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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

3

New South Wales Wheat Commission Probe Sparks Ministerial Shakeup

Public focus shifts to the New South Wales wheat pool after parliamentary questions. A Royal commission led by Mr Justice Pring examines management, with Mr Grahame in the witness box. After a day of testimony, control of the Agriculture Department is temporarily relinquished pending Justice B's conclusions, and Mr Ford is appointed.

NEW South Wales Wheat Commission Australia Sydnay New South Wales Wheat Pool Orshame Justice Pring Grahame Agricultural Department Justice B Ford

Royal Commission report omits minister blame finds fault in management

The Royal Commission report exonerates the Minister with no condemnatory references but notes mismanagement, losses and alleged theft in wheat handling. It cites unfit leadership after state control, chaotic bookkeeping, and possible conspiracies while urging capable replacements and reforms for future operations.

Sctiog Royal Commission Justice Pring Grahawe N Gt New Guinea Selms

Interpleader case on disputed wire netting ownership

An interpleader summons centered on unlawfully possessed wire netting claimed by Mrs A Little. The case involved Percy Williams and Victor Little with two claimants, one from William Mama and one from Lette Me. Evidence included gauge discrepancies and prior purchase from Mrs Swann, with the P M ordering delivery of the wire to Percy Williams as witnesses testified. The matter remains unsettled pending further proceedings.

Arlaing Belume Willams Fedrilaid Tie Williamis Will Mama Lette Lawere Ald Litto Pennefather Svidnoon Victor Little Lewargy i Jsbout Yasca M'Klanon Milva Porop Charles Willising Birmingham Swann P.M

Local oval clash and friendly matches on Saturday

Brown's Bo nalla faces M Evoy's Rallwaya while Hawship's Bevalla meets Petteraon's Rallwaya at the Play staet. Teams are listed with players, followed by recorded scores and a £25 handicap event for the Bocalls Fan Club, with doubles and shooting to start at 1 pm.

Brown Bonalla Mets M‘evoy Tean Rallwaya The Oval Hawship Bevalla Petteraon Oliyou Eharp Lowsen P. Williams J. William H Smith Baleso Simonds Keir Mitlett Little Richerdvon Howship Bocalls Batog Shoottog Lpm

Sugar shortage sparks protest at Melbourne meeting

Massy Greene defends government while Housewives Association condemns sugar limits amid seasonal shortfall. Colonels Oldershaw asserts no white sugar rise, demand up. unions vote on closer organization and forty hour week after February. News also covers wartime goods delivery, a shark attack death, Tasmanian apple space plea, Nati muk flour mill fire, shipowner talks, aero repairs, and railway wage claims.

Melbourne Housewives' Association Massy Greene Greene Oldershaw Painters’ Union Australia Herbert David Miller Newcastle Hughes Tasmania London Noske Bros Natimuk Marine Engineers Insttute Mr. Hughes Ross Smith John Green Northcote Morgan Peechelba Station Wangaratta Stock Exchange Badak Tin Badskin Railway Classification Board

Salvation Army Button Appeal Held in Benalla

Shire president Walker sent cheques totaling 36 pounds 10 shillings 3 pence for the Salvation Army Button Appeal levy. The event captions list participants Mines M'Knouie Know sen Misnes Pindley Scholes and Gascoigne among others with several soldiers involved in the collection efforts.

Benalla Asit M'Knouie Pindley Scholes Monee Lai Taylor Walker Shire

Licensing Cases At Bocallé Court Yesterday

At Bocallé court yesterday before Mr Pennsfather P M Joan Wardle of the Royal hotel faced three charges. She allegedly left a door open at 2 45 p m on Movember 3 allowed persons to be served during prohibited hours and Sunday trading. She pleaded guilty and was fined with court costs.

Dagrauixe Markns Apochye Coluwn Beustla Waterworks Teast Tugolstivna Agenad Nairn Nalrs Drake Secrats Public Works Department Koos Children’s Court J. F. Peonetathor Offoe Cheellog Motey Thors Hly Vnd Wdo Molhouras Monte Bocallé Court Pennsfather P.M Joan Wardle Nannaes Royal Hotel Parkin Sapt. Crooks Lowers Dafondant Trapedor “Parkln Sauay Altchinnon Juordlon Ii Ihlentisse Porkin Otter Crooks Lithgow Shaaed Bonalla Senlor Constains Thare

Brutal assault case leads to fine in Melbourne court

A woman testified of a brutal assault by a returned airman, with jaw injury and facial disfigurement. The defendant Lawrence Lewis Cameron pleaded guilty to assault and received a £10 fine with costs. further charges involving marriage and bigamy were noted, and Cameron remained remanded for related matters.

Sanlyr-C Dovildins Mra. FW Smythe Wrisset Euhjo Addiar Oman Osmeron Lowh Considine Fo Henry Lywis Camoran Cameron Heim Boodigh Lawis Labelle Towls A. Ko M'Kenzie Tauyday Mening

Weather Bulletin Records Heat Spike and Cooldown

Over the past three days temperatures surged to a 104 degree peak at the post office thermometer. Winds shifted from the north to the south by evening, then dropped. Official daily readings since Monday show extreme heat with a rapid decline in late day values.

Tharma Igi Wien Max Igi Wien Max, My Maxi Mite Dan Toi Moo Th Omi

Obituary of Mr David Webster Acothior in district records

Obituary details Mr David Webster Acothior of the district near Gwrag who died on a Wednesday last. The report notes his origins in Kiltoora, Tha Haws, and his burial in Benalla. It outlines his age, birth in Scotland in 1840s, emigration to Victoria in 1852, residence at Beveridge and Banall, marriage in 1871 to Mary Chivers, and his surviving sister Mrs Dillon of Waygarandall.

David Wabator Kiltoora Benalla Webster Snluturrial Comnistat Bepalle Beveridge Banalls Tandon Holland Grusk Maris Chivers Muedames P. Wallace

Death of Mrs W Davis at Vinloblown

The death notice records the passing of Mrs W Davis, widow of the late Mr HL Davis, at Vinloblown after an illness of several months. She was a native of Stuewtan and widow of a prominent district resident. The notice notes services in Howdy and mentions her husband Mr HL Davis as a well known local figure.

Mra W. Davis Elruko Stuewtan Gunnan Howdy Wo HL Davis Ertokatan

Mrs Pattisan and Buttivong Tale From Cantimbr Tale

Mrs Catherine Pattisan and Mrs Arthur Buttivong are linked in a fragmentary 19th century note from Cantimbr. The text mentions a distant stay over a Saturday, an elderly sewidgut and a vague claim of a colony with two years and four danghies.

Arthur Buttivong

Local stock market damp with mixed yarding at Benalla sale

Messrs Wath Turntill Co held the first forknighuly market of the year at Benalla yard, reporting large yarding of stock with generally rising prices except store cattle. Strong demand and high bids produced a total clearout, while lambs, sheep, cows, and calves moved at varied but improving rates amid heavy competition.

Messrs. Wath Turntill & Co Corporation Yards Benalla Toesilay Liyelt Dal- Ineks Unity Hatoagoo

Benalla Pig Market Yarding Report and Prices

Mesgra Watts Turnbull report a strong yarding at Benalla pig market with varied bids across lots. Prices quoted include Bapauers Prime lineag and several entries ranging from £4 to £67 with multiple weights and topping around £510 to £619. buyers advised to attend and arrange access as yarding proceeds.

Mesgra Watts Turnbull &20 Yoo Mar Eere Id Wal Aertaale Alvibe Wa

Freezing Works for Euroa State Loan Sought

reports on freezing works at Karns and related agriculture funding touching Zaros producers and Australian and British interests. discussion covers loan aims, industry impact, and potential effects on profits, with figures and names indicating political and economic stakes for farmers and creditors.

Maintenance case near Bayly coast sparks legal dispute

Fragmentary OCR report details a maintenance case involving Ryans and an alleged assault on a child. It mentions Mr Piquet, a complainant, and a defense tied to a marriage, with references to locations in New South Wales and names such as Hackemith and Burroes County. The text shows inconsistent ages, payments, and weekly support figures, ending with unclear court actions and dates.

Ko Ryans Bayly Piquet Antin Evelyn T. Chek Thesewan Burroes Counky South Wales Stenn Charles J Piveret Hackemith Sud Alnekstaith Reid

Tragedy at Tallygaroopva man found in burning building

A man was found dead in a burning building with his throat cut in a tragedy at Tallygaroopva. Police say the incident appears connected to a violent struggle involving a missing item and a suspect seen near the scene. The fire was extinguished. investigators are pursuing leads and canvassing witnesses.

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