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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1922
Page
3
The article outlines whether it is worth preserving the baths, proposing a public meeting to gauge town wishes and plan practical steps if valued. It also notes school reopenings, student results, staff changes, local incidents, and various community notices from Bonalla and nearby areas.
Benalla council debates funding for road maintenance and main roads. A proposed wheel tax of halfpenny in the pound would raise funds shared with municipalities, targeting farmers with two vehicles. Some prefer the alternative general rate increase, others urge cautious support. The council decides to back the extra halfpenny rate with delegation to the conference.
The report lists mixed hard fought lawn tennis results among Mennonists and Methodists with pairs like Stole and Haleall Carter and McKenna, plus Whitmore and Parker. A special meeting of the Thoona Dia clot Toone club reorganized officers including President H B Kronborg, with committees named and plans to welcome new ladies players.
Telegraphic report from Melbourne on the Badak case where Trembath the sharebroker testified about trans Keions on behalf of Alfred Chirke. He cited aggregate transactions and urged Clarke to sell as the public damps the shares. He described his advice as based on sound principles and noted surge of buyers seeking Badak Jungle and Bux shares amid market pressure. The Wonthaggi coal mine is set to resume. foreman dismissal followed by a note on returned soldiers and unemployment. A deputation will press the Prime Minister to speed reemployment in the public service.
The Rest of Australia posted 363 with O Keefe Gregory Took took seven for 95 while rain interrupted play. The Australian Eleven totaled 402 with Ryder, Oldfield, Marley and others contributing notable scores. A note mentions forthcoming Commonwealth notes and a Timber Workers Union mass meeting endorsing attendance at Mr Hughes round-table conference.
Ned Lloyd of Grats failed to ride Warrigal for sixty seconds but after the eye covering came off he held on for ES seconds, setting a new benchmark while the horse bucked fiercely. Referee Frank Moore counted the ride as a record, with Lloyd bruised but unhurt aside from one shoulder. The Wild Australia show plans a £5 prize and public praise from admirers.
A 14 year old boy Michesl Coghlin was attacked by a shark at Coogen Sydney during a water carnival. Spectators witnessed the strike as he fought the creature with his hands and feet until помощь arrived. He collapsed on the way to shore and later died at hospital. Gallant rescuers Chalmers and Brank Byauropnira acted swiftly, lifting him from the surf and bringing him to the jetty. Governor Walter Davidson offered condolences to the family as details emerged.
Benalla Shire Council met at the Municipal Chambers with Crs Walker presiding. Correspondence covered health inspector duties, Mines Act compliance, road works and stormwater plans, tree trimming, rent relief for Shorehall, weed and vermin control, wage awards, and electrical lighting tenders. Health, road, quarry, and drainage reports were presented alongside routine financials and inspections.
Weather readings show high temperatures across Friday to Sunday with official reports listed though garbled. Readers offered shoe sale promotion highlighting White Shoes and a clearance at Spewart's Boot Shop near Watts, Taroxs. A local financial meeting reported plans to appoint an auditor, with O'Hullow being named in the trust proceedings.
A large gathering at Sir Andrew's Church celebrated harvest Thanksgiving with core fruit and vegetable decorations. Rev H. Carpoll preached on gratitude for divine guidance, linking past deliverance to present blessings and urging vigilance against ignorance and superstition.
A historical notice lists events: Thursday February 9 special meeting with White Gale Bush Fire Ber wade. Monday February 1 special meeting for Bendiia Shire Cuyneth. Monday April 17 Battley Spurte Malyallah.
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