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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 25, 1925
Page
3
A lengthy report recalls Mr Robert Cook and the Labour party’s election campaign, noting gratitude from guests and officials. Speakers praise Mr Cook’s leadership, the party’s performance, and the broad support across counties. The piece highlights post-election optimism and plans for continued policy progress.
A collision between a glock driven by Mr. Clavad of Dookie Cat and ehitrakane belonging to Mr. Connelly of Dowie occurred Sunday night. Cluens sustained injuries, others received medical care. A list of participants and scores follows, including J L Grubins and John Wace among federation entries with various point totals noted.
The Benalla live stock sale notes mixed trading with buyers present from Wults and Co. and local butchers. Cattle and sheep showed varied demand with fat cattle firm and some lower quality entries depressing prices. lambs and woolly ewes sold at selective rates. Traders report ongoing activity into the new year and invite support for continued operations.
Holiday program spans three days from New Year Eve to New Year’s Day with singles and doubles tournaments. Over 400 entries, grand ballet, and a nine day festival of sport at Huntly Law Denis Chub and other venues including Melbourne. Special town tours and late-night dances cap the celebrations with offshore trips offered.
A detailed Victorian era wedding narrative describes the union of Geindrol Martin and Beall aided by Mrs. MUM. The ceremony occurs at Trinity Church Benallti with a procession of family and friends. Attendants wear crepe de chine and silver, a banquet follows at Hyde, and guests include May Brow, Lent Gul Mor, and Nora Walker. The couple then depart to Melbourne for their honeymoon, with reception at Wedhkerth’s Hall and gifts of pearls and brooches for the bride.
District notes recount a festive school gathering with Santa Chris arrival, gifts for children, and speeches by local figures. The report notes council meetings, a decision influencing Boreu standards, a new housing push, and a Swanpool site school entertainment with a toy-tossing show and supper.
A historic shopping item lists wristlets and watches with gold bands, pearls from Paris, brooches in ivory and platinum styles, stainless cutlery sets, and sterling silver items. It markets special Xmas values, with prices and a wide range of designs, from moire bands to jeweled clasps and cigarette canes.
Obscure obituary notes report the death of infant William Eloney and the widow Meremer Killa, with bequests and shares outlined. Also updates on Mr Shiels of the Nae Hon Think, recovering from illness, and Mup Hives from the Bennlin railway station as duty changes noted.
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