Rockdale Murder Benzing Hanged in Sydney
Sydney reports Benzing has been hanged after murder case in Rockdale. Australian floods ongoing with widespread damage.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
8
Sydney reports Benzing has been hanged after murder case in Rockdale. Australian floods ongoing with widespread damage.
A June 16 storm in Moturoa caused major damage including unroofed iron works office and mixing house, toppled a Taranaki Oil Company derrick, demolished a house, and lifted and smashed an old farmhouse. A woman and five children escaped unharmed with one minor injury.
At a public meeting in Waimate on June 16 the Mayoress Mrs George Cash permanently resigned the presidency amid friction with the committee. She had refused to consult them. the meeting paused a resolution to protect the committee's standing and thanked the members for their past work.
Sydney July 17 The two year old colt Biplane from R J Masons team was struck by a tram on the hindquarters and sustains muscle strain. The accident may prevent the horse from taking part in the Australian Jockey Club spring meeting.
At Westerfield School a farewell gathering honored Privates McCann and Fitzgerald on final leave. Performances by local talents, a patriotic address, and a gift presentation followed, with thanks from the guests and a closing dance.
Eight paddocks with fences and water races form the subdivided property. It lists 25 acres for wheat 90 acres oats 100 acres young grass and balance stubble with a solid 5 room house stable granary woolshed and sheep yards. Located near town facilities offering favorable terms for buyers.
Auditors, land brokers, land and insurance services listed by firms including Liverpool and London and Globs Insurance Co Limited. Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association and British Dominions General Insurance Co Limited. British New Zealand Meat and Produce Co Limited consignments of frozen meat and related services. Rents and interest collected. Land transfer documents prepared. Prepay and marriages arranged.
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