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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 29, 1924

Page

5

Melbourne high school swimming meets show strong student effort

In Melbourne the high school swimming meet drew a large crowd as students and parents observed a range of events. Victor Levison demonstrated advanced strokes while results crowned champions across junior and senior divisions, highlighting notable performances by G Robinson, H Sonay, V Prior, J Burgis, M Calder, R Hosking, and A Calder among others.

Dunphy Lightfoot Fisher Victor Levison G. Robinson H. SoNay D. Siwith V. Prior J. Crawford 1 Waters Inteentedidte R-Litt J. Burgis Isa Hooper M. Calder Hamiton B. Scholes Bank Cowan J G. Callow L. Standish A. Caley Little Isha Hooper A. Calder Hamilton J. Wateral Burgis Hoys Hosling South Robinson R. Hosking M. Celder C. Smith L. Chittock R. Little A Calder R. Glosking N. Hamilton Tin Soldier G. Crocker D. Smith A. Hyland Carter D. Standish

Wallace Reev Wedding at Violet Loch in Australia

Wallace of Pirathbogie marries Miss Ethel Keepes Wie Eelevraigh on Thursday evening at Violet Loch. Ceremony performed by Rev. Lidnhson South. bride escorted by her father who was detained in Newnesland by sickness. At veranda garden ceremony, gifts flood in, couple depart for extended holiday with friends’ best wishes and telegrams.

Wallace Pirathbogiev Ethel Keepes Violet Loch Lonnan Benalla Lidhnson Siuth Newesland Vans—Dennis Anna Dennis Nsw

Benalla and Albury End Drawn In Christmas Cricket Fixture

Christmas cricket match at Albury ends in a draw as Berulla and Benalla field strong bowling and cautious batting. Albury’s Siddall and Hill lead the attack with pivotal spells, while Murray and Hill anchor Benalla’s reply before stumps with wickets tumbling. The first-innings total reaches 142 as Albury claim a 43-run lead.

Pondays & Techit Tron Hawalla Albury Wits Wountsday Berudla Selmider Hides Coughlac Howslip Abbot Cough- Tan Dar Simithy Schneider Andy Brown Benalla Burley Sherwill Buiter Jeel Selingider Schneider Aken Les Hill Buwalla Sie C_ Smith Murray Hisisse J. Carter Huste Asbiy Weelands Haig Abbott Arpides Street Lee Hill Adams Ly Hills Button Adaams Hill Bunter A. Mill Rgurter Bury A. Hill Les Hill Siddall Young Coughlan Hirst Brown Howship Abbowt Schneiders I Smit Sherwil F. Buttler L Smith Him Buisse Siddall Spreeinchneider Lve Carter

Cricket Notes Preview Matches And Country Week Team

Cricket notes describe a Saturday match versus Baddaginale club with available players urged to train with Mr A Brown before Saturday morning. Country Week team members include Wecht, Hill, Brown, Paterson, Park, O Connor, Wdonship Benalla, Garrett, Hit, Wilson, Goodear, Morley Wallis, Saxon, Gourlay and manager Ms J Corboy with scorer A Butterer. Team departs tomorrow with players to meet at Northcote ground by 9 30 am Monday. A match also set for Friendly Societies reserve between Bedalla High School ex students at 2 15 pm with Dunlop, Spinks, Martin, Stewart, Gordon, Mavis, Dosser, Wilson, Castles, Durack, Weatherill, Stewart, Macklan listed.

A. Brown Wecht LO. Hill Paterson Park O'Connor Donship Benalla J. Garrett J. Hit Wilson Goodear Morley Wallis Tsaxon Gourlay J. Corb A, Dunlop L. Spinks A. Martin A. Stewart J. Gordon J. Mavis A. Dosser W. Wilson L. Castles N. Durack Ht. Weatherill G. Stewart V. Macklan

Social at St James for Berthun farewell to police recruit

A St James farewell honored Mr W J Berthun who has passed the police force exam and is bound for Alasbourne Tuesday. In a lively evening with dancing music and cards over sixty friends attended. A Masonic jewel was presented by a local Mason in gratitude and good wishes. Speakers extolled Berthun’s character and promise in the force while Berthun thanked them and expressed appreciation for the gift.

V. J. McCarthy Tewtoy Hibernian M'Calluin Timster Uwe F. W. Berthun St. James W. J. Berthun Alasbourne A. Bickerton T. S. Jones Mr. Jones Jones Bickerton Constable Bickertoy Bro Berthin Cumming Berthun Avery Succes. Bros. Berger Martin LeGuier Mears I. Kelly H. Reiel W. Lighton J.P. A. BE Irvine Yewers Zuest Mr. Berthun Mn W. Broun F. Prior C. Ye

Jingellic Tragedy Batson Committed for Trial

In Albury the inquest into David Thomas Sheppard’s death at Albury District Hospital resumed. The coroner ruled Sheppard died feloniously from gunshot wounds inflicted by Claude Valentine Batson, who was committed for trial at the Surrogate Court sittings starting April 23. A public relief list began with £16, including £100 from Barrow Bros and £25 each from G K Jephcott and W H Gadd.

David Thomas Sheppard Albury District Hospital Jingellie Albury Mn del Mon Claude Valentine Batson Batson Charde Batson Surreae Barrow Bros G. K. Jephcott W. H. Gadd

Devenish Branch Vell Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of Lie above was held in Devenish hall with fair attendance. President Grimmie presided as reports showed 21 members and a credit balance of £87 9s. Re-elected retiring officers. organiser Smith to visit March 5 and 6 for canvassing. A shelter shed for cream at Devenish railway station urged. secretary to write to Railway Department.

Hurga Strattibovie ST Id Sanay Aghela Elas Seerveary PB. Carne Bates Electricity Commission Euroa Wednesay Thesid Ahern Euron-Strathbogie Shire Lie Above Devenish Grimmie Smith) Wold Messrs F. W. Grimme M. P. Cleary C. Herridge Eread Jmpool Uhre Cleary Railway Department

40 Years Ago A Benalla Local Mix of News and Notices

Four decades back in Benalla various items appear. A Jesuit college correction names Rev. A C McCon nap as pupil of Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. Messrs Bowden and Rogers bid 22 for a new fire brig ie. Benalla Rise factory revival in progress. A Thursday night concert at Shire hall by local amateurs shows strong performances by Rohuze and J Raysor. Benalla Raving Club meets Thursday with about sim in attendance. Kiernan’s Trifle wins the prize. The first issue of the Huron paper will be published today. Local reps to Geelong Fire Brigade Demonstration include Denny Elis Waller Williams Proud Duncan Havlon Guppy.

A. C. McConnap Uentieman Glasgow Erinburgh Risidon SP Cannon Messrs. Bowden and Rogers Brigsie Helfry Benallate Matter Shire Hall Poly Redeeis Rohuze J. Raysor Benalla Raving Club Sim Kiernan Haniliay Clween Bennila Geelong

Wangaratta Robberies Two Men Sentenced

Two men Ramsden and Wilson were sentenced at Wangaratta's Court of General Sessions before Judge Dethridge for a spree of burglaries. Evidence showed breaking into a garage and stealing a Ford, with car usage and petrol refuelling observed by A. D. Baird on the Melbourne road. The men admitted breaking locks and the juried case followed a week of thefts tied to the surrounding Wangaratta area.

Wangaratta Tiis Raonih James Ramsden Thomas Wilson Court of General Sessions Wangasatta Dethridge Jol Hogda Messrs Firm Iquesto Melbourne South Wangegatta Giter Crown AL W. Pyle Ana Cane Rol Belonanta de Ruse Tungainial Ramaden

Benalla Dog Nuisance Sparks Public Outcry

A letter to the editor complains about a roaming band of dogs troubling the public, pedestrians, and shopkeepers. The writer cites a recent council patch and criticizes inadequate enforcement, noting tar in the Strath streets causing risk and disruption.

Benalla Ste Strath Rénalln

Soldier Settlement Board Hears Happy Valley Grievances

A Myrtleford court house meeting of the Special Board to address complaints of Happy Valley settlers included J C Stewart as chairman and seven other officials. Settlers voiced low average wages, small allotments, and requests for re valuation of larger allotments, with discussion on support from local officers.

Happy Valley Salah Myrtleford Westlance J. C. Stewart By Ty A. Wilson Tanda Melbourne F. Chippendale Shire Je Thelaney Hoa Orle Gerald Tugan Keiller Alain

Sudden Death of Mrs Meg Luscombe at Violet Town

The community notes the unexpected passing of Meg Luscombe senior at age 54 after a brief illness. She had tea with her family Monday night and died in her sleep early Tuesday morning, her husband having died earlier. The family and district extend heartfelt sympathy to mourners.

Luscombe Meg Violet Town

Queen Carnival Dance At Mechanic Institute

Queen of Railways carnival event drew a large crowd at the Mechanic Institute with a decorated hall, band music, a feature mystery prize, and supper by the Indies' committee. A near weekly enchee party at Weatherill's drew attendees, with plans announced for events at Baddaginniw and Goorumbat, plus a letter urging the Benalla Fire Brigade share profits from the affair.

Queen OF Railways Mechanics Institute Benalla Messrs Thresher Grainger Bishop G. Williams D. Kraser H. Elliott Benalla Standard’ Office Meadows Grealain Suecesaries

Benalla Bowls Teams Set for Saturday Matches

The Benalla Blue side faces Faror Blue on their green with Nish as captain and J Clarke leading Benalla White at home against Burod White. Represented lineups include Rosch Meadows Ledger Ay Wallace Pearson Connellavis Robinson Suit Revie and Carter. Croquet ladies provide tea. dinner and plate planned for March 5 at Huroa.

Ube Burod White Tienilla

Herons' February Sale On 14 Day Bargains

A historic newspaper ad proclaims a limited sale running February 29 for fourteen days. It highlights reduced prices on calico fabrics, muslin, woolen sheeting, navy serge trousers, shirts, dresses, silks, and hosiery, with specific per yard and per item pricing and bold claims of quality and replacement scarcity.

Harvard Efron Met

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