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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
3
A Melbourne era report outlines a bold and unclear attempted gas plot against Mr. and Mrs. James Guild of Seymour on December 6. Detectives Deverall and M'Mavemy have failed to identify the intruder, despite marks on a lamp and boot prints, with the case drawing public suspicion toward Mr Guild even as investigators search for a concrete lead.
In a tangled tale from the Guilds’ home, a concealed canvas hose and acetylene gas setup suggest a deliberate attempt to harm Mr. Guild. Police traced hose fragments from a culvert to under the bedroom floor, with lamp tampering and hidden holes adding to the suspicions. A large investigation follows as anonymous threats and local witnesses shape a dangerous case.
The Elsternwick Presbyterian Church in Murphy Street hosted a social on January 3 1902 to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Crowther as they leave to take charge of the North Eastern College at Benalla The event featured congratulations many speeches by church leaders and a sung hymn God be with you till we meet again Mrs Crowther formerly active in the choir received a brooch and Mrs Crowther a purse of sovereigns The address from the church committee spoke of Mr Crowther’s long service as elder and secretary of the board of management and offered thanks for their faithful work and guidance The gathering closed with music and well wishes for the couple and their family The sentiment was one of high regard for their years of service to the church
Distilled under direct supervision of the Victorian Government, Irvine's Brandy is described as the concentrated essence of the grape and has secured first prizes at various exhibitions. The note mentions J. C. A. Kurtemaa, a wine spit merchant from Benalla, in connection with a single battle.
The annual meeting of the Benalla Plutton Coursing Club was held at the Broken River hotel on Friday evening. President Findlay declined re-election. Mr Gleeson was elected president with support from members. Officers named include Noonan and Roe as vice presidents, C Macaulay as secretary, and a full committee with Ground Committee and Programme Committee appointments. The balance sheet showed receipts of £668 8s with expenditures on stakes and Calcuttas, kennel fees, and grounds upkeep. Trials priced at 5s, membership 5s, and a working plan to reduce rabbits on the grounds. The meeting adjourned with thanks to the retiring secretary.
Sunday showers build to a thunderstorm with rainfall tallies posted for the year. Mr. Burness’s gauge reports 21.02 inches so far, with monthly figures ranging from January to December and a comparison showing most months under Benalla’s totals. Post-office metering for 1901 shows daily and monthly extremes in highs and lows.
Advice on handling sudden stomach illnesses when a doctor is away and shops are closed. Recommends Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for home use, sold by A Miller and Co Benalla. Also reports a dog poisoned on Sunday morning with suspected bait in Nunnatreet.
A dense catalog of goods including men's trousers and vests, tweed and canvas wear, linen gowns, boys’ apparel, linen sacs, blouses, skirts, shirts, corsets, hats, aprons, muslin, pillow slips, sheets, watertights, bathrobes, shoes, boots, gloves, and assorted domestic items. Prices listed in old currency suggest a period sale with varied items from fabrics to footwear and household textiles.
Winlettown circuit quarterly meet appoints Mr Po TL Williams as delegate to the Annual Assembly in Melbourne next month. Mr Williams also named delegate to the Great United Conference to be held in Melbourne in February and March. A fire incident on Med Wardlex paddock near Warrenbayne caused limited damage after a fire started last week. In Beechworth Mrs M Greenwood’s spirit lamp accident caused minor burns. Miss Nora Greenwood aided her mother with a blanket. In Goulburn Valley Mr and Mrs M O Callaghan hosted a banquet at Pinkdale with around 80 guests. local proposal seeks Government nominating rights for Shire Water Board seats. In Strathmorton a girl sustained a nail injury during play. urgent extraction required but mother and aunt aided. Show grounds damage from a recent concert estimated at £69.
Anan named aanes or Titosl, known as Hidecollins Wan, appeared before Mr Burrows at the Toliow Court on Myuradays Aocinied charged with an absenting and abusing a young person. He attended the pithtiiae's booth at sade aestig Heve on December 26, fined £10 and faced a short imprisonment term. A large number of swagtiven have been tutoring nearby, causing annoyance to residents and aiding police efforts last week to curb disorder.
Miss Huth Henley, daughter of J. Henley of Richmond House Milaway, and Perenie Me Willian Rineul of Steal, were involved in a farm incident. William Rineul sustained a severe thigh injury after a fall from a cart while driving alone to his farm, with witnesses noting his condition after the mishap.
The report covers continued seven mon petition for the rifle trophy with Tighe leading and others like Niven, Coleman, Harrison, Reilly and Macaulay listed as shooters. It details handicap evatinas, nominations, and forthcoming racing events at Benalla Racing Club including Singling and an apparent life prize incident, with notes on participants and dates for the next meetings.
Fragmented testimonial describes a Barlett & Donte Gardner employee praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The speaker claims chest and bronchial relief after persistent coughing and a promise of money back if not cured. Sale noted by A Milken as retailer in the area.
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