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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
3
Local column notes a planned match at St James between St James and Dookie, rail dangers near St James yards, and recent weather impacts. It covers births and deaths at St James, a planned entertainment, and community updates on schools, wheat shipments, and local trades. Also reports a serious road accident near Devoe and community concerns in Lake Rowan and Doveidt.
Reported injuries from industrial accidents include Mr David Kennedy a hacksmith crushed by a cog wheel at Crawford & Co. Meanwhile a pony riding incident near Wyndham left Shuppartin severely injured, and Covell suffered eye injuries. A man’s body was found near Numurkah with a gunshot wound attributed to a prior mental state. the case noted prior auctioneering activity and possible suicide. Local court records detail sheep theft and a witness’s conflicting testimony leading to a dismissal. A serious kitchen accident injured Mrs Swain. harvest yields far exceed expectations with high wheat and butter fat prices. Community notes cover factory milk output, creamery sales, and town events in Angaratta and Yarrawonga. infrastructure, property damage, and a jewellery theft case also appear.
Large grain deliveries overwhelm Kou railway station with 3 000 to 4 000 extra. Mrs Anne Black dies following apoplexy after a prolonged illness. Mr David Aitken aged 69 dies after exposure on a walk. coroner rules death due to exposure. Michael Maher jailed a month for theft. bush fire burns 70 acres near Warrenhayne. Mills fire narrowly contained. Harvest complete. hay yields high but dairies report reduced mill supply. Between Sunday and Tuesday, 64 points of rain recorded.
War renbayne on New Year's Day hosted a successful sports day drawing a record crowd. Judges Mussrs Chadwick Burness Heaney Croxford Beard Dunlop Turnbull praised the day’s events. Volunteers including J Crilly W James Briggs and the committee ensured smooth proceedings. An evening dance followed with Robian as MC. A bush fire near Baddagianie briefly interrupted attendees.
Tongamal Athletic Club held a New Year meet with fine weather drawing about 2006 attendees. Gate receipts reached £65 with £8 at the grant stand and £20 from the dance. special trains from Yarrawonge and Borla filled, though many missed the crown band appearance amid a busy program of races and contests.
Mr Murray elected leader of the consolidated Liberal and Conservative party in the Legislative Assembly and authorized to form a new government. The cabinet will include four Liberals and four Conservatives with final personnel to be decided by Mr Murray. Governor to adjourn Parliament and allow ministers to seek re election.
Yesterday morning Messrs Murray and Graham conferred on selecting ministers but no official choice by late hour. The likely lineup: Murray as Chief Secretary and Railways Minister, Watt as Treasurer, Graham as Lands, M Renzie as Water Supply. Tawson and M'Bryde seen as certainties for senior posts. two honorary ministers to be named from Hutchinson Cameron Callen Thogwon and Stintey. At opening of Parliament, members sworn in. commission issue causes adjournment.
Messrs J Hay and Corboy met the Benull Shire Council to discuss Stewarton and nearby water supply. The plan seeks to divert Broken Creek water for irrigation and domestic use, with mixed local support. Council postponed decision to allow further public input and investigation.
Sporting intelligence reports Boeshworth races on Friday with Maiden Plate and Hindicap results. Let frm Gold Yar won the Maiden Plate by four lengths from Days of Yoay. Al 2 to Lun led but fell, Politely won the Ovens Hindicap easily. The Chillern Cup meeting featured multiple races with several favorites and notable placings across cups, hurdles and handicaps, plus a bowling and tennis club news section and local renovations slated for Wangaratta Reserve.
Inspections of the 8th ALA units are listed by squadron with locations and dates from March to May, including Boualla Wangunetta and Busckworth. Parades and half day musketry events run through spring with commandant inspections in mid March and late May. The document also notes specific marching drills, lectures on musketry and arms care, and mounted duties at various stations such as Bonullyi, Maven End, and Violet Town.
A mangled OCR readout reports multiple incidents including deaths from a dam collapse at Lord Nelson mind and a man in Elmnore struck by a horse rider. It lists John Thomnpein, Balquvrlie suicide by dynamite, and Ernest Green in Sydney. Indignation over railway inventory for travelers on New Year’s Day.
A fragmented OCR reads Elmers and Creitor Road project details with mentions of paving lime and cement, roofing, tiles, windows, and oil soup. The readable items include references to suppliers and construction tasks, with unclear names and places.
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