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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
3
A mixed parcel of local items includes health and school notices, debt actions, and council reports. Bets on patriotic committees, school transfers, and police cases sit alongside rail and hotel land auctions, with reports of personal misfortunes and community events in Bonally and surrounding towns.
In a dramatic division the Bowser administration faced defeat as a motion by Elmslie to cut railway estimates by 10 fell 25 to 22. The government proposed reducing the £200,000 allocation to £100,000 amid pressure from the Railways Distribution Board. Bowser and Wynne discussed dissolution with the Governor, and Bowser warned the ministry would resign if elections were called. Captain Davidson, missing since 1917, was reported a prisoner in Germany per a letter from his wife in Camberwell.
A man from Bridge Street faced charges of drunkenness and using obscene language in a public place near the old Five Alle hotel. He pleaded guilty to both counts, with witnesses noting intoxicated behavior and repeated swearing. He admitted past drinking issues and a wartime injury affecting behavior. He was fined and given limited imprisonment, with some fines paid during the day.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cable news and a note about transmission abroad. The readable lines reference a Times page and an Australian special commission, with unclear details and no definite event or outcomes.
Report from Haig describes repelling an enemy party near Lens and aiding British and Belgian forces north of Lens and Armentieres. French troops and German counterattacks are noted with artillery duels along the Meuse and at various points including Messines and Prasnes. German raids north of Prasnes claim 90 prisoners taken.
London dispatch notes clipping arrivals for the week with YM and 2062 sailings. Wifkoen shige over and throw under 1600 tong were sunk. Hight were anquceumfully wicked. One dinhor was sunk.
Fragmentary dispatch from Vancouver undercut by garbled OCR. The readable bits mention a tense situation and unclear reference to Germs and “Away-Germats” amid confusing foreign names. No verifiable events, dates, or places can be established from the fragment.
Reports from Europe and the Atlantic describe airship activity over England with bombs dropped near Hull and a woman killed by shock. Admiralty notes naval aircraft dropped bombs at Bruges dock while other missions targeted enemy positions. Argentine authorities report the German ambassador’s escape as Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai dispatch warn of ongoing fighting and foreign reactions.
Word reached Beachworth that Lieut Martin Tornan was gassed while serving abroad. Corporal William Poach, son of Mr and Mrs Poach, was wounded in France and later awarded the Military Medal. He received the desolation on Saturday as he recovers in a Lancashire hospital after Friday’s injury.
A prolonged period of rain swept the district this week with a heavy downpour on Wednesday afternoon and further showers overnight. Police gauge readings recorded 38 inches in the last 24 hours and 122 pounds noted elsewhere. Fences sustained damage from turret-like rain. Local post office thermometer readings show fluctuating temperatures across the period.
At the Bucalla Plompton Coursing Club gathering held at the Cominsreil hotel on Wednesday evening, Mr P Eitlobt presided as president. Delegates Moore P, Vicsry, J J Connolly, R Bourky, W Noonan, O Griffithe and four others attended. The NC O proposal to take 5 percent of profits was voted against. Buderstroi, newly elected club secretary, noted the club’s long ties to Victoria and hoped to raise status to a top role, with plans for Water Noa Cup next year. Strong support for town benefits and donations to Red Cross or similar groups was expressed, while issues over refereeing and the gray cut were discussed.
Racing owners and teamers are reminded of nominations for Beechworth events on Monday next. The notice appears in the advertising column at Avortay Sand this day with details of sale at Benotts hotel and Herbrt Ledger estate on Dyrnovatreet for Edward Kidout residence sale.
District notes record the sudden death of Mr. Henry Brandes aged 81 in Phree-mile and a poisoning scare involving Miss Roan Actor in Myrtleford. Reports from Euroda, Wangaratta, Yarrawonga, and Yarrawonga Chronicle cover arrests, forgeries, memorial plans, district church action, council matters, a hunting accident, and local tributes.
In Bonilla Police Court before P.M. Pennofather, Jacob rouse, John T. Dillon, and Cherlow Hotton faced charges from Constable Cray for a February fire near Livine’s, with the fire burning 14 acres and posts, despite witnesses testifying it was out before. defense contends insufficient proof, witnesses described camp fires and possible ignition sources, and the case hinged on whether the blaze was extinguished hours earlier.
Witnesses describe how the camp fire started and who was present the night before. Mr Goudie blames carelessness while others doubt the cause and the fire’s potential path, with a magistrate indicating the case may be dismissed.
The Red Cross Society Benalla committee met in Redwhite Hall on Tuesday with Mrs Walker chairing. Members discussed a Victorian Division letter urging a strong May appeal to raise at least £200,000 for war prisoners and Victoria’s share of £60,000 yearly, necessitating higher division contributions. A special fundraising effort was unanimously approved. Treasurer’s balance stood at £10 0/11, payments of £1 10/9 and £24 19 for wool were passed. Mrs Connolly joined the committee, replacing Mrs Namara who resigned. Mrs O Toole was appointed.
The monthly committee meeting of the shore association convened at the Mechanics Institute with HH Phillips presiding. Delegates for the recruiting conference were discussed, donations sought from local clubs, closures planned for March 29 to April 1, and a condolence letter ordered for the late Mr J D Collins.
Editor laments misconception about old age pensions and the Ovens Benevolent Asylum. He notes 80 inmates receive food shelter and medical care and warns if the asylum closes the aged would be left to gaol or workhouses. The management admits debt and fundraising shortfalls amid wartime charity diversions.
A jumble of typed letters discusses corrections to land purchase claims related to a railway project. It mentions names Mr Mal Jott Mr Mallett and Mr Canningham and references land owned by Mrs Mobiveon and Mrs Hobinein as well as the railway wharcas. The writer asserts corrections and notes a barred publication. The piece reads like a garbled editorial or correction notice.
A garbled market summary lists cattle prices and lots at Benalla Market with mentions of specific vendors such as Watts Tarshull and Spriggs. It references yarding totals, sales outcomes, and prices including a notable sale around £21 for a herd, with various consignments and specials noted amid inconsistent OCR phrasing.
The report lists numerous livestock lots and bids including ewes, rams, heifers, and sows with varied prices. Also notes many entries across different breeds and ages, plus multiple totals and ranges in pounds.
Victorian producers report on a sheep sale held Thursday with a large European market demand and stable to rising prices for certain classes. The week’s bidding showed yarded stock at various prices and strong demand for young wethers, ewes, and light-weight wool, though overall market eased slightly from last week.
A muddled OCR fragment reports a livestock clearing sale with cattle averaging about 19 pounds or currency per head. The text includes stray names, prices, and unclear details about participants, locations, and dates, yielding a partial sale summary.
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