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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1913
Page
4
A local farmers and cooperation meeting was held on Monday with John McIntosh chairing. William Willam, director, urged unity to support trustees and oppose rival opponents, detailing proposed weekly payments and the cooperative’s need to secure wheat and storage. Attendees discussed finance, stocks, and potential sales while debating leadership and future strategy for the co op.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a motion by Mx Fortune and a vote involving a shareholder who withdrew. References to allotment, preliminary expense fund, and a chairperson named Willismacu are garbled. A payment of 2/6 on spells appears, but details and context are unreadable.
District notes from Benchworth report the tendering of Mosars by J A Scovell and Sons of Rosetworth for £1200 to construct new police quarters. The item notes local deaths, court fines, railway mishap at Templeton Street, and a serious cow accident injuring a man near Whites Butter Factory.
A Devenish gathering at Hibarnian Hall considered whether Hospital Sunday funds should go to Wangaratta or Melbourne Hospital. Mr Murphy presided as residents welcomed Mr Parker Moloney, who thanked the group and noted local support. Officials and speakers debated hospital needs, urging support for Wangaratta Hospital while acknowledging Melbourne Hospital capacity limits.
The Devenish Progress Association held its annual meeting with President Murphy presiding at rotary hall. It approved hall use for first aid training, allocated funds, and reviewed expenditures including Melbourne delegations. Secretary Wood reported membership at 40 and discussed hospital Sunday plans and footpath repairs, with motions to continue the society for twelve months and appoint a new president.
The text records a society meeting where Grogan, Roscoe, and others are discussed for positions. It notes vice-presidents appointed, president elected, and a plan to hold a meeting, with references to funds, subscriptions, and a veterinary officer request. The language is archaic and contains procedural motions and audience members.
In Wangaratta court on Thursday Justice Beavon presided over the case of John M Donald and Margaret MDonald charged with unlawfully threatening a house fire at Albert H Younger’s property. Prosecution outlined alleged arson attempts and receipt of offers to withdraw sale, while defense argued lack of malice. A related charge of leaving a fire under a copper was considered, with withdrawal likely. The proceedings included witness testimony from Mrs Logg and Detective Sullivan, and a possible discharge of the accused if no further evidence emerged. A cheque for 500 pounds was presented to Mr Prendergast on the eve of his holiday.
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