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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1924
Page
5
John O'Brien of Tambaigh North, longtime Tufts enthusiast, wins first prize over £4000 and celebrates at Euroa before returning to the farm by aeroplane with Cap. Wilson. Local notices follow, detailing court actions, council matters, auctions, and community events across Benalla and Violet Town shires.
At Tungamel Court on Monday Messrs Williams and Malawiney presided over a case of shop breaking and larceny involving John J. Moroncy and Alex Kurnedy. They were accused of stealing sausages and saveloys valued at 12 from butcher TH Rey, following a football match at St James on 21st June. Evidence questioned breaking and entering, with motives discussed and a fine of five shillings imposed.
Melbourne telegraph notes no arrest in Irene Puckerman murder at Caulfield station seen at 5 p.m. Saturday. Government analyst Dr Price reports stomach contents show bait and pastry eaten two hours before death. A detained man released after eight hours faced public distrust as investigators pursue leads. State Cabinet offers £500 reward for information leading to conviction.
The Minister of Education led a ten day delegation urging raising the compulsory attendance age to 16, bringing towelers under the State Classification Board, and contributory teacher supervision. Overland by air, General Brinsmead and team began a 7750 mile route survey to inspect air routes and mail service extensions, planning a 28 day journey. Police methods were to be modernized with more motorized units and wireless-equipped vehicles, as the minister considered the proposal.
Cabinet members except one endorsed Mr Bruce's agreement between the Nationalist and Country parties for joint action at the west federal election. The resignation of Mr Stewart and whip Mr Prowse followed. Both had opposed the pact from the start, citing principle concerns. The Composite Government gains support despite unanswered questions about its federal position.
Melbourne dispatch reports a Nationalist meeting approving Bruce's move to fills a ministerial post. Serato Wilson expected to act as Minister for Works and Railways, with talk of a broader portfolio reshuffle in the federal government.
Victorian Producers Co Op reports a big turnout at Devenish yards for a special horse sale on Monday 28 July. About eighty horses of all classes were yarded with keen competition for draught horses and strong prices for older geldings and mares. Prices ranged from £14 10s to £43 for draught geldings with ponies and hacks fetching modest sums. A second sale at Devenish is planned with details to follow.
Wah Pumbull and Co report a light yarding of bacon and a good yarding of porkers and store pigs at the Herally Corporation yard on Tuesday. Prices ranged with bacon up to 3 14 and porkers to 8 11, while buyers showed continued interest in feeder pigs and weaners amid a generally firmer tone.
Prudence Hill, aged 83, died Wednesday at her residence in Warrenbayne after a period of senile decay and cardiac failure. Born in England, she arrived in New South Wales at age 10, lived in Victoria, and settled in various parts of the state. She married 65 years ago in Campbellfield. One daughter and four sons survive. Funeral was held in Benalla yesterday with Mr. Abbott in charge.
At Purgamah Court on Monday Jase Albert yffin of Yarrawonga was fined £5 and £3 7s costs for unlawfully assaulting Nor man Roscoe during a July football match at Devenish. The bench called the act cowardly and unacceptable on or off the field.
Eighty five farmers from Victoria and some from the northwest attended the Dookie College Baroters' Classes in the town’s effort to train for the coming decade. The course covered farming methods from growing stock to house design, irrigation, and farm machinery. Demonstrations showcased eight tractor types and a variety of implements to illustrate new techniques and efficiencies.
Sporting notes review Caulfield racing day plans include the Australian Steeplechase with Whetstone favored over rivals like Rosel and Mardle. NSW hopeful Palbi and trainer Ted Macrae loom large as contenders. Golf outlines county championship at Ballarat and Melbourne state events with top players named and schedule details noted.
A Benalla cycling club meeting at the cycle shop attracted good attendance. A Victoria federation reply outlined affiliation fees and general conditions. The first 10 mile road race is planned for Saturday the 13th. Jewellery stolen from Mr Hiddlestone’s shop in Elsternwick, valued at 2240.
Football notes cover Albury versus Benalla at Albury on Saturday with special train timings. The Gardens hosts Benalla Rovers against Mulwala in the season finale. Reports detail teams, players, expected outcomes, and a proposed charity gate split.
At the Benalla Corporation yard on Puergay tat a heavy yarding of cattle and fat sheep sold under the hammer. Prices largely held with buyers favored on the day as wethers and ewes attracted solid bids and lambs reached mid thirties, while dairy cattle and store stock showed softer enquiry amid steady competition.
In a hard fought match Beechworth closed the gap but Benalla High School prevailed by five points final 5.9 to 54. Nichols and Smith led Benalla while Gillan Winters Smith Hooper Cullen Nichols Hosking Robingon Saul and others contributed. Beechworth’s Chitock Anirews Jones MIntosh Mor tier Clarke Fulch stood out for the visitors as Tiateh in Beechworth showed effort.
Saturiday event list includes football path at Mbory and Shine Hall Shanti with names Nama, Piinees. August 1 marks Foreign Mie sity Anniversary at Methodist Chuvely Borate. Monday August 1L features Padre Party and Care in Hoxwenyd. Influenza advice and Great Peppermint Cure promoted by Woods.
An early 20th century style sale notice advertises satin frocks moire and taffeta for ladies and children, plus nets, hairbands, and furnishings. It lists bedroom dining furniture including bedsteads tables chairs and blankets towels and Manchester goods with a hotel tone message urging customers to see the Vogue store’s offerings.
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