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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
3
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names, places, events, and dates with many misspellings. It hints at battles, roads, hospitals, trains, and local figures, interwoven with stray phrases about ships, auctions, and old era terms, creating a mosaic of potentially historic references.
A fragment notes that thin page cable news headed has appeared and is transmitted to Australia by special service. It clarifies that opinions expressed are not those of the Times unless explicitly stated.
British forces claim success raiding near Ions and south of Tubac Cabal taking four prisoners. They repulsed a raid southwest of Morisncsurt and captured some prisoners. Artillery active at night north of the Soirpe and Lys Rivers and in Morris and pres.Comines Canal sectors.
The report from Paris claims German forces continue attacks while Allied troops hold the line from Noyon to Chatwan Thierry. The dispatch emphasizes steadfast Allied defense despite German pressure in western front sectors.
London dispatch reports heavy German pushes from the Aisne to the Marne with Neuilly and Lapetrole contested repeatedly. Allied counterattacks check the enemy while prices of supplies rise. Vancouver account notes German assaults near Toul and along the Gore river front with American counter offensives at Chateau Thivry lasting seventy two hours.
The Benalla Red Cross Society reports May donations totaling varied gifts from W West to Mrs Laak and others, plus registration and tea proceeds. The Red Cross Drive is expected to exceed £100 in returns, the shop raised £428 to date, and Swanpool Red Cross met on June 1 with a £53 savings credit and £20 to the Australian Red Cross Society appeal.
Times correspondent reports intense fighting along the Oise Alene and Marne front. Artillery dominates crossings as pontoon bridges are shattered between Vernouil and Rhelmy, with hundreds killed and prisoners seized as a suspected advance guard for larger forces attempting a cross-attack.
An evening of January 4 and night battles along Aslopont Woods saw continued local attacks. Our machine guns repelled two assaults while others pressed toward Autelches, Camalores, and Courcey. German forces north of Goarcay and near Chevy faced counterattacks with losses. artillery remained active along the Alane banks and near Reims. Admiralty sources note a German wireless report claiming some gains north of Dowmmlers, but Vancouver wireless dispatches say no further progress.
Reports from the Western battle front describe growing sorrow as corporate fighting continues between Alsog and Ourey. German forces are checked and Faverolles recaptured. Reuter notes diminishing German numerical advantage while Allied sorties hit German lines near Rheims. A Polish American group joins the Alloa, and Vienna discussions on a folchstag convocation and Poles push for a broader peace framework with collective security and border self-determination.
A Shire Hall meeting outlined arrangements for the Itinerary Training Company's Benalla visit. Dr Dunlop, Rev Edwards, Sergeant Kemp, Knox, and Laird planned a 10:20 railway arrival, street decoration loans, a procession to the hall, billets, and a 6 pm concert. A Handicau King exhibit, speeches by Mr Manwell and Sergeant Perry followed. A memorial service and football match with soldiers were scheduled, with parade time adjustments for Sunday night.
An evening showing of Phrogh Egypt Pallatine and Branco drew crowded attendance at Thoona Drill Hall. Sergeants Tloline and Grip attended with a chairman Mr Band. Sergeant Holior gave an interview and urged greater vigor for war aims while praising public support. The National Anthem closed the event with a vote of thanks offered to the sergeants.
Australian world champion aviator V. B. Taylor will perform at Benalla Gardens tomorrow after soap, following two strong displays at Wangaratta show grounds. Crowds paid to attend, enjoyed the military band and local entertainments, while Taylor shared tales of his wartime service and aviation career.
A Mount Adts family learns Trooper Donald Robertson was killed in France after two years at the front and awarded the Military Medal. Devondale mourns Pla. A. Kingston killed in action after nearly three years service in Gallipolis and Fosnews. Signaler Jen Day of Murchison and Lieut Reginald Abernethy of Shapton are noted among other war losses, with references to their schools and sports.
Wounded sapper F F Coskley of 94 Keginvors suffered severe knee injuries. Gen Cooper of Benalla and Shepparton post policy figures noted as gassed and wounded. A Captain Duck led troops to capture over 200 German prisoners in a notable Australian action. Sapper W Stith of Wilby was also gassed and wounded in combat.
About five months earlier a general appeal was begun across the North-Eastern district to raise funds for the Ovens Benevolent Asylum to clear a shortfall of 800 pounds. A concert in Benalla drew a large crowd and raised around 301 pounds with performances by Miss Edwards, Mr. By Hiscock, Miss Dotty Coghill, Miss Rahilly and others. The event featured song, dancing, and a comedy sketch, concluding with the National Anthem as a close.
At Banalls police court, W L Mornatt inspector of noxious weeds led prosecutions against residents for neglecting orders to destroy elockwort within fourteen days of service. Matthew Costello faced charges after a necklace of faults, with defense noting extenuating circumstances. The chairmen imposed fines of modest amounts, acknowledging labor shortages and past municipal delays, while Mrs Serjeant and others faced related notices and adjournments.
The Blind Entertainers faced poor attendance on opening nights with winter events and hospital charity programs dulling crowds. The group offered a mixed program featuring Mr Food Willey as a baritone, Miss Annie Demmand with soprano pieces, and Mr Fred Burkell on violin, delivering several encores and notable duets with strong supporting performances by Mr Wilson Moir and Mr Alex Johnston.
At a Wangaratta council meeting on Tuesday four, opposes renewal of a mining lease for nine Mile, Six Mile Crook, Beachworth. The council favors stopping sluicing due to alleged river silting and discussed forming a deputation with pollution and landowners groups to appeal to the Mines Minister. Dr Naughton, Dr Sherridan, and Dr Gane joined in motions regarding renewal approval with department oversight.
Fragmented OCR style notes describe Benalla market activity with volatile prices and mixed commodities. The text lists several items, vendors, and prices in a period tone, but many phrases are garbled, limiting clear facts. Strong entities include locations Benalla and Australia, with references to markets and trades.
A disordered note records sale of livestock and miscellaneous goods tied to a Sheppacop yard auction. It lists cattle ages from 18 months, various prices in pounds, and mentions a previously bold Aspoulal safe and yarded herd. The fragmentary text references walking stock and several figures around £7 to £14.
Ad text reads as a garbled product pitch for a winter cough and cold remedy. It mentions Toni Bovcira and references a broad mix of dubious claims, locations, and scattered names, but contains no coherent details about use, ingredients, or efficacy. The fragmentary copy suggests a generic promotional item with unclear sourcing.
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