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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
4
An assortment of unreadable lines mentions a theft or disturbance near St James Hotel and other local venues. Names of places and people are jumbled. details reference a gathering, an investigation, and possible actions by officers. The report lacks clear dates, outcomes, or coherent events.
A detailed wedding notice describes the ceremony at TLC Chapel Derenieh in May, with Bride and Bridegroom Mr. Carulan and Miss G Teelwy, attended by family and friends. Guests exchanged toasts, gifts included gold jewelry, and attendants performed traditional readings. The couple left by afternoon train amid congratulations and celebratory displays.
The Devonport district gathers to discuss state and federal land tax on unimproved land value. Chairman and residents clash over valuation methods based on district, improvements, and market worth with proposals to adopt shire valuation plus percentage boosts and specific costs for fencing and clearing.
Meeting led by W Davis at G Binzer's residence approved using the Be lville ship valuation as a base for land tax with added allowances for improvements. Valuations listed include fencing, clearing, scrubbing, and well sinking with per acre and per foot rates, and a later public discussion at St James noted uniform town land value estimates.
A series of local discussions record proposed frontage values per foot for blocks from Kelly's Hotel to Richard's house and other parcels. Separate meetings at Lake Rowan Mechanics Hall Waggarandall and Emu Bridge set unimproved land values, clearing costs, fencing rates, and improvements on river frontage for land tax calculations.
The annual Devenish Sports at Devenish Park attracted a good attendance in fine weather. The program featured a Shotheld Handicap won by Winton’s Sarntile, a Devenish Wheel Race to Cummington of Benalla, and a Devenish Piste victory by F Lalor of Wongarendill. Lighton Bros. led in the Double-handed Sawing but finished second to Robinson and Buweher. W. I. Wilson impressed in the Axemanship. Brooks’ Jury claimed the Pony Hunters prize, while Haswit’s Darkey won the Wrnt and Haswitite took Maiden Hunter. Officials and judges were listed, and evening social activities followed with purchases at the publican’s booth and luncheon.
Correspondence from the People’s Party addresses internal politics and the Labour party’s influence. The letter critiques leaders like Mr Sharp and Mr Gregerson, questions parliamentary sponsorship, and ponders the party’s purpose and name within the Carmarath wealth context.
Mrs O Neill aged 68 a Virginia native who came to Australia about 65 years ago died after a paralytic stroke. Her death followed a sudden illness that began Thursday after she was in good health. A large cortege accompanied her to Wangaratta for burial with service by Reverend Byrne. Surviving children include Martin Minogue Clerk of Coarse Benalla and Mrs A Boys Boorhaman.
State Treasurer explains that under the Land Tax Act, land used for farming grazing or horticulture with unimproved value under 25000 is exempt from income tax on income from that land. Next year those deriving income solely from such land will be excused from filing income tax returns. losses and leased land incomes remain excluded. Also: Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy advertised as quick relief.
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