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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
4
A chaotic report covers steeplechase timing on Pleaington, race summaries, and team scores. It details Benalla, Yarrawongh, St James, and Devenish results with players like Polly, J Polly, and Kennedy, plus commentary on field strength, weather and crowd notes.
Misaney Vv Yanawonua faced Yarrawonga in a hard fought encounter on a cold, wet day. Benalla and Yarrawonga traded chances with early lead shifts, Benalla converting two quick goals and the visitors replying through Davy Ryan and Mondie. The second quarter swung to Benalla with decisive pushes, goals by Brown and Williams, and strong work by Walsh, Beown, and Doyle. In the third, Yarrawonga pressed repeatedly but a late post chance by Mondie kept their scoreboard pressure alive. The match featured crisp wing play by Howdland and tense defense as both sides sought the decisive factor in a match that remained unsettled near the final bell.
Local items report a St James district meeting addressing council work and school use, with a charity fund grant to purchase a drill for the St James Sunday school. A dance at Waysandsall church hall drew about 40 couples, proceeds aiding the schoolroom. a wedding at Union Church Dookie united Mr Robert John Alleowade and Miss Maggie, with reception at the bride’s parents and departure by afternoon train to celebrate.
Decline in wheat and oats in Melbourne markets. Royalty and government payments noted for printing copies and dividends over £500,000. News includes plans for Melbourne Exhibition Jusroy Cup week and cultural conference with 200 delegates. Reports on railway revenue, agriculture, and local incidents, with varied advertisements and medical cures.
In Whitowlay court a case of petty seizure arose over funds for groceries and clothes delivered to a share of Donoghoe’s party. Witnesses described orders, hotel payments, and who bore responsibility for the bills, with adjournments to obtain further evidence as defendants disputed parts of the tally, the court set £26 costs.
A local report notes farmers favor Milling Machines over hand labor for milking, claiming machines reduce effort and cost. The letter cites sustained use over months, noting workers can manage the plant with two machines, while traditional methods require manual milking and heavy toil.
The sixth annual meeting of the Cooperative Butter Factories Co. reported revenue of £515,000 with turnover rising across lines. Profits from keeping and box works totaled £2,150 12s 5d, enabling a 1s 2 1/2d per share dividend and a 10 percent dividend to shareholders. Directors elected, and changes to Articles proposed to issue new shares for funds to buy works. The balance sheet showed net profit of £4,278 9s 3d and distributable reserves of £4,255 8s 3d with allocations to dividends, reserves, and provisions.
A reader pleads about a noisy cough waking others and seeks help. The appeal advises using Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy and Gregerson's Benalla phartney products to stop coughing, promising rest and happiness for everyone nearby.
An advertisement from Melbourne touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney issues and backache. It quotes Mrs Frank Brook of S Kensington Melbourne praising lasting relief after four years of suffering, claiming improved energy and mood. The copy urges readers with kidney symptoms to try the product, priced 2/0 per box or six boxes by post from Foster M’Clellan Co. in Geelong.
A vintage sale notice advertises a dry remedy for coughing sold by A Millie and Co. It promises effective relief and pleasant tasting medicine, available through the listed supplier. The fragment lists a doctor and a guarantee but specifics are unreadable.
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