Careless Use of Fire Leads to Ten Pound Fine
A man named Percy Wallrans was charged with igniting inflammable material on December 17th, 1221, causing property damage at Benallacourt. Witnesses testified to the fire, wind spread risk, and the court imposed a £10 fine with four weeks to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Notley Moore
Benallacourt
Percy Wallrans
Prink Scholes
Harvdy
Lowers
Frank Seholex
Jim
Dugmien
Riley Frou Menadis
Acti
Mieke
Meshnilaah
Miike
Lewyers
Eurkel
Willies
Failier
Saul
Robert Huurke
Settoles
Henry Thewla
Silésinai
Bourke
Therelis
Harnetty
Lewers
Murray
Inginis
JS Vareksays
Frank Sehoiss
Winte
Dookie College December Report on Farm Outputs
Doookie College reports December hay cutting completed early in the month with 62 acres per crop and good color. Supplies total about 700 tons with 140 silage and 4 stacks of straw. Harvests include oats and barley. cut worm damage noted. Overall stock health good, with elevating equipment proving effective. Yields: oats 18 bushels per acre, haylift oats 15. Vineyard vines thriving. Zante currants strong. Bordeaux spray check reduced disease. total losses modest. Experimental results suggest Tonrita Wilk check. Friesian influence discussed. staff papers and researchers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookit Agri Tral College
Wight
Moelhowrnu
Leiters
Mirekay Sewell
Barlanly
Aid Wim Wood
Dr. Sewell
Unemployed Soldiers Support Carruthers Plan for Land Development
A letter from GEO. CAMPBELL THOMPSON, secretary of the Unemployed Soldiers Association, endorses Sir Joseph Carruthers proposal to settle one million acres in the Mallee and additional tracts across Australia. He argues developmental railways, water works, and drainage will absorb unemployed workers and spur nation building. He cites Murray and Lachlan basins, urges Labor and nonpartisans to back the scheme. He praises Mr Waite and Doo Jeev for advocacy and urges action across NSW, Victoria, SA, WA, Tasmania, NT, and Queensland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carruthers
Australia
Mt Association
Eonge Waite
United Laborers’ Union
Murray
Darling
Murrumbidgee
Lachlan
Mallee
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Austral
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Queensland
Armidale
Grafton
Jr. Doo Jev
Labor
Ns.w
Mle
Atr
Waite
Geo. Campbell Thompson
Unemployed Soldiers Association
Annual Meeting of the Benalla Mechanics Institute
The Benalla Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting Wednesday evening with about two hundred subscribers present. President F E Wintame presided. balance-sheet discussed with expenses rising due to printing and operating costs. Subscriptions remain strong, but increased printing costs and declining donations prompted calls for updating fees and improving the library and facilities.
Election of Committee and Library Report
The meeting elected unopposed committeemen for the coming year including Measrs J B, Blennerhassett, Brown, Wob, Carter, John Clark, John Headland Jones, W Say, Sammons, Y Spriggs and FE William. Revenue plans were referred to the income committees. The monthly meeting noted full attendance with Walker in the chair. library receipts were 14 7/ and billiard room 3 4/ total credit £21 9/5 and payments £13 2/6. Walker spoke for the Soldiers Memorial Hall and Public Library building committee. thanks were given to Walker and the meeting adjourned. Committee meetings numbered 11 with attendances: Jones 10, Hassett 9, Carter 9, W Say 9, John Clark and Williams 9, Brown and Waller 7, Sammons 6, Spriggs 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blennerhassett
Brown
Wo B
Carter
John Clark
John Headland Jones
W. Say
Sammons
Y Spriggs
FE. William
Walker
Trustes
Messrs Jones
Mennere Hassett
W. H. Carter
Williams
W. Waller
W. Sammons
F_ Spriggs
Farmers urged to follow best cultivation for high wheat yields
An agricultural writer in the Argus warns that heavy wheat yields depend on proper land preparation and ample fertiliser. He cites Wimmera crops and a Gymbowen district case where 180 pounds of superphosphate yielded 10 bushels per acre on poor land. He argues that farmers skimping on manure and feed reduce returns and risk failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Australasian
Argusi
Gymbowen
Aichards
Argus
Paniahed
Motor Reel Appeal Drives Benalla Fire Brigade Fund
A published list shows subscriptions received toward a motor reel for the Benalla Country Fire Brigade. With about £70 on hand, leaders seek £150 total and urge town support to equip the brigade for rapid response. Names and amounts from subscribers across local businesses and residents are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Country Fires Brigades’ Board
Ieaders
É5cault
W, Noonan
Watts
Victory Producers Co
R. Lithgow
E. A. Casey
T. Elliott & Co
W. Ryan
T. Clarke
Gascoigne
Lewis Stores
W. Sharwill
C.D. Collins
J. D. M'Kenzie
W. Hlowship
Ars. Stradwick
J. Weatherill
B Hooper
R. Roc
Mortis
Simon
MT. Banheld
R. Matthews
Davis & Co
Jack Clark W Mitchell
A. Gallagher
T. Grainger
EH. Smith
Mika’ Muck
Stee
Rosset
J. Santer
J. Marv Ales
OR Rien
Sehr
Toe
M'Parlane
Miss Trataon
Lang. Friend
J. Horsfat
J. Soderstraiy
Amice Garlyan
Iver
Interesting decision at Yea Court on shearing notice
A December decision by the Court of Petty Sessions at Yea ruled in a case involving six graziers shearers and employers. Cowman sued Oscar uller for damages under the Employers and Employes Act after being kept in the dark about start dates. The court found the notice improperly addressed to Cowntin Woodend and awarded £10 damages plus £11 17 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yea
Pandas
Anderson PM
Ogilvie
OR Cowman
Shearer
Oscar Uller
Grazier
Wiler
Employers and Employes
Cowntin
Woodend
Monument Creek
Benalla Tennis Club votes to shift grounds and build six courts
A special Benalla Tennis Club meeting at Weathers Hall, chaired by president K Thomson, debated moving to new land with six courts and water supply. Costs were discussed for earth and asphalt options, fencing, and flood impact, with a public meeting proposed to raise funds and council support for land and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benalla
Weathers Hall
K. Thomson
McQueen
Mevmanger
Lie
Lie Mokon
Clarke
Clark
Fieldsend
Yarrawonga
Cowan
Gates
Bartold
Angie
Y. Clarke
Phe
D. M'Kengie
Nish
Pieldsend
Local court and park upgrades proposed for earth courts
Councillors discussed converting earth courts with a paid caretaker to keep them in good order and endorsed laying down earth courts. Delegates were named to confer with Bowling and Croquet Clubs on land selection, with a plan to apply for the old Royal saleyards. A public meeting was set to gain community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mn Cowan
Mr. Stodirt
T. T. Clarke
Ssersby
Thomson and
Bartoli
Ty Wash
D. M'Kenzie
Disturbance at Salvation Army Barracks Court Case
At the Benalla Petty Sessions a disturbance at the Salvation Army barracks in December was heard. Sylvester Hyland faced offensive behaviour charges, with witnesses detailing threats and insults toward Salvation Army officials. Two other youths, William Bambridge and Andrew Joyce, faced similar charges. The magistrate adjourned all cases for twelve weeks, warnings given, and no conviction entered if there was no reoffending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Court of Petty Sessions
S Notley Moore
Conroy
Sylvester Hyland
Benalla
William Harold Bambridge
Andrew Joyce
Harrietty
Lewers
Hyland
Robert Henry Clark
Elsie Barker
Rose Garland
Shepparton
PiMf
Cahill
Clarke
P.M
Robert H. Clark
Clark
Constable Conroy
Constable Cattill
Bambridge
Joyce
Sno
Mr. Lewers
Moore
Soldiers' Monument Fund Donations Reported
The latest fund update lists received contributions with partial entries showing amounts from various donors, including a husband and other donors. The notice provides incomplete figures and several fragmented names, reflecting ongoing fundraising.
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Dookie College
Mechanics’ Institute
Benalin Mechanics Tisti
FE Witame
Memorial Hall Committee
Watler
Bea Palive
Jona
Stchent
Lawfort
Sre Slao Das
Peopretoes
Wiraraara
WY. Peiernwitx Seorstiry
Tony Aortta
Tibratian
Saners Cte
Brewood
Pournsanivedit Gariatea
Gus Firewoon
Frank Marge
Eymire
Credit Batten Ab
Connan
Brigade
Benalla Tennis Club
Stodary
Gi. Ledger
Shire
Kenzie
Shin
Meo
H. T. Clarke
A. J. Clarke
Gh. Ledger
Bray Suates
Baracks
Soldiers’ Monument Fund
Ballarat
Agency.co
Diard Street
Gestong
Ryrie Street
Curne ii
John MacLeod
Frank Herman
Robert Scott
How A. A. Austin
M. Y Davi Ronaldson
William ‘Dumphrreys
Joeln Glasson
Executore and Agency Co. Ltd
G. Russell
W. Waters
Fletcher & CO
Grainger
Bridge Street
Eovical Sy Eras
Cco Australasia Limited
Queen Street
Melbourne
Walter Madden
Edward Fitzgerald
Michael Mornane
Henry Madden
H._&, Elliott
C.alg
D.C.M
Betty
W. Dinning
Sharpe Street
Benally
Rossmore Private Hospital
Jackson Carrier
Lindsay Pened
Avondale
Barkly
Lemnos
Nixon
Benalla Streets
Bridge ST
Mitchell & CO
Jon 'Darling '& “Son
D. Monteath
Benalla and Gobrambat
C. R. Holloway
a\ Goorambat
E. Ryan Gamp Store
Benalla West
W.U. Steel
Read’s
Rotherans
E.P
Black Horse
Calcutta Castor O
Robur
Domino
Kassa
Sandy Koola
People's
Melbours
Ooner A. A. Abotomey
Fnilco
North
Grainger’s
Austral House
Carpenter St
Middle Brighton
P. A. Morris & Co
Morris
Morris & Anderson
Ars
C. Werner & Co
Little Collins Street
Melbou
Shire Hall
St. James
Devenish
Say
P. A. Morris
Marchant
Morris & Marchant
PBA
Murphy Street
Wangaratta
Bnalla
MOUNS
Burfalo
Mt. Buffalo
Porepunkah
Mt Buffalo
Bright
Chalet
Mount Buffalo
Ryan
Bengali
Bank of Aw
Mothiz
Howard Pins
Bendigo
Jusreg Lasser
Graenorr
Panulay
Evang Buue
Neursday
Ath Tancary
Exinlatiga Fy
Geofon
J Howship Lab
ATF
KODAK
Pricee
Amétiais
Dougal J. Seeton Verguin
H.W
Furneture
Ridge Street
F. L. Sang
Chive
Matabisha Optical House
Collins St
Paris
Belmore Sludio Carrier Street
H. G. Smith
Rea
Menzini Tough
Meadowe
Nunn
Wy Urchatt
Gooramtat
Chivers, Huplington Gurdeba Goorarabat
Bugnet
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