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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented auction notices list sales of land stock and livestock with dates including April to May and references to various traders and locations. Several named persons and places appear in garbled form, indicating a wide range of notices and sale items across the page.
Fragmented ad text describes farms for sale with references to blocks and parcels, mentioning sellers and price hints in a garbled form. It reads like a classified notice with unclear proper nouns and numeric details. The readable fragments indicate sale of farming land in a rural region with potential buyers urged to respond.
Readable portions reference a mix of names and places with unclear context. The text mentions Piet, Crilu ulk, G6 Tene, Mata, Weare Z, Ton fhe Guay, and Cotta Jambic lise Wek MUR Dey. Also includes pricing notes like £7 and £8 and partial references to a school principal and Angill, plus a mention of a FO YORIS context and a vague event.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled dialogue with references to a character named Jane and scattered phrases. No clear event, date, or context emerges to form a coherent summary or identify other persons, places, or organizations.
Fragmented text lists many proper nouns and partial phrases including names like Win Harkiuwuih Jahuin Haida Anindelain and references to a gala or event. Some words resemble clothing Mercury and Ernie. Overall, readable facts are minimal and disjointed.
The article outlines a heated election contest where the Labor candidate faces opposition from Liberal supporters who doubt the Liberal nominee's popularity and loyalty. It notes labor harms, wage concerns, and industrial strikes as central issues, with reference to local candidates, party dynamics, and regional impacts on voters and workers.
The Secretary for Lands informs shire secretary that Devonish railway site plans are dropped due to local objections and a new site may be sought. A portion of the road between Mlutsop and diGa cannot be sold at public auction as desired. Officials consider revoking the township proclamation and reassigning Devonish due to distance from houses and existing proclamations.
On April 19, 1770 Captain Cook sighted land in Australia and claimed it for Britain, prompting Discovery Day observances. At Benalla East and West schools, students performed songs recitations and essays on Australian explorers, with addresses by Rev. Wade and head teacher Mr. Sebire.
Local reports from Baddaginnie Glenrowan Treva Molyullal Thoona Pelluebla Bowlya North detail farm conditions, weather, ploughing delays due to hard ground, grass growth, and social gatherings including a kitchen tea for Stella Woods and a large dancing session at Petton Grove with prizes for kitchenware and a toast to Miss Woods after a long evening of entertainment.
A Wednesday Lith inst. concert in ALLEL Hall Thoona drew a large crowd for St Andrew's Church fundraiser. Rev C F Brown B A presided with Mrs Wood Tonkin Miss Ferguson on accompaniments. Performers included Roper Ryan Bond Lisely Evans Sherris and others. Rev D Sherris praised, Rev O P Bowra announced new district leader Batten steps in. National Anthem closed.
Benalla Dairy and Tony Produce Co held a half year meeting at the Mechanics Institute with Hon. Will Little M.L.C. as chair. The balance sheet shows liabilities of £9420 16s, assets of £1060 7s 11d, and a loss of £604 7s 4d. The report notes a severe 1912 dairy downturn, milk dealt 115,252 gallons, average milk price 42d per gallon, butter at 11d 60d per lb, and export outcomes by London and Commonwealth buyers. Directors approved the balance and discussed plant moves and pack transportation costs. Mr. Dallas re-elected director. M’Namara auditor.
A letter from VISOR describes a strong foul odor after a church walk along Sydney road toward the Cemetery. The writer notes an 800 yard stretch of gutter on the western side filled with a grey blue liquid emitting a sharp smell and urges an investigation to end the nuisance.
The Bynalla Mechanics Brass Band denies rumors of disbanding. The group remains active with 17 members and continues practices, aiming to maintain its long standing reputation.
The Benalla Public Courts hosted a return tennis match between Nis Besalla and Yarrawonga. Yarrawonga won by three rubbers with Warrawonga totaling five rubbers and Beith two. The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club secretary thanked an anonymous donor for £1 toward the new pavilion.
Coming events announce Holy Trinity Church annual meeting on Wednesday at the parish hall April 23. A ten meeting concert for Lake Presbyterian Church on Thursday April 24. Public meeting of Lownhand Shire Hall Friday April 25. Grand ball for Poothall Clubs at Benalla Racing Club. Cup Meeting at Benalla. Druid Ball at Shire Hall Benalla May 1. Swanpool Moorngag sports and Dad's Ball at Shire Hall Bouella May 20. Adverts for May 21 and May 20 events.
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