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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 01, 1924

Page

3

Admission to Grounds and Grand Ball Evening Event

Advertisement notes admission to grounds for children tea and afternoon tea, with a grand ball at night. Mentions organizers Conway and Herby, with a plan for a show and purse, and a call to return to the office for the cheapest place for good pes h. Includes a memorial notice for Thomas Edwill Hyland and a hairdresser and tobacconist reference on Bridge Street.

Conway Herby Horbangy Simon Bridge Street

Forty Years Ago Excerpts From the Standard April 2 184

Teleph poles posted at the station for telegraph line to Sydney. Fire damage at Warsock paddock estimated £1000. Bealla Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary planned near The Reva Schoolhouse. Besalls Brew ard Malting Company proprietary change as Bolton transfers interest. Benalla railway revenue for year ending Dec 31 1883 reported at £14600 from Weangaratta and Beechworth. Seymour next.

Warsock Besalls Breward Bolton Hig Benalla Weangaratta Beechworth Spre Seymour

Agricultural progress and practical farming reforms urged

The Standard argues for stronger agricultural development and livestock improvement through societies. It calls for methods to advance farming beyond experience alone, stressing collaboration between young minds and experienced growers to enhance the region's main industry.

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Benalla agricultural convention urged for state progress

A Benalla report highlights upcoming agricultural conventions as key to advancing primary industries. Local society leaders push for state focus on policy, and notes a strong turnout, varied agenda items, and plans to improve farming, agriculture services, and rural development.

Australia Lts Catule Wrenda Erie Chamber of Agriculture Emeli Benalla

Dookie College Post Office Planned and Other Local Notes

New postal facilities rise in the North eastern district with a planned post and money order office at Dookie College. The town sees hotel and business moves, court actions, agricultural reports, and community notices including horse breeding talks and a postal inspector’s update on health.

Northastern Dookie College New Wexters Country Hotels Ply, Ltd Ogden Moon Puig Crayford Billy Anghes Richmond Court William Morris Albury P. Griffiths Greta West Clydes Baron Old Owt Rose W. Heaney Turpertsdale Heaney Nl Fangatta W.T. Mitchell An.a. Nny India Watigaratta Seymour W. Ditchell Mn H. Ackerley Benalla Morsy Bawepae B. Laws Chamber of Agriculture Menally P. A. Morris and Co Benoitt Shire Bleunerhausett Say Rumanuev Benalla Court of Hetty I. G. Rossell Jo P William Rausford Spriggins Beechworth Swanpool Dayson Jackson Butchins Alert Heiney Gerecke Proluic Wipceranrj John Dining Hansonville Croxfords Provn Ty North-easters Troon Mourke J.D Lodemale C. Z. White Nobel's Explosives Co. Ltd G. Pennvll Bad Anglinie Pennell Wagga Gounell Muetter Hite Winailar Addwi

Railway workers accuse Railways Chair of speeding reforms

Victorian railway workers deputation blamed Railways Commissioners chairman for Americanising conditions by speeding up the system. The minister promised a full inquiry within eight days. Talks of a potential regulation strike by Thursday if matters aren’t fixed. Dame Nellie Melba called Saturday's La Boheme one of her happiest nights in Melbourne. Market prices: Wheat 4/6–4/7, oats milling 3/34, barley 4/2, maize 4/6, potatoes 5, onions 40.57, chaff 3 10/

Eggleston Glapp Railways Commissioners Meir Bricva Melbourne

Murray to be hanged in Melbourne trial

The Stay Executive in Melbourne has ordered Angus Murray to be hanged on April 10 at 10 o clock for the murder of Y M Berrimin. The verdict follows a lengthy trial and appeals process, ending with a capital punishment decision.

Melbourne Angus Murray Y. M. Berrimin Lile Berman Buckley Tian State Cabinet Vraians Barries Murray

Elderly Man Plunges 25 Feet After Train Overtake

Mr. C. H. Davis of Rushworth was crossing the Goulburn River bridge at Murchison East when a train overtook him. He clung to a beam, slipped, and fell 25 feet into the river, suffering pelvis fracture and shock. He lay exposed all night before rescuers found him and rushed him to Rushworth. Davis, 72, recently served as state electoral registrar at Rushworth.

C. H. Davis Rushworth Murchison Goulburn Bari Yaw Iny Lang Hey Rusinworth My. Davis

Weather troubles and floods hit town with heavy rain

After a forecast of change, heavy rain fell on Wednesday and Thursday, amounts reaching 208 points in some areas. Flooding filled gutters near the Post Office and caused street water about two feet deep. Drizzle and steely rain persisted into Friday with a drying weekend ahead, while overall totals for 48 hours reached around 400 points.

Fale Uhine Aller Quay Aulivitier Imimhonae Metropoligh Yarra Tn Penalla

Benalla sports news covers races and football club moves

The report notes bicycle race entrants and a 16 entrant field for the One Mile and Five Mile events. It details a planned working bee by returned soldiers, football club nominations, and the Albury Diggers split from the Albury Border Association. A Benalla Gym Club shoot reports strong scores and a Mandgome trophy shines at the gun meeting.

Summonds Mechanics’ Institute Benalla Daphne G. Plant B. Simonds Rowaiter Maiaws Siminons Meadows Rossitcr Roe Bridges Iil Nas

Bayonet Wound At Sevan Endangers Lancer Morven

Lance Morven of Moonee Ponds was bayoneted in the eye near Sevan. He received care from a medical officer in camp and was driven 10 miles to hospital. Admitted at 2:30 a.m. Saturday and later operated. outcome unknown. An inquiry follows the incident involving a sentry at duty.

Wile Sevan Cotlig Uuince Mortimer

Vermin and Noxious Weeds Meeting Report

The Chief Inspector of Noxious Weeds Mer Bomberton and inspectors Wily Henalta A5 Capscable We Willi ton Manafield heard landholders raise concerns over widespread weeds at Barjare tonal cuss. Pemberton explained the act and a formal hearing was held with landholders present under supervision to carry out work on weed control.

J. Garson Ailzac Richardson Garson Qiutick G. Walker T- Williams Eohors Rimmer Movar Old Home Brother Jonathan Stewart Anthers Hervenly Gladiator Urewell Bleakettsburgh Ponnie LinkAuy Panic Libraeys Wrace Au Ute Fogning Uuil Anil Thone Auropeany Wisett Special Service Benalla Trout Point Cook Sydney Heads Australia Mer Bomberton Henalta Williton Manafield Sandhaliers Barjare Pemberton Tandholders Solie Inapiey'tor Tully

Community Football Club Event Listings

Readable items show an April schedule featuring Swannool FC with a dance and dress ball events at local venues. Included are games on specific days along with accompanying card games and social gatherings hosted by area clubs and associations.

Werthesstays Swannool Thoopa Gaorambat

Albury Centenary River Murray Celebration Planned

Albury marks the centenary of the River Murray discovery with a multi‑day festival from November 16 to 22. Events include a street widening project, races, contests, and a commemorative program. local officials urge participation amid strikes and union actions affecting attendance and tickets.

Albury Humie Tovell Duan Street Usha Foley Waugh

Queen Carnival crowns set for April gala day

Queen of Railways, Queen of Music, and Queen of Sport lead a carnival planning committee discussion at Railway Reserve rooms. They cancel Japanese fete, schedule gala day at Gurileun on April 7, arrange costumes, lighting, platforms, and stalls for coronation events.

Myra Railways Railway Maunders Cyan Iie Messrs Mason Ad Commerfordl Miniyre R. Mason

ANZAC DAY REMEMBRANCE AND ROAD SAFETY LETTERS

Readers propose wider ANZAC Day commemorations with local services and a memorial stone for 201 annual homes. A tribute to the day’s significance is paired with a warning about a dangerous pedestrian on a bridge footpath and a call for council action to prevent accidents.

Repatiis B.S. Lengwein Anzac

Treble misfortunes strike Mr de M'Grath family

A string of accidents and health scares befell the de M Grath family last week. The youngest son Water fell ill and nearly died, a wagon accident near Sandy Creek caused injuries, and the father, Mr M Grath, was later injured in a separate collision while travelling to recovery.

de M'Grath Wodlonad Amit Miborath Mua Sandy Creeks Troy

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