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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
3
A. Miller & Co announces their first autumn and winter deliveries with a large assortment of girls and maids macintosh coats. Sizes 33 to 51 inches offered, prices range from 3s 11d to 4s 11d. The notice frames the coats as exceptional value, claiming they are worth three times the money.
A lengthy Benalla Cup meeting featured strong crowds and local excitement with several events producing tight finishes. The main Cup saw King Paul prevail by a neck over Clara Butt amid a series of well-run races, while supporting hurdles and trotting events attracted notable contenders and steady public interest.
M Q Mnisaira reports a highly successful clearing sale on Tuesday Inst, March 30, on account of James Rule Esq., Gounaliboe. A large district attendance, keen competition from start to finish, and strong prices for dairy cattle and farm implements marked the event. Cows sold to £9, heifers and other stock varied, with good prices for furniture, tools, and machinery.
Mr Wishart the Prime Minister spoke in Gympie on Tuesday night denying extravagance and detailing revenue, deficits, and proposed state payments. He cited postal and customs revenue, proposed Old Age Pensions Fund cuts, and a 5 million annual grant option to Western Australia. He urged protection reform, naval spending, and compulsory military training starting in schools.
The dairy conference convened by the Minister of Agriculture opened on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday. Resolutions called for compulsory grading and payment by grade for all grain purchased in Victoria for butter manufacture, accelerated milk and dairy supervision, prohibition on improper cream for butter and cheese, export regulation alignment, penalties in the regulations, a model inventory for presentation to the conference committee, a six member committee, and further steps to improve railway station inspections.
Correspondence from Benalla records a debate over reinstating day laborers after their December dismissal. Critics cite high repair costs for old culverts and bridges, costly travel, and reliance on inefficient shore spend. The letter notes a large annual wage bill and questions the council’s funding and policy, urging economical methods and proper tenders.
On Saturday, 20th, latest styles in millinery for the coming season will be displayed. The event promises new hats and headpieces showcased in a preview setting.
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