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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
6
In Benalla the licensing court held a heated session as seven people faced charges for permitting liquor on premises during prohibited hours at Farmers Arms Hotel and related venues. Police and witnesses testified about bar activity, with penalties set for multiple defendants and fines issued for those found on the premises and for keeping doors open.
A welcome ceremony at Wood’s Hotel on Thursday marked the introduction of T Williams as the new bandmaster of the Benalla Town Band, coming from Bairnsdale. President Dy Fraser and several members voiced support, urging immediate practice and discipline, with Williams stressing order, obedience, and youth training as fundamentals for a stronger band. Supper followed and plans for Sunday practice were set, closing with thanks to the Standard for band coverage.
Police report details visits to the Railway hotel Goorambal and the Winton hotel with Constable Gerecke and Beasy. Four men found at billiards, one fined five pounds. Licensee Catherine Cunningham denied charges. a 20 pound fine imposed for permitting patrons during prohibited hours. Another case at Broken River hotel in Benalla saw licensee William Theory Con plead guilty to three charges with fines of 20 pounds each. officers observed patrons and open bar door.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a remedy for stomach liver kidneys and bowels claiming it cleanses toxins, promotes daily bowel action, and restores health. It asserts Gruen prevents rheumatism backache indigestion and other pains and cites universal availability.
Members discussed finances and a creeping debt at the Benalle Mechanics Institute. A plan to raise subscriptions to 2/6 per quarter was debated, with a motion to convene a general meeting within a month and publish minutes. Treasurers reported income, with bids for library and billiard room costs approved.
In Benalla Court of Petty Sessions, Kelpe faced a case over money owed. Witnesses and lawyers debated dates from 1934, with contrasting recollections about payments, the amount, and a prior settlement, as the defense challenged the complainant’s accounting and dates.
A field day at Shepparton experiment plots highlighted results from variety and fertiliser trials. Crossbred Callipoli s and other crosses yielded 22 to 26 bushels per acre under heavy superphosphate dressings, despite waterlogging and heavy rains. The department notes that heavy fertiliser improves early growth and profit, urging farmers to adopt high dressings to boost yields beyond regional averages.
The Violet Town council held its monthly meeting with President Henderson presiding. Engineers reported on silt removal near Walls, culvert repairs on Capambo road, and damage to Harry's Creek road with recommendations to flatten slopes, install catchwater drains, and replace pipe culverts. alternative tenders for Violet Town Cookie road were considered, along with Red Hill works and finance updates showing overdraft and riding accounts.
Mr Standish presented four experimental plots to the Benalla Agricultural Society on Tuesday. The plots on the Benalla Silicera road showed that heavier manure dressings produced thicker, greener grasses with less weed content, while unmanured plots were thinner and paler. Cattle fed on the plots after harvest, and the tests suggested earlier season start yields longer ongoing pasture. thanks were given to Mr Standish for the work.
A vintage ad touts Acorn Silk as a painlessremedy for corns. It claims rapid relief with four or five doses, no preparation, and wide availability through Sainsbury, Powell, Ltd., and partners. The copy emphasizes a simple, fuss free treatment without effort.
Werts Turndull & Co stock and station agents advertise confidential loans from £500 upwards at lowest rates. £20,000 available in any amount from £500 with quick notice. Some loans on town properties from £50, with flexible repayment options. Herbert Ledger promotes private mortgage money on country properties for three to five years. Donnell and Smith, Melbourne accountants, finance and estate agents, list offices at 415-41 cine St and 454 Collins St.
An advertisement targets motor car owners offering painting and trimming work by a first-class tradesman with all jobs guaranteed. Also advertises new and second-hand sulkies for sale.
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