Local council and district notes in Albury region
Albury shareholders in Amalgamated Textiles Australia Ltd plan to secure board representation as £127,000 has been subscribed locally for a new textile mill. Reports cover Dookie Football Club officers, a Melbourne Agricultural Science scholarship, staff transfers, water and irrigation issues, electric power routes, and community events across Shepparton, Kyabram, Rutherglen, Moyhu, and surrounding districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albury
Amalgamated Textiles Australia Limited
Sydney
Mir. DW. Tietjens
Returned Soldiers League Benalla branch holds annual meeting
A large Benalla Returned Soldiers League gathering at the Mechanics Institute approved delega te representation at Melbourne and planned a June Dads and Diggers social. Major Mitchell became Memorial Hall trustee, with £4800 total cost and funding options discussed as plans progress. committee backs front portion only until funds permit completion. The secretary noted about £2600 potential profit from sports and library privileges, while Moylan from Melbourne attended and railway men were invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Returned Soldiers
Lea~gue
Mechanics’ Institute
Mitchell
Messrs Sundepiman
J. Williams
Peacock
Melbourne
Messrs Brown and Clarke
Major Mitchell
Memorial Hall
Thwaites
IF. Kay
A. J. Clarke
Garson
Brown
The
Anzu Sports
G. Say
A. T. Clarke
Moylan
Melbour
Swanpool Triumph Defeats Swanpool in Swan Pool Final
In the Swan pool District Tennis premiership Swanpool beat Lima Est 70 41 on Waverley court to secure the title after semi finals saw Swanpool 61 49 over Saitaria and Lima Est 60 49 over Lima Est.committee meetings discuss ground, umpires, matches and training start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanpool
Teunis Assottion
Lisis
Saytaria
Lira Hast
Latong
Waverley
Saitaria
Lina
Lima Est
Lima
Swinpool
Queen Carnival Coronation Ceremony in Shire Hall
The Carnival in aid of the band and Institute nears its end with Monday evening’s coronation ceremony at Shire Hall. A full programme of forums and entertainment precedes the crowning at 9 30 p m with the Queen and retinue’s elaborate costumes to impress the audience. The Queen of Sport visited Wangaratta for a dance at Theatre Royal. about 75 visitors from Jennica joined locals, the orchestra and committee providing music and supper. Mr Thos Bijliott thanked attendees and Mrs Montgomery received warm applause. Dancing continued into the early hours. A dance for Queen of Railways drew seven car loads from Benalla to Marynniah with musical items by local performers. The Queen of Music event featured a dance with a capable audience and strong performances, as the hall was well illuminated and supper supplied by the ladies committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htilwaye Institute
Shire Hall
Wniterlanment
J. Carliote
All Indien Kona
Queen OF Sport
Wangaratta
Theatre Royal
Jennica
Thos. Bijliott
Queen OF
Ratlways
Marynniah
Unns
Benalla
Mra. Maunilers
Misia Goulding Sud Line
Null Mesars
M'Tutyre and
Darcy
Mr. Oilen Ncleil Ax
Benalla Notes From Standart 1884 Proceedings and Local News
Forty years ago extracts from the Standart dated April 19 1884 report a Benalla infant daughter of G B Jackson postmaster dying. Gordon Dushean named as a candidate for electorate seat. A sea meeting to welcome Rev A C McCann appointed to local Presbyterian Church. Reports say Jim Quinn’s assault victim is Mrs Wart of Greta. Meeting at Mansfeld to urge railway to Mus bettas. Benalla Water Trust notes daily water use 50000 gallons to April 17. Visitor says principal streets well planted with trees and town prosperity evident with water supply fire brigade and new post and telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Jackson
Benalla
Notorians
Jim Quinn
Mrs Wart
Greta
Quinn
J Benalldd
Mansfeld
Benalli Water Trust
Special Sheep Sale At Benalla Yards Sets High Tone
Watts, Purnbull & Co report a record yarding of 8700 sheep at the Benalla sale on Wednesday 16 April including 400 breeding ewes 2600 wethers and 1700 Weavers. Buyers from across the state attended and praised the high quality stock with prices ranging in the 40s to mid 40s for ewes and crossbred wethers and many fine weaners selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts, Purnbull & Co
Benalla
Iran
Melbourne
Albury
Ruthergton Wangiurang Yea
Seymour
Euros
Violet Town
Dookie
Pinte Lodge
Yarrawonga
James
Devenish
Mayfield
Hhotis
Lamb
Romney
Ideal Prams
Webruary
Southdown
Fine Cross
South Down
Benalla Waterworks Trust Monthly Meeting Held
The Benalla Waterworks Trust met at the Municipal Chambers with Comrs. Walker chairing and Scholes M Kengiend Rossell and Cowan present. Pumping report shows daily consumption of 157000 gallons in town and 55000 by the Railway Dept total 212000. Housing prices for engine noted with three bids: Harrison £35, BooDonnell £55107, Hy Fraser £32. The overhaul of storage tanks and repairs completed. river breach report pending. Correspondence includes a critical note from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission about overdue rates and interest penalties, and a request for explanation on deputation expenses. Finance: collector B. Sanderson posted rates collected current and arrears totals with trust account in credit at £90. accounts of £83 2/5 approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla Waterworks Trust
Comrs. Walker
Scholes
Kengiend Rossell
Cowan
Guginver
P. Rebbechi
Waller
Railway Department
Trust
Harrison
BooDonnell
Hy Fraser
Jeffrey
B. Sanderson
New Protection Plans Outlined By Minister In Sydney
Government tariff aims to aid primary industries facing overseas competition. Bruce outlined three support avenues: overseas market development, subsidized freight and improved transit, and co operative efforts within the Commonwealth and States. The policy demands producer organization and efficiency to ensure lasting benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S M. Bruce
Sydney Royal Agricultural Society
Kinehkeon
Bruce
Australia
Commonwealth
Iself
Ang.pala
Commonwealth Governon i
Famous Gallery of War Pictures Opens in Benalla Shire
The Famous Gallery of War Pictures opens in the Benalla Shire Wall on Wednesday 23rd at 3 30 pm under Captain W B Joynt VC. The collection shows scenes from battles across Gallipoli Palestine and the Western Front with naval recognitions and Armistice events. It includes Beersheba desertion of Damascus and River Jordan crossings and includes 20 000 Commonwealth official photographs. Admission is 1 shilling with a deservative citalonge for children 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BD. Joynt
V.C
Benalla Shire
Walker
Gallipoli
She Eich
Anzac Cove
Simneon
Palestine
Beersheba
Iur
Holy
Damascus
Jordan
Krom
U.S
Rhine
Beatty
ATF
Anidier
Benalla Golf Club Council Meeting Sets Open Date
Benalla Golf Club council met Monday with G Home in chair. The opening planned for Saturday in May and the new course as recommended by the visiting professional was adopted. An open tournament is set for June 7 and 9 with A T H Ge Hon, PT Clarke and Ry Thomson as tournament committee. Ground committee appoints Meares Connell chair, Ponte and Clarke. Dr Mucky and Mr Home to interview Benalla Wither works Trust on floodplain projects near the foothill by the riverbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhe
Penally Football Club
Clu
Blennerhassery
Messrs Noonan
Adams
Waters
Rawson
Gough
Care
Wome
Mackenzie
Shire Council
Messrs Home
Cire
Messrs Waters
Mackingie
W.davies
T. Cooper
Boundary Umipires
St Julie
Lieut. Wells
Benalla
South Australia
T. Elfign
Defence Department
Robt. Cook
Mar
The
Benalla Golf Cli
G. Home
T. Clarke
G. Say
G. Ledger
R. Thomson
W. Reilly
Micky
L. Hiscock
Clarke
Ry Thomson
Tourimment
Meares Connell
Ponte
Mucky
Mr. Home
Benalla Witherworks Trust
Foothide
Presentation at Goorambat for Miss Wilson departure
Miss Wilson head teacher of Goorambat State school receives a farewell gift from parents. A Tuesday evening concert and dance featured a long programme of songs recitations and solos by pupils and staff. At the end My Spinks, president of the school committee, invited Miss Wilson on stage and presented a brass finial inscribed gift amid thanks for her three years in the district.
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Wilson
Goorauital
Isenday
Nell Npwall
Dante
Plana
Dorothy Bick
Jimior
Nellie Phingaty
Chiltran
Miss Waite
Beau
Dicky Soya
A. Get
Floffie Saunders
Sons Botks
Fit Sauders
MieHeuvens
My Spinks
Min Spinks
R. Cleary
Meeting of the Menalla Cricket Club at Mechanics Institute
A meeting of the Menalla Cricket Club was held at the Mechanics Institute on Weiliesday night. Mr A Hil presided, with Mesere Murray Ilhiont, We Sherwill, Abbott, Ban Howship, W. Waters, and Brown present. Arrangements for a dinner and for miles were discussed. Coog wood defeated Tambush in a match, the score nearing the end. Tan Istigh fought hard but fell short of second prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menalla
Mechanics
Mils
Cleo Toy
Symone
Roger Hotel
Coogwood
Tambush
Lonnioot
Wilson
Agni
Heine
Bennalla High School Wan Garatta Leete Schoor
A return cricket match on Friendly Societies Grounds ends in a home victory for Bennla. Bennla fielded confidently with Smith top scoring in a 130 total while Wir easy vetory for Bennla. Wanuamila bowlers struggled as Bennla posted 120 runs in innings.
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Bennalla High School
WAN
Garatta Hlete Schoor
Watgaralla Hla School
Jens Ma High School
Warigaralta
Bennla
Bostalle
Smith
Toskine
Cullen
Donull
Hieriis
Catan
Viton
Yacker Reeves
Honalle High Selon
Moskine
H Mogford
Cowan
Gerrard
Ford
Wanearatia
M'Coll
Hooper
Mattock Davia
Sleep
Swit
E Cullen
Odommell
Run Ont
Glisicnbury
Megford
St. Nichols
Dodaworth
Benalla Livestock Market Report Shows Varied Yardings
Victorian Producers Co op Coy Ll reports fortnightly market at Benalla with a large fat sheep yarding and lighter store stock. Prices range for fat cattle and dairy stock improve slightly, with competition strong and buyers present. springers, store cattle, and weaners show mixed demand and firmer rates in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Op Coy
Benalla
Ture
Remarkable tragedy twins killed by railway door
In Ryde New South Wales John and James Gilbert aged 16 were killed when both heads protruded from an up tram window as a down train struck the door. A fellow passenger was injured in three places. The two bodies were found after the crash with fatal head injuries.
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Recor
John
James Gilbert
Waterview Street
Ryde
New South Wales
Sydney
Te Samme
Ari
Hue Fone
Doonie College March Report Highlights Robust Farm Activity
The Principal notes excellent rainfall boosting grazing and fodder with 6.50 inches since January. About 200 acres of fallow were cultivated, wool sales total £2215, sixteen pigs sold for £80, and cows yielded 14 gallons daily. Poultry moves include 1925-24 egg contest closure, selection of Black Orpington and White Leghorn pullets, and plans for expanded poultry housing and a 540 egg incubator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Birks
Fanuairy
Japan
Sudan
Weise
Benalla Pig Market Report Tue 15th Inst Yarding Strong
Watts Turnbull and Co report a good yarding at Benalla stockyards on Tuesday 15th insty with prices for pig classes firmer than previous rates. Prime baconers range £5 0s to £5 14s, good baconers £4 0s to £4 12s, light baconers £3 4s to £3 18s, prime porkers £3 0s to £4 7s 6d, lighter grades £2 0s to £2 17s 6d, with various sums noted for sows and other pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Turnbull & Co
Benalla
Prine
Ligt
Sapiss
Also Mentioned on This Page
District News & Notes
M. D. Ashford
el Dorado
Maryborough
Miss Ashford
Goulegan Valley
Armstrong
Sheppayton Alvire
Shire
Calso
Banburtha School
Chickland and Lewis
Shepparton
B. M‘ras
Sheppartonshire
Benin
Tate
Noath
Broken River
Goulbati
Usis
Ciroagh
Lincoln
Lngther
Ase
W. Eifineworth
Kyabram Comera
Gill
Ivans
Wlao
Mise F. Tek
Crichton
Cannery Company
Wid & Courette
Jingeltio
Kynbram Co. Operative Dairy Company
Mr. Stevenson
John Lidward Tobiason
Stewart and
Graham
Mitch
Niles
Tanckheon
Ind
Rutherglen
Presbyterian Church
Anderson
Presbyterian Deaconnabs House
Igaratta
St. Columb’ Mall
A. Ry
Mace
Fairfield
St. Columb's Theological College
Jas. Ferguson
Bowman
Whatwuly
J. Fearce
Spelnghurst
St. Columbus Hall
Wargarale Ageicnilral Society
Winton
Hendy
Mr. Dy
Tindsay
Ine
Lowaris
Mr. Hindsay
Ali
Hompita
Halla Teauoh
Bafeghard
League
Sporting
Bena Rovers
J. Prowa
St.James
Messrs
G. Hobbs
Wallace
T. Richardson
Albert Anderson
Shawround
Germany
Charles G. Dawes
U.S.A
Benalla Golf Club
Goorambat
Repalia
St. Kilda
Liturdiv
Conmurencitle
Pielock
Eprenpat
Denollacesd Bhatt
Tussi
Brdwty
A-Hifl
Howship
Taweh
Marry
M'Naisiarn
Tole
Wicky Saint
Taster Monlay
Kerville
Ascot Vale
Teasisit Hemall
Pho Toonchisly
Albott
Rutherulen Musical Aid
Chop House
Hase Aided
Eh Wethers
Tare Gates
Sumtler Do
Watts, Wunbull & Co
Besulla
Pritus
Rodney Raus Joel
Rours Nashi
A. W. Spinks
Central Garage
Dookie) College
the Vogue Gr
Church Sts
Shop & Rasidenas
SSS
Coats
Viyella
Manchester
Maracains
Denver
Martine
Pyrenees
Ee. G&g Phillivers
Bond’s. Wwyaiey
Bond
Sky
Heather
T. d. Davis & Co
Henalla
Phan
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