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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
3
Articles revisit Prussia's expansionist tactics and Austro-German power plays, noting a historic warning that resonates with current events. The piece also covers a concert in Shire Hall featuring Major Lusty Barklamb and other artists, local council actions on gravel reserves, a tram accident death, and community notices on flax farming, land paddocks, and home defense registrations.
A fragment notes that the cable dispatch from Australia carries opinions not representing The Times unless explicitly stated. The line stresses the distinction between the source’s views and the newspaper’s official stance.
The British War Mission says Allied casualties total about 4 millionths mostly in the latest western offensive. German losses reach about half a million. British forces remained heavily engaged, with many divisions suffering high casualties. French authority notes Allied superiority in numbers over German forces.
British reports say Haig improved our line near Sailly and east of Hebuterne, repulsed an attack northeast of Hinges, raided lines in the Dieppe forest, with artillery active on the Lyn front. French communique notes reciprocal firing north and south of the Aure in the Dourmont sector and prisoners taken after night fighting near Laer with local counters at various points.
Telegraphed Sunday report notes disorganization among enemy troops hampered by heavy rain. Franco British forces between Loses and Desacourt push forward on a thousand yard front, averaging five hundred yards deep, taking prisoners and seizing high ground near Roudebout while expanding positions around strongly held buildings.
London reports Petrograd placed on defence amid warnings of possible Finnish invasion. In The Hague the German Dutch tension ends as the German foreign minister informs deputies. In Tokyo a Bolshevik spy case charges the Japanese consul and head of the Japanese colony at Irkutsk with espionage.
A summary reports British and German actions as Prussia rejects a franchise bill, military tribunals in place, Sebastopol occupation cited, and Bolshovika coalition efforts. It notes 500 Anzacs arriving in New York amid Liberty Town celebrations and predicts 2,200,000 American troops by July. Lloyd George praises front-line confidence while pacifists are reportedly absent.
A public appeal signed by the Lov er of Music laments lack of support for the municipal band. It warns that without sufficient backing for conductors and instruments valued around £200, performances in the Gardens may end. The writer notes weekly collections already yield about £40 a year from thirty residents.
A major blaze at the Wystham grain and millet complex in Austria caused extensive damage. The fire destroyed the largest such facility in the area with losses estimated at several million Kronen. The cause remains unknown.
Philip Williams born in Shropshire England on September 10 1856 died Sunday at his daughter Beowlla Bennita’s home. He came to Australia early and joined Ballarat Bendigo diggings, worked with Mrs Vaughan Lene imouth, then managed Thayne station for Mr Vinghan. He later owned adjoining property and lived there over 40 years with family. A prominent churchman and for 15 years superintendent of the Baddaginnio Late Day School. He outlived by wife previous, leaves two sons and three daughters. Funeral this afternoon at daughter’s residence at 2 pm.
Mr Gordon Gray aged ninety died at his residence The Bougleyardy last week and was buried in Thoons cemetery on Wednesday with Revs W Spittall and Perkins officiating. A colonist of over 60 years in Thoons, he left two brothers and two sisters, none married, and his sister Isabella Gray is now the sole survivor after John Gray’s October death.
Norman chairing the Railways Commissioners led a small inspection of the North Eastern line with Norman, Jones, Molomby, Tierney, Ballard, Walker, and Smith. They reviewed footbridge access, tar paving the station yard, fencing near the crossing, and easing goods train blocks at Badgandi. They planned actions and estimated costs, then concluded the inspection.
Private W Nicol received a gold medal at a district drill ball held Wednesday for welcome home Private W Neal of Kagas. Attendees praised his patriotism, with speeches by Major Martin and others, and music by local musicians. Amid war news, local leaders urged continued recruitments for home defense as celebrations continued into the evening.
Word arrived for Mrs Daly of Tatong that her second son Imporal Robert Daly died of wounds in hospital at 23. The Daly family produced several service members in the Australian Light Horse from Egypt to Gallipoli and France. Other deaths noted include Private George Laycock Mansfield, killed in France, and Private Gilbert Hayward Kyerton killed in France aged 22.
A list of wounded soldiers in France including W, J ween of Goorambat and T B Dower of Dookie, plus updates on Lieut KR B Foster and other injuries. Reports mention private cables from London, hospital transfers in Koyland, and men like Sym G Carter of Chiltern, J P Andrews of Mansfeld, and S G Higgins among those wounded or returning. Names, places, and regimental references appear with casualty classifications and dates, reflecting a broad war damage ledger.
Balance sheet from the Fancy Dress Ball held at the Drill Hall on Thursday April 25 in aid of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League shows door takings and prizes. Prizes for best costumes included a fountain pen, comb and brush, a tray, a box of soap, gloves and more donated by local sponsors and individuals.
The text shows a YMCA audited balance sheet for February 1918 detailing receipts and expenditures. Major items include a town entry, prize money donations from Mrs. Walker and Mrs. McLelland, a country collection, and a cheque to the YMCA. Total receipts amount to 24 18 1 and expenditures 9 6 with a cheque to YMCA of 26 11 2.
The page reports a series of obituaries and official notices for W. M. Kibble and others, alongside industrial and financial summaries. It notes bequests, church appointments, railway statistics, gold output, and government finances, including railway profits and wartime trade data. It mentions misfortunes and legal actions, with various place names and organizations referenced.
A letter from Mes Cronin of Swangool recounts the death of Corporal Warnock, a member of the 7th Battalion, during a village action in 1917. The message, sent by chaplain J. M. M'Broy, describes intense fighting, the fall of several soldiers, and the unit's steady progress amid casualties. Cronin mourns the loss, notes the heroism of Corporal Warnock and Sergeant Maus, and conveys condolences from the platoon and battalion.
A fragmentary report notes Signaller Tom Skeyvill regaining sight after a long period. The tale mentions his service, a shell explosion, and a patch from New York describing his recovery and return to duty with the Paid Liberty Lodath.
A vivid 1915 battle account honors Australian Infantry and Captain Dougall as they repelled a formidable enemy assault. Despite heavy losses, Dougall led a decisive counterattack killing enemy and saving wounded comrades, with Hayatha and Gore among the fallen in this heroic stand.
The event named Allies Pair drew broad support as a community effort. Local organizers and committee members led the drive for the fair with stalls, talks, and a chair event at Varbitin Shows. The detailed account notes lively participation, a poetry and crafts booth, and a strong turnout in the district.
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