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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1924
Page
3
Sramiwaysvignalian Adana and Constable Jolly drew Rahdw in the Adelaide Grand National and have won £4575. They will remain at their jobs. The Prime Minister Bruce said federal Parliament will proceed with established work. the government finishes its decided tasks.
Melbourne correspondent reports controversy over state governance. A public meeting discusses establishing a district technical school, likely at Watts or Benalla, to benefit growing generations and local industry. Premier Prendergast argues deputy governors would cut costs and spare Goverment House duties.
Fragmentary dispatch from Brisbane notes a northern fleet skipper claims two women were captured by natives. Officials urge expeditionary search as government probes the incident amid incomplete details related to Douglas Mawson context and a voyage toward an uncertain outlet.
Obituary notes Patricia Mlellants a young girl of Benalla West who died of stomach trouble after a short illness. Her parents and schoolmates mourn her loss with services led at graveside by A C McConnan. The column includes public letters on shop local campaigns, council criticism, and remarks on town affairs.
Obituary notes the August death of Mrs Ann Crystal Webb of Tar nock Goomalibee widow of Wilhiay Webb and mother to several Benalla region residents. The section covers hospital reports donations to Wangaratta district hospital, council discussions on sewerage schemes, local police cases, court actions, taxes, and community notices from Benalla and surrounding shires. Includes references to upcoming auctions, a boardinghouse closure, and various civic items.
The Archbishop of Melbourne urges church attendance under the Church of England Men's Society banner with Come to Church services at Holy Trinity on Sunday including Commission Services at 8 am 1 am and 7 pm Parish Church of Dinters' School hosts events with Major Alex Mitchell leading a week of command training for St L Regiment and a friendly football match between Band and Fire Brigade at 3 pm in Nover Garden.
Tonight Pictures. Wednesday August 20 Balloga Ball Stewarton. August 22 and 23 Coyowa Races. Saturday August 23 Poathall at Benalla. Wednesday August 27 Ball Shire Hut. Wednesday September 4 Grand. September 9 and 10 Wongaralla Slaw. September 12 and 13 Yarrawonga OW.
Mrs Ann Gyreth Webb, long respected resident of roomalibes, died at her residence on Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Scotland in 1850, she arrived in South Apstyalia ages ago with her parents and married W Webb in 1869. Survived by eight children and her husband, her funeral was held at Benalla cemetery with Rev A McConnan and Mr E Abbot officiating.
The report covers betting forecasts and placings in a sporting meeting with laconic notes on players and dogs. It lists Mackerell's Mist Mind, The Part, King Valu, Catherty, Nadiiye, and others, noting non-qualifiers and a country championship finish, alongside a golf consolation handicap won by Martin with 86 10 76.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a cure for stomach pain dyspepsia indigestion dizziness and rheumatic aches. It claims cleansing effects on stomach liver kidneys and bowels with relief from headaches constipation and other pains. Sold for 2 shillings 9 pence per large bottle through chemists and stores.
An old advertisement claims a preparation by Jean Revver restores natural hair color within a day. It targets men and women facing gray hair, offering a bottle for five shillings sixpence through chemists. The tone imitates period fashion and markets a cosmetic solution with bold assurances.
Forty years ago the municipal election in Nohully shire produced results across North and Central ridings with notable figures such as Gordon Duncan and William Hinckburne among the winners. The document also notes licensing poll outcomes, water consumption data, a rifle club event, an accident near Le post o Mice, a bank overdrawn balance, and various notices including land sales, court mentions, and local public works. The record mentions the sale of lands near Newmine Hallon, a Presbyterian church completion at Kilfeort, and a North Foster district depot opening at Wangaratte, along with electoral tallies in Furonshire Central and South ridings.
Melbourne markets show mixed wheat oats and feed prices with Cape Woolamai index noted. At the Ruther Glen Racing Club annual meeting, Mr RR Comutins was re elected president and Mr C Drener secretary. St Mary's choir conductor Mr G Rhyoehiart presented with choir members backing him before his departure for Albury.
At the Court of General Session Judge Moule saw Herbert Gibson plead guilty to two counts of forging cheques at Myrilefority and receive a sentence. Robert Jolio Howling, former miter at Rue Weir, pleaded guilty to four counts of embezzlement and was sentenced to prison, with a suspended term on a £130 surety for four years. EUROA reports a busy two days at the Auene bazaar to fund the soldiers memorial hall. Proceeds and costs are described, including the hall’s purchase and renova tion efforts, with estimates of revenue and expenditures. In other towns, notes cover the Wal firewood, outward tonnage for July, and Shire contest finances. RUTHERGLEN notes Mr Geo. W. Rhynehart’s departure for Albury’s coal office. WARREN BAYNE details a social event with tables cleared, prizewinners, and a post office fund benefit. WANGARATTA provides July dairy factory minutes, including milk quantities and financials. A marriage in Tatong and Whitheld is reported, with plans for Melbourne travel. The Borough faces water reticulation costs over £700 and plans upgrading works. a technical shoot is proposed, with funding drives.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin by Dr A Z Richardson argues high phosphate content in soils and grasses boosts sheep and cattle health and growth. Top-dressing with phosphates plus improved grazing raises forage quality, aiding drought resilience and production across Victoria's farming regions.
An arm of community effort marks the foundation stone ceremony for Wallen Soldiers Memorial Hall. Cheques of ten to one hundred pounds are laid upon the stone. J Ryan of Shepparton Shire Council will attend the Melbourne municipal conference during Show week to discuss road maintenance. F W Fair to attend Country Railway Users' League annual meeting in Melbourne. Waron Ay and P. Society matters discussed. Improvements planned for pig and cattle pens.
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