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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1915

Page

3

Washington pundits expect rupture with Germany

A Wednesday Washington dispatch says political leaders foresee the United States breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany in response to the latest developments. Me Rubin Lansing has been appointed temporary Secretary of State after Mr Bryan's resignation, which has caused a sensation in Washington and dominates current discussions as newspapers deem the move ill timed.

Washington Staten Averres Germany United States New York

Russian German Fronts Fire Fervent Battles Across Vistula

Reports from the front describe stubborn fighting north of the Vistula with German and Russian forces clashing intensely. A German submarine and British naval losses are noted alongside aerial bombardments and shipping attacks impacting several ports and ships.

Peteograd Kawa Vistula Anny Messager Wanda d

British Losses. Asquith Dives Figure On War Casualties

The Prime Minister stated figures on Allied and German casualties in France and the Western Front up to May end. Navy losses were incomplete but to be released soon. total casualties reached several significant totals with naval figures pending final details.

Connie Prin Ministiis Asquthy France

Brilliant Deeds In the Air Zeppelin Destroyed by Canadian Pilot

Flying officer Suf-Caentensnb Warneford, a 4 Canadian pilot, attacked Zeppelins between Ghent and Bruges at 3:00 AM Monday. He dropped six bombs, causing one airship to burn and crash. he restarted his engine and returned to base. The King awarded him the Victoria Cross for the solo feat. A second Zeppelin was also destroyed by two aircraft on Monday. One airship crew of 25 perished. all others were lost.

Sexpliv Wapnelord Zeppelin 1 le Polivul Leeine Mortinys

America Replies to Cormany A Firm Note Sent

President Wilean responds to the GOP government stance over the sinking of a vessel. He notes a resignation accepted amid tensions and cites blame dodging and political pressure as leading to the action.

German troop transfers and frontier closures reported

Report describes large-scale German troop movements toward a western front, mentions transfers from Callota and an attempt to rebuke positions while Danube and Paris lines are referenced. The Dutch frontier is described as closed with hard and electric wires, signaling heightened border controls and security measures.

Hate Tuon Paris Yaor

Service at St Pauls London for Fallen Australians

A service will be held at St Pauls Cathedral in London for Australians who fell in the war. A procession and a somber airview will be led by Weld for Nigbeaban and New Zealand troops. The Archbishop of Canterbury Randall Davidson will attend the ceremony next Tuesday evening.

New Zealand St. Paul's Cathieral Orenins Canterbmy Randall Davidson

The Vainglorious Enemy and Poison Gas Claim

A fragment from Potograd reports a German boast about a new weapon. The text claims rapid destruction of enemies and the subjugation of foes within two men, referencing Warsaw and Burny with euphoric phrasing.

Potograd Baurt Warsaw Oser Pawe Burny

Dardanelles Salient Amid Gallipoli Uncertainty

Dispatch from Constantinople reports ongoing Allied attempts at Gallipoli meet stubborn Turkish resistance as Allied planners reconsider operations in the Dardanelles. A German military note indicates patience with broader strategy, while Ottoman authorities weigh responses to Allied pressure.

Australians Scoring Well in Gallipoli Advance

The Chronicle reports Allied forces in Southern Gallipoli breaking a Turkish line with a three mile advance. Australian units fought valiantly, securing ground on three peak slopes as Turkish morale wavered under heavy fire.

Dachatrelles AL Sagi Baie Daly Gallipoli Beliliouuly Suniay

Letters From Egypt Private Knox Describes War Front

Frank Knox with the Red Cross in Egypt near Heliopolis hospital writes of camp moves, wounded soldiers, and brave nurses. He recalls a fallen comrade, the brutal toll of shellfire, and hopes for more volunteers from Australia as the front nears. A second letter from Miss Hilda Knox notes relentless work and concerns for loved ones. A censored letter from Corporal J Barkl am, heavily redacted, underscores wartime censorship and delayed front details.

Ubin Frank Knox Red Cross Egypt Heliopolia Heliopolis Hospital Flinders Street Station Benalla Australia J. Stewart Li Langtry J. Kissick le Hyland Australs Melbourne Heliopolis Tam Sam Dr. Hyland Reveille Barklamb J. Barklamb Ceower Fall Gallipoli Fnrad Informa Finn

Australians land at Gallipoli in bold assault

Letters from Private Walter Shiels and Lieut. L Brookes recount the Gallipoli landing on April 20, Turkish fire, and heavy sea and beach obstacles. They praise Australian bravery, note wounded among the battalion, Malta reception for the wounded, and the general impact of the campaign on families and communities.

W. Shiels Thos Shiels Benalla Walter Shiels Gallipoli Peninsula Sodam Matta Dardanelles Malta Gallipoli Australia Leslie Walter Walter Shivls L. Brookes Beoulls Soldioe's Hill Ballarat Hie Mena Mexandria Lemnos Gulf of Saros Hore Peninauts Tey Mons V Fell Hike Ti Hilmilton Enys Alexandria Coutham

Benalla fortnightly stock sale yields strong bids and clearances

In Benalla at the Corporation yards Watts, Turnbull & Co report a lively fortnightly sale with a large yarding of store sheep and heavy demand for pigs cattle and sheep. Prices ranged up to £4 11s with limbs and lambs reaching top bids, while buyers remained keen despite variable weather and market conditions.

Mnamara Uaes and Co. Vaport Corporation Benalla Prise Moiliun Watts, Turnbull & CO Moar Watts Néporn Yarilly Benulls

Manchester Unity Half Yearly Meeting Report

The half year meeting of the Ovens and Murray District Manchester Unity I.O. O F held at Wangaratta on June 3 reports 60 initiations, a total member decline of 45 and a depleting financial position. It notes wartime sacrifices, welcomes delegates, discusses lodge operations, fundraising, and plans for future district meetings and juvenile lodges while naming officers and delegates.

Ovens and Murray M.U.1 Q.O.F Wangaratti Bros Australis Rata Linghtot Lori Elaine Tmbrabors Vic Kiews Myrtlelord Wangan Wostonge Carda Naibo Biro J. Chittick Order Inst A.M.C Bonalla Burua Shepparton Fratarnally M. W. Harris J. Ui Carter Dia Dgmis Afl Board of Nated A.mlo Jantion Lodge

Summer Community Calendar and Royal Convivial Events

The notice lists a string of community events: Sunday June 13 revival in the Gardens. Monday June 14 Dickens Fellowship meeting. Tuesday June 15 Kuohre party and dance at Fire Brigade Hall. Wednesday June 23 patriotic concert by Madame Mary Conly at the Shire ball. Saturday August 14 Pansy drive procession and carnival. A forthcoming wedding in Renalls is hinted with playful secrecy about the couple’s names.

Fire Brigade Hall Madame Mary Conly

District News And Notes From Beechworth District

Beechworth mourns warden Mrs Gould after a Sunday collapse and death. Warnings on pig bite injuries escalate with hand trauma. Boochworth Town Band reports lowest receipts in thirteen years, J Tanswell elected president, G H Purley vice president, B J Ellen secretary. Wm Auhley of Black Dog City dies at 19 after London arrival in 1856. Dookie area accidents report a jinker versus motor crash injuring Miss O’Brien with facial lacerations. horse killed. Cantamibo farmer J Alexander dies in load accident. Hodge of Moltke injures wrist. two women injured when harness fails and sulky overturns. Glenrowan school committee plans a Belgium and Servia relief fundraiser, a social on June 25 at Gordon Hall, with provisions and cash pledges collected locally. Rainfall. reservoir now three feet deep. Mooroopoa resident Robert Fulton Muir found dead. autopsy points to subarachnoid stroke. Strathbogie reports boy breaks arm from dead wheel spokes. Delahaw returning from hospital remains incapacitated.

Beechworth Gould Beechworth Gav Boochworth J. Tannwell G. H. Purley B. J. Ellen Chilters Ki Auhley Black Dog New London Ovens Gosgrave Dookie Messrs O'Brien Cookie Im Jinker Mr.Tuthill Namurkali Miss O' Brien Mr. Tothill Goagrove J. Alexander Cantamibo Ad Iniaent C. A. Furor Glenron Glenrowan Mexica J, N Robinson L. C. Odewahn Dwyer W. A M*bean G. 5 Robertson Leo Ber Sander Belgium Servia Gordon Hall W. H. M.bown

Outing and prizes at Wangaratta event hinted in local notes

A fragmented Wangaratta page records an outing with athletics between work tasks, a range of prize mentions including Susrt and Walkir, and a memorial for My Hotere Coby Dostes. It also notes the Ballarat gold rush era links, church arrangements, band master appointment, and agricultural society plans with government awards for exhibits.

Bonidos Uoele Phil Susrt Gsiuing Yungamail Hotere Coby Hawna Cork Toland Australis Ales Ballarat Tuga Phu Farieral Tungarnah Painulely Aw Moy Gordon Nelane Angus M'Naughton

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