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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
3
Report details a gun accident at the Lonewood pagoon motel where Mr. Ros, an employee of Mosk Watts Trombull and Co., discharged a weapon while attempting a routine sweep. The incident left his finger blown off as bystanders witnessed a tense scene and brief medical aid.
A meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society at Tholin Institute Mys was held Saturday. Members present included Mesdames Meade, Jennings, Veiga, and others. After investigation, decisions were made regarding a memorial and the disposition of funds and hand possessions. A number of donations and acknowledgments were recorded, with funds allocated to various parish and community items and a note of gratitude to those contributing.
A murky wartime style report claims lead poisoning fears tied to misused pesticides amid a teen poisoning incident. Investigators note potential contaminated fruit details and government contact to the Agriculture Department, with autopsy and lab results referenced.
In Beechworth a publican faced charges after gold left in his possession was not accounted for. Suspect Fowler prosecuted, and several were dismissed. a four month sentence was given for another offense. In Goulburn Valley a fatal collision near Mooraopanal le left a roadworker dead after a train failed to stop, the engine plowing into a wagon and horse. Shepparton Council plans a public holiday and Governor Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael will visit to open the Agricultural High School with officials from Dookie.
An article from Wangaratta covers a string of local happenings. It details a shop visit and awkward mishap at a Drapery establishment, a social gathering hosted by St Martin’s congregation, a horse incident near the Ovens River, a cattle event in Yarrawonga, and updates on schools, officials, and agricultural society activities. The report preserves names such as Mr W E Connors and Miss Griffiths as well as local venues, families, and community roles.
An old Indy over 60 is found dead on Sydney road on Tuesday evening around 9. Post mortem by Dr. Mortis cites cause as illness from Tin Beast diodes. authorities report tobacco and pipe among items found. A prized sheepdog owned by Mr Hrogtonld Poot was killed recently, owner refusing £5 offer. Weather notes mention rainfall from Sunday to Wednesday increasing river gauge readings.
Hor se dealers Wats Turnbull and Co with Adamson Strettle and Cox held a successful sale at the Coporation Yaris on Tuesday April 17. Local and external buyers attended in good numbers and prices were high for all arrivals. Drafts up to £40 plus, three year olds to £32 10s, yearlings to £16, good sorts to £18 10s, light stock £17 to £18, ponies poor demand, nonscripts sold 10s to £12 10s.
The annual Bealls Club handicap pigeon shoot drew local shooters but few Melbourne entries. Despite heavy rain delaying start, about 50 nominations produced a profit near £17. Strong birds and competent handling by Mr Mendway marked the day. results listed detail the top scorers and payout, with notable performances by Ginnivan Hyland Tongala and others.
Golf handicaps for the nine hole opening event are listed with many players named from E Brown to Miss Turner. Victorian Golf Association meetings set August dates, Benalla and Wangaratta programs fixed, and an association medal promised for 1910 season. Racing, bowls, coursing, tennis results and club plans follow in a dense Sporting Intelligence column.
A garbled ad promotes a Chamberlain cough remedy marketed as a safe remedy with claims of no narcotics. It touts domestic experiments and urges purchase through unnamed agents and pharmacies. The text mixes mispellings and dubious health assertions, warning of risk from poisonous drugs while praising this product as widely favored.
Fragmented notes describe Pepile preparing for the Primary and Public exams along with other tests. It mentions Mr. Crowther guiding twelve pupils through mathematics and special attention to backward children, with focus on Provoeotix application and related subjects.
Listings note girls macintosh coats with sizes from 39 to 51 inches and weights around 3s 11d to 3s and new goods described as perfect coalition.
Advertised men’s overcoats in grey fabric with smart tailoring and rainproof finish priced around 25s. Also oilskin leather bound coats and a range of youth and boys overcoats in multiple sizes and colors with prices from 8s to 22s. Includes school wear goat options and heavy materials for winter use.
Brief snippet notes Penn, Pakad and Co along with Crystatived Feaity a Preserves as part of a compact trade roundup. Firms listed appear in a local business digest with no further context or figures provided.
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