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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
3
The bereaved mother thanks friends for letters telegrams floral tributes visits and expressions of sympathy after the death of Wi Ar Nesire 46. Special thanks given to the Diggers cricket team and railway cricket team for support and sympathy. This notice serves as a personal acknowledgment of deepest gratitude from the family.
The funeral of Olive Anna Brid is announced with respect and invitation to follow to the Reyalla cemetery. The service will depart from Thorn Street Renats West today Friday at 2 o clock.
The Standard recalls Anzac Day as a remembrance of Australia’s World War I role. It lauds the Australian spirit, noting vast losses near 60 000 deaths and over 300 000 wounded, and honors the wartime deeds across Gallipoli Pozieres Ypres and other fronts.
Residents in Buyalla West report nuisance from wandering cattle roaming streets near their properties. Local authorities consider wire regulations to curb grazing and protect calves kept in yards.
Town residents report cows breaking gates and wandering onto public roads, causing cyclists to collide with coins left in the streets. Officials are urged to enforce measures or residents may act themselves to curb the ongoing nuisance.
Fragmented notes discuss a memorial service disruption in Alton and a police river incident. Lest Whyorgey letters advocate council action. Reports mention John Rawley 70, a razor find, blood stains, Kayley a drowning victim, and police inquiry outcomes. Monotone timetable references to Railway department reforms in Wangaratta period.
The trial of Howard Vernon for the murder of William Bent at Halydale proceeds with Vernon testifying about painting a rifle to frighten Vera Chandler and Teas of Hem. He claims the shooting was accidental and that Bent died the next day. he broke down under cross examination. The jury retired to consider its verdict.
District items report a shooting accident in Shepparton and a fine for possessing an unregistered pistol. Other notes cover Molyulah sports profits near £30, Tungamah coaching changes, Violet Town fund-raising over £1000 for Memorial Hall, and local council resignations and budget debates. Warren Bayne notes sports reserve meetings and harvest service profits, with donations and receipts detailed. Yarragona and surrounding towns discuss road closures, electric light votes, and council borrowing of £3000 amid debate on ratepayers’ wishes and municipal duties.
The North-Eastern Ensign records the death of John Gimre O'Shea editor and proprietor at his sister’s Kilmore home after a long journalistic career in Hawthorn Wangan, Woodend and other towns. He leaves a wife and five children and was mourned for his courage, wit, and varied writings.
Secretaries of football and other sporting clubs are urged to forward reports of meetings and notes of interest to the Standard for publication. The paper stresses that publicizing matters affecting members and supporters aids the welfare of organisations.
The article discusses boundary decisions in football, including how to interpret frees near the sideline and whether a boundary umpire may be inside the line. It also covers opening season practice notes for Bengily, Beechworth, Wangaratta, and other clubs with coaches named Merrick Rowe Drammen and plans for new players, plus captaincy votes and upcoming matches.
The Carey Syndicate exploration notes detail several bore results around the Lily area. Numerous bore lines show gold indications with 39 collected colors and several proofs of gold bearing ore, including a large 40 foot crevice, while testing near Laily Ethel mines and adjacent prospects. The report highlights test depths, wash results, and measurements, noting that some bores yielded promising gold prospects and others showed fair or strong indications amid challenging terrain.
A derailed discussion on officials sent abroad for study to improve administration. The report criticizes weak governance, calls for thorough examinations of training, facilities, and staffing, and outlines proposed reforms to modernize education and supervision, including scholarships and university ties.
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