44 Hour Week Debate Sees Opposition From Lyell Go
In Melbourne, the Arbitration Court heard Lyell Go oppose the 44 hours system for underground workers. Judge Powers warned the award would take effect January 1st unless relieved, fearing higher costs and reduced efficiency. The government moved to raise a 2 million pound loan for Elect Bits Commission works. Enemy ships condemned by Justice Cussen valued at 395,000 pounds.
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Melbourne
Arbitration Court
Lyell Go
Justice Powers
Legislative Assembly
Elect Bits Commission
Justice Cussen
Victoria
Benalla Water Trust Holds Monthly Meeting at Chambers
Be nalla Waterworks Trust met at Municipal Chambers with Combs Russell in the chair and Scholes and Roe present. Accounts approved totaling 544 pounds 15 shillings 9pence. Water consumption rising, new funnel installed, Gray street main renewed, and supply contracts ongoing. A fire plug in Carrier Street corrected. Meeting adjourned.
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Benalla Waterworks Trust
Combs Russell
Scholes and Roe
Treasury
P. General
C .King
W. M'Cormack
Love
Magee
W. Mulgrew
P. Rebbechi
PF. Rebbéchi
B. Sanderson
J. Knox
T. Shiel
Mr. Sanderson
Roe
Rebbechi
Railway Department
Gray Street
Irewoot
Messrs Robison Bros
Geri Scholes
Carrier Street
Council Debates Tax on Road Use and Weed Eradication
Violet Townshires council meets to discuss a provincial tax on road usage, revenue fairness, and weed control on Crown land. Dr Henderson and Or Gordon oppose the levy as unfair while proposals seek funding from several shires for weed eradication, with updates on road contracts and inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornepondenor
Henderson
Forshaw
Jack
Gordon
Carrie F Rom Shire
Huron
St. John's
Anid
Winlettownshire
Haoxoh
Sepa
Warreibayne
Counci
Warrenhayne
Vr Mackay
Quinh'a
F Mackey
Thayes
Coiah
St. John't Wort
Reavas
Shire ‘Onfineor
Dunlop
Ind Ore
Mastin
Handlérada
Roagh
Ender
Benalla GH School Speech Night Highlights Education Push
The Benalla High School annual speech night at the Shire Hall featured headmaster Mr Waters presenting the report. He noted enrolment of 140, calls for more Form B and C pupils, a push to extend leaving age, success of students including Wallis Connolly and Lee Mass Goudi, staff achievements, cadet drills, and a profitable sports meeting supporting future programs.
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Benalla High School
Shire Hall
AC. M'Connan
High School Council
Waters
Warein B Porm
Teralla
Wallis Connolly
Electorcal Commission
Lee
Mass Goudi
Teachers’ Training College
Ares
Me Hounuy
Enteya High School
Melbourne Universit
Wimmers
Conroy
Champion
Benalla
Donarions
Lieut
Garson
Shed
Dean Briggs
Douglas Mfadzean
Mabel Wale
Millie Clark
John Grainger
John Harrison
Rog M'Parlane
Fred Santious
John O'Shea
Intermadiate Certificakes
Claimpion
Olin Grainger
R. Rees
Janice
R. Gregor
C .Howella
A. Laird
J. Niedeer
le. Chittock
J. Rice
the Chaipman
Sertifcites
Ol Sordial
Benalla High School ends year with sports meet and student entries
A Benalla High School program closed with a top notch sports meeting and a long list of prize recipients. Students like Daisy Cooper Isabel Good Evelyn Sherwill and many others received medals and certificates amid items by the school choir and a well trained group of Form pupils. The program featured songs and tableaux including The Model Policeman and The Bugles of England with loud applause from the audience.
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Benalla High School
Ds. Nish
Mr. Waters
Lersneates
James Guryell
Mlixy Sammens
Daisy Cooper
Isabel Good
Evelyn Sherwill
Kiama Forge
Isa Kleaing
Lily Tyas Nan
May Wykes
Gene Martin
Kw Arnott
Mary Sergeant
Mat Gerrett
May Mario Vera Laker
Marc Koo
Violet Heywood
Marj Robinson
Mavis Welch
Florence Roe
Elsie Chittock
Ruby Latte
Phyllis Carter
Dorothy Serwill
Harold Flamilton
Daniel Mulvoney
Charles Anderson
Bernard Squeres
Vincent Richardson
Ernest Dunlop
Harold Beard
Charles Foster
Jat Harrison
Donald Robinson
Fred Gascoigne
Reg. Green
George Bowcher
Trevor Nichols
Niel Durack
Carlile Robinson
Ker
Dorothy Prior
Elsie Bowcher
Arabelle Calder
Jesse Roe
May Hardy
Edna Little
Hilda Tipper
Pierrie
Gladys Stewart
Linda Jackson
Mallie Tippett
Gert Say
Evie Scholes
Jol Gatney
Leslie Barktamb
John Revie
James Moodie
Lancelot Carlton
Trents
Policeman
Pascoe
Miss Nation
England
Tar and Feathering Trial At Mildina Begins
The trial of fourteen men over the October 23 tarring and feathering at Mildina opened. During cross examination a witness recounted a prayer allegedly spoken by Hervey, with the judge asking if words or thoughts were used. the witness replied most of it was spoken aloud in a hushed tone.
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Grant Hervey
Mildina
Hervey
Mr. Bryan
Crown Prosécmur
Tle Aerodrome
Carey
Howes
Dar
Lori
Jesus
Nazareth
Charge of Conspiracy Fails and Guilty Plea on Common Assault
Melbourne reports that defendant Pringle was discharged after a lack of evidence. The jury found others not guilty on conspiracy to assault Grant Hervey dated October 25, and those same twelve men pled guilty to common assault, to be dealt with on that charge
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Melbourne
Bmi Arthus
Pringle
Grant Hervey
Land Tax Reform Bill Shifts Down Farm Exemption
The State Treasurer unveiled an Income Tax Bill reducing the land tax exemption from 5000 to 2500, affecting primary producers. He stated many Mildura farmers earn up to 4000 yearly and pay tax. revenue is projected at 60,000, while raising child exemptions from 25 to 30 would cost 50,000. He backed federal fund cooperation and travel representation by a new authority.
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M'Phershaw
Mildura
Authority 5
Coming Events and Sports Schedule Note
Tomorrow Night Pictures at Pritay Bacaber on 16 Liallart Qpors. Sure-talls Saturday December 1st Xmas Dinner. Boxing Day. Swanpool sports Monday January 2 Tangamali Sporty 4% a.
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Pritay
Bacaber
Liallart Qpors
Swanpool
Tennis Tourney Rumors and Club Matches At nearby towns
A fragmented report from Bounlls describes a tennis outing to Violettown with mixed results and numerous pairings. It notes upcoming annual tournaments, entry form inquiries, and handsome trophies on display, plus cricket and other club fixtures scheduled for the week.
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Bounlls
Violettown
Sours
Rey
Allsop
Miss Payne
Grainger
Miss Boonett
Mr. Droxford
Dr. Brown
Messia
Say
Martold
Cunningham
Dy Brown
Ease Say
Missee Payne
M Donald
Misses Scholes
Bennison
Rey Allenpind
Croxford
Mesa Ghirke
Ald Bown
Misa Scholes
Artold
Mr Cunningham
M-Dons
Ald Josty Siy
Winlot
Gaeta
Bedalla
Secrad
Tonalin Yennis Club
Hore Veorativies
Marsa
Bartald
Antes
Ledger
Swanpool Boxing Day Sports Arrangements Announced
Swanpool prepares for Boxing Day sports with ready entries for the qurlores handicap. Entries with a 2/6 fee must reach the secretary by December 21. A grand ball will follow with dances and a packed programme.
Obituary for Mr Timothy Findley of Benalla
Mr Timothy Findley, author of Mr MH Findley of Benalla, died after long illness at age about. He arrived on the Victoria Railways and later retired from that position. The end came unexpectedly in his great age, with much sympathy expressed for the bereaved family.
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Redon Street
West Walbourne
Timothy Findley
MH. Findley
Benalla
Victoria Railways
Mr. Findley
Death of Mr Donald Robertson at 63 in Smythe Street
The death occurred on yeomvetay lack at bia. Mr Donald Robertson, aged 63, died after a paralytic stroke in Smythe Street. He leaves Mrs Robertson and a family of four daughters and two sons. Two sons were killed in war. Burial was at Benalla Cemetery with Rev A C McCoonan officiating. Mortuary arrangements by E A Abbott.
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Yeomvetay
Bia
Smythe Street
Donald Robertson
Awa
Robertson
A. C. M'Coonan
E. A. Abbott
Case of Henry Halligan Eighteen Months Imprisonment
Henry Thomas Halligan pleaded guilty to embezzling funds while employed as a clerk for racing and agricultural bodies at Wangaratta. Judge Moule sentenced him to eighteen months in prison, rejecting mercy but noting it as the only effective punishment given the breach of trust and impact on creditors.
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Henry Thomas Halligan
Embex
Raing and Agricultural Organisation
Wangaratta
Moule
Wangaratta Turf Club
Wangaratta Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Movle
Halligan
Maxwall
Abueed Ib
Aronda Ton Cortain
Weather Readings and Names from June 1920 Page
The fragment lists readings by an official thermovator at a poor office in June 1920 with a max and min temperature unclear. It mentions names such as Max Milo and Des, plus partial entries for several persons and accounts, including payments and local names like Bonalls and Rosiico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Benalla Live Stock Market Shows Brisk Bidding Prices Up
Victorian Quoted Co-Operative and Watts Turnbull though markets at Benalla yards report a good turnout. Fat cattle and store stock showed price gains with prime whites and muttons rising. fat sheep and lambs sold above recent rates. Dealers noted brisk bidding, improved demand for breeding stock, and overall satisfaction with results. Compliments to readers as the 1922 renewal is sought, with strong activity across cattle, sheep, and pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vioducera’ Co-Operative Co. Ltd
Carsoration
Benalla
Colm Det
Corviedalle
Tate Raes
Watts, Turnbull & Co
Benalla Corporation
Ston
Alvehobie
Stiden
Piers Venmal
Benalla Pig Market Woes Then Bull Market Rally
A Benalla pig market report shows bacon prices firm with rises at major stores and markers. Prices ranged from £3 12 to £5 5 and higher on selected lots, as buyers anticipate post Christmas trading. a council meeting discussed market notes and upcoming events.
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Telegraphic News
Benalla Water Trust
C. D. Mionteath
Samaria Road
Tatong
Boundary Road
Rebbewiii
Violet Townshire Council
Benalla GH School
Grant Hervey’s Prayer
Brown
Baddaginnio
Elis
Buisne
Durack
Reardon
Simmamds
Tattlechild
South
O Hyland
Abbott
M'Mirlave
Gough
M-Lel
Land
Badduginnie
Wilvao
Hopkins
Mills
Brigen
Ferguson
Jenson Bridgfoot
Butler
Dosser
Nicholson
Conk
Howship
Bountin A
Valentine's
Railway A
Friendly Societies
Natin
Hi Ree
Findley
Ellis
Willian
T. Waters
Burne
Kennedy
White
Howells
Hide
Howard
Mack
Valentines
James
Burtler
Purser
Pevitt
M Evoy
H Howell
Fisher
Alexander
Boles
Valentino
Mitchell
Daktor
Edgar
Castles
Sexton
Makehoe
Presbyteriana
Friendly Societies’ Ground
Methodists
Gourambat
T.O.R. Basa
Swanpool Sports
Mr. T. Findley
Henry Halligan
Tagawong
Traluna
PIG Market
Tlayinns Tacesoes
Mosers Reesoll
Danton
J's P
Fred 8
Ata
Mion Darn
Mirny Deen
Ximias Presents
Lalies
toYa
T. J. Davis & CO
Art
China
Satsuma
Watt
Enyn
Pam
Plack
NKR
OW “Atu
Brupehes
Aril
Mspestian
Kelis
Jewel Howes
Wade Whine
Peoot
West Asee
Aley
Curb Bangive
Mellie Stewart
Fancy
GEO. Ledger
P.O
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