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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 29, 1917

Page

3

Thorn proposes cadet mentor house at drill till meeting

A committee to form a cadet mentor house was proposed after Thorn chaired the drill night discussion. Lt Cloncy absent, Sgt Major Harrison led the session. A June 15 dance to fund the project was arranged and a gathering next Thursday sought support.

Ivuyastese Thorn Cloncy Rnin Harrison Vic Graloger J. Baker Fonda Goo Walker Mexander Tohn Taario Pharaday Mnoening Moxign Kiviedonce Nish Gage Engineve Canningham Senota’ Parasorte Wusa Mes. Hamilton M'Farlyne Davina Gascoigne Hiscock Hall Mackensie Westhorill

Roll of Honor Died on Service in World War I

Died on service are Norman reion former school teacher Bershworth guard. Mrs Bonwell of Stantey receives notice that Private Thomas Bowright was killed in France on August 12 1918. Mrs HL O Gorman Wangaratta on Friday learns her son Latour Corporal Jack P. B. O Gorman aged 25 was killed in France on May 3. He can see Gallipoli and was a machine quarter. Word received that Pto. Jack Taenbull of Rochester was killed in action. Taenbull remembered as a brilliant player in the Wage ratte Football Club 10 or 12 years ago. He was about 10 years of age. Ist casualty appears among Pro A C Tiogaty four years ago an under clerk of course at Benalla.

Norman Reion Bershworth Hr. Bonwell Stantey Sas Thomas Bowright France HL. O'Gorman Wangaratta Latour Jack PB. O'Gorman Jack Taenbull Rochester Tarnball Wageratte Pro. A.C Tiogaty Benalla Benalla Guo Club W. J. Ackerly Winton Shire of Bright Cam Havy Xine Good Roads South Barwon Country Roads Board Mania Foxde W&o Leo. Hickwy Spplylog Shirehall Quirk'a Lighting and Engineering Co. Ltd Mathievon Jetlray Atrest Mathicuon Lire Brigade Permissio Devenish Dean Kennedy Reapar Toy Devenieh Lamp Light Ing H. Schmidt Sskloghathia Mokoan G. N. Robinson Beacons Field-Street Hia Gloorowan Ku Bioeer Dali Wanda Numnebali Tive Weyty John Behn Alairl Gillons Uheetvin Keiltod Abie Aewth Jnr Bes Giddens Asiry Dojartenwne Mati Helaie Talker Gayubew Liu Ly Matty

Wounded Second Lieutenant Conroy in France

A brief report from the front states W M Conroy of the 6th Field Ambulance is admitted to the 2nd Red Cross hospital at Roan France after gunshot wounds to foot and hand. A private cable says wounds are not serious and he is doing well. The notice lists multiple other local families with sons wounded or missing in France and England.

W. M. Conroy 6Th Field Ambulance 2Nd Red Cross Roan France Anslering Conroy A. Junson Swanpool Poo G. W. Jen- 490 GC. Morrison Nooramunga A. J. Morrison H. Burnows Pts. Burness Pre H. W. Hick PD. Hick Grnham Mranea Broadfoot James Broadfoot Bynchworth John Sutherland Peder Sutherland Tholyoland Upper Murray A. M'Cormick Carboor Wrndsy

War updates from London French success and air battles

A French communique says a German north Latfaux assault failed and four German planes were shot down while British raids hit artillery and depots. Haig's report notes gains near Fontainer and Crorelles, prisoners taken, and three German aircraft down with eight driven down. four British flyers missing. A German account claims repulsed Allied reconnoitering and French attacks near Pwargony and Vauxillon failing.

London Bunilay Reuter Douglas Haige Fontainer and Crorelles Cojseul River Achnville Pwrgony Ues Vauxillon

Italian Front Gains On Carso Plateau Heights

ROMF reports on the fourth day of the Carso battle the Italian forces extended positions on the plateau south area and advanced beyond the Monfalcone Daino railway north east of San Giovanne. They captured Hill 145 west of Medesaza and north of Jamlano while fierce attacks and counterattacks followed. Castagnaviering was reached but enemy artillery forced withdrawal from part of the position. The Italians held the western boundary and seized heights at the head of the Palliovalla Valley in the Plava sector.

Reorew Mescate Enya Carso Monfalcone- Daino San Giovanne Medesaza Jamlano Castagnaviering Palliovalla Plava

Austrians Outwitted and Outfought at Garay Front

Times correspondent reports the Thalians winning a surprise attack against Austrians on the Garay front. The Austrians anticipated a northern assault and had spent the winter fortifying lines, while the Thalians broke through in November.

Times Thalian Garay Villans Taliana

Russia Faces Civil Strife as Kerensky Demands Discipline

Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports Prime Minister Kerensky urging iron discipline to defend the country and warning sailors and soldiers that failure to rally will lead to dire consequences. The note frames a tense stance as Russia confronts internal unrest during wartime.

London Reuter Petrograda M. Kerensky

Spanish Mail Boat Sinks With 138 Missing

A Reuters telegram reports the Spanish mail boat Du Bizarre sank on a foul winter night with 138 people missing. The second officer's boat carried 22 passengers. both boats disappeared as the vessel broke in two. Survivors escaped by rowing and baling water in scant attire. among the missing is the Spanish consul at Colombo.

London du Bizaguirre Murscalowly Colombo

Red Cross Society Thaona Receives Donations

The secretary Miss K Bond acknowledges receipts from Mrs E J Good and others for items including gloves socks and milk. The Lady workers delivered five mullions to the Central Depot while a total of 15 night pajamas 17 pairs socks 2 holmota and 5 mullions were packed and sent to the Central Depot.

Thoona K. Bond Doatres E.J. Good Mra Ladson Heliota Boni Mre BR. Jones Mien Z. Martin Elsie Jones Mamburt Consiata Hhe Central Depot

Glenrowan Red Crown Society Meeting Minutes

The Glenrowan Red Crown Society held a Wednesday meeting chaired by Mesdames Tamberle Brennan Mapley Graham Jane Robertaon and Mr Monigle. Minutes were confirmed. a Central depot request for 300 tailor bags was approved for 100 now and rest later.

Glenrowan Red Crown Society Wedaneday Mesdames Tamberle Brennan Mapley Graham Jane Robertaon Monigle Mra. M'Monigle Totter War Ryad Central Depot Finsaces Mc Davie Foom Society W. Broonan Elio Bain Freda Bain Lew Roy Robinuat Newton Robinson Lasha Robison Harry Robinson Prichard

Benalla Shire Council Minutes Open With Crowd of Attendees

Monthly meeting of the Benalla Shire Council was held at the Municipal Chambers. Present: Councillors Husband Sadler Harrison Dantop Conningham Cook Dan Walker Latch Mathlenon Dalhy Smith T. F. Harrison and Bares. Correspondence from Public Health Department and Dr Nish. From Postmaster General on Swanpool bridge cost and other items. Various reports, tenders, and notices discussed including factory registration, water supply, and War Savings Certificates. Public meetings and advertisements considered. several items held over for next meeting.

Benalls Shire Crs Husband Sadler J. Harrison Dantop Conningham Cook Dan Walker Latch Mathlenon Dalhy Smith T. F. Harrison Barees Nish Swanpool Country Ready Board Jeffrey Auld Country Roads Board Country Heads Board Lita N- Fisher J. Murphy Elesag Casey's Wall J. A. H. Sadler Glen‘Toba Public Works Department Mokean Bergin J. MM Beecroft Parish of Boweyn Comba War Savings Smithesi Smiltheild Dr. Lateh Commonwealth Bank State War Conseil Krom Gev. H. Ismilton Shire of Benalla Edwards Wangaratta Commonwestth Button Fund Southern Cross Eame Borough of Wangaratta W. J. M'Keddis Salisbury Wentton Adon H. Simon Tod Kilfeera Road W. Green Clark Yatong J. M'Donald P. Larkin Flonda Larkin Krom J Serpell Tatong Road Hia Proper White Gate Rozinoer I. E. Williams Mansfield Road Lima Goo Goodman Rada Markolé, &c

Council Deliberations On Devenish Riding Works And Road Repairs

Reading through a lengthy council minute segment, the Devenish and Warrenbayne riding notes outline fire brigade consent issues, road culverts, bridge work, weed control, and lamp lighting. Notices cover grants for Empire Day, drainage, culverts, and street improvements with multiple motions, tenders, and financials recorded for the shire.

49th Annual meeting of North Eastern District Racing Association

The 49th annual gathering of the North Eastern District Racing Association met at Seymour on a Friday. Delegates including Findley Benalla. Conooil Wangaratta. Oackeok Wodonga. Ca tntys Rutherglen. and others discussed finances, subsidies, and plans. A starter appointment was debated and support for a formal starter was urged to improve fairness and prevent illicit entries.

Lod North Eastern District Racing Association Seymour Jnosent TLM Findley Benalla Conooil Wangaratta Oackeok Wodonas Ca Tntys Rutherglen Howard Sayaur Giveson Yarrawonga Brann Chilore Callander Springhurst Ryan Dackle Forshaw Violet Town Caramine Lammywood Gallagher Huron Avene Baaley Mooroopna Carver Fyne Tyera du Eenalabe Losvey Muckatsh V.R.O Bat Me. Watson Kwalve Ont Gogharn Pont Ont P. Ryati Hindi Bal Cummina Gonwell Gommons Olawant Hughes Olnbi Unllondor James Grost Vaeinos Lal Thin Victoria Mirn Daly Foavoy Ery Claire Wally Star Watceeb Carkool Ana Cotmans Prositont Widue Prealdient Tessurur Cale Tondés Channittine Musser Qume Jimand Tiloeor Howenl Leora Convoy Ryoo

Tems of Interest in the Meantime at ... details of events

A fragmented report covers multiple names and places with movements, hearings, and cryptic references to people such as Waennite Hovis Purtareh and John Behn, noting investigations, public actions, and a stream of dates across a long passage. The text mentions legal and civic matters, surveillance, and various acts, with sparse clear outcomes or dates.

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