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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
4
A garbled historical page item records Yarrawonga and St James meetings and public notices. It notes a royal hoval and motor hotel references, a meeting of a local football club, director appointments, financials, and a Lake Rowan public gathering to farewell Mr James Johnston with a community program and entertainment.
Fundo ol Bava Phar Ryan and Mrs BL Ryan of Yondnol attended a Friday bhook room gathering. The evening drew a large attendance with lively dancing. Moses provided music for the event, and the atmosphere was described as very enjoyable.
Howden W Rolly Parker and Mrs Ryan Mra. Ryan host a gathering where M O Elland J Andrew and others saluted Private Ryan. A gold seal and a certificate were presented, with Ben Bond receiving attention as a notable figure. Widespread toasts and dances followed, with welcomes from Musvew Jowell and W MacLelland.
A Benalla branch meeting of the Victorian Farmers Union debated membership rules. The chairman noted the need to verify if a doctor who is a landowner could be admitted. After debate, the motion was carried down and the matter was dropped.
A damaged transcript outlines St James branch monthly meeting held at Riga Histul on a Monday evening. The chair, Mr Barrows, presided while topics included delegate appointments, branch representation, and a plan to raise funds. Discussions covered railway issues, crushing local concerns, and arrangements for future elections and meeting sites.
Lewan Wesnoh of the Farmers Union lashed the crowd in Meulssuice Hall on Wednesday surrendering to a party push. D tsph presided as president. Kron sacre katy and Indi shinnow committee urged members to join a farm group and contribute one shilling monthly.
A meeting of the Yarrawonga branch of the Warmory Autun was held at Shira Hall to discuss funding and support for the railway project. It was agreed to hold a conference in Langmat on Monday May 12 with invited representatives from several towns and to back Farmers Union candidate Mr Closty for Tad.
A contentious council meeting features Mr Jowett MP and local associations urging civilian appointment over returning soldiers. The motion to appoint a civilian was defeated, provoking criticism of the council and raising concerns about how veterans will be treated in public service across the county and Australia.
South Australian authority Professor Perkins advocates heavy superphosphate use with wheat to boost soil organic matter and stock carrying capacity. Victorian tests suggest higher dressings can pay, though excessive amounts may cause lodging, mitigated by planning with manure. Local trials indicate 100 extra bushels per acre potential and improved grain quality with proper application.
Publican Robert Woolth, licensee of Spine Ratenat Hotel in Wobruylon, was attacked by two men presumed to be returned soldiers at the Mlnnow Valley races. He lost 500 pounds carried to cash cheques for the Master ball season. The assault occurred after he boarded a coach to Rowtekeatres and was struck from behind. The robbers seized the money and fled, taking silver and gold belongings. Police follow leads from witnesses.
A report delivered to the British War Minister from the CzachaSlovsk mission in Paris warns of heightened German activity in the eastern districts. Germany allegedly manufactures aircraft and weapons while recruiting for a large militia. Recruiters target railway stations, offering daily wages, with thousands joining daily. Marshal Hindenburg, General Lettow, and General Galileo are linked to the movement, backed by the junkers. Meanwhile sugar trade losses are cited at the Commonwealth, and a vụ involving explosive cigars leads to import bans. A postal parcel theft of £100 notes is noted, alongside a county court case where a farmer sues for damages over a scrub fire.
Violatown council convened Monday with members including CJ Wilson and MShane to discuss river patrols, road repairs, and flood measures. They discussed a pending land sale, compensation for wood abatement, and officer guidance on enforcing road rules while planning bridges, culverts, and soldier labor for public works.
An old clipped item touts HEENza as a cost cutting cough remedy. It claims a pint of mixture from a bottle mixed with water and sugar, costing far less than typical preparations, and notes availability in every county and stores.
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