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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a nun named Disine with unclear status. Mentions of a sister, a mid gap, red ink, and a final rin appear as unreadable fragments. The readable text provides no verifiable events, dates, or locations to establish a news item.
A sprawling Beechworth area update reports a court case on poisoning with strychnine linked to a dog, councilors re elected unopposed, football and local sports notes, accidents including a boy breaking his leg and a garden tools mishap, factory outputs at Milawa, arrest of horse thieves near Bowman's Forest, and warnings on the dangers of using plane rifles after incidents in Baddaginnie.
A man was hurt when his horse bolted into a culvert on Aturray road causing a rider to be thrown and bruised. The dangerous culvert needs urgent repair to prevent further injuries and potential damages to residents. Also reported is the Guomalibes Viento gathering where finances and picnic plans were discussed, with officers reelected and funds noted. details include a £7 30 balance. Local polling notices mention unopposed and contested seats in municipal elections with nominees listed.
A local sporting page reports a Buc Hall Bowlie Chil meeting with officers named and annual meeting date set for September 5. Auditors J Knox and Russell appointed. In rifle shooting, monthly medal under study, several members have yet to shoot. Cricket notes include Australia in a Gloucester-shire return match with notable figures, rain interrupting play and a draw. Mentions Warren Bardsley and Madame Melba-related racing plans, plus a dispute leading to a new trotting commission in Melbourne and a cost-cutting drive for registrations.
A long list of property transactions details sales across multiple estates in the Tangainal and surrounding districts. Buyers include J. Dickie, J. W. Cooper, Robertson Bros, Henry Drayton, Lloyd M'Galluin, and others, with parcels ranging from 64 to 1420 acres. Total sales noted exceed 60 000 pounds, with an upcoming annual social under St Joseph's branch.
In a tense midweek football match at Recreation Reserve, Baddaginnie edged Winton by three points 4.6 to 2.15. Key players included Cook and Keefe for Baddaginnie and Cupples and Wallace for Winton. The crowd swelled with town and visiting supporters as the game swung, with late pressure from Winton nearly overturning the lead before Baddaginnie held on.
A letter from a ratepayer complains of dangerous holes on the Wangevandall and Yundoot road toward St James. Wheels have skidded and axles grounded, with calls to the municipal council to fund urgent repairs or hire a half day inspector. The note is dated 14/4/1900.
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