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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

3

One Federal Constitution for Australia Contested

The article argues for a single national company law and a unified constitution, noting Victoria's good law but NSW's poor one. It warns that achieving unanimity in a constitutional convention is difficult due to party differences. It recalls the 20 year-old convention and the Canadian model favoring provincial powers, urging a nonpartisan, consensus build to end ongoing industrial tensions.

Australis Victoria New South Wales Earle Page United States Canada Australia Tosphey Warrumen The Beate J House Eed

Amending the Constitution debate in Australian House

The article discusses attempts to amend the Federal Constitution to grant the Commonwealth Parliament greater powers. It notes distrust between parties and the need for a nationally elected convention to draft amendments. Austin Chapman and others push for a proportional representation convention with ten representatives per state to propose a draft for public approval.

House of Representatives Australia Austin Chapman Chapman Senate Commonwealth Hughes Paana Federal Companies Act Mr. Bowden Mambar Nepean

Seymour Cr. Railway visit seeks to restart 6.15 pm train

During a visit by the Railway Commissioners to Seymour, Cr. McKenrick urged restarting the 6.15 pm train from Huonala. Mr. Norman signaled plans to re-seat the team and improve service across multiple points, arguing the finance is the main hurdle. Officials discussed rail and staffing concerns, city access, and the North-East line for morning movements.

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Benalla Anzac Carnival Hopes For Memorial Hall Building

The Berstla branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League celebrates a successful carnival and plans to fund a new Memorial Hall. Mechanics Committee holds about £400, soldiers aim to raise an additional £1500 for the hall, with about £150 donated and more proceeds to come from buttons and raffles.

Benalla Berstla Returned Soldiere and Sailors Uportal League Tawson Phemaclyes Kporta Waldiers

Saturday Events Draw Crowd to Town in Odd Day

A bustling Saturday morning show drew visitors by rail and car as locals staged athletic trials and exhibitions. The program featured sprint heats, 440 yards, hurdle races, and a variety of displays, including German war plane models, armor, and relics. A late evening picture show at the Shire Hall entertained attendees with tricks and a Dagtor presentation.

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Presentation of 1914 15 Star with names and details

The article describes the Presentation of the 1914 15 Star to soldiers, listing recipients such as Fy Hall and others, noting the star’s design and inscription. It reflects on memory and tribute to comrades who fell or served, with a formal acknowledgment by British authorities.

Cupeman Esr Ation If Albert God Arthur Lanier Dad Vistors Ae Donald Vad Willie Gallipoli Vail Tuto Burden Wade Vlna Commonwealth stac—Lieate Fy Hall D. Glace Fysh Mitchell W. M'Leod Surate Barrett Gogger Daley W. Orem Soret B. Hylands J. A. Weight Privatus O- Hyland Veigen JA. Baldy J. Stewert J. U. Underwood Red Wilkinson J. H. Sangur A Abbott Appalutmant Benda Mir Feujins Ag Ana A. Sailer Mwas Rio Akerre Norwize Emda Lenlat Wiirmolt Walt Mace Tao Cima Alec

The Collection of Carlos Exhibition Feature

A wartime display highlights a notable collection including a Virgin and Child statue by Albert Gathadal before and after the conflict. It features a gun cap from the 8th Light Lora from Torka in Palestine and a Fine collection showcased by Sergeant Hf A1 of the Qed Battalion, illustrating survival themes and artifacts.

Carlos Torka Palestine Han Bwan Tb Sargeant Hf Qed Albert Gathadal

Monday Carnival Attendance At Splendia Festival

Splendia events drew large crowds with excellent weather. Gate receipts reached £124 as crowds enjoyed races led by Rovoh and debutant Tayles. W R Roach won the quad mile, and overall the carnival was a great success with proceeds from fairs and raffles boosting the total by Saturday evening.

Adjacen Bonalla Taylor Taylies Rt. T. Whits Goomaubee Gidfrey Hawk Man Hanor Atewarda W B. Roach Avzac Baltons

Memorial Carnival Procession Described With Colorful Floats

The procession featured committees led by Mrs A T Clarke and KE Carter guiding a carnival float line. Floats showcased regalia, banners, and decorative schemes in red white and blue with bands, firemen, walkers, and student entries. Numerous named participants and groups adorned giant leaves, mythic symbols, and national colors as spectators viewed the parade route.

A. T. Clarke Owall, Brigges KE. EK. Carter Teford Humber Pablo Origan and Porter T. Ry Berry Rysn Jon M'Namara Ceisford Geoup Indy Wilcox Fox Mat Brith Ak F Sid Vuree Nme Sora Milan Joyon Ladgar Wan & Meat Artistic Dow Minn Margarab Nemo Theao Aitore Anza Mion Ray Lutte Bowen Amar of Indiaa Damon Hmrultur Mr.c. Stols Lithgow Sammons

Melbourne school and meet notes show varied results

An erratic report lists swimmers runners and high school events, detailing performances, heats, and awards. Names such as Roach Sinclair White Bamford and others appear among dates, venues, and placements, with a Melbourne theater concert noted alongside athletic results.

Moonee Valley Meeting Highlights and Tennis Scores

Racing at Moonee Valley featured hurdles results with Winner at 14 to 1 and Borders, plus a tennis section where local players faced mixed doubles. The day wrapped with Albury bowling matches and a final round tally showing Albury ahead by narrow margins amid a festival-like atmosphere.

Moonee Valley Wiar Metnorase Muvview Gereldory Royal Mill Bonvitas Holly Mount Canary Land Mine Whiner Bronslehane Wallwoog Woolon Mogare Winnar Aorington L Siararshes Happy King Tod Walter

Metropolitan cricket premiership decided on flat innings

In a decisive match metropolitan teams clinched the premierhip on flat innings. Meh inbordey surged 18 percent while 7 wickets fell for 110 as Melbourne defeated the rival to claim the premiership. For Bitaroy, Ondg anured 46.

Metropolitan Dletrios Mehinbordey Wate Melbouran Therutare Bitaroy

A.M.P. Society Annual Meeting Speech Highlights

Senator Fairbairn voices progress of the A.M.P. Society in Victoria. He lauds Mr James Grivg and Victorian board members for long service, notes record business growth despite drought, and urges thrift and prudent expenditure. He cites large policyholders, substantial investments, and strong mortality amid wartime disruption, urging continued expansion under government restraint.

Fairbairn Bydney A.4.p. Society A. W. M Mug Mookn Beirbsten James Grivg Grian Goryjee Irice Strikre Victoria Jaunw Ste v Vicoris Grésimt Kritish Mutual Life Insurance Reat Beltain Ser Eoy Stata Alnos Jnhmant Leceimber Fasthurs Dan Boant Victor Amurly Victoria Og Wanau Bone Vlea Arene Intarnet Victoris Cysterwwalt Goyphur Kroandeny Nwa Australia Toes Kedulyar Anatrain New Zealand Tha Anatrolian Mutual Provident Sovloky Alow Pyar Gantibutedt Am.e Chagnel Prodynen Mtorgy Ian Outer Sayes Macauley Penpad Windom Austratia England

Livestock Market Report Melbourne Bullocks and Cattle Prices

The Melbourne livestock sale saw 1600 bullocks and 1800 penned cattle. Demand rose for prime, best descriptions with prices advancing 20 to 30 percent, while mid and inferior grades softened. Prime bullocks ranged £26-£27, extra prime £28-£29, best steers £17-£18, and ewes and crossbreds formed the bulk of offerings amid heavy middling supply.

Hugera Grogiers Orion Grell Wethers Prurters Melbourne At Ag Aales Brody Wen Lew Byher Pat Shree

Local society and events amid muddled diary notes

Fragmentary text records an upcoming events page and organizational changes. It mentions a dairy association formation with officers, a charity or community event schedule, and scattered references to meetings, concerts, and public notices. Names and places are garbled, yielding a hazy picture of a community gathering plan.

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