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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
5
An In Memoriam note from the Friggiron family in Benalla marks the 23rd funeral anniversary of husband and father Jack Firrigron. The message expresses deep sorrow, love, and ongoing absence from Eileen Irene and family at Nunn Street.
The issue notes holiday mail and icehouse hours for Anzac Day April 25, with mail delivery limited before 10 am. It reports on Transport Minister Barnes proposing wider railway electrification beyond suburbs, outlining country-line prospects and prioritizing Warragul and Seymour lines for conversion to electric service.
The Benalla Court of Petty Sessions issued debts orders against W White and A Eulat, with costs, while notices cover the Presbytery of Bercaworth meeting, clearing sales by Mr Herbert Ledger, an AXZAC sports entry reminder, and various local public notices including a dog waste incident reward and other items from the Benalla district.
Cleric Shnt to gaol after pleading guilty in the Criminal Court Melbourne to entering a house at Cosgrove South on 26 March and stealing money from John Sadler Nilstoun. He argued wartime hardship since he could not obtain regular work and slept rough while begging for food.
The steamer Iron Fringe ran ashore near Cape Howe and was badly damaged in the hull. The situation is serious but the crew are safe. Colliers stand by and a tug from Sydney has been sent. Rain is predicted for Victor with 36 fins. The Willistown Town Council protests a government decision to Sul the Williamstards. Federal Treasury returns for the six months ended March show expenditure of £45,229,844 and revenue of £42,872,001. Customs revenue up £4,636,390 and postal revenue up £290,000. expenditure down £288,800 and revenue up £135,900.
Experiments at Purnim East on L McDonald’s property show top dressing with superphosphate greatly increases pasture growth and carrying capacity. In trials at Purnim and Southern Cross, 2 cwt per acre raised pasture weight by 1 ton 12 cwt per acre and doubled capacity, with Mr. James Quinn and Mr. A Skilbeck reporting strong returns and profitable fertilizer use amid a dry season outlook.
Benalla shows a building boom with new bank of Australasia premises and multiple residences and shops in progress or completed. Notable projects include Mr Carter’s corner Mitchell and Church streets residence and Mr Roe’s shop corner Cecil and Benson streets, plus Bridgestreet shops for Brigge and Say and a revamped Savings Bank frontage. New chemist and afternoon tea rooms replace Currier Street structures, with timber fittings from Toobullup and enhanced shopfronts and interiors, signaling strong town improvement.
Reports from Victoria and other states describe continued dry weather and water shortages for stock. Some showers occur in parts of the north of South Australia early in the week while overall rainfall remains well below normal. A chart lists rainfall since January with varied totals across locations indicating drought conditions.
A sequence of 1920s style weddings in Victoria features Violet A Edwards and Stanley G Hiscock at St Luke's South Melbourne with receptions at Sargents Café and a honeymoon trip to Healesville. Separate notices cover Harold Dare Howard and Florence Ida Lindsay's Benalla wedding at St Andrew's and John Keancis Kelly and Tella Brooks wedding at Sacred Heart Yarra Wong.
The Benalla Football Club committee met Monday evening at the Commercial hotel with Mr Harcourt presiding and good attendance. Delegates Hogan and J Noonan noted that the Association meeting results are published in the Standard. Coach Mr Drammond attended and was welcomed, ground watering steps were discussed, and a 4 o clock-prar time was set for players with a meeting to be called.
The trial of Hannah Elizabeth Mitchell for alleged murder and related offenses began in Melbourne Criminal Court before Mr Justice Many. Crown witnesses, including Frank Fondiglio, testified of the nurse’s suspected actions in the death and disappearance of Bertha Coughlan, with evidence of body disposal and a later shooting incident involving Fondiglio. The court adjourned as the Crown case concluded amid a crowded audience and ongoing testimony.
George Edward Thompson a renowned figure in Benalla's timber and sawmilling circles died suddenly at Merbein on Monday after a brief illness. He collapsed while talking with a friend and died within minutes. He leaves a wife and six sons and two daughters and had a long career in Victoria and Western Australia before returning to Benalla and later Merbeth. The funeral was held at Murbet on Tuesday.
A local letter urges securing the Nillahcootie weir to protect water for domestic use and stock in Benalla to Yarsawonga. The writer cites past damages, proposes government support, and notes party balance and employment benefits from a national water project.
A loose report details a conference of 22 municipalities debating vermin control and weed management under new schemes. Officials from Railway, Water, Closer Settlement, Forests and Electricity commissions pledged to curb pests, with landholders promised sympathetic treatment while government scrutiny laments land neglect and export barriers.
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