Attempted Gaol Break Shown in Melbourne Court
City Court heard details of a plot to free Angus Murray from Melbourne Gaol. Witnesses described a bush inn meeting where conspirators planned the escape garning Warne Costello and Gleeson, with Toctin present. Twenty eight witnesses testified as police pursue Norman List linked to botanical garden murders.
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Melbourne
Dison Hearder
The
Crown
Angus Murray
Bush
Warner Costello
Gleeson
Gleesoy
Te du Perion
Toctin
Tor
Ix Tikels
Benalla sports round up and tennis cricket results
After a long layoff the Benalla and District Association resumes tennis matches on Saturday at Glenrowan Westy Methodist St Josephs Goorambat Goomalibee with Methodist on 12 points leading Glenrowan West 8. Local players shine at Seymour tournament with Home winning the NE Men’s Singles and doubles with Cowan while Shepparton Tennis Club plans eight courts. Victoria beats New South Wales in Sheffield Shield cricket with Pottsford scoring heavily. Racing at Benalla records a summer meeting gate take of £206 8s 4d and bowls gearing up for a locals clash. An electric light tournament is set for Tuesday night for a Fowler trophy.
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Benatla
T.V. Cowan
T. V. Cowan
Shepparton ‘Tennis Club
Wyndham
Knight Streets
Nand
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Pottsford
St Kilda
Bath State
Benalla
Hooppell
Rosking
Hair
T. Clarke
Fowler
Tough
A. M. Mooda Benalla Aes
Miay
O'Brien
Shepparton
S.S
Richard
Seymour
Teachays’ Union
D. Black
Myrtleford
Picgee
H. G. Francis
Hidondo
Wangaratta Pictures
Booalte
Sur
Metholise
Brodie
Ani
School Days in District Spark Student Enthusiasm
Descriptions of district schools reopening after holidays show students returning with mixed emotions. Teachers organize the reentry, with December examinations for junior and teaching scholarships announced. Notes on scholarships, teacher training selections, and upcoming local events follow, including council talks on the Skapparton Freezing Works and shareholder meetings.
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Tesday
Onder
VRC Scholarships For Children Of British Forces Members
The VRC offers several scholarships for children of British forces members who served in the war. Awards, in conjunction with the Education Department, provide four years of funding at ten pounds per year. Named recipients include Ellen Donald Mansfield Agmoulldealigh School CS Turner Bye Qibbetords and Alice C Wilson St Marys Syne.
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VRC
Bocation Department
Abs Tarry
Ellen
Donald
Mansfield Agmoulldealigh School
CS. Turner
Qibbetords
Wignall
Atlicchtson
Alice C. Wilson
St Mary's, Syne
Boy Scouts Camp Near Emus Bridge
The 1st Benalla Troop led by Scout master W Howship with S M E Peake and leaders Reus Oliver and Castles camped last weekend. Eighteen boys traveled to Emus Bridge on Holland's Branch, returning Monday. They cooked, practiced signal and physical skills, fished a Rainbow trout catch, and thanked Mr Arnott for transporting luggage.
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Benalla
W. Howship
S.M. E. Peake
Reus
Oliver and
Castles
Emus Bridge
Holland
Howship
Arnott
Benalla High School Examinations Report Unveils Several Passes
Record indications emerge in the Intermediate and Leaving Certificate results with nine Intermediate passes and seven completing by a supplementary exam. Leaving Certificate qualifiers include Eunice Ashment Arabell Calder Fred Gascoigne and others. several students may finish in February sittings. Additional names and subjects listed show ongoing completion prospects and supplementary exam readiness across Eng history and science subjects. Junior and teaching acknowledgments noted with classifications and certificates.
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Jmofé
Tree
Spirmediate Certinicate
Eunice Ashment
Dg. Geo
Trevor Nichols
Leslie Standish
Don Robinson
R. Hammion
Kathleen Hall
Russell Hosking
Chew
Farndale Marti
Ale
Saunders
Robinson
Hector Weatherill
Alan Wilson
Martin
Hyelyn Scholes
Alan Dunlop
Ernest Dunlop
Norma M'Farlane
B. Inka
Joyce Teteutlien
T. Thornhurn
Weather Summary Notes Erratic Week and Cold Nights
The past week saw highly erratic weather with several cold nights and light showers. A monthly total of 127 points is noted, with yesterday described as hot. A shade temperature comparison with last year is mentioned, plus a Treasury payment list awaiting payment at the local treasury with several named payees.
Deputation Day Presses for Nationalisation of Melbourne Sydney Road
North Eastern shire delegates met ministers in a deputation organized by the North Eastern and Goulburn Valley Shires Development Association. They urged nationalisation of the Melbourne Sydney Road in Albury, arguing lighter shire budgets cannot sustain maintenance for main arterial routes. Ministers discussed road costs, taxation, and the need for a state sinking fund, while officials warned of billions in long term expenses. The deputation also pressed for gravel and timber royalties reform on Crown lands with the roads under shire control.
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Somme
Weldie
Middie Works
Goudie
Melbourne
Syihey
Albury
Geo. Waller
Benalla
J. Morrisons Seymour
Wylie
Beardmore
Mackrell
Allan
Forestry Department
Electrification Push for North Eastern Line Lifts Rail Debate
A deputation from North Eastern at Godbury Valley urged the Minister of Railways to electrify the North Eastern line as a priority. They argued electrification would ease steep grades, cut operating costs, and improve services, noting proximity to Gippsland and Sugar Loaf schemes. The minister said the request is under serious consideration and part of a broader inquiry into country railways profitability.
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Gordon
M.L.A
Godbury Valley
Qld
Seymour
Melbourne
Gippsland
Morwell
Sugar Loaf
St Andrews Tennis Tournament Shines At Andrew's Club
The St Andrew's Tennis Tournament at Andrew's Tennis Club on Foundation Day saw strong entries and smooth play led by secretaries Af Weatherill and A Martin. Macklin claimed the singles title amid competitive rounds across ladies doubles, mixed doubles, and men's events with notable wins by Goudie, Macklan, Martin, and Peake in various grades.
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Wiss Peake
Mra Macklin
Macky
Misa Macky
M. Martin
Mr. Sammons
Lay
R Woudie
Macklai
Mackland Nighter
MiConpan
Mackland
Macklan
D. R Giowdin
Goudie
Clarke
Martin
A. Dunlop
B. Martin
Finl
V. Macklan de Mise
L. Martin
M. Clarke
J. Meadows
R. Lithgow
M. Cook
D. Smith
V. Macklan
White
R Terrett
D. Goudie
R. J. Goudie
D. J. Gordon
G. Martin
Meadows
Lithgow
W Goudwud Goudie
D. Hamilton Revie
Gowdie
Gaanie
Cklan
D. Gonos
Reindiced Terrett
ul—Macklin
Miss Goudie
H. Weatherill
Peake
F. Peake
M'Connan
Arter
Be Marti
Martin Miss Goudie
H Weatherill
A’ Connan
di Wenan Goitin
Terrett Ani Fk Martin
Gordon
Smith Ani Peake d. Terrett
Weston
Perfect day at Benalla cricket marred by flaws
An onlooker writes to The Standard praising the day’s cricket at Benalla on January 22, 1924 but complains of a substandard pitch setup with spectators crowding the field, hard ground, visible roots and sticks, and critiques about uniforms and price points. He urges better ground maintenance and officiating to keep future matches appealing to lovers of the sport.
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Benalla
Eitan
Hinerty
Ano Ther
Renalla
Uuys
Thoona
Overseas papers misread Ford island plan in the Pacific
A European note claims American reports said Henry Ford would buy a small island in the Pacific named Tasmania to build a motor car factory. The London Observer and Morning Post mention again Foundation Day and a reference to Sydney on Port Phillip Bay, raising doubts about the accuracy of overseas commentary.
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H. Ford
Pacific
Tasmania
London Observer
Morning Post
Reforma
Sydney
Port Philip Bay
Motor accident report corrected by reader
To the Editor the writer asks for correction of today’s Standard report describing a road incident. The boy did not turn a corner or run in front of a car. The car struck him as it was moving from Debids. the horn was off and the cyclist was involved, according to the correspondent signing as W J Robinson.
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Robinson
Benalla Standard Readers Prize Competition Notice
A local call for readers to submit suggestions with two coupons for a chance at cash prizes The rules require separate entries per suggestion with detachable coupons and promise to publish worthy suggestions in The Standard before readers vote on the best ideas Adjudicators will select first second and third prize winners based on practicality and usefulness
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Benallaaid
Wits Jourti Wall Gay
Hin
Om Bertor
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