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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
3
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The union leader Mr Walsh threatens to plunge the city into darkness over labor demands. He denounces the court system, pledges to disrupt shipping, and says workers will act to force concessions. Mr Watt notes plans to proclaim the 1912 Navigation Act, but date remains undecided.
Officials of the Melbourne Engineers Union cite Mr Walet s threat to plunge Melbourne into darkness and vow to maintain the abrupt limit. The maritime strike extension seems unlikely as the Waterdale Workers Federation shows no intent to join a broad fight. Other groups argue coal miners will aid seamen financially rather than join the conflict, while Trades Hall unions seek to stay out yet may offer Goanotal support. Admiral Glarkgon notes daily applications from seamen ready to work.
A large crowd watched St James beat Dookie 5 goals 12 behinds to 3 goals 2 behinds. The game featured strong winds shaping play, with St James leading by 18 points late, as key showings came from P G Ryan Hall and Dodd for the winners and J Jane F Lilor J Quinn Re Tevloo Montgomery and Kliestd for St James.
Junior Association notes a football match with gusty wind advantages and a Gooram win as Brock and Mack score. Benalla juniors defeat Euroa Imperiale by 7 behinds to 1 behind. Violettowa over Strathboglas. league results list Qallingwand Fitzroy Richmond St Kilda Melbourne. Yarrawonga hosts Winter Meeting at National Steeplechase with Sir Prim winning by a length from Oobi Marra. multiple hurdles and steeple events noted. Milkabab, once a top racehorse, sold for substantial price.
The Benalla Plampton Coursing Club held a two day meet amid cold, bleak showers with strong attendance from locals and nearby districts. Stylleh Tonic won the Encourage Stake while Figure Head led the Plate. detailed rounds show close finishes and multiple handlers, judges, and dogs named across the event, with Kilbee and Ben's Cobber among others securing notable placings.
Mrs Barry of the Australian Women's National Langas reports that the AWNL and VFU clashed when the Victorian Farmers Union deputies proposed cooperation. The VFU opposed cooperation, criticizing Labour pledges and Labour ties. The AWNL argued to defend women’s 60,000 members, while denouncing non-definitive stances.
The Benalla Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting in the Municipal Chambers. Officials discussed secretary appointments, including Dr Thwaites as commissioner and Dr A J Barringston, plus Mr F Ronnell extended for four years. Pumping report showed town use averaging 147,000 gallons daily with 195,000 total including railways. Finance figures listed payments and arrears. Commendations were given to Comr Mathieson upon his likely departure, with thanks and best wishes from the Trust and Council.
The obituary notes the death of Mr. Wilby after a long illness and a hospital stay, with a tribute from Mr. Joffrey and Mr. Warkles of the National Bank. Also recorded is the sudden death of Rev G. H. Cole, longtime superintendent of the Methodist Ospital Boys Training Farm at Tally-Ho near Burwood, leaving a widow and four daughters. The funeral will be at Barwood cemetery after services led by Rev A McCallum and volunteers from the Dental Mission Boys’ Training Farm.
The death occurred on Thursday at her Lampton home of Mrs Lilly Thurmeon mother of Mr B Thomenn of Benulla. Mrs Thomson was the widow of the late Mr W Thurnson of Hamilton. Mr Thomson has received many expressions of sympathy.
Mr. S J Nicholas, an old realdvat of the Yanduul dielait, died recently at a Benalla boarding house aged about 60. The Jamaina war fos turred in the Bensils cemetery with Mr Abbott in charge of the funeral party. A photorial service was read by theLaw L Willan.
The Red Cross of Tatong met on Wednesday in China. Despatched articles from Central Depot included handkerchiefs pyjama wear and cotton items among other goods. Mrs Bilham donated books. Mrs Sullivan hosted a tea. the branch plans to close and forward £7 12s in hand, with Mrs Sullivan as secretary of the Victorian Division.
The New South Wales Wheat Board sold inferior wheat to Japan at about 4/4 to 4/74 per bushel amid disputes. The Victorian Wheat Board earned 4/74 per bushel on similar shipments. NSW exports to Eastern trade were 72,000 tons at 4/4 per bushel, with questions over the royal commission and state government responsibility. Total sales reached £10,089,000 to Kentucky.
The Lengue kiosk at Central rooms 349 Cullinwnt hosted Anzio Appeal day with strong donor response and thanks to branches and members. A council meeting noted the president’s withdrawal of resignation and Mrs Hughes’s praised leadership. donations to the Edith Cavell fund were acknowledged with named supporters and directions for further contributions through State Savings Bank and Standard.
Local schools collected and shipped varied donations to the Canfield Hospital for wounded soldiers. Gifts include food staples, canned goods, baked items, and farm produce, plus a concert at the Infant school under Mine Watts. Community members and students are thanked for their generosity and care.
Speech by Edmund Jowott denounces trusts and combinations as interference with living costs. He urges government action to curb combines, proposes fines and imprisonment for violators, and argues constitutional amendments are needed to empower such measures. The talk criticizes producers and argues for measures to restrain monopolistic practices.
Prohibition of Importation note titled British Sheep Dips is followed by a letter from Morris, Little & Son Ltd of McLporne, 26 St James Street, Russell Bros, urging suppliers and clients that they hold large stocks of Little's Powder and Fluid Dips and can fill orders immediately for either or both products.
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