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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary text listing names and places reads like a damaged notice or event snippet. It mentions multiple personal names and locations but lacks coherent dates or actions. Further readable details are needed to form a proper headline and summary.
A dense Victorian era ad listing loans and property opportunities. It promotes land parcels near Benalla, Arundel, and Smytherty, with long term loans, insurance, and farm equipment vendors like Hornsby & Sons. It details 100 acres plough land, 8 to 12 acre allotments, and town boundary plots with water access and outbuildings, plus terms and prices.
August 19 1913 report notes Councilor Pearcey will resign his Central riding seat and not serve the remaining year. An extraordinary election is planned for September 8 with nominations due by August 25. Possible candidate James Sennixon urged by ratepayers to stand. Accidents at Holloway-street station injure Mayers and Hill. Rainer injured hand at Bridge Street shop. Parker trial for wounded Knox adjourned to Melbourne Supreme Court.
The annual Methodist fair at Shire Hall opens this afternoon and runs tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening. Hundreds of art objects and designs will be on sale with attractive stalls and reasonable prices. Proceeds go to building a handsome brick parsonage in Carder-stront. The fair will be opened at o'clock by Mr J Green BA. Also reported: municipal band concerts, local notices, and various community updates from Benalla and nearby areas.
A series of social events and fundraisers are listed with dates in August September and October. Activities include dances at Moorngag Hall and Winton Hall, a Methodist Fair at Shire Hall, a Knellire party at Lake Rowan Public Hall, Mechanics’ Bontsvia at Shire Hall, University Extension Lectures by Prof Wallace, regional party and club meetings, a Beawlla F.C. ball, performances by pianist Herr Edward Goll, and shows and race meetings across Albury Wangaratta Swanpool Benalla and Benalla shows with dates from August 19 through October 7.
Correspondence to TRH Kitton from Benalla Shire Council proposes buying a stone crushing plant to supply road material on the Tatong tramway route near the Hol land River, with steam or oil powered options, potential electric light and power, and aims to reduce road damage and maintenance costs.
The district reports a fire at Brookside valued £900 revived in court later. a youth faced charges. A sheep dip for Dookie is urged by farmers. Dookie's horse parade was poorly attended. Memorial funds for Father Tobin reached £158 6s 6d with small balance given to the school. Vineyard vintages were strong with promising crops for next season.
The ladies held an At Home at the Public hall Buddaginuiy to bid Mrs. Hunter farewell with decor and tokens. Mrs Naiamith spoke of her good qualities, Mrs Hayter and others offered thanks and best wishes. Mrs Adams welcomed as successor, songs by Mrs Naismith and others, and Auld Lang Syne ended the afternoon. Evening entertainment followed with thanks from Mr. Grosn and Mr. Hunter. Also lists local accounts awaiting payment at Boualla Sub Treasury.
At a meeting of the Committes of Management of Uo Woangaratte Hospital on Thursday night presided by Mr T NoteubtsMr T Daidler. Mosnea Fred and William Tanners of Hirata complained of a serious matter affecting the hospital and indicated similar concerns to other committees. Davit, a local figure, had died after admission. Mr Tanner alleged no record showed money on entry and urged a full inquiry. Mr Hinchley reported inquiries found nothing conclusive. after discussion, Mr Tanner was to meet the hinuee committee for a full investigation.
Saturday produced a strong showing for venture racing at Flemington with the longest-priced winner Urwin by M Avanon, starting at Ga. Walter defeated Youdilla King in a tight finish. Statu Quo won the Hurdle Race ahead of Forest Princes, with Poo third. The Ladies Bracelet saw Vanguard prevail at 3 to 1 over Loab Kloshoa, Uhroo Jongile, and Tint. Low Prince won Migast Handicap over Atora and Obi, while Avonwort led the Three and Four Year-Old Handicap with Morita and Nota close behind.
Morar Watts Turnbull Co report a successful clearing sale at Dookie yards on Monday 11 August with over 600 sheep and about 116 head of cattle yarded. Strong buyer turnout and high prices for cattle and sheep, including draught mares and fillies, with competition keen and prices satisfactory to vendors.
A joint sale by Mosars Watts Turnhull and Co with Adamson Strattle and Co at Bunalla yielded a strong draft, with four top draught horses sold and four truckloads bought by Melbourne buyers. Prices ranged from £30 to £42 10s for draughts, £22 to £28 for useful draughts, up to £15 for light horses, and £6 to £14 for ponies, though some prices fell short of vendor expectations.
Messie Watts Turnbull and Co report numerous land transfers in the Benalla district and surrounding areas. Total sales exceed £21,187 with many consignments across Swanpool Samaria Goomalibee Emu Plains Bonalla and nearby estates. Transactions cover farms allotments and houses with varied acreages and beneficiaries including Haney Dutly Kyu Larkin Heywood Dempsey Kyne Berger Blackburne Hooper Llewellyn Park and many others.
The piece argues that expanding university influence to the public strengthens democracy. It cites England and Australia, noting traveling lectures and rural courses led by professors to broaden access, with Melbourne and towns like Shepparton and Wangaratta already engaged.
The marriage of Edith Bamford and William Edgest Chivers was celebrated quietly on June 16 at the bride's parents' residence Balmattam. Families and friends, about 40 couples, gathered for congratulations, a silver tea service gift, dancing, and a return welcome home in Albory after a brief honeymoon.
The annual Thoona military ball by Light Horse troopers drew over 40 guests from Benalla Corambat St James and Lake Rowan. Rag Far Sergeant Justice and Sergeant Paulson organized a decorated hall with flags and British general photos. Dining and dancing ran smoothly with Messrs Cameron Nicholson and Mr J. Bi Nicol supplying supper.
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