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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
Informal ballot papers for the Senate election show confusion with cross marks and unmarked papers at Benalla North. The Benalla booth counts began around 10 o'clock as officials report rapid progress amid a range of local items including wages, public notices, road and rail updates, and business openings.
Patriotic efforts include Mrs Ledger and Mr Willoceks donations secured by Mr Coghlan and Mrs Bellis. Empire Day on May 24 with school committee planning and possible address by Mr Ashlisle MGA and Mr Luckie. Rain totals rise to 120 inches for the month aiding the district after a dry spell.
In Benulla a petty court heard Constable M Millon charge a man with stealing 21 kerosene tins and other bottles from Elizabeth Kenneally’s vacant Broken River house. The defendant pleaded guilty. the magistrate fined him 20 and ordered costs 6 to Huat Box, with goods returned.
A historical ad style recipe claims a tonic called HEENZO will soothe coughs. It directs mixing with warm water and herbs to produce a phlegm loosening mixture. It lists prices and simple preparation steps, reflecting period medicinal advertising.
London dispatch reports Sir Douglas Haig saying Allied lines held with slight advances north of Blugicourt and east of Gayrolle. British gains near Presnoy include regaining some lost ground as night operations improved positions.
German forces suffered two severe reverses as night fighting raged along Chemin-des-Dames. French communiqué says enemy attacks were repulsed around Gorny-de-la-Bovalle and on the Monument Dohartebise. Allied forces attacked anew and seized a German first line trench, taking 160 prisoners northeast of Chevsens.
A German official report states regiments stormed Feexing held the village against counter attacks. It claims repulsed English advances at Roax and Bullecourt and a French counteraction following a hand to hand struggle between Winterberg and the Corbeny Berry- au- hic road.
Fragmentary wartime prose notes the German forces pressed by Allied pressure as the offensive seeks to wear them down. It discusses gun numbers, territorial gains and losses, and the broader aim of forcing Germany to battle on terrain more favorable to the Allies.
London dispatch reports on the Western front stating since April 1, 20,000 prisoners have been taken along with 267 tanks and 227 mortars. The front has advanced two to five miles over a twenty mile stretch as combat continues.
A Russian official statement says artillery north of Braet hit enemy batteries as forces moved northwest toward Wentiv, with explosions reported and a general advance described despite fighting activity.
A French Macedonian communique states artillery is active along the front. British aircraft raided enemy depots at Dodli and Patiores. German claims of yesterday about an attack in the Curna salient are contradicted by the Allied report.
The Admiralty reports a mine or torpedo attack on a mine sweeper on Saturday. Ten officers and twenty men are missing. A British steamer arriving at New York says a submarine was saved on this side of the Atlantic five days out from Liverpool.
A letter circulates asking readers to answer yes or no about supporting membership and purchases for books and war effort. It questions funding desires for 20 to 80 million pounds to aid wounded soldiers and criticizes leaders for urging taxraising while claiming to support the war. The writer calls out hypocrisy and mocks the war party.
Benalla Red Cross Society plans an American Tea event at the Shire Hall to raise funds for the British Red Cross Appeal. There will be a refreshment stall jumble and produce stall with donations and a welcome for attendees. President CG Walker appeals to locals for goods and strong support to make the campaign worthy.
The roll details Private Edward Teddy Robinson of Warrentayne and Private Bertrand John Winters of Lake Rowse killed in France. It notes other local casualties including Private P L J Robbechi, Lieut A J Harris, Sergeant John Byrne, Trooper J Smuts, Private W Brock, Private R Agnew, Private R Baylin, and Sergeant S Tombline. It records ages, affiliations with West Australia families, and honors for gallantry, with updates from casualty notices and local relatives.
Wounded boundary coach Mrs Alice Bamford is reporting Albert Bamford of the 1 Austrian Tight Horse is hospitalized in Egypt after a gunshot wound to the right leg. Corporal T. A. Monro, son of Donald Munro of the Standard, wounded in France with a gunshot to the left thigh and in Horton County of London Hospital. Several other Benalla district servicemen reported wounded or missing in action including Corporal Gryseman of North Wangaratta, Major M. Lautin, Private L Cook, Private G R Turner, Private A Parish, and Sergeant A L Guppy missing in France since April 11. News of missing soldiers and early letters home bring deep distress to families in town and district.
Wangaratta Patriotic Girls organized a concert in Benalla to aid patriotic funds for schools and soldiers. Mira Pinkerton led acts with Misses Worcester, Callender, Ferguson, Vallender and others, raising around £30 from gate receipts and raffles, plus ticket sales and sweets. The show drew a full audience, earned praise for discipline and charm, and the event concluded with national songs and a Bow for the Wangaratta group. Proceeds supported local schools and the YMCA fund, with officials thanking attendees and performers.
Miss Tuohy announces the start of dressmaking operations at Mr Iggina Shop Warrinr after February 12. Prices and final details remain to be confirmed as the notice seeks customer inquiries and engagements.
A large Boxwood gathering bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap before their departure for Warburton. Speakers praised Dunlap’s neighborly qualities and Mrs. Dunlap's helpfulness as hostess. The event included toasts, gifts, and plans for future visits as friends expressed best wishes for their new home.
A St James school committee meeting Saturday discussed a letter from the Bugestic department, a report on balances and a £7,000 fundraising goal for the School Patriotic Fund by year end. They planned a charity event in November and a joint flower show in October, with Mrs. Bennett guiding preparations and Mr. Acres and Mr. Wadelton as officers.
A derailed goods train blocked No 2 and No 6 tracks after a collision near Barnawartha early Wednesday. One carriage damaged, two marriages in the special suffered, but crews kept order as the injured were tended. The Sydney to Atbury and other services were delayed while the wreck and carriages were cleared and the line reopened. An official report cites signal failure as a probable cause.
A historical ad like record shows a commercial live stock market report from M Q Munamama and others. It lists yard activity on Tuesday with cattle heifers and varying prices including 4, 9, and 50 pounds for different lots. Names appear of vendors and consignors along with price figures and animal types.
A garbled OCR page lists scattered figures and names including references to welfare, meetings, seating, and various numbers. The text weaves together prices, ages, and locations with unclear context, yielding a mosaic of partial entries rather than a coherent story.
The readable sections mention VITOR PUDUOKHS GUL and TeeLTV AG 49, with garbled passages about various people, places, and events. Core names include Vivian sal Beret and A.W Ninian, while references to months, dates, and locations are unclear due to OCR distortion. The item reads like a disrupted listing or notices page with many misread words.
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