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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
3
The article condemns Victorian railways for poor passenger service, limited expansion, and costly fare rises while revenue climbs. It cites sparse track capacity, curbed country services, and missed lines like Dookie as evidence of parsimony and weak leadership hindering development.
Friday morning in Benalla a Avro machine piloted by Flight Commander N B Love of the Abbottallan Aitoeath and Bogiowaring Co. Sydney departed at 8:90 and stopped at four places en route. Reports note town events, wage changes, presbyteries, court statistics, a public fire brigade budget, and local notices including a Governor General of New Zealand prospect and a large goods sale. The piece consolidates local affairs, public notices, and social events with multiple named persons and organizations.
A long winded update from Une Comazaronny lists Captain O H Howell’s body arriving in Melbourne via Tallavaban Broads after his fatal clash in Australis. It notes a fire at W Crowle & Co upholsterers with injuries and 10 pounds water damage, a child seriously injured in a separate road incident, and a fatal crash involving a Ford motor lorry carrying 30 people. Melbourne markets close with mixed prices and a looming 40 hour work week.
A Tasmanian Easter trip led by the State Tourism Bureau director visits Mole Creek and Mountalo caves. The party, about fifty travelers, explores cave chambers, a 700 foot cliff descent, a waterfall, trout rivers, and Hawthorn vistas while noting drought impacts and local hospitality.
A 1914 15 Star distribution is planned for next Saturday with a possible addition of 30 on grounds in Liegd Coronel Scott. Recipients listed include Private Abbott 14th Battalion and many others from 4th Light Horse 6th Battalion and related groups. An Sunday afternoon parade is set, with assembly near the main entrance at the bridge end. The Rev N D Herring will conduct and deliver the address, followed by a service and an exhibition hall gathering at the Industrial Exhibits shed grounds. items will be received for display until 6 pm Friday.
MATTHEWS MEETS WITH DISASTER The flight from Hatavla ended in a crash near Sing geradle, Bab. Matthews landed at 12.45 a.m. on Grokgak ground after attempting to land. The Sopwith aircraft was destroyed and Captain Matthews along with Sergeant bis mechano were injured with broken ribs.
The article notes Messrs Richard Bros of Cargo and Light Bros of the same district report benefits from higher superphosphate applications on wheat and stubble feed. Increases from 60 to 70 pounds per acre show better yields and more feed in stubble, with mixed results on timbered land and stubble. Examples include Mr C Raper at Bamawa and Mr John Lihan at Mothenrell Rochester, while others warn results depend on season.
The debate covers profits from wool and British information held by the Central Wool Committee in Melbourne. Figures show wartime tax relief, duties paid, and projected profits with dividends expected as early as September. Australia and New Zealand may receive portions under the von tenor terms.
A crowded page lists upcoming Benalla events including a Sparta carnival on April 24 and 26, a dance on April 25, and Anzvo Day carnival. It notes Schedule changes for motorsports and social outings, plus local incidents and varied notices from Hobart to Mulbourne, with distant reports on transport and industry.
An old ledger page markets Toform Soap claiming easy hair restoration and notes a cheap price per packet. The notice also advertises Winchester rifles, cartridges, and new arrivals from Belgium and other locations with dealer details and early shipment advice.
A garbled note reports a surgeon dentist visiting Yarrawonga and Tungamas with unclear details of a Tangeruah Hava event and a Wayal Howl. The fragmented text hints at a local gathering or travel but lacks verifiable specifics.
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