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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 06, 1903

Page

2

Eight Hours Day Grand Concert and Cycling Meet

The program lists cycling events with weights and entries, a grand concert, luncheon, and a special steamer train schedule for visitors. It notes entry close dates, acceptance, and a large art bazaar with prizes up to 1000 pounds. Officials invite participation from town and parish teams with prize money and special handicap cycling rules.

Ash Antihorey Grand Se Bazaar Gud Art Union Mulbourne Smullray Munday Hoare Ark Union

Railway prospects for Toombullup district struggle continues

The Standard argues the Toom vullap region needs railway access to unlock land value and aid settlers. It criticizes Benalla Shire Council for inertia, urges government action, and suggests trial auto vehicles on a light tramway or auto-train as a low-cost alternative to full line extensions. The piece notes limited gains from Wangaratta to Manfield and calls for bold leadership to secure local markets.

Tim Highting Benal Thers Benalla Shire Council Strathbogie Toombullup Victoria Riverina New South Wales Wangaratta Manfield Hom Nis Bealls North-eastern Railway Bowland Prombullo

Water line talk and local council delays loom

A long range plan to extend rail service on ordinary gauges faces funding and political hurdles. Community demand grows for water supply improvements in Four-ratle Crook, with a private native meeting deciding to adjourn for more information. Courts hear cases in Benalla district while committees organize a regional swimming event and a bridge compensation inquiry proceeds.

Avordis Weduuatay Benilla Newnpajars Natal Capetown Maine Bonalle Benalla Oulaidy Townehipa Kiara Muito Soand Strathbowie Alexander Hall Ford Ford Benalle Patty Seaxion Nolin Ford Latafield Court Che Neal W. Robinkon Boukiller Bridgestreet Mr. Taverner Tunalls Mall Mateus Mudraniés Lostetate B. Clarke Gleown Tighe Knox Pitty Willix Grant Crawthor Lawford P. Tighe O. Gleason Kniex R. Clarke CG. Wielford T. Willie LO St. Joseph’s School Dreast Abroko Ander Boye Sora Metal Haniano Spenty Lloyds Aid Ander L Goyds Mrt Willis W. Hy Pitty Mensa Tawford Gleocon Walley Anstey Lands Department Funk Niveambie Takbifk Elnion Morrissay Lancaston Bent Ty Leo Lywell Sun-Theiseny F. Commons B. Conroy Th. Gaffney Semimrk J. O Shea O'Shea A, Moodie & Sond

Railways control revival discussed in Assembly report

Mr Irvine signaled in the Legislative Assembly a plan to revive railway control by three counties. Melbourne papers note a formal offer for positions including a chairman, with Mr Swinburne and Mr Kirkeldiv named as likely appointees. The report touches on water supply issues and county interests, plus a range of local church and civic items and a punitive warrant for a drink-traffic offender.

Irvine Legislative Assembly Wis Melbourne G Swinburne Anuinahan Gas Association Kirkeildiv New South Wales Railways Ilso

Benalla Meeting Discusses Finances And Infrastructure

The Benalla Shire heard reports on council finances and flood damage from recent heavy rains. A plan to spend 1038 pounds on oak for building needs was discussed, with loads of debate over culverts and water management. A charity concert was announced for St Pungplis School hall to raise funds for the destitute boards and local needy cases.

Mremasroe’ Issrerern Besalle Gouhan DS Moore Shou Coszedve Black Fist Road Shea Meuk Ascot Benalla Shire Coldwell Benalla Show Botalle Shirs Geutleven St. Descert SoHoon St Pungplis School-hall Bellew Sopranc Katon Pisun Meredith Tall Donitiat Destal Boards of Victoria N.S.W Aid Tsewin Say

Water supply strikes town as river drops to 29 year low

Commissioners report irrigation checks and river under low flow with canals and creeks near empty. Watering of streets halted after 80 000 gallons used between Monday night and Tuesday morning. plan to re-route flow and display channel taps to restore supply. Special meeting to discuss further steps.

Burtat Shortell Taylor Everks Scsordanea Motulay White Bridge Holland's Creek Douve Man

Income tax proposals move through legislative committee

In a Wednesday sitting the Ministry panel advanced the income tax provisions of the Government. Shiels moved the rates for personal income tax, property taxes, and penalties, detailing charges up to two thousand pounds and beyond, with several brackets and pence amounts. The motion passed to the first reading of the bill.

Legislative Assembly

Death of Mr Hugh Moodie in Benalla district

The death of Mr Hugh Moodie is reported after a period of poor health and a final collapse. A longtime Beechworth and Benalla business figure, Moodie helped run a foundry and later a partnership with his son. He was a valued, charitable, and devout Presbyterian, deeply missed by family and town, with a large funeral attended by locals and a notable turnout.

Feuerrot Hugh Moodie Maodi Thone Jude Moodie Ayerhiry Sootlagil Canada Australia James Mooché Waggarandall Kyneton Mt St. Kilda Mary Robertson Benatle Les Cone Kince Jason Moodie Waxgarondal H. Moodie Morelio Jawling Club Renal Thors Beins Wm. Crawford Paton’s Mothourns Roy A.C. M'Connan L. Hanlon Vis Presbyterian Church Bonalla

Weather forecast and notes on drought and floods

The report records cool but stable temperatures with local shade readings and forecasts from Mr. Wragge and J Gibbons. It predicts a wet 1903, with drought break in mid March, floods in April, unsettled early months, and heavy rains around March 20 plus possible pre Easter storms.

Wragge J. Gibbons Pool Australis Australia Ballarat

Second round cricket at Goorambat Lake Rowan match

In Lake Rowan on Saturday Goorambat batsmen scored 87 with Trawin adding 8. W Cooper took four wickets for 18 as Lake Rowan were all out for 49 led by B Hallett with five. In Lima South an residents meeting on Tuesday discussed an upcoming piece on the L8th mst with T Welsh reappointed secretary and a programme drawn. The annual meeting of San iacs fvenue subscribers noted chairs Mr Geo Redding, with committees formed for forthcoming events including horse jumping and tote. A Pain Balm advertisement concludes with claims of swift relief for injuries.

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