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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
3
A sharp frost in Melbourne hits ground temperature to 21.8 degrees the coldest this winter. Mr Watt returns to office but ill health limits duties as Senator Millen acts as Prime Minister. City abattoirs halt slaughtermen strike demands higher rates. South Australia Prices Commission weighs trawling to ease fish shortage.
Melbourne reports a Seamen’s Union mass meeting at Unity Hall where Walsh’s position was conveyed through the Disputes Committee. He urged settlement via a government round-table proposal, while seamen pledged to negotiate only through Walsh. The strike extends to the Makuru and Kahapo crews, with municipal gas and coal shortages worsening suburbs.
The Victorian Farmers Union district council debated railway links from Dookie to Yarrawonga, backing a conference at St James to press Railways Standing Committee for the line. They cited Shepparton freezing works expansion, lamb throughput, and potential London market access as reasons to push the project. Officers were elected, and talks covered soldiers settlement delays, grants to Benalla Council, and district representation.
Race gossip from Ogulfield features The Anstrallen Hards Race won by Sir Mnomon at 83 to 1, Beltane the favorite at 6 to 1, with Caffe close. Other trials include Girrwloog and Port Askalg. Bitter Ale wins a 1509 hurdle at Sydney. A new Kaos Club forms near Lama station with J Webster elected president and A Heaney secretary. Albury Gulf Club announces a tournament next Thursday to Saturday with entries closing today.
In a nineteenth century football clash at St James Oval Benalla and Dookie produced a hard fought match. Dookie raced to an early lead with goals from Boyd and Ryan while Benalla struggled against wind and rough play. The Saints of St James defended stoutly as Montgomary and Lalor fired multiple goals for Dookie, while Devenish and Saints players faced spirits of controversy and injury as the game wore on.
A government official was alleged to have disappeared after a wife claiming to be his lawful spouse confronted him at a Bonalls station. The woman said she had a marriage formal in Moltourna and claimed the officer was her husband. She and her two children pursued answers as sightings of the officer surfaced at a hotel and on a bridge. Police investigated as more details emerged about the woman’s claim and the officer’s whereabouts.
Sir Thomas Hughes of Sydney returned from America and met Congress in Washington. He said lobbyists doubt the Banate would accept the Praca Treaty as is. He noted opposition to President Wilson in the Eastern States and spoke of British propaganda in central and western regions.
Readable text details a home remedy using Hinw2o bottle extracts mixed with warm water and sweetener. Instructions claim healing effects for cold and whooping cough, with price hints and warnings about safe preparation and avoiding fumes. Includes domestic preparation steps and cost notes.
A scrambled report notes players rising from beds to play. It mentions Violetown and Goorkm with a score of 0.12 to 2.65, indicating an unusual contest outcome and a brief summary of events.
The Glenrowan and Thoona teams met on Saturday with Glenrowan advancing to face the minor opponent after a decisive win. The match featured Glenrowan as slight favorites entering the final, as both sides competed through a tough path.
Glenrowan led 18 to 1 and 23 to 20 at quarters as Thoona rallied late. Final score Glenrowan 1 40 points to Thoona 4 28 points with Kerr and Balley among winners’ kickers. Allen, Allen and Muraney starred for Thoona. Pritchard refereed for the IWF Association.
The death of Mrs. Ancle H. HIM wife of L. Hill of the Brasila Football Club occurred Friday morning after a brief illness. Aged 28 she contracted pneumonia following IndiapoXs and signs of improvement faded. She leaves a three year old daughter and a 16 month old son. The funeral was at Bonalla cemetery on Saturday with many mourners in attendance. Readings were by Rev Moyeca and the service conducted by Mr. Abbott.
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The death occurred on Saturday afternoon of Mr Wm M’Kenzie a Hawalls resident for years. He was a builder and contractor who moved to Northcote eleven years ago. Survived by Hywins brother of the late Mr Dugald McKenzie and others including Mina Minowe and families. The funeral took place yesterday in Benalla where he was well remembered by many.
The report states Mr. E B Jones remained in poor condition after a Saturday illness. He is expected to undergo treatment in the Railway department while close friends and a circle of family await further news.
An open letter advocates building a memorial hospital in Benalla to serve the needy and provide affordable care. It endorses the project as a community benefit while noting support for an existing Wangaratta hospital. The piece urges practical help, donations, and a decorative memorial to honor local volunteers and donors.
A garbled OCR style note mentions Woode Great Peppermint and a proposal to supply electricity. The document references a committee report to supply power for a Children’s Hiking Conference and involves Woods Great Peppermint Card with figures 1/0 and 2/9. The readable items are fragmentary and include names and vague fractions but no clear event date, place, or organization beyond a general committee context.
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