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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
4
A garbled report notes a nation appointing a district agent for a car project named Andre Carson. It hints at trials, costs, and market claims but the text is largely unreadable with many errors and missing details.
Surgeon dentist W W F Marshall to visit Tungamah and St James monthly. He may be consulted at the Tungaiian hotel and the Royal hotel St James. Appointments listed for Monday December 12 at Key's fae at noon.
A wood carter escaped death when a dray wheel struck him at a mill scene. He was saved by quick action of bystanders led by Mr Lavender. The accident left him with injuries and days of recovery ahead while the horse panicked and the heavy load on the dray narrowly missed a fatal outcome.
In a dated report the Byamond Cocek received a farewell and a presentation by Beveniary locals. The event references a Couiprain pert and pretire Frannie Harristeny with signs of a campaign and a note on crops and yields.
The December wool series opened in Melbourne with about 92 percent of 442 bales trading, mainly rag clips from New South Wales, showing little change from November. Merino and crossbred lots performed with fair competition, burr-infested ends blamed for lower prices, while finer wools and some crossbreds held steadier or advanced slightly. Dalgesy & Go Ltd reported resumed sales on December 5 with merino lots from Riverina and branded selections, noting strong competition for finer grades and generally regular results despite burr issues.
Benallashire Council has received a circular from Mr. J. Glarke proposing a wheel tax on light and heavy vehicles to fund road maintenance. The plan estimates a net £76,000 to municipalities and £23,000 to central government, with additional changes to motor vehicle taxation by horsepower and vehicle type. Potential exemptions for remote areas are noted, and final decisions await Cabinet approval.
Delegates from numerous shires urged nationalising the Victoria portion of the Melbourne Sydney road. The Minister of Public Works heard that 28 miles were in poor condition, maintenance costly, and many shires faced heavy by road costs. A federal highway plan and revised vehicle taxes were discussed to fund repairs and reduce local strain.
A deputation led by M's La representatives from Seymour to Wodonga asked Railway Commissioners to adjust Melbourne Albury trains to give Melbourners longer city time. They proposed earlier Albury morning or later afternoon departures and shifting 4 pm Sydney line trains to 5 pm with the Melbourne mail schedule unchanged. The commissioners rejected the changes citing disruption to Albury Molhourneton connections and inter state mail flow, and agreed to review the 5 pm Victorian passenger service for consistent accommodation.
Government plans to restore the State Betting Tax with a 24 percent levy on bets over £2 placed with bookmakers. A £10 wager would yield a deducted amount to the Treasury after bookmaker fees. The move aims to curb fraud with systematic checking of betting slips and aligns with the Beijing Tax Bill results.
A reader critiques a local hydro electric plan discussion, noting public statements, engineer consultations, and the Seymour works inquiry. The letter, signed by G Walker as Shire President, defends Coghill figures and praises Christy Gardiner while urging fair credit and thorough data before proceeding.
In the Journal of Agriculture notes bush fires threat to homesteads and crops. A 200-strong brigade with water carts, fire beaters, axes, and trained leaders could curb spread, saving thousands in property and stock. Organised brigades are proposed across shire districts with defined boundaries and equipment needs.
The text describes equipping a brigade with beaters and water bags, choosing leather straps or tan ner strips as beaters. It proposes captaincy, volunteer funds from landholders by tax equivalent, and insurance support. It notes using brigade to prevent fires, create breaks, and protect dwellings with careful crop placement.
A Warrenbayne property tested grass hay production on a 40 acre paddock cropped the previous year. Clover appeared thickly, yielding a strong green stand. Hay was harvested by hand using a wagon and fork, then pressed from the wagon. Two horse power a standard press yielded six tons daily, with over a ton per acre in dry spring 1919. Manure application increased to 1 cwt per acre, yielding 1 ton per acre again despite four years since last plow. This fodder offers cheap drought resilience for farmers.
New export controls on dairy products include butter cheese cocoa coffee milk and cream items. Regulations require true description of goods origin and brand, and impose inspection and customs grading before export.
The death of Thos H Beggs, youngest son of Mrs and the late Henry Beggs of the 80th battalion A.T.B., is announced with from Australia to St James. The semi military funeral was held at the Tyrone Les cemetery with Australian military pallbearers and local SA branch officers present. Burial rites were conducted by Rev I Alo Wangaratts, with much sympathy for his mother and family.
Kodak supplies in Melbourne list prices for amateur printing equipment and supplies. The notice outlines affordable options for hobbyists and photographers seeking entry level materials.
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