War Latest News From Trenches and Fronts
Paris reports British forces made daytime gains west of La Basse as four English divisions attacked Estaires to La Bassee and rail hub. Moscow notes Russian counterpursuit near Sanfrou, with heavy fighting and Russian positions yielded by evening. General Mackenson’s prisoners reach forty thousand with sixty nine machine guns captured since June 12. Washington wires claim U.S. probes German Red Cross fundraiser and possible spy links under the guise of aid.
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Borlits
Wedneadlay
San Froud
Mackenson
Dniester Marshes
Zunwano
Losses Reported For World War I Battles
A Paris telegram cites De Mutin estimating German casualties at 4,200,000 killed wounded and prisoners out of 8,000,000 and Austrian losses at 2,026,000 out of 4,500,000 to date.
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Paris
de Mutin
Italy and Austria Aims and Fronts Amid War News
Austrians routed at Gorizia Tulmino and under heavy pressure on the east Trentijy glaciers. Italians defend valleys toward Venice to hold territory as France Allies report gains while German claims of guerrilla warfare are denied. General Joffre tests outer works strength. Galicia reports both sides claiming gains with Mackensen seeking Lemberg by July. Fierce fighting along a ten-mile front from Ronzina as Italian artillery pounds fortifications. Italians seize heights near Gorizin.
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Gorizia Tulmino
Venice
Trentijy
France
Ttia
Joffre
Ronzina
Tsonco
Gorizin
War Credit Hikes Britain To 286 Million Pounds
Mr. Asquith asked the House of Commons for a new war credit of 250 million pounds, lifting total war funding to 286 million and projecting a daily expenditure of eight million pounds. In London a memorial service at St Pauls Cathedral honored fallen Australians and New Zealanders with relatives present and 400 wounded, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Mr. Asquith
Home of Commons
St. Paul's Cathedral
New
Correspondence on Raceluters Violettown match
Ralph E Stredwick of Benalla defends Violetown Football Club as misrepresented in a recent report. He notes the squad excludes players over 21 and lists senior and junior members from Violetown and surrounding districts.
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Wenlore
Violattown
Ita
Badduginal
Violettown
Entos
Euroa
Ofta
Hadda- Alnole
Violettown Lont
Cas Bon
Ate
Ralph E
Stredwick
Hoo
Soc
FOR KING AND COUNTRY CONFLICT LIST FROM AUSTRALIA
A wartime roll lists 39 named servicemembers including Captain J. E Sergeant and Privates Adams Angus Angus Shiells, with notes of casualties and status. It records totals of killed, wounded, and missing among Australian troops, mentions transfers and schooling backgrounds, and notes Private L. F. Cooper from Shepparton as wounded.
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J. E
W. J. Adams
Archie Angus
Pooumania
Robert Angus
Stan
Charlesworth
Win. M'Donald
Privat L. F. Cooper
Lb, Cooper
Shepparton
District News And Noves Baddaginnie
District news from Baddaginnie recalls a Friday gathering at Hoyland Sandey School Hall where around 40 attendees awarded prizes, celebrated with a supper, and praised the Sunday School progress and attendance while singling out helpers and the organist.
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Uth Jano
Church of Hoyland Sandey School
Baddagionia Hall
Brammall
Bramzval
Sulsbly
Mev
Robinson
Miss Howes
Misa Rolfa
Mie Buchan
War death notices from Benalla and district
The Defence Department telegram informs Mrs. Brookes of Arundal Street Benalla that her son Robert Brookes has been killed in action. It follows news of Archis Brookes dying of pneumonia in Egypt. Also listed are Lance Corporal N. Blackie of Euroa and Privates Brookes, with context of their families and local ties to Benalla Ballarat Soldiers Hills.
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Benchworth
Boschworth
William Nicholas
Decessed
Violettown
Ife
Onall
PJ. Edwards
Defence Department
Mra. Brookes
Arundal Atreat
Benalla
Nowa
Robert
Brookes
Youly
Archis
Egypt
Benalla West School
Echoor
Ackurly
Town flags and memorial plans at public meet
A public meeting at Gordon discussed funding a town flag near the post office and a permanent memorial for fallen soldiers. Debates weighed a new hall with a commemorative plate against a large tablet, with erection postponed six months. Also noted are illness updates, a Catholic Federation talk by Mr. Higgins, a marriage at St Patrick’s, and local council delays on road works and shire matters.
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Lord Mayor's
Gordon
Eipher
N. Stobinson
Gilmore
Wangaratta
Clewrowan
Bernard Costa
Gleorowan
SS. Patrick's Church
Father Armatrong
W. Pacey
Mansfioldshire
New Mate Road
Mansfold
Oxley
WOUNDED SOLDIER FOUND ALIVE IN MANCHESTER HOSPITAL
Confusion over casualty reporting is disclosed as Sg. Major Wallace’s brother Peo H Brain was listed dead on a ship. Later records show he is alive in Manchester hospital with wounds to the hand and throat. A misdated May 10 report prompted inquiries by the Defence Minister and Brain family.
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Wannaratta
Shaw
Maurice Nelegen
Argay
Yas Co
Betog
Wuugot
Defence Department
Walla
Sgb
Wallace
Peo. H. B. Brain
Manchester
Hoylsod
Base Records Office
George Reid
Sod
Brain
Min
Fracas on Benalla bridge ends in court action and assault charge
At Up Benalla Court of Petty Sessions John Denny faced charges for trespass on Victorian Railway land and unlawful assault on Cyrus W. Brown after a confrontation on the Benalla railway bridge. Witnesses described Denny’s approach, a wire trip, thrown bottles, and a confrontation that led to injuries and a police call. Judge Beaven sentenced Denny with fines and imprisonment in default.
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Benalla
Lith
API
John Denny
Up Benalla
J. W. Beaven
Borayer
Cyrus W. Crown
Bunulla
Weeness
Mr. Clarke
Sud
Boaveo
Borsum
Travelling Without a Ticket On Victorian Railways
Michael Darcy faced a magistrate on a charge of travelling without a ticket on the Victorian railway on a date in 2011. The case detailed his attempts to obtain a ticket, his interaction with the conductor and station staff, and his claim he thought a ticket could be issued on board. He was ordered to pay 11 shillings in costs.
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Wodings
T. Ryan
Pondar
Urauke
Dagenmeath
Phuie
Counseutroot
Mulebourne
Muperia
Victoria
Parsons
College of Health
Colliauatreet
Melbourne
Bevalla
J. W. Beaven
P.M
Michael Darcy
Avenal
Viotuttowa
Bansla
Clarke
Eld Wattickets
Wm Atanding
Mr. Borsant
Hopper
Longwood
Violettown
Boraam
Benalls
Avenel
Shepparton
Transfer Opposed for Racecourse Hotel License
The Benalla Licensing Court heard an application to transfer the Racecourse Hotel license from Frederick S Tammond to Patrick Griffin. Police oppose the transfer citing prior Sunday trading, dirty premises, and concerns about fitness to hold a licensed hotel despite Griffin’s testimonials. magistrate noted opposition and adjourned to consider the special legislation.
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Benalla
Davidson
Farmers’ Arms Ilates
Burraminn South
Sonia
Tuogamah
Carruthers
Jenior Quasatabla Brooks
Parmezal
Leaven
Brooke
Tungkmah
Crillia
Tungamah
Witnese
Totel
Porvmezel
Wituews
Raedcoursa
Pormezal
Grittin
Gaorraminy
Burrsmire
Lwuga
Pam
Secior-Constablua Brookw
Crooky
Qarrathers
Niled
Vermesal
Permozul
Gonstable
Yarrawonga
Avine
Carracters
Tangariab
Glasaou
Refusal of Licence for Improper Person Thought Not Inadequate
The court considered the applicant not fit and proper to receive a licence and decided to refuse the application. The decision noted there was no grounds showing any reason to grant a licence, with a sum of £117 1s ware or autor referenced in the context.
Alleged Larceny of Poles in Rothesay Patch
At Rothesay Court yesterday Edwin Mba Han faced charges over an alleged larceny of timber poles from Bourke paddock. Evidence shows Bourke testified to poles cut and removed in April and October, with witnesses detailing conversations and attempts to settle the matter. The case revolved around the value of stolen poles and whether the defendant acted with permission or intent to steal.
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Lismisand
Bauxlla Court
Yestarlay
J. W. Beaver
Pms
Lignora
Edwin Mba Han
Este
Slaith
HL. Clarke
Delunes
Serguant Sith
Jiddouk
Houid
Connors
Marrigis
Thoms Bourke
Rothesay
Gunoe
Ubero
Burra
Lartisou
Winnows
Mr. Clarke
Flirrison
Morrison
Haenwun
Harrison
Harrigan
Tim
Tai Ne
Cvustalite
Wit Fieas
Witnoa
Smitt
Mat Marrium Cumming
Clarku
Miler
M‘elroy
Amd
Bourku
Tan
Bourke
Une
Clarke
Amaller
Hye
Nanny Chon
Bib
Ion Lauer
Vlau
Kawio
Boaltal
Gunttier
Anid
Doglvin
Viniel
Smith
Bourka
Geuvatt
Sporting meet at Oval with teams and trials set
Sporting event outline lists officials, clubs, and chosen umpires. Benalla Wanderers wear Border town colors for public match tomorrow. Wanders and Chu Wanderers selections include multiple players from the provided rosters with a 2 pm start. A second game between Tima and St. Dallow is scheduled at Lita 1 tomorrow afternoon, promising a good match.
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Matel
Ube Oval
Kacolbtard
Bopalhy
Sebyih
Talochiad
Barklamb
Wmiblon
Claney
Mack
Shoemill
Guedov
Raubor
Boyd
Baltivan
Wilcon
Hyland
Burners
Westgarth
Porter
Gallagher
Cunnally
Castles
Tables
Guaparine
Shawing
Burkey Black
Fortis
Roi
Benalla Wanderers
Morryw
Chu Wanderers
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Ypres
Estaires
la Bares
Berlin
Red Cross
Washington
Wenesday
Deepartment
Dietory
Amton Meyer Dierbead
United States
Howe Ty Gernny
Alfred Mayor
Anmaunition
Goverm
Munts ' Tv
Cerman
Italy
Austria
Calicia
Galicia
Mackensen
Lemberg
Gost
Private Leslie Shiells
Defenos
Migsing
Koroka Street
Ballarat
Warringabel
Gippsland
W. M.donald
Leslie Shielle
District News and
Noves
Dooks Moers
J. M*namara © Co
Riley
H. M'Fadzean
P. Leonard
Tay Beau
Goulburn Valley
Hunce
Nunarkah Park
Imrovenant
Counell
Mosbley
Glenrowan
Glooroway
Robert Aucus
Lance-Corporal
Blackie
Lauco
N.tt Blackie
Bonalla
Vernon Brooks
Priyale Brooks
BR. T. Brookes
Liwul
Tvsha Brookes
Higher Elomentary School
Privals Brookes
Ryan's Creek
Hagland Nervice
Molyullah
Moy
Moss
Burke's Hin
Mey
Roxly
Mr. J. Moss
Pracas
Mr. Pormecyl
Burramine
Bors Ramine
Ir. Beaven
Sporting Met
Gabe
Ube
Secretacy
Phineas
Kilby
Biering
Lirlo Brown
Mis Bightes
Voor
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