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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
2
Auction and stock sale notices span farms, properties, and partnerships. Mentions of land negotiated sales, arrears, and returns prepared for lenders, with names and locations like Yarrawonga and Stokesland. Details cover property sales, stock transfers, and financial settlements in a period newspaper classifieds page.
Details announce an annual meeting at Chih Quaires near Cargrove with harness and pony events. Weights, penalties, and entry numbers govern races for maiden, handicap, and pony classes. Winners receive stakes and riders face weight-added penalties per race rules.
Tenders invited by 0 80 on Monday for several works including culvert removal and stone crossing repairs. Projects involve Justice Court lighting, Hoopers Lighting Lamps, makeup of riding tracks, and road works from Glen Rowan to Taminick, between Caaminge and Batley with dates in June.
The notice announces BAv Daginny Sports Carnival on Wednesday February 12 starting at 2 o'clock, with admission price details and seating on the show grounds by the river. It lists events, prizes, entrants, riders within six miles of Belda regions, and entry conditions, including handicaps, programmes, and a grand ball at night with special train service.
The Liberal Party faces clear internal disruption ahead of the June federal elections. Discontent centers on Mauger's Senate bid as Women's National League resists alignment, while rumors swirl of leadership withdrawals and Deakin’s political retirement. A London telegram hints at broader intrigue shaping the opposition’s strategy.
Australians at the Melbourne Science Congress hear talks on meteorology and Antarctica as a key factor in weather, with Douglas Archibald defending long cycle theories. Professor David explains Antarctica as a large refrigerator affecting rainfall and wheat yields, urging expansion of the Meteorological Bureau and wireless weather stations while outlining rail, post, and mail schedules for international services.
The Benalla Mechanics Institute plans a Thursday session discussing tank-related topics, with a balance sheet showing expenditures on new books and periodicals, and notes on subscriptions, miscellaneous costs, and a fund toward improvements. Local council, land taxes, and public notices are also mentioned alongside various recognitions and upcoming sales of maps and portraits.
Ledger shows funds and expenses for the Loy Benally Lodge up to November 24, including sick fund receipts of £317 6s 1d and funeral benefit payments of £70. The balance stands at £101 3s 8d with £40 30s invested at 3 percent and £22 50s in a deposit. The period mentions officers, election campaigns, and a party candidate list, alongside a dramatic account of a polar expedition and a missing crew member.
Miss Mary A Hoskin daughter of W Hoskin from Holody West died after a fortnight of illness linked to ptomaine poisoning. Disease began with stomach upset following a meal and worsened despite medical care from Dr. Elsworth and others. The death is reported with deep regret by the family and community.
Mr. Alex Stewart or Guddis homestead suffered a severe accident while unloading a dray yesterday afternoon. He fell about four feet from the dray onto the ground, striking his left shoulder and face. Partner Mr. Cummings assisted, and Stewart was carried to his house then to Dr. Nish hospital where doctors reported serious injuries likely to require several days to heal.
A Wednesday incident at an outdoor work site near Bewulla West left Mr. Sloan severely bruised across the shoulders back and loins after a crate or wheel collapsed and struck him. Dr. Nichols treated the injured man and reported no broken bones, with cautious hopes for quick recovery.
A fragmented listing shows an annual AMS gathering at Benalla Mechanics Institute slated for January 20 with a 5 pm start, alongside several entries for Winton, Dookin Raves, and other February dates. The text mentions sports and social events, including a February 27 schedule, but details are incomplete.
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