Private Henry Olive Stonart of St Kilda killed in France on June 11 after two years in Gallipoli and France. Major Hepworth’s son Geo J Hepworth killed in France. Private Jack Woodgate of Myerdoff killed in action. Mrs M Elroy’s son Pa J W M Elroy wounded in France after 12 months service. Other families report multiple wounded or missing as Defence Department updates spread from Benalla to Broadmeadows and Mansfield.

Melbourne Henry Olive Stonart 8. Sinnatt St. Kilda A. Moldway Shepparton Bist Geo. J. Hepworth France Aestealla 1St Life Guards Jack Woodgate Mystleford Donald Gallipali Harold Mitchell Jamun Milphell Violettown Ben Osborne Crighton’s Creek Kurtoslade A. Thowlie Athol Tychard Arthur Shepherd Norman *Nicoll Geo. Cowell Haan B. J. Bird Mansfield Matthew Biggar Shepparton W. Horiley Tuogamab

Returned Soldier From Wars Ends Long Absence

On Monday night Pee Bell son of Mrs Bell of Nannstreet returned to Bonaslls after two and a half years away. He sailed for Egypt from Australia with the second contingent in January 1915 to serve in Gallipoli and France. Met by many friends at the railway station he received a cordial welcome. He returned covering his eyesight and nerves. Pre. P. L. Reardon, wounded earlier, has joined Violetown after a jog.

Pee Ch Bell Bell Nannstreet Bonaslls Egypt Australia Ea! Servion Aga Abrotehor Gallipoli France Pre P. L. Reardon Violettown

Concert at Hansonville A Red Cross fundraiser

A Wednesday concert in Hansonville organized by Miss Quinn raised Red Cross funds. Attendees from Kopolis arrived by motor car and were hosted at Mrs. Tanur's. The crowded audience enjoyed songs, recitations, and dances by Miss Sims, Etheredge, Prentiss, Elly Quinn, and D. White. About 30 shillings were sent to the Billy rods fund. total proceeds were not yet known but a handsome balance was anticipated.

Red Cross Hannonville Kopolis Mea. Quinn Motaur Tanuor H. Sims Etheredge Prentiss Elly Quinn D. White Billy Red Crow

District News from Beach Worth in War Time Era

District news from Beach Worth reports local recruiting efforts, council finances, floods and road repairs, and obituaries. It notes the death of Mr R Wighton aged 86, a council race results update, and a call for stricter wartime recruiting enforcement. Community events include a valedictory for Mr Cahill and a post office farewell for Mr J J Bowers.

Queen Competition Boosts Linn State Schools Fund

A Queen Competition raised funds for the British Red Cross. the first instalment of 230 pounds pushed the Linn State Schools Patrolole Fund total over 100 pounds. Five pupils each valued at 2 pounds for the Young Workers Guild. Children sent gifts to soldiers, and a letter from a Newfoundlander serving with British forces spoke of Gallipoli and wounds.

Hssee British Red Cross Linn Patelorle Hays Leila Stafford Mather Srafford Beryl Stallved Albert Mallett Wil Newfoundlynder Tle Gallipoli

Rain Making Plan For Eastern Rail Tour

During a tour of the east, Minister Watt inspected a rain making device near Bookaloo by J G Balillio. Evidence led to a decision to continue the sediments. Government plans to acquire two more plants from Balillio with meteorologist consultation, one in New South Wales and one in Victoria. Each plant costs about £800 for a full year of upkeep.

New South Wales Victoria

Sinking of the Ballarat Day 25 Rye Infantry Tale

An account of the sinking of the Ballarat with lines describing the crew’s awakening and actions. Sailors scramble, torpedo danger looms, destroyers and trawlers evacuate men as planes and boats move to safety. A note of heroic efforts and loss pervades the scene.

Death of General Holmes Australian division commander killed in action

A private cablegram from Sydney reports Major General William Holmes was killed by action in France on Sunday. Holmes led the Australian divisions, previously commanding units in Egypt and Gallipoli, and later administering colonies. He served as colonel and War Board official at war start, with a noted antiquated service record in South Australia.

Sydnay William Holmes France Holmes Joh William Holme New South Walee Alan Wsoreitary Metrogillian Wetsrani Severace Board South Alrtos Australian Forsin Garriicn New Guldoa Sydney Egypt Gallipoli

Fortnightly Live Stock Market at Corporation York Bonalla

Turnbull and Co and Mose Watts report a well attended market with strong demand for inferior classes and good prices for prime crossbred wethers and lambs. Prices included cattle from £11 to £17, cows up to £16 10, and baconers sold from £4 4s to £10 with many lines sold to high bids.

Wats Turnbull & C0 Mose Watts Turnbull & Corwpace York Bonalla Tunsday Nyu Noverdt Prinzera Pat Cate de, Coish Warrenbayne Ry J. Cooke A. Harrison Hall Cooke D. Ryan Mesxis, Sprigan & Porter Bos Nice Twuth A. Gummell Weanors EL Osborne WB. Smith Weanora T. Hernan Ewes Kennedy Brox M. Coxello Wanki John Coteh Springer Acquant Webster Bros Holfers D. Forel A. Boyd KF. Newman Mra. T. Cameron Conenolly and Woods Thy Juppy John J. Cooper

Victorian Producers Cooperative Market Report at Booralla Yard

A detailed report from the Victorian Producers' Co operative Company on a thronged sale at Booralla Yard. Buyers from Wangaratta Tungvant Karoy and Yarrawonga attended. Yardings included lambs with Lincoln rams selling at 215 pounds 6 shillings per head and various cattle prices. Additional notes cover store sheep and fat cattle sales with prices across multiple consignors and buyers. Next sale scheduled for July 17 with consignors noted.

Victorian Producers' Co-operative Company Corporation Yarde Booalla Tawalay Atore Wangaratta Tungvant Karoy Yarrawonga Lincoln A. Gemmell W. M. Glanlgan Wother Crawford

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