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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1922
Page
3
In Sydney last night Francis William Mounser fired three shots at his wife Kate, seriously wounding her, then shot himself in the temple and died en route to Sydney Hospital. The motive is linked to domestic unhappiness. Gerald Patterson intends to retire from tennis for a few months after Davis Cup cache.
The University of Melbourne reports high overall standard at recent public examinations. Improvements in ear and sight reading are noted while notes on technique include hand position tone quality rhythm and pedal use. The pass list names candidates and teachers with subject codes and honors where applicable.
The State Treasurer defended a wage cut for railway workers as a prerequisite for lowering freights and fares. He noted the Railway Classification Board’s wage bill rise of 1.5 million pounds and tied future fare reductions to wage reductions and potential surplus. If the Commissioners’ living-cost based wage cut yields surplus, the government will decide on freight cuts or a rehabilitation fund for past capital works.
A series of December events includes St Josephs School Benalla on Thursday December 1d concert, Sis warton dance with Mr J Minoguy at Benalla on Friday December 1$, Christmas School at Benalla Gin Club on Saturday December 6, Annual Meeting at & SLA Benalla on Monday December 18, and a Cookery demonstration at Bejiatta on Wednesday December 20.
Rain recorded at Benalla and heavy showers south of town on Sunday evening. A thunderstorm occurred at Wangaratta, with a bush fire in Killawarra forest extinguished by timely rainfall. Thermometer readings posted by the Benalla post office are listed.
Seven provisions outline who may vote by post before the election. Electors unable to attend a polling booth due to absence from the state, distance, travel conditions, illness, or impending childbirth may apply for a postal vote certificate and postal ballot papers.
The State Cabinet reviews a Water Conservation Commission report detailing irrigable lands between Albury and Wentworth on the north side of the Murray. After losses, about 2,000,000 acres could be irrigated annually with diversions from a proposed weir and main canal.
The Beechworth forward movement committee seeks railway inclusion and lists towns from Melbourne bound routes. Local visits, church events, and community notices cover forestry, agriculture, and anniversaries in Euroa Goulburn Valley Rutherglen and surrounding areas with fines for thistle destruction and choir departures.
Holy Trinity and St Andrew's contested a close tennis match on Trinity courts with Trinity prevailing by ten points. In Border Challenge Cup action Benalla faced Corowa with Yarrawonga and Corowa leading the series since 1908, a tense doubles and singles session ending in a Corowa victory.
A fragmented report covers bowls pennant competition results with Briggs and Rowe posting strong ends, and Benalla's team fading late. The piece also notes a new official handicapper appointment for a Adelaide club race of local interest, plus a Sandown Park concert decision and a busy horse racing scene with Mitchell, Woodthor, and a 400-strong field.
Reports detail a Melbourne style tragedy from Kilburnie near Goombungee Queensland. Annie Ernestine Goliot Nelder 25 year old wife, and her two young children were found injured in a bedroom after a husband attempted to reach them. The youngest died shortly after, while the mother and elder child were taken to Toowoomba Hospital with uncertain outcomes.
Residents and youths stream to the swimming baths as local leaders push a health initiative. An older generation voice questions progress while encouraging exercise and reform of the baths property for future use. A parliamentary note acknowledges a veteran advocate’s work on imperial acts.
A notable visit by Mr Paton MLA BD to Benalla is marked by a large turnout at St Andrews Hall. Welcome remarks from local officials and clergy precede a thoughtful address on church life and moral influence on youth, followed by a social coffee supper.
The annual meeting at Melborrow on Friday December 9 reports new business at 112,064 policies and income of £1,602,650. Assets total £3, $ etc. Surplus £157,152 and bonuses declared in the ordinary department. The society attributes growth to public confidence in life assurance. Separately, acquittal of John Carl Jonsen for a 1921 Moore Park murder. George A Arnold convicted of house breaking at Caufield for theft of a handkerchief. State Government plans to spend £50,000 to improve tourist facilities.
The new United States tariff will alter Australian wool exports though its full impact is unclear. American buyers are active in Victoria and the Merchants' National Bank of Boston notes duty on scoured wool for clothing at six cents per pound removes a major trade concern. The expected duty on wools for clothing is about 40 percent higher than under the Payne Aldrich Act, potentially affecting carded and combing wools held in bond awaiting consumption.
Three new roads linking Strathbogie from Euroa Maustell and Violettown were officially opened at a banquet attended by local councillors and officers. The event celebrated 45 years of Hill country hopes for good transport while note parts require finishing and minor repairs before full access. Local officials and residents spoke as trade in wheat, potatoes and wool were highlighted with strong showing from neighbor towns and road board representatives.
A list of gift items and apparel for women and girls includes Andy handkerchiefs in boxes, perfumes, powders, soaps, vanity bags, silk flowers, coats, gloves, hosiery, millinery, boots and shoes. Also advertised are xylonite vanity sets, mirrors, brushes, toothbrush cases, and ladies blouses.
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