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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1921
Page
4
Albury reports a experimental planting of cotton of 20 feet height with bolls forming. Beechworth covers 275 hectares with gold dredging results and a diamond jubilee plan. Corowa and Mansfield notes include society events, deaths, elections, and a court case. A Wangaratta race incident and local church service plans are also recorded.
On Friday afternoon at Hilentoe, Mr Handley saved a small boy from drowning after the youngster, Talbob Grant, jumped and began to sink. The boy recovered on the bank within ten minutes. The applause from onlookers greeted Handley and his prompt action. In YARRAWONGA, a successful Warrenbayne public hall concert raised funds for debt clearance and hall running costs. Amateur performers from Benalla entertained, with strong support and celebrations. The event featured songs, recitations, and quartets, concluding with a respectful thank you.
The Australian War Museum lends field pieces captured in France and fifty enlargements of official war photographs for the Anzac Day Sports Carnival in Benalla. The display showcases Western Front and Palestine scenes with many images of Australians in action. The collection, curated by W A Mntosh, includes orders for further purchases and book sales to support the local Memorial Hall, promising strong interest for veterans and families.
Fragmented OCR text describes a soap product claiming to remove skin imperfections and restore beauty. It outlines application steps, with references to a creamy lather, warm water, and repeated use for noticeable results. Mentions pricing and packaging details in a disorganized fashion.
A large crowd gathered at Thoona hall on Wednesday evening for a valedictory for Mr and Mrs Allott. The program featured a concert with Rowe Weston and others, the Thoona brass band led by Mr Ferris, and a wallet of notes presented by Mr Higgins. Speakers praised Allott for years of service to the township and the band, and a dance and supper followed with songs and good wishes for their future.
Report covers a Benalla vs Devenish Association cricket match in public gardens. Scorers note Benalla 218 all out with Howell 20 not out and Foster 109, while Warren 61 and Thwaites 53 featured for the Association. Bowling figures given. match context includes late light and tea.
James Phillips faced a resumed hearing for possessing an alarm clock suspected of being stolen. Witness Arthur Dosser testified the clock had been offered for sale and that Phillips admitted the clock looked suspicious. The bench found Phillips guilty of possessing stolen property, sentencing him to one month in prison with a £10 bond for good behaviour, the sentence suspended pending bond compliance. The clock was returned to Mr. Briggs.
On a Friday at Euroa court Richard Scott faced charges of stealing from Gordon F E Sims at Wombat Hill around April 3. The accused, employed by farmer Soil from March 28 to April 20, lived nearby and £5 14/6 in cash plus a cheque were taken. He was fined £5 with 28 days' imprisonment on default and ordered to forfeit 12/ as goods found near the scene.
The Benalla Golf Club opened the season on a cloudy but ideal day for golf with strong attendance including many ladies and new members. The course layout includes reorganized holes and possible future additions. Afternoon tea hosted by Mrs Law Smith followed the opening ceremony as members participated in close competitions.
The North Eastern Football Association publishes a revised draw listing matches across May in Shean's Gully Benalla Euroa and Strathbogie. Teams include Benalla Euroa Baddagin nie Glenrowan Longwood Violettown Strathbogie and Shean's Gully with dates May 7 14 21 28 and June 11 18 for multiple matchups.
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