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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1913
Page
4
A detailed account covers a Devenish weekly meeting, horse show notes, and charity planning. It notes Tivverton and district figures, a Wangaratta hospital event, and remarks on a horse fatality during a race day. The report references local committees, dates, venues, and attendees.
In Lake Rowan a wagon mishap near the road caused injuries to Mrs Dillon as the party returned from a gathering. The article notes a tense farewell for Mr Dillon, plans to depart for Melbourne, and a hospital Sunday event with local residents and officials reflecting on the incident and its aftermath.
Proceedings record Glenrowan Water Trust monthly meeting noting interference from State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, loan requests of 200 pounds proposed by Mr Somerville, reduced rates, and applications returnable to the Chairman by February 25. Officials from the Railway Department and Treasury discussed grants and expenditures linked to water works and station improvements.
Fragmentary OCR records a Benalla Cemetery Trust meeting with references to a ceremonial event, members present, and financial notes. Mentions include S.D. Colling Felishman Monde Hyvoook Rev Blook Lewis Wanasek and various payments, charges, and archival remarks.
The article highlights a touring show featuring Dick Ford and Bud Athinwn's Cutsae and Wild West, visiting Benalle on Saturday the 24th. It describes Ford as a celebrated American figure and notes the troupe’s mix of classic cowboy acts with clown performances and exotic stunts.
In Violettown a water trust deputation urged continued supply to school plots while critics led by Mr Frater pressed for notice of discont inue ment. The trustees reported capacity of 66 200 gallons daily, with fear of domestic shortfall if cuts hit schools.
A garbled notice describes a remedy named Reoxona sold only in a triangular pot at 1) and 3% and touted for various afflictions. It lists numerous nonsensical terms and locations, asking readers to obtain the product everywhere.
In a heated council session the Burnsides Water Trust inquiry continued with Mrs. Kebbecht defending the balance of blame surrounding the burst main. Mr. Knox and Mr. Houbbourie presented the published report, while Mr. Rabbenh entertained counterclaims claiming the article misrepresented events. Witnesses described the valve closures and the sequence of pipe failures, asserting the pumping station and pipe age as key factors.
A full Benalla committee meeting at the Light Horse Office chaired by Linut Wy addressed carnival finances and distribution plans. Proceeds benefited Wangaratta Hospital and the Benevolent Society with votes of thanks to officials and organizers for the event.
Correspondence from Sam Connoy voices safety concerns about duck shooting opening times. He notes shooting began before daylight at Moodie Swamp and Moodie Swamp events ran too early, urging the local gun clubs to address the issue to prevent accidents and improve order.
An Australian reader urges Benalla to build a river weir and lake to impound the River Torrens water, improving supply and town beauty. The plan includes a pumping station, flood gates near the railway bridge, and a lake to sustain droughts, with echoes from Adelaide’s Torrens lake.
An advertisement touts Dr. Sheldon’s Gin Pills as a cure for back ache and kidney disease symptoms. It claims the pills act quickly, priced at 1 shilling 6 pence and 2 shillings 6 pence, available at Tonkin’s Gourem bit locations.
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