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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary notes describe a visit by J. James to Marshall area locations including Yarrayong and Wungamat, with references to July events at Tungemah Hovel and Ruy's Hotel. Mentions meetings with Boys Huwl Sty Jntaun and Devenish. Dates are unclear and partially garbled.
Devenish and District Bakery announces William Bowciter has taken over the well known bakery. Bowciter pledges best produce daily including bread and small goods. He thanks patrons for past support and solicits continued patronage and custom.
Woods Bros Devons offer farm implements for sale including a 13 furrow Mitchell drill and various plows. Agents for M'Kay serving Goorambat Devenish and surrounding districts. Contact Woods Bros Devons for options and deliveries.
Local council discusses F Lucas purchase of about 200 acres in Boweya parish. Objection rejected and drive to boost local public works proposed, aiming to mobilize volunteer forces, fund Patriotic Fund, and improve roads and drainage. Community events include school concerts at Devenish and Lake Rowan with patriotic songs and recitations to support veterans.
A fragmentary page lists performers and pieces including chorus numbers, songs like God Save the King, and stage remarks. Names such as Mr Bunting and Mr Kelly appear among entries for stop dances and recitals, with various song titles and comic lines interwoven.
The Tungamah Shire Council met Monday to discuss Country Roads and Development Road Act contracts, manpower estimates, and a proposed amendment of Thistle Act sections. Delegates reported electric schema views, drainage discussions, repatriation schemes, and local committee formations. Public notices covered road support, finance approvals, and maintenance allocations while detailing rates, inspections, and upcoming council actions.
A fragment describes a cost cutting cough and cold remedy calling it a discovery of KR tied to Hean's Eashuse. It claims mixing with water yields an effective pint for ailments at a fraction of ordinary remedies, noting widespread availability and lower price across stores.
Sergeant Thurston, wounded and nearly incapacitated, was robbed after aiding a fellow traveler during a Beechworth to Tadrawinga journey. His wallet containing notes and sentimental items vanished, despite searches and attempted recovery en route. The next day the wallet was found missing from M'Koonia's store in Newtown.
The death of John P. Morris at 74 follows a bout of acute bronchitis. Morris was an original member of the Yarrawonga and Border Association and a director of the Wilby Butter Factory. News also reports missing person Bourke last seen near Morphy Chevat, Yarrawonga, with hopes for his wife. Other locals mentioned include Wm. Doran the greyhound trainer who died in Sydney, and references to a championship bench and a local defeat at Corowa.
A successful concert at Thoona Military Hallway drew a large crowd for the reappearance of local performer Mags to aid the Rod Crowe Fund and Bau geet State School. The varied program featured songs recitations and dances with Mrs Higaton accompanying. Refreshments followed midnight as volunteers organized by P Borgin and W Walker provided music and duties, with Dr Harrison moving the votes of thanks and the National Anthem closing the event.
A 15 year old boy in Shepparton East spent stolen gold sovereigns on a rifle bicycle and other purchases after breaking into Mr. Chambers' house. Police confronted him on June 2 amid denials, with the case to be heard in court on July 16 as reported by the Advertiser.
The Victorian Producers' Cooperative reports a large clearing sale at Ruther Glen on Wednesday 26 January for Mr James Colvin. Buyers from Corowa Wangaratta and Yackandanda attended as farming plant stock and cattle sold well with prices led by a Shorthorn bull at £16 10s and cattle and pigs fetching respectable sums. Machinery and miscellaneous items also moved while a lender advertisement offered housing and shop loans.
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