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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
3
The Wangaratta Diocese held its first Church Assembly, with Atte Snir Bi Hoymstrong delivering a long address on church unity and aims to serve all, not one party. Debates covered finances, clerical tenure, land, and patronage reforms as the new diocese establishes governance and supports for parishes.
The notice highlights Irvine's Syanoi wine under Orian Government supervision, claiming first prizes at multiple exhibitions with reference to Kurta and Renalia. It also markets durable boots at lower prices, touts quick service from Burch's Federal Boot Palace, and mentions Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.
A district notice package reports probate actions for Morty Gleeson of Chiltern, and details on hospital, church, and benevolent bequests across Beechworth Ovens and Melbourne institutions. Local council races, hospital funds, and a dog attack in Rutherglen are noted alongside Mayors, police court results, and a Violet Town marriage scare thwarted by a mother’s intervention.
The Swlvitis teams trophy and T. Williams trophy shooting day saw forty top teams contest the first trophy with local scores unlikely to reach the final cut. Harper led with 00 points, A Clark 47, and many shooters under light conditions. Sal trophy shooters also vied for the T. Williams trophy, open to all first class marksmen in the colony. Only ten members appeared as morning start times shifted to 10 am. In a separate match at Thoonn on the 13th, Yarrawonga Rifle Club defeated V.MAR by 4% points, with Duncan 93, Mord 691, Browning 9, and Lieut. Martin top with 89. No Benalla Club shoots tomorrow. second leg of the club trophy begins Wednesday night. Sparrow Club met at Broken River Hotel. high pavilion additions proposed, but contracted privately. Mulwala stake won by T. Witherw' Koselens. Miss Hirstony wins first course, eliminated in second. Football tomorrow features Devenish vs Benalla Federals at local ground, 3 pm, with a 2.30 pm arrival and listed local players.
An invitation to visit the Show Yards in Melbourne with an exhibit of farm implements and machinery listed, urging readers to request a catalog. Details describe prize events, special trains, and extensive horse breeding notes for Lord Falmouth and connected stock, with horse sales and terms.
A Tuesday sale reports near full yarding across stock classes at the yard. Pigs to £4 9/8, sows and stores sold but with weaker demand due to feed prices. Cattle and sheep also traded with varied prices. drafts show heavy drought impact and cautious buyers. Wagon lots dispatched. general market activity mixed with some earlier consignments noted. Ends with a retail ad urging winter wear from A Miller & Co offering heavy woollens and jackets at bargain prices.
A Benalla legal notice issued by solicitor Mr Clarke references provisos named LP neNALLA FLOUR MILLA and Arundeliat. The document outlines actions or requirements to be observed by concerned parties under local authority. Further details are not clear from the fragment.
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