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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

3

British Regain Menchy Outpost In Western Front

Dispatch from London reports Sir Douglas Haig confirming recapture of posts east of Menchy le Preux after German advances. Allied artillery engaged from Ailette to Lattaux mill as French and Portuguese forces note heavy bombardment and repulsed enemy attacks with discipline praised.

Menchy Reeves London Vield-Marshall Douglas Haig Menchy-le Preux Souches Hiver Oni Altwo Tha Enony Ailette Lattaux Mill Monttin-Monporail Tot Gurtre Teir

Germans Admit British Penetrate First Line

A German official report says artillery fire was violent between the Ypres and Lys fronts. The British attacked on the north bank of the Soucher River and penetrated the German first line in the centre on the northern sector.

Arommaury Ny Winaness Papen London Yaor and Lys Soucher River

Greek exile plan signals shift in royalist views

Reuters Athens correspondent notes a government purge plan expelling thirty eight pro monarchy figures, including former premier M. Gounaris and leaders Sayias and El Lavierstos. Ten officials to be moved to nonEuropean destinations. Ward Price of The Times reports Royalist Greeks wavering toward orientalist rhetoric as spontaneous crowds greet the queen in Thessaly.

London Reuters Athen Greece M. Gounaris Baron Streit Gunorit Dowsrunis Moleaxes Sayias Aid el Lavierstos Crooks Ward Price Times Athens Thesaly Regina

Italian Front Offensive Advances on Asiago Plateau

An Italian official report states a violent assault on the Asiago plateau damaged enemy defences and allowed progress. It claims advances over difficult terrain, formidable positions on Mount Crugass, including Hill 2105, and the capture of 436 prisoners.

London Asiago Mount Crugass

Disquieting Signs of Russian Disintegration Warned

London reports a Times correspondent notes growing pessimism about Russia's war effort as disintegration fears rise. Military leaders allegedly believe the army is ready for an offensive using volunteer regiments. Suspicions arise over women's divisions headed to the front.

London Times Dessa Amny

Revolution Reported in Bohemia

A London dispatch dated Wednesday reports a Bohemian revolution with Prague as the center. Authorities say unrest has spread to several towns as calls for a Czech National Constituent Assembly based on universal suffrage gain momentum.

Bohemia Reoten London Boho Paris Prague

Stock Transactions Reported by The Victorian Producers Co Ltd

The Victorian Producers Cooperative Co Ltd Benalls reports private stock sales since late May including numerous entries for cattle beef cattle and heifers by various buyers such as Maw Parker Martin Evans Smith and others. Total value of cases at the Benalla office amounts to £18625. Arbor Day activities delayed by heavy rain at Boalls East and West Schools with plans to plant trees and dedicate a soldier’s name. Narse Kresick returns on final leave before ALF duty. Whitfield line reopens tomorrow after flood damage.

Victorian Producers’ Cooperative Co. Ltd Benalls H. Maw Cooper S.J. Parker W. J. Martin K. Evans J.smith H. G. Geogerson A. Heaney Jakt Moodie J.J. Gianivan Cumming Wwe Hy G. Gro Keron J. J. Richardsson Cwen Georg Crawford Owe H. Hy Qubarny Wi. Osborne K. H W. Cumming TH. G. Gregerson A. Gentinell J. Beatty Kennedy Bros Mes. Harrison Fs. H. Cumming Smitenbarker Benalla Arnon Bo Oalls East West Coms Queeneland Nenst Kresick Narse Kresick Tbe A.lf Witttrick Lrse Whitfield Wanson AL Moyhu Hunsio Deiry Co Whitheld Cheshunt King Valhyy Bilt Tims Thoes Hanson Teway Pessant Board of Directors Moylin

Roll of Honor Killed in Action and Wounded Soldiers

War casualty list from Beuatl to Wangaratta notes Private J Bradford Mra Bradford’s son killed in action and Mrs Bradford’s grief. Other named soldiers include Major J Bradford awarded DOM for service in Peteros battle, Lieutenant Clydy Postov Hobart amateur golf champion killed in Branco fighting, Pte St Lonergan Numurkab and Sgt Hort Cowpar Nadalisy killed in France, Pte Robert Leckie Tuit Miepoil killed in France, William Robertson Wangaratta Milawa killed in France, Pte John Mathieson wounded in France, Pte Phil Hampton Taturs wounded, Pte EK Edward West badly wounded, Pte Harry Wallace Hansenville wounded, Michael Cowan Wangaratta wounded, Pte J Gibbs Moyhu wounded, Pte W Pridmore Kotapna missing since May, Mrs Joa Amery Howeya informed Alex Amery missing since May, Sapper Linneny home in Koros Tutwook, Lance-Corporal Corbett Whoronly invalided, Private Robert Dodd Wangaratta wounded, Howland Hughes reportedly returning home.

J. Bradford Mra Ki. Bradford Beuatl Bradford Western Australia Latsha Defence Department W Radford Cupther Majie J. Bradford New South Wales Peleros Branco Ldeut Clydy Postov Hobart Tle Nixon Benalls G. T. Brown Nowa Pte. St. Lonergan Numurkab Set Hort Cowpar Nadalisy France Robert Leckie Tuit Miepoil Lions William Robertson M. W. Robertson Wangaratta Milawa Raach Education Department Beechworth John Mathieson Pio Phil Hampton Taturs Edward Ae West Harry Wallace Hansenville Michael Cowan James Cowan Wangirstts Reading J. Tgibb Moyhu Sapper Linneny Missin Koros Tutwook Corporal Corbett Whoronly Robert Dodd Agsteada Pra Howland Hughes

Prisoner of War Report For Pte Gascanne

Word has been received that Pte 8 V Gascaign, eldest son of Mr P O Gae calgne of Whitfield, was previously officially reported missing in France in April. It is now reported he was wounded and is a prisoner in Zerbst Hospital, Germany.

Pte V. Gascaign P.O. Gaecalgne Whitfield France Zerbst Hopital Germany Urech Worth Johannesburg Richard Armstrong John Armstrong J.P Beechworth W. Skidmore J. H. Harris J. P. Dooglan Moore Kayleg Yackandaniah Gr. Moly Penx

Gas supply protests by Traders and Citizens Association

The Traders and Citizens Association criticized the gas supply on Monday expressing dissatisfaction with gas pressure lighting and odor. Shopkeepers and consumers threaten cutting off gas if not improved and plans were made to write to the Colonial Gas Company and to seek council cooperation on flood protection and town safety.

Colonial Gas Company Shire Cimpoil

Land Transactions Report of Victorian Producers Bonalls Sale List

The Victorian Producers Cooperative Company reports completed rooms and sales by its Bonalls branch. Transactions include parcels near Lima South Wangaratta Tatong and Moyhu with various buyers. Propositions from the above company also include properties at Glenrowar Benalla and near Benalla plus Moyhu and Chung locations. Trinity College notes no London cards arrived and postpones the examination set for the 23rd inst. Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure recommended for bronchial coughs.

Victorian Producers, Cooperative Company Bonalls John Gawley Lima South George Hy Piotoo Story G.pwinly Wangaratta Beailny Lister Kitlon Sia Lake Mallee Autia Hon Wilh Little Avewe Suraria Road Larkin Tongue Bro Mathieson Benalla Carroll HG. Gregoryom Trinity Cotece London

Welcome Home for Private Ostapbell at Jutilee Hall

District news recounts Private Norman Ostapbell return to Baddaginnle after over four years at war, with a crowded Jutilee hall welcome, addresses by local figures, and a medal and notes presentation. Also notes deaths, resignations, and local misfortunes including floods, hospital fund gains, and rail crossing accidents across several towns.

Baddagindie Norman Ostapbell Baddaginnle Gy Danlop Thachirman Najstuith Ce. Barnes Heron Campbell Mra M*leanan Mint Nichatwon Deivate Campbell Gallipoli Baegor Aller Wan Branco

Benalla Racing Club Spring Meeting Put Back

A Benalla Racing Club committee meeting at the Commercial hotel discussed postponing the Spring meeting due to license constraints and weather risks. The group weighed August timing, potential postponement to October, and the impact on members, with debate over permits and financial losses if the event is abandoned or delayed.

Benalla Racing Club Commercial Hotel Toorday Mucsare Findley B. Gascoigne P. Gaffney J. W Mordows G. Gregerson W. T. Noonan G. H. Hagenanor G. O'Toole L.tooThink H. Moodie P. King de. Barringgoe Tile Sprenu Mmouth Penally Club Association V.R.C Angoet Rimander Providence Carlisle Bonalla Moorg Benalla Wooga Corowa Albury Wangertta Moodie Meadows Mont Ug Gaffney Gregorson Birrlog Ton Brink Tina Grngyrton Norwes Hagenauer Histon Brink Boreington Hagansner the Provident Goscolzno Barrington Commonwealth Great Britain Bers Eaid Jnay Dr. Barrington Gregerson Sffort Laughber Co Re Aninborn Jon Brink Mr. King Augnet Lith JonBrink

Stock Market Sale At Corporation Yards Benalla

Victorian Producers Co operative reports a fortnightly stock sale at Benalla yards with a fair yarding of sheep and a strong demand for store cattle while fat sheep and store cattle sold well. Prices ranged across cows bulls heifers and calves with notable top prices for two fine cows and strong competition among buyers. yarding lighter due to road conditions and recent weather.

Adwanson Prine Wimie Fiat Somster Victorian Producers' Co-Operative CO Mie Vistorian Producers Co-operative Co Holt Corporation Benalis Tooslay M.Q. Mnamara M. Q. Mnamara D&¢ Co Bonallajon Theunjaiity Haing

Charge of Larceny Before Mounts Bench

Stephen O'Brien faced larceny charges in the Policy Court with Constable Connors alleging he took a tent and axe from Hugh Keight. The case described a sequence of payments and temporary possession tied to farm work, ending with the bench finding him guilty of taking the tent but not the axe and sentencing seven days imprisonment for the theft of the tent.

Bonalls Mounts Gregoreon Ruevell Dunlop Stephen O'Brien Cons Nore Jane St Patong Hugh Keight Smith Hugh Knight Karn Jane Ath Recused Law Nocmaed Conatabie Connors Witres O'Bren Millan Benalla Knipat O'Brien Carter Bros Wmn Newman Knight Jessid Benet Sergeant Smith Sergninh Smith Keight Boochworth Ashloe Howan Withers Bath Konighonin Hin

Record Sale of Fat Cattle at High Prices

Watts, Turnbill & Co report selling 60 primo heavy fat cattle for the record price of 20 TH per head for Mr. H. I. Gidney of Lima South Genatls. Purchaser is Mr. R. J. Gooke of the IX brand Peder butehorios. Cattle praised for exceptional quality with weights ranging around 800 pounds.

Heenza Heenza Hoag Tapped as Panacea Pilllabel

Fragmented OCR lists a medical quack remedy tale with terms like HEENZO and Mean's Eeiino. It describes a potion marketed for coughs colds and sore throats price two pence and sold widely through chemists and stores. The entry mocks consumer gullibility and dubious efficacy.

Hoan Lowe

Anonymous Letter Sparks Police Inquiry In Victoria

An anonymous letter led to a police inquiry conducted from 10 am to 9:49 pm in Benalla and Wodonga districts. Senior Constable Rawlings faced departmental charges and was ordered transferred amid extensive testimony from lawyers and witnesses regarding a letter before Inspector Crooks.

Ant Auonyi Joerg Withere Withere Heli Wivbatrawis Rawlings Tetory Wilkindop Tivisans Wilicitor Albury Bamontyen Wtvice Neabty Nice Wilen Ivar Turther Wilcot Wilson Crooks Aonlor

Racing Mr. 4.0 Stalls Big Toss in Narrow Finish

Disjointed report describes a racing event involving Mr. 4.0 Forer of Dookie making a notable throw or toss during a Sunday race. The narrative references a racehorse named Nuctarium, stabling at a nearby station, with mentions of places Wangaratta Albury Wodonga and Theyslle Guy, and suggests a life risking moment during the event.

Wargorntha Albury

Fragmented OCR Word Salad Prompts Unclear Historical Note

Nonsensical string of mixed terms including names, places, and items appears from OCR noise. The readable pieces reference medicines, engines, and various proper nouns but lack coherent events or verifiable facts to summarize into a standard news item.

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