This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1924
Page
5
The telegram reports a rail strike in New Zealand already causing strict effects with coal mines closing and trade slack. if it prolongs, industrial stagnation is feared. Also notes Anzac Day commemorations in Melbourne with Mr Bruce stressing Gallipoli sacrifice as foundational to a free prosperous Australia.
Repatriation work in 1915 trained disabled soldiers in hand weaving producing Anzac Tweeds. From Geelong mills to a cooperative now run by ex-soldiers, the woollen tweeds remain popular for their good value and enduring quality. Blue and black priced at 13/6 per yard, grey and brown at 12/6. Patterns available on request.
The Queen Garrival led by Mrs Montgomery and the Queen of Music Sister Jackson headlined a Benalla Carnival event. Crowning ceremonies crowned the Queen of Sport, with judges awarding £262 3/2 to the Queen of Sport, £250 10/6 to the Queen of Music, and £166 14/4 to the Queen of Railways, totaling £679 8. Subtitles praised the railways institute and performers as crowds cheered the crowned queens and a national anthem closed the night.
The final St Kilda team clash against Benalla took place in Benalla at 1 o'clock during the Easter holidays. Benalla batted first in the marquee match, Steve Abbott and J. Hill led the bowling while the St Kilda side posted a 154 score before Benalla were all out for 210. St Kilda then chased 210, with strong scores from Israel, M’Laren, and Smith, securing a comfortable victory for the visitors. The outing included a Royal Hotel reception and tours of Fort Hill, with hospitality extended to the visitors by Benalla Cricket Club officials.
The Northern district tennis season began on a windy Saturday with many matches completed by Monday in clear weather. Miss Cawan and Miss Ledger led early rounds in women's singles, while G A Home and Cowan sterling in doubles. Mixed doubles saw Ledger and Soderlund win the final, with Cowan and Gibbs defeated in later rounds.
Incoming events span April and May with a social evening at Weatherill’s Hall featuring a parade of items including a Shire bull and Mave, plus a church service at St Matthew’s in Benalla and an excursion to Witchworth. A May 3 Lima event is also noted.
A Benalla Football Club committee meeting at the Commercial Hotel set team colors to black knickers for the season and approved a training-room arrangement. A parade and a match against Benalla FC were planned at St James with a meeting at the railway station at 1 pm Saturday. many players were listed for travel, expenses, and coaching by T. Dronorond. The secretary reported a debit balance, and the club elected officers and drew up the season schedule with home draw dates for May to June.
The article lists winners of various bowling competitions including presidents trophy and Vallender trophy, notes friends and members invited to a Friendly Societies picnic, and mentions a shooting event by the Wahigacutia Rifle Club with prize details. It records teams and players such as Shyla Clark, A Halle Davis, Hill hud Smith, and J Williams, with multiple trophies and match results across Narrawonga, Warrawonga, Numurkah, and Numirkah.
Sir Alexander Peacock becomes Liberal leader and likely next Premier after Mr Lawson resigns today to make way for the Speakership. Lawson, supported by his party, met with the Earl of Stradbroke and advised forming a new ministry. Peacock to meet the Governor tomorrow. Lawson cites the heavy strain of the Premiership and expresses gratitude for the party’s confidence.
Mr Lucas arrives as head teacher and will start after holidays while Rev Ford successor Copperthwaite to lead Anzac service. Coursing club nets hares with 14 sent to Adelaide and 17 boxed to Kadina. Local show grounds sports include horse events, children’s pony, and open hunters results. A black snake incident at Mrs Comberford’s home ends with shot. Anzac Day observances at Warren Bayne State School feature Gallipoli sketches, recitations, wreaths, and explanations.
The note sheet lists staff changes at the high school with Miss Sampons moving from junior teacher at the Tigh School and Miss Roc to fill her previous post. It mentions a seminar orientation by the Board of Banminers, and lists students traveling to a picnic and football competition from neighboring schools. Swimming awards are announced, listing Bronze Medallions and certificates earned by many girls and boys, plus progress in the construction department and various life saving and senior certificates.
Forty years ago extracts from the Standard report deaths and elections. Mrs J Doherty dies in Benalla West after 35 years residence. A telegraph office opens at Tungamal. Campaigns begin for Moira representation with D C O'Leary and Geo Grabai as Liberal candidates. Benalla Football Club holds annual meeting. D C O'Leary president, balance £16. Induction of Rev A G McConway and Shire Hall meeting with ample turnout.
The Bevalla Gun Club ran two £50 Starling Handicaps and a £20 Pigeon Handicap with additional events, reporting a £55 profit. Visiting shooters from Melbourne and Albury praised the meet though light was poor at times. About 1200 targets were shot as competitors from various towns including Corowa Watt Baratt Dookie Gownn gardie Creighton and Aveneh took part.
The marriage of Mr Thow H. Mewan of Buldaginnie to Miss Winifred Oliver of Nenalla West was celebrated at Metboiiat Church Benalla on Thursday March 20 with Rev HL Willian officiating. The ceremony featured decoration guest attendance bridesmaids and a wedding reception at Weoderi s Hall followed by a turn to their new home at Bed dagingie.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.