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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
3
In Memoriam notices recall loving memory of Austia Caley who died January 19 1917 at Becate. Inserted by her sons and daughters. Also memorials for Bombadier Lindiy killed in action January 7 1917 and Tom died April 7 1919 from influenza. Poignant verses honor brothers and dear ones, with enduring love and remembrance.
The Standard requires all advertisements to be sent to the Manager of Correspondence with published letters directed to the Editor. No staff addresses. Each letter must include the writer's name and full address. Ads must reach by 4 pm on Monday and Thursday. late ads incur double rate. Changes to standing ads not available Monday or Thursday. Orders due by midday on Wednesday or Friday.
Melbourne merchants bitter over post office management and long delays on Sydney and Albury trunk lines. Report cites waste, revenue loss, and calls for second trunk to boost efficiency and profits. Also notes bicycle wire trap near Seymour and various local notices and arrests.
The article records lease approvals under the 1915 Lynch Act for multiple properties including F. A. Rows Mansfeld 4575 acres and W. Ryan Molgollah 1000 acres. It lists prize money 400 pounds for a local event and mentions theft of a lady’s suitcase on a Spr ingharat express trip, with investigation underway. Names include Matilda E. Piyne and P. T. Glenivan among others.
Candeur wins the St James Handicap in a day of fast finishes at the St James meeting. Andronicus stumbles and falls while Canucur stays clear to win by three lengths. Betting featured strong lines for Our Guide Breakfoot and Tortallion with good crowds and solid takings recorded.
Melbourne markets show oats and barley price ranges with miscellaneous farm and city notes. The piece reports market quotes, a farewell to Robinson, government exchequer tasks, a shipyard carpenters dispute, railway truck shortages denial, shipbuilding strike talks, Victoria rabbit drive preparations, and probate news for E W Cole plus local crimes and deaths. It mentions Sir John Monash, Mr Lawson, Senator Paarco, and Rabinwon, with details on stock quotes and a Davis Cup note.
ALF won chasing 270 set by Victoria as Gregory starred with 7 for 22 in damp conditions. Victoria posted 116 in first innings, then resumed to 75 needed when final pair guided ALF to victory with two minutes to close. Gate receipts reached about £1200 amid heavy rain delays.
Benalla and Thos Elliott & Co report a busy sale at the Mart on Friday with a small yard, poultry, and large consignments of fruit and vegetables drawing a large crowd. The feature was a household furniture set by Mr. Geo Loxford. Prices span peaches casambors pumpkins carrots and more with meat and dairy items also offered. the market anticipates continued activity before a Beusile racer event.
A garbled weather fragment notes Thursday 104 degree feeling and a light rain fall near the post office readings since Monday. Local items include a theft of £10, a missed £1,000, a death after motorcycle collision, and a protest to rename a township.
Enthusiastic farmers discuss establishing chilling works in Benalla to process lambs locally. Speakers cite benefits for Benalla and fear weather and transport limit marketing. debate centered on capital, rail access, and possible support from government and district producers.
A Port meeting debates establishing a mast works at Beacons with plans to organise shares, hire policy, and possible sale to Jurgs parcel. Members discuss dividends, capital needs, and the impact on local employment, noting previous profits and shareholder commitments as they seek consensus.
A fragmentary notice reports a soldiers' monument fund-raising effort raising nine pounds and related totals as part of ashore funds campaign. The brief item notes the fulfillment and totals, with uncertain wording.
Benalla Racing Club announces weights for the Summer Meeting with declared weights for the five furlong and five furlongs events. Entries include horses such as Dar, Laynak, Bobadigw, Bracke Boa, Audy Sparks, Flying Billy, Minivan, Giantyem Lally Oak, Royal Andra Andros, Mappintonin, Beau Ghaval, and Lond Linnurs with various weights and allowances.
Sporting brief reports a Piggin Shield match where Wangaratta defeated Waogeneatts with 1s too total. Lineups include Nicol Mason Thompson Pinkerton Gimly Bell Roi Willans Carroll Murtoch Steele Anderman Gangll Knight Humphries Hickey Roach Vallondnt Littleabitd.
Victorian Bemis Union hosted a welcome for Mr R Cook at the Bonalladlytrick hall where M Cleary, branch president, noted the upcoming election. Speakers praised the district’s organization and unity, with Mr Cook urged to support freezing work and broader policy, amid a celebratory tone for Australia’s agricultural community.
Fragmentary OCR report describes a Tatong Railway Taxpayers Association meeting in Ui Slicyall Bovguay with references to government officials, funds, and proposed revenue steps. Names and places are garbled, but mentions a public accounting and possible negotiation over taxes or rates.
Fragmented OCR text describes a departure of Mr Irvine from a locale resembling Suepparton and references to people such as Tevine and others. The passage appears garbled with many unreadable terms, but conveys a scene of a public departure or sermon like event with mentions of communities, individuals, and possible reactions.
A meeting of the Victorian Farmers Union at Shrew Hall is described with numerous attendees including Mr. M. Gloay, E. Gleary, Crilly, and others. The proceedings reference support for a conference, party motions, and anticipated voting on farm issues, with debate on representation and strategy.
Readable fragment shows fashion focus on latest footwear for ladies gents and children. Mentions brands or shops briefly, with unclear portions. This item likely notes trends or a promotional column from a local shop or fashion page.
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