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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
4
Turbulent council meeting covers public works policy and rubble disposal. Officials debate specs for roadworks at Rut herglen hotel licensing and the handling of a significant rubble cover. A special meeting is planned to discuss Tungamal agrarian finances and stock-yard plans for the Tungamala station.
A long OCR readable fragment recounts a village harvest gathering with Miss Kate Plows, Miss Kev, and Miss Daly among attendees. It describes dances, songs, and speeches, a county health or safety demonstration, and remarks on a Novelty Pony Race decision. There are references to St. Janes, North As, and local officials, with mentions of a Sunday and Friday program.
An old near the post offices locale advertises IXL Butchery, Bridge Street, Benalla. It promises all joints reachable and urges customers to remember the ad. The text includes stylistic spellings and misprints typical of period classifieds.
Several court actions feature Bayliss and Dowdy as executors in Ruthorgibn, with claims totaling £107 10 for board and lodging and related sums for a deceased’s widow. Allan K. Buckley wins £8710 plus costs. Edward King John Hardy faces £164 07 for work on Tabor Danish Artes. Wray, long parochial officer of Yarrawongs, resigns to begin Rushworth and Murchison duties.
The report covers a jole bowls round with results from Headland Clark and Maude Nish, plus third round action and a club social. Cricket details include Seymour Hays and Howalls Junior Club matches with Abbott and L Smith notable. Football notes confirm Essendon v St Kilda transfer dispute over Dumnanich and a rejected request for a clearance.
The Tangaual Water Trust held its monthly meeting to review drought measures. Chairman Gum Koll thanked the Minister for Water Supply for rapid action lowering shortages and ensuring some flow to prevent total stoppage. Engineers reported inspecting Yabba channel, arranging crossings, and noted water reduced works. Weir work at St James, and Boosey Creek progress were described. The caretaker was tasked to fill paid tanks and fix Boosy Creek pump. A report was requested on the bridge between Murphy’s and Ryan’s on Major Creek.
The Tungamah Shire Council met Monday amid reports of public health concerns and plans for roadwork and public works. Officials discussed a quarantine notice, water samples, road improvements, tendering for drains, and the hiring of equipment, with accounts totaling 2008 passed and various items forwarded to the Public Health Department.
The St James Gourling Club met at the Como tal Hotel on Wednesday. Officers elected include President Flynn, Vice Presidents Shadwick Murphy King Phillips Cullinan Vance, Secretary Vance, Treasurer Cullinan, and committee members Flynn Carver Wilerman Tait Sheehey Morris. Subscriptions fixed. Moira Stakes prize set. Plans discussed for ducking and paddocks, with warnings against trespassing.
An advertisement touts a mysterious Now Discovery for coughs and lung ailments, promising a safe universal remedy by Dr Sheldon and noted as an auto and never failing. It also lists loan terms and property advances offered by agents William Stredwick and Richard Warren Bewchworth, with a separate chocolate square product marketed to Wise mothers and chemists at Bowen & Co. Melbourne.
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