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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
3
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London reports Haig raided trenches south of Hebuterne and held a post. Paris notes a major assault near the Rhine front from Brigny to east of Lepompolis with Germans repelled after heavy artillery and counterfire. British and French forces claim success in stanching the German offensive and preserving front lines despite multiple attacks.
A Rome cable says official reports deem the situation favorable while captured Austrian officers admit the offensive failed. London reports claim Austrians plan no further all out advance as Russians surrender near Montullo. Paris experts call outlook mainly favorable but note cautious optimism amid Allied resistance.
General Cables reports a proposal to appoint a Dominion War Cabinet in London under the War Cabinet, alongside High Commissioners, to manage war material and Dominion matters. General Sir William Birdwood is promoted to command of the Southern Division and General Morneh takes command of the Australian troops with General White as chief of staff.
Benalla High School assembled to distribute last season’s swimming certificates. Dr Nish addressed the school in Rev. A. U. McGunnan’s absence, congratulating the senior and junior certificate earners and hoping all pupils gain the senior certificate before leaving. He noted the value of lifesaving skills and referenced potential future Royal Humane Society certificates for outstanding pupils. Certificates were awarded to a list of named students including Syston Chakrrescates, Ajrl.-Qugen Quinn, Agner Blahaag, Dorothy Knox, Evelyn Scholes, and many others. a separate group labeled Firsts? Cyavry Area Boys received recognitions as well.
Died on service Lieutenant T. W. Halen, DOM, killed in action in France. He was aboard at Mero. BF. T. Brown, of B mally om, is listed in the roll of honor with military title and designation.
A fragmentary dispatch from the Defense Department notes Corporal A. J. Gardiner of Lneg wounded in a recent action. It mentions Kinne Kinhart Butiee and Mass M. J. McNamara with tied references, and refers to a packing coach at Woods'irons Fepparitlat Cure-1/6 and 2/9.
Monday’s meeting in Shepparton Town Hall debated an avenue of honor to fallen soldiers. Councillors clashed over site options Barkly Street Sydney Road or Commercial Road with costs estimated for 126 to 208 trees. A sub committee was formed to manage the project and public fundraising was proposed via an advertisement.
The Bonall Agricultural Society hosted a Tuesday meeting at the saleyards where about 300 farmers attended to protest Federal price fixing of meat. Speakers urged a large deputation to Melbourne to press the minister, warning higher costs and taxes would hit producers and urging unity to oppose the policy.
A public gathering was urged to fulfill a large deputation goal, but the minister preferred not to receive one. A monster meeting was planned in Temperance Hall with about sixty people signaling support. An evening protest meeting in Melbourne produced a series of resolutions to be presented to the Minister.
A deputation waited on the Acting Prime Minister and the Minister for Labour demanding restraint on meat prices. Mr Watt promised a reply by night after repeating their urgent case for lower costs.
Major Gyachur and Major Martin led a Benalla meeting at Shire hall to set a 24 day Citizens Forces camp this year avoiding February. They debated suitable months, with January or March favored, and considered recruitment, exemptions, and a 21 to 60 year old pool for a wartime reserve.
A wartime dispatch describes the German big offensive breaking through British lines on the Wealers front and pushing toward Amiens. Australian troops counterattacked with trains and artillery, delaying the advance, inflicting casualties, and recapturing ground as gas shells and heavy fighting shaped a desperate battle on multiple sectors. The article notes allied air forces bombing and observing enemy positions while German plans met stiff resistance from Australian and British defense.
Watts Turmball & Co report a weekly naval fortnightly market at Benalla, showing cattle and sheep prices with near record activity. Prices ranged from £16 to £16 12s for cattle and assorted sheep, with yarding heavy and buyers active despite storms, as high quality stock drew strong bids from local firms.
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