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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1919
Page
3
A crowded Benalla Gazette page reports bereavement notices for Poray and Lewis families, local business notes, court lease transfers, race club events, farm assignee appointments, shop break-in brief, railway timing corrections, weather notes, and public notices including land bids and stock sales. The piece blends obituaries, advertisements, and community updates from April.
The Commonwealth Government bans luxury imports amid war shipping shortages. Merchants argue confectionery prices rise and quality falls without competition. Reports note English soldiers wives arriving in Australia would boost demand for such goods, and officials warn renewed protection could invite abuse without safeguards. A Mrs Amadia? Company act and a Shire hall concert by Mr Amadia’s first class artistes are advertised with heavy advance bookings.
The Fall Court on Friday upheld the verdict against Edward Fitzgerald Quirke for stealing letters. Justice Hodgen ruled the Solicitor General had authority to file proceedings and Quirke received an 18 month sentence concurrent with related charges. The report also notes various regional notices and incidents from the same period.
Mrs Joseph Hecker dies after long illness at Cock Street Benalls West aged 76. Born in Devonshire she moved to Victoria with parents as a child later living in Kilmore Upotipotpon and Benalla. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Clarke with brothers Mr Downes and Mr Walter Downes. funeral held at Benalla cemetery with local Methodist minister Reg Featonby presiding.
Peter Moodie Ducp regent is noted in a Melbourne death notice. Mourie son of Moodie, of Benalla, suffered pneumonia and died in Melbourne after living for years at Waggarondall. He leaves a widow.
Obituary notes confirm the death of Christopher Martin at 70, a Pettigo native who settled in Thoona and moved to Bowalla street Benalla. He left a widow and two sons and a daughter, with funeral rites led by Rev A C M Connell and burial in Thoona cemetery. Also reported is the death of Charles Scales, 27, from Mitta Mitta, a former police officer stationed at Firetone, who participated in local events. his remains were taken to Mitta Mitta for interment after a Christmas diphtheria death in a sister aged 11.
A welcome home event in Diabiles Hall honored Gunner Oliver of Battery The ball featured a movie program and musical performances by local performers. Oliver, who served four years and fought in Gallipoli and Flanders, received a gold medal and monetary awards amid applause and tributes from townspeople and officials.
Prem Gar Correspondant reports a highly successful Eight Hours Day event in Melbourne with a vast but orderly crowd. Notable features include new banners and honors for Sir William Cresswell and Admiral Sir Wen Croswell, knighted in the British Empire. A railway fatality claims Mrs Hardly, widow of the late Me Justice Harding is killed by a straw whistle incident. A tailor in North Melbourne loses £100 in a robbery. Three days of peace celebrations are planned by Gastong chisong. Four hundred fifty soldiers arriving by transport Oeay are released from quarantine and receive a warm Melbourne welcome.
The Big Bone suggests a likely troop move as 200,000 Entente forces may occupy the flank, while Lloyd George plans to speak in the House about the Pesco treaty. Russia’s stance remains tense with a rumored pact between Bolsheviks and German Spartacists. Weimar faces charges of war responsibility as Mindendorf and Hollweg are pursued. Germany offers concessions, and France pushes a High House Bill. Paris reports a tentative Allied stance on German reparations of £1,000,100,000 and unrest in Egypt.
A distorted report outlines discussions on telephone exchanges and water costs, with notes on receipts, village accounts, and public health matters. It mentions Captain F Tabby Mu resuming a city post, a cottage damage incident, dairy company personnel changes, and police notes including a motor incident and inquiries.
Racing cards list results from Moonou Valley meeting with Thoroughbred placings and winners including Glendartwell Hawine Goolao Wranmr stations. Also reports Benalla to Wangaratta league match, Wangaratta ball games and local sporting events with numerous names, scores and outcomes brief.
Reports indicate an influenza outbreak affecting Kenilworth and surrounding areas. Authorities consider measures to prevent spread and protect the public. Details remain uncertain as officials plan forthcoming actions and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text references a conscription fund and a public advertisement. The readable portions mention a debate or request and a public notice context with names and monetary terms. The exact details are garbled and unclear.
Local notices sketch a schedule of upcoming gatherings and activities. Items include a Tuesday event at Huet artaba with Minottoy details and a listing for a Wednesday meeting at Swanpoot apt 9. Other entries reference reporting days, a Jol Armadio engagement, and a Ronalla meeting Monday with various public reports.
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