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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
3
A lengthy report outlines ongoing fruit market abuses including topping, mislabeling, and packing practices that deceive buyers. Regulators criticize lax supervision by inspectors and urge the new Minister of Agriculture to enforce reforms, with calls for inspections and better enforcement to protect growers and consumers.
Fragmentary OCR describes an athletic contest with references to players and teams. It mentions a 67 to 3% score and names Mita Veiga and A Hair among participants. Details are garbled, but a victory by the opposing side is noted.
A garbled racing report covers multiple events at St Patrick's Day races in Worrawwnny with details of train departures near 1115, returns at 608, and disqualifications. It lists horses and riders across Autumn meetings at Cobram and Fremington and notes results in hurdles, steeplechases, and Governor's Plate.
Died on service Private Wm Bi M Waters of Twtlan at a hospital on February 25 after a battle. Duweph was killed in action during mount tie ape. Pripsie TE Dovtay of Numay fal pros vhously reported thieily has maw buns rwporkud killed in action.
London dispatch reports heavy Allied air and ground actions on the Western Front. RAF bombers hit billets and a railway siding near St Quen tin Cambrai area, while German counter moves and artillery exchanges increased along Le Basse Canal Ypres. Haig says British repulsed a hostile assault east of Armentieres with continued shelling in nearby sectors.
An unclear World War I style report describes French repulses at Tuanton and actions on the left of Kia Muay. It mentions inflicting losses, taking prisoners, and some Allied units penetrating enemy lines near Auberive, Batlou Villers, with destruction of enemy positions.
Mesopotamian dispatch reports a station along the Euphrates occupied yesterday morning with no opposition. Turkish forces reportedly retreated seven miles upstream after the action.
British forces advance northward today as they report reaching a strong Turkish position five miles west of the River and occupy several towns along the Nahhus road. Enemy lines hold with limited resistance, while Allied troops push toward a pivotal sector, achieving a notable tactical gain with few opposing moves reported.
Salomea Front Tosbon reports a local official demanded bribes during a political event at Stranivery. Authorities say the Bribisi figure pressured attendees for payments, triggering investigations. The case involves unnamed witnesses and ongoing inquiries.
Muddled dispatches claim a Russia Romania agreement and a Finnish theatre note. Reported troop movements include 200 Gorka units with artillery and landings at various Baltic areas. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
A London air raid by seven or eight aircraft caused damage and casualties. Official counts list 1 dead and 46 injured, with fears of six more buried. Among the missing is Mrs. Lona Ford of New South Wales, famed for Keep the Home Fires Burning. Rescue teams worked through the day, recovering three bodies.
An aged reader faces artery strain and other age related changes worsened by constipation. The piece urges treatment for all ages to avoid danger, endorsing Nujol petroleum lubricant as a remedy marketed by Stand Oil Company.
Postmortem on James Barely, victim of a tragedy, found a back shoulder wound with pellets entering near the blade. Dr. Mollison, government pathologist, notes jaw injuries and inner organs largely absent. A double barrel break rifle linked to the case. inquiry adjourned to a later date.
A serious shortage of bran and pollard grips farmers and poultry keepers as cooler weather nears. Mills cannot meet rising demand while dairy herds and poultry face potential starvation. a widow appeals to authorities for supplies to sustain her farm while wartime absences strain the household.
Daokin College principal reports a ten month general character review. The article notes fencing, sealing, stockholding, ploughing, and wheat yields on farm land. It mentions 16 to 20 percent increases in rent funds and outlines dairy, pig, and livestock work. The piece includes praise from students and staff, and mentions the college’s broader land work and educational aims.
Widespread upheaval follows a move within the Mathadine Conference to oust Rev. Albert Morely from his post. Few worshippers attend, the Sunday school is halted, and stewards refuse to officiate while attendees pledge support to the pastor amid the clash over church leadership and conscription controversy.
A wartime letter recounts brutal scenes of combat and its moral cost. The writer, Lt. Frank Mowsio, describes vivid, disturbing images of destruction, the lure of killing, and the psychological toll on soldiers. He questions civilization's direction postwar and asks how society will heal or devolve after such violence. The letter reflects on personal fear, innocence lost, and the enduring impact on families and future generations.
A Protestant Federation meeting approved a series of resolutions condemning Roman Catholic influence and affirming Protestant unity. The group called for appointing a committee to report on Catholic sects, urged forgiveness policy on monthly charity, and proposed closing nonessential Sunday school activities.
Fragmented forecast text references thermomatur readings with unclear date and temperatures ranging around 68 to 80 degrees in March. Readable details are sparse, making precise location and timings unavailable.
A collage of fragmentary notices mentions legal sums in Sydney area disputes, a Brisbane landlord recovery from a tenant, a murder at a railway station, enlistment and naval matters, a missing soldier story, and various civic and official notices. Names and places blur in the garbled OCR, with references to Queensland and New South Wales events, including a fatal incident and public works concerns.
An Australian assault described as a thrilling spectacle features aggressive actions by Allied troops. The narrative highlights intense fighting behind lines, heavy weaponry, and brutal conditions as men press forward through gunfire toward strategic targets. The piece emphasizes courage, discipline, and the harsh realities of frontline combat.
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