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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
4
A tumultuous report from St James and district areas details chaotic scenes at local meetings, disputes over contracts, and a sequence of political and public notices. The piece cites names linked to St James and nearby communities, with references to contracts, trials, meetings, and public hall events affecting residents and local workers.
Reading from Lake Rowan details a fatal accident where a child suffered a severe facial injury after falling on piles of straw during a family gathering. Dr Mien treated the injured child, and the piece notes the local Sunday anniversary and upcoming events. The article mentions weather, farming, and renewed agricultural effort as winter sets in.
A motion closed the Wagga debating society session chaired by Mr. Le Burtta. The presiding officer announced a dismissal of attendees missing Monday duties, and praised Mr. Quinny for his service. The executive approved a plan to publish notices about a forthcoming federal capital discussion, with all members urged to attend and participate.
Local council discusses labor grants and government aid while a sheep stealing case looms. Police questioned Charles Allen after a constable investigation into alleged thefts near the hills.
Report from Wangaratta and Milawa district details labor unrest at Great Southern Conveys, with workers voting to refuse to work with new joiners until negotiations. Local deaths and accidents noted, including Mr Bryant of Baile Brewery and a horse accident at a Wangaratta saloon. Court case involving Alfred Murray aliases details. Butter factory half year results show 524,480 lb milk purchased and 156 tons butter made, London-bound consignments. Directors propose 618 14/1 dividend, with bonuses and allocations to shares.
Swamp pool and district letters report Elroy Swanpool trying farming tasks and committee work. Tris Understood notes a Sanerta meeting about a men’s gathering. Bourdius completes throwing rounds near Lina Fat with good yields. Luke Evans recovering in Wangaratta and ready to resume duties. Foxes plentiful as mild winter drives predators from borders. Anthoe performs well in recent events. Yam and noon activities continued. Athorn in Mallunis hospital slowly improving. Miss Flarricon expected to return home soon. Stang at Woalopan transfers planned from Tama East to Musray in coming week.
A crowd of about 160 gathered at Baddagiinle Public Hall for Dr. Cherry of Asp riewhire to lecture on silos and dairy farming. The talk, part of a four lecture series by the Benalla Agricultural Society, explored land use, plough culture, and the role of phosphates and silage in sustaining dairying during drought and dry seasons.
Dr Cherry outlines dairy success keys including silage as backbone, feeding strategy, and farm fertility. He emphasizes proper herd feeding, culling by milk yield and butterfat, and growing lucerne, peas, beans, and clovers. Lucid irrigation notes and rotation for hay and silage featured.
The Home Mission Festival in Bonilla promises a historic event with Great preparations by the congregation and St Andrew's Church partners. Proceedings begin at 8 39 p m with a public meeting in Shine hall and speeches by Revs J Sinclair D Cameron Mala abd AL Bureau Drennan Bruce Hon Ac M Lellany McLoo7 Mee Curtis MLAs and Mn G Maxwell. A festival choir under Me Berliard will perform.
Typhoid fever worsened in Wagga and Riverina towns as hospitals filled. A Digby man Mr De Vern Allen died after his gun accidentally discharged while he aimed at birds. A Horsham hospital patient died from complications after a broken leg and drink. Lewin of Neerim South broke her leg while walking. Evangelistic mission prayers rise to 520 meetings from 30 churches. A government grant of 450 was given for Dankie College road repairs. the shire will match. Spencer Street incident left Patrick Glunes crushed. he died a day later in Melbourne hospital. James Conlon found with throat cut beside £40 will. State expenditures on legislatures fell by 7,000 from 1900 to 1908 excluding election costs.
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