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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented report from St James and surrounding districts covers a mix of local events. It records visits by medical figures, harvest notes, school prizes, religious observances, and public notices including financial appeals and community announcements.
The Tangamnah Shire Council held its monthly meeting to discuss budget and works for the district. Officials debated delaying additional permanent works until March due to harvest labor shortages and high prices, while ministers urged action on veteran employment and wheat export concerns. Council members considered requests from the Government, War Council, and local agencies, with accounts totaling £2017/7 noted and service arrangements for returned soldiers discussed.
A rambled, humorous recap describes the Bonilla bowling tourney at Wangaratta with chaotic scenes. It notes stranded bowlers, motor transport rescues, locals joking about Bonalla’s win, and celebratory mischief at the Winton pub amid a day of mishaps and laughter.
A damaged notice describes a fundraising appeal from the Ladin College of Conk wealth seeking contributions for a health guidance book. It mentions testimonies from grateful mothers, the earnest effort of fathers, and a request for 2d postage to receive the work. The address given is 327 Collianayens, Mol bourgoy.
A wall meeting at Shrew Hall on Tuesday discussed establishing a picture theatre in Benalla. Mr Meadway and others debated open air show plans, costs, and partnership with the Mechanics Institute. The group weighed financing options and the pace of construction versus the Mechanics committee timeline, aiming to spur town interest and build a new venue.
The meeting debated forming a company to lease and develop the Mechanic Institute site for a picture theatre and open air entertainments. Proposals included building works, annual profits to the Mechanic Institute, and a rental arrangement. A provisional committee was named and a company of 400 shares was formed with Mr. Carter as chairman.
A man named Edward Bercy Honan died from a gun accident near Whitfield after returning from Whitfield the previous Wednesday. Neighbors J Nippray Crockett and others reported hearing a gunshot from his stable where he had left a gun that was in unreliable condition. The body was moved to Whitfield, badly decomposed, and interred at Whitfield cemetery on Monday.
A list of debtors awaiting payment at the Benalla Receipt and Pay Office includes M. E. Hanack, F. A. Cutler, B. Conroy, J. Ilivar, M. Giapane, I. Doyle, M. Evans, and J. Cooke.
A legal notice concerning Vans for Hire operated by J Domerty Pallway and General Carrier with Tate M TE Morley listed and Poa No 80 referenced, indicating proceedings or registration details. The fragment identifies the parties and a docket or parcel number as part of the notice.
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