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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
5
Classified notices offer general and domestic work, contractors, role openings, and public positions in Benalla Victoria. Advertisements invite applications by date, specify wages and duties, and note preferences for returning soldiers. Also requests for dental trade offers and buying official teeth and precious metals.
An advertisement touts a white cream that claims to erase freckles tan and brown spots restoring clear fair skin. It says a large jar is available and the product can re create youth, appealing to thousands seeking renewed complexions.
An advertisement asserts rheumatism stems from toxins in kidneys liver and bowels and promotes a "Salts" treatment claimed to flush toxins from the system. It touts swift relief for rheumatism backache and bladder trouble and notes the remedy costs 2 shillings 9 pence, sold by dentists.
Memorial notice from Vera and Harry Melbourne Ant Don Berita M'Korjzie honoring George Ash who passed away in February 1922. The message laments his loss, notes lifelong service and affection, and asks for remembrance from family members.
A Benalla issue sheet reports changes in church posts at Sandhurst and Tallangatta, parish administrator moves, and a rector shift. It notes a Stewart’s stables sale, Barkly tableland survey plans, and crew endorsements, plus local obits and road concerns. Includes Cooperatives talks by J Sutcliffe and cemetery upkeep orders.
In Benalla the Court of petty sessions dealt with Ernest Hockey on a charge of being an idle and disorderly person. He admitted failing to pay hotel bills at the Royal and Farmers Arms and gave a vague job history from Newcastle. After cross‑examination the bench remanded and sentenced him to one month with hard labor at Beechworth gaol.
The Melbourne Harbour Trust has assumed control from the Commonwealth Government of Williamstown shipbuilding yards and the Alfred Grayng Dock. City properties sold include two shop premises in Elizabeth Street at auction for 215000, about £500 per foot. General Parnell, administrator of Norfolk Island, plans to resign due to his wife's health. A federal loan of £700000 is planned by the AMI Society, with Treasury officials optimistic. Meat trade trouble continues as meat jumpers strike unsettled in Melbourne.
Forty years ago residents lamented a foul odor near the police station and urged council action. On Wednesday the Fire Brigade held its ordinary meeting and elected officers including Captain Brock and Lieutenant Clark. Two stacks of wheat, 100 bags each, owned by Denis Tracey of Yabba, were destroyed by fire on the 6th. Yesterday was a scorching day with 122 degrees in the sun and 96 in the shade. Cemetery Trust meeting showed a credit balance of £5 10/9. Charles Wheataid, paymaster and receiver, is ready to move to the metropolis.
A meeting of the Queen Carnival committee discussed holding events on the 19th February and the 15th inst, approving a concert and dance at Goo-tambat. The Queen of Music holding date was debated, with plans for badges, a Book Night, Ugly Man contest, and an orchestra. Queens of Sports also formed a committee with new officers and a Mag’s concert inquiry.
The Gooraintrat tram travelled to Dookie College for a rotary tennis match, losing to the college students by two games after an exciting contest. Individual results include Grea Annfield, Jones, Jostin, M. Cook, and others, with post match dances and teas.
Reports from Alma Bays and surrounding towns recount a shooting at Mrs Kibell’s home injuring her leg, a severe cart accident near Benalla that left Jim David injured but alive, and a damaging windstorm that felled a tree near Mr. Hesemhighes. The Stewarton Hall committee notes a lower budget, a new grand piano purchase, and upcoming armival sports. In Patong, residents bid Mrs Archer farewell with gifts and speeches as she leaves for Shepparton.
The Benalla Gardens carnival at Public Gardens draws visitors and locals with stalls, flowers, and games. Josh Bryant & May Ltd staff and local residents discuss prizes, astronomy, croquet, and music while noting how tourism boosting could turn Benalla into a holiday stop.
About 7 15 p m last night the Pomally site hosts reported a convoy of Chev Tetvies bound for Allary arriving in Melbourne. Cheney's Motors Lad led the display with a start sedan. The fleet numbered 25 cars with five chagis for the wicks. Mr S A Cheney and Mr Menne Miles supervised the Australia tour and Gregerson managed local arrangements at Nenallae. The trip proceeded with minor mishaps and an uneventful ride to the next stop at Wanga rli Mp.
A damaged historical notice urges Benalla to fund its 25 member volunteer fire brigade. It describes missing equipment and funding gaps, notes subsidies for demonstrations, and laments public apathy while stressing the need for a motor pump, training, and broader community backing to prevent disaster.
Readers submit letters to The Standard editor on topical questions. Content includes remarks on dog nuisance and policing laxity, with complaints about delays in medical licensing and school infrastructure. Also notes about a vacation day at a Bookie school ball and a court case where George Robinson and Vere Robinson faced charges of misdemeanor for a fatal accident, with a not guilty verdict for Vere.
At a Saturday board meeting, Mr Cook outlined a proposal for Co operative Market ing to create a wholesale distributing center in Melbourne Victoria. The plan aims to reduce costs by leveraging north and northwest cattle supply, with a committee to draft details and regional meetings planned.
The Benalla pig market report shows typical fortnightly yarding with strong prices across classes. Notable quoted figures include hogs ranging to £7, sows to £5, and various lots at £3 to £17/6, with several entries listed for lighter yard portions.
Early Tuesday morning a Ford car owned by Mr John Diggan was stolen from a locked garage of Messrs Russell Baird and Simpson. A pursuing police party tracked two young men from Wangaratta toward Tungamah, recovered the car, and found stolen items in their possession after intercepting them near Tungamah. The same garage had been broken into Monday night, with a separate theft, and the Hotel Pinsent bar was also entered during the period. The two suspects, about 25, were detained and are in Wangaratta police custody.
The Victoring Producers Co op reports a fortnightly sale with brisk demand across cattle and sheep. Prices range from best pork at 2314/6 to lighter store stock, with high bidding on fat and store cattle and many yardings described as satisfactory for visitors.
A fortnightly sale at the Corporation Yards Mi drew a large yarding of sheep and cattle. Prices ranged across store lambs, fat cattle, and springers with strong demand from local and regional buyers. Notable lots included prime workers and heavy store bullocks with values up to several pounds, while store cattle saw mixed results amid keen competition.
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