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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
3
The article reviews the Referenda debates linked to farm wage and tariff issues, noting parliamentary divisions and public reaction. It cites figures like Mr Deakin and party stances, describing federal and state funding tensions, and the push to stabilize harvest pricing policies during the election period.
The second meeting of the A.W.N. League in Thoona heard Mrs. A Mitchall urge a resounding No to the referendum, calling for progress halted by a dangerous shift. In Baddaginnie, Mr. Leckie lectured on opposing the referendum while Labour voters pressed for clarity, with strong turnout and thanks to the chair.
The Swanpool aunt picnic drew strong attendance Wednesday with lively events and clear participation. Winners included A Burns in the log roll and M Murray in the youth races, while evening dancing featured Mr Murray and Mr Iford providing music and J Weatherill handling catering to general satisfaction.
An ad laden page reads like a garbled catalog for Swanpool and Moornyay Butter Mac and Gowls Co with mentions of Benalla and May 7th visits. It combines names such as D Mackenzie J Weatheritl and Dr Sheldon Maunevil, with product lines and medical cures, all in a noisy, error‑filled block.
The inaugural Devenish Racing Club meeting, held near the Roman Catholic Church funds on Wednesday, drew visitors from Benalla, Dookie, Yarrawonga, and nearby towns. President James Day and secretary B L Cleary led a busy program with trials, hurdles, and trotting events. Wagers topped, gate receipts reached about £7, and Racing officials praised the orderly conduct. The day closed with a social ball at the Tibernian Hall.
The Full Court affirmed a County Court ruling that a horse in a street drain caused by negligent ownership was a dangerous drift. It held the owner liable for injuries and damages from the animal wandering onto the highway, despite the horse’s trespass argument. The verdict emphasized that guardianship duties extend to preventing dangerous crossings and upheld the verdict against the appeal.
Saturday's tennis events at the Lima Kosi local club featured mixed doubles and gents doubles matches. Results include Miss Worrall and Walley defeating Byam and Burn, and several pairs securing 6-2, 6-4 scores amid a lively hospitality-filled afternoon.
A garbled historical racing column outlines details for a Monday meeting at Belalla with entries including horses such as Ete miata and Antone ders al Howe, weights and stakes, special train from Benalla, and a master of ceremonies John Lowe. It notes races over seven furlongs and various nominations, with penalties and conditions for haudina ay, plus rides and sulky events, all set for Easter weekend.
A fragmented ad lists numerous financial products and services including income tax preparation, land insurance, machinery, and agricultural supplies. Mentions agents for New Zealand Loan Co and several firms such as Royal Insurance, Hornsby & Sons, and T Robinson & Co with references to livestock dipping certificates and farm equipment. Includes assorted prices and quantities for acres, wool products, and farming gear, resembling a broad ledger-like advertisement.
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