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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
3
Haig reports trench actions and captures in Somme area
London reports British forces repelling raids and consolidating gains on the night of May 6 near Hamel in front of Givenchy and La Bassee Canal. A French raid north of Bailleul yielded a few prisoners. Artillery duels intensify between Ville-Brotonneux Albert and Givenchy Robecq areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auer
London
Douglas Haig
Beatmont Hamel
Prrsoner
Bailleul
Artillery Fire and Advances Reported in WWI Front Lines
Description of heavy artillery in the Hangasd-san-Tarre area between the Oise and Aisne with progress near Bussiires and an entry into the village of Eulop. A counterattack at Chody Dam tard was repelled, with gains fully maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fronen
Hangasd-san-Tarre
Oise
Aisne
Bussiires
Eulop
Chody Damtard
Americans Repulse Attacks Near Chateau Thierry
On a two mile front westward of the Chateau Thierry front, hostile attacks during the night were repulsed after preparatory bombardment. The enemy suffered heavy losses and failed to reach American lines at any point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau Thierry
Germans Raise Offensive Near Montdidier Front
Paris dispatch reports a German attack advancing toward Montdidier with heavy fighting and gas bombardment. The advance aims to threaten Paris, with long range bombardment resuming on the Paris front and heavy tolls cited by correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Parabis
Defence of Paris Committee to Organise
Paris authorities show cautious mobilization to defend the capital as the Petit Parisien reports fronts have steadied for surprise threats. The decree is framed as foresight to reassure the population and strengthen resolve rather than panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence of
Paris
Ruwree
Aconniitose
Petit Parisien
Week's War Week in Review From Reuvter's Desk
A British correspondent notes a relatively calm week with more Allied activity than Germany. A French attack wrested control along a sector from Lora hospice to Ucio Turmer positions, and Allied forces restored allocations in Eniing Schorpenbery and Mont Iotyga areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuvter
Hadquarters
Lora
Ucio Turmer
Eniing
Schorpenbery
Mont Iotyga
IS PEACE COMING 2 IMPORTANT STEPS BY SWITZER LAND
Rearm e BMRNE reports from Saturday that Switzerland moves toward pacific aims as the Swiss President addresses the Council of States on allowing use of Swiss services for peace efforts under the League of Nations framework. A Unionist MP predicts a three month peace declaration in the Commons, warns food prices could rise 300 percent, and urges government funding for postwar necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of States
Switzerland
Lesa of Nations
Switerland
A. Bigland
M.P
House of Commons
World War II Battlefield Fragments Report Mixed Fronts
Fragmented wartime notes describe Allied gains with Australians repulsing German attacks at Morlancourt ridge and capturing 270 prisoners. Reports of German retreat along Arduban road amid air raids and a wider struggle across the Marny. Note of spies and homefront anxieties in terse lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charan Thelery
District News Beechworth Courts Hear Youth Commitments
At Beechworth court a youth named Frederick Lloyd was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on June 19 for stealing from and breaking into Mr J P Harper's shop on May 5, 12, and 13. The incident involved entering via a ventilation window and escaping with money and stock. Nearby, auctioning and council actions are noted, including gasworks books, and staff changes. In Euroa, flood control work and a Soldiers Memorial Institute project are mentioned, plus a mill purchase of about £1040 and river work planned to prevent future floods. In Shepparton, Eva Wilson, licensee of the Victoria Hotel, faced charges for keeping a Dillard room closed to police and breaches of licensed premises hours, with fines imposed. In Wangaratta, telegraph road seating for firewood, H A C B S officers elected, and a land repatriation briefing for soldiers discussed, with ministerial notes on land qualification and crown land use for soldier settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butter
Archdeacon Pobtor
Houlburn Valley
Shepparton Court
Tureday
Eva Wilson
Victoria Hotel
Dillard
Iigny
Persone
Albert Penberthy
Dia
Mr. Barnes
Tharadsy
Esnniog
Shepparton
Public Works Department
F. G. Clarke
J. Tweyd
Imayor
Worn
Wangaratta Borough
Wallasratta
Oxley
Boushworth
Bright
Rathergles
Tawang
Wodonga
Chiltern
Viotettown
Saymoor
You
Leckly
Milk
Billuon and
Beardmore
Mda
Clarke
Adelaide
Malvern Town Hall
F. Pott
Malvern Road
Bena
Severs
Balan Hoya
A. Hovey
Auckland
Badeack
Cassel
Halland
Queensland
Wangaratta Convent
Bexyssens
France
Transia
Tasmmmala
Vale
On Wasont
Biitd
The
Nations
Upper Hunter
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Commonwealth
Customa
South
Austalia
Orange
New Soph Wales
Webster
South Melbourne Pidice
Coneweny
Australia
Este
Waite
Finland
Torying
Rewben L. Salitean
Cherry True
Tealla Sutlionaire
Galeoppe F Trivelli
Commandatore Feltricelii
Mareh
Enictdy
Guoree
Tuckwell
Daylesford
Musk
Gebvol
Katghin Haw
Zod
Kaighin
Aniolis Carea
Italy
Medamene
Pyeujudice
Nsw
Tame
Courring Association
Boonty
Bennett
Vomnora
Stackawnor Hae
Min
James Fraser
Elizabeth and
Terry Streets
Melbourne
N.S.W
Tamworth
Anatratia
State Cattle Protection Board of California
Hae
Donnties
Constable
Gormer
Alonl
Hardon
Eowan
Win
TL. Macpherson
Temors
Goalbarn
Msn
Peter Bowllog
Labour
Pmce
New South Wales
England
Banks Amalgamate National and Colonial Banks
The National Bank of Auatrakele and the Colonial Bank announce a merger aimed at creating a dominant Australian joint stock bank. The deal promises lower expenses, improved profits, wider state representation, and cross state loan access, with no major policy shifts expected. Victorian business will lead the merger’s sale and benefits, while the combined entity plans joint lending in New South Wales and stronger client relations across the two banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Auatrakele
Colonial Bank
Commonwealth
Thy Nations
New South Wales
Anki Bs
Barks
Aesociatho
Royal
7Th
Qaoae
Sydney
Anstra Neav
National Wuk
Baok
Australia
Stock Exchange
National Bank
Roll of Honor Died on Service in World War I
A list of fallen service members from Australia including Private Allen Wade of Mio, Lieut. J McEllister of Tolmiv, Lieut. Roy Bailey formerly of Myrrhee State School, Corporal Dannan A. McGregor of Wanzeratty, and Private Thomas Hyland. The reports note their deaths in France or action fronts, their service details, ages, and family mentions. A memorial ceremony for Hyland was held at Ardlethan School with an unveiling and a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wade
Mio
Kyogle
Lient. J
M'Ellister
Mes. Costa
Edward M’ellister
Tolmiv
France
Nar
Roy Baily
Myrrhee Statw School
Royal Marines
Dannan A. M'Gregor
Wanzeratty
Poziores
Dan
Hyland
Thomas Hyland
Walter Hyland
Beastin West
Alroady
Ardlethan-Beckom
Bir
Ardlethan School
Pyimin
Tom Hyland
Mre. H. Saunders
Wounded soldiers named in local districts amid war news
Wounded include H W Little of Bridge Street and Corporal G Gardiner of Brunswick. Gonner Norman J Wilson, formerly with John Armitrong Beechworth, reported wounded. Joho Buckland Warrenbayne learns son Private W Buckland slightly wounded. District identifiers list several local soldiers among casualties in the latest notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presto
H.W. Little
W. Buckland
H. W. Jensen Beechworth
Mason
Yarrewongs
W. Lowe
M.M
Missing Brennan Soldier Reported Missing Since May 2 1918
Private N Brennan eldest son of Mr Andrew Brennan of Tathessy formerly of Winton has been missing since May 2 1918 after enlisting in New South Wales authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Brennan
Andrew Brennan
Tathessy
Winton
New South Wales
Wireless Operator Charged With Naval Code Possession
Sydony Paul Mortis a 30 year old former Navy wireless telegraphist faced City Court charges. He allegedly possessed a special naval code and a wireless telegraphy manual for fleet use, violating Commonwealth Crimes Act and War Precautions Act. Prosecution described risks to maritime security. bail set at 500 pounds with surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Paul Mortis
Cuty Court
Puseraton
Ivetthers
Manuel
Mit
Morrin
Bonalla Rilmay
B. Cossen
Commonwesth
I. Groom
Mather
Bt Way
Pacific Covsn
Witolose
Pacinig Ocean
Leon
W. P. Jones
Third Military District
Morris
Molhonrun
Morrly
Maren
South Yarra
Witcom
Chy Court
Ball Belog
Medical Tonic Claims Constipation Cure
An old advertisement warns against constipation and promotes Ninot, a laxative claimed to be gentler and safer. It asserts Ninot is manufactured by the Seandned Oi Company in New Jersey and marketed by J. Ke Blynnerbansatt Chemist in Bonalla for chest complaints and general relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmet Aly
Intentine
Oi Company
New Jermy
Worhud
J. Ke
Deaths and disruptions in wartime Australia stories mix
A scattered wartime digest notes deaths of Australian soldiers reaching over 48000, price controls for exports, a Malvern ball accident injuring Mrs Pott, a chest wound during a game, and various local incidents. It also covers earthquakes in Queensland, prison escapes, court fines, and political tensions.
Soldiers Welcome Home At Winton District Farewell
Residents crowded the Winton district to honor Private Warneke and Private Albert Warnock returning or departing for the front. Councillor W. B. Smith chaired as speeches praised the boys and a medal and fountain pen were presented. The crowd joined in the National Anthem and a late coffee party followed, with charity games and dancing lasting into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winton Ind
Cotround
Ani
Waruvek
Mmuther
Warnock Milly
Air Avery
Albert
Australia
W. Green
F. Low
Winston
TL. Warnock
Alburt Warnock
H. Warnock
Sapper
Mex Ariavar
W. Grewn
Local golf contest yields strong rounds and notable records
Saturday’s Indian competition featured two valve holes with Mrs. King carding a solid round to win. Competitors Mim Rane Omar and Mrs. Carter posted notable scores, while Mrs. Honey and Mrs. Teilly showed solid play. A remarkable feat included holing out from about eleven yards on the fourth hole and from about LEM yards on the fifth, marking a standout distance record for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Rane Omar
Carter
Satardiy Aixty
Ane
Tu Hald
Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme Debate at Wan goestio
A deregative gathering at Wan goestio discussed the Kiewa hydro electric scheme. Dr Callander said the project could power industry and reduce conflict if the government funds were approved, with opinions split on private versus government ownership and a deputation planned to press for Clare to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangoestio
Hives
Callander
Chem
Tha Govarns
Maboot
M.L.A
Albry
Melbourne
Boardayrr
Clarke
Wwe
Schame
Caprigd
aLtitudo
Vietorian Hydro Electric Company
Glawbore
Echome Ae O
Eynern
Cough Mixture and Save Money
A garbled early 20th century note describes a cough remedy and a warning about penalties and prices for a household item. It mentions a bottle, water preparation, and a dubious payment scheme tied to a list of nonsensical names and percentages.
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Earner Public Notice
Uncertain text promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. It cites Mrs Grove's long term relief and claims nationwide trust, with pricing and availability through Ulallan Co Sydney.
Opossums Described as a Pest Prompt Permit Destruction
The Bonilla area reports opossums as a growing problem with complaints about damage. The Fisheries and Game department notes need for relief and will issue permits for destruction under the Game Act. Landowners and farmers are urged to contact police if opossums are harmed, and penalties apply for illegal destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonilla
Gecdong
Gary
J. Sammons
Avise St. Barmera
Fisheries and Gainy Department
Willy Portally
X Ray Plant Installed at Wangaratta Hospital
A new X ray plant was installed at Wangaratta District Hospital funded by Mr. Lawford of Benalla and Mr Niphelogall of Melbourne. The device, similar to those in Melbourne military hospitals, will enable X ray examinations for patients in the region and marks a significant hospital upgrade amid ongoing war-related pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayowford
Benalla
Niphelogall
Elewtricel
X-ray Waplurt
Metbourne
Medina
Lanford Hw
Niphtinyall
Boyes
Seaulis
Melbourne
Howevan
Preville
Nirmor
Rhe Waprert
Cumelasiin
Calinery
Piresidans
Pd Challea Ve
Nishvingall
Autile
Lyaechaus
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Great Britain
Howard
Britain
Both
South Africa
IL Burton
Railways
Koyland
South Africs
Sporting Od Ees
Kiewa
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Mkv
Gant
Anit
Grove
Down
Fostorem
Ulallan Oo
Plobatroat
Wangaratta Hospital
Mr. Lawford
Hart
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Pat Om
Baron Onan
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A. G. Parkinson
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Lesxos Private Hospital
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AL Miller & CO
Ben Ala
Damian
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