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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1924

Page

3

Bruce Page pact dominates federation meeting in Melbourne

The National Federation held talks on the Bruce Page pact with Prime Minister Bruce stating a pact without the immunity clause is useless. Delegations from the Federation and Farmers' Federal Organisation met to seek a workable agreement, but no settlement reached.

Melbourne National Federation Mr Bruce Federation Farmers’ Federal Organisation Fetral Jones Victoria Athena

Labor Ministry forms to probe bread and four price

The State Premier Prendergast will be advised by a Labor led cabinet to open an inquiry into bread and four price controls to stop consumer overcharging. The ministry includes ministers for education labor railways lands and water public works health and mines among others. The Country party challenges remain but the Governor grants Labor a chance. The Farmers’ party and anti-Labor factions threaten disruption as party loyalties and power balance shift amid a volatile political scene.

Melbourne Prendergast Crades’ Hall Wew Caviner Labor Party Whi St Australia al, Pren Board of Land and Works Hogan M.L.A Bailey Mr. Slat Heath Immigrat Jones All.c Country Party Labor Countrymat Theseoustry Allan Alex. Veacock Vrender- Bast Mito Warmers Farlaimeyr Party 1S

Laborer charged with serious offences in Melbourne area

James Sydney Walters, laborer of 59 Daly Street Brunswick, faced a local court charged with alleged offences spanning some time through to late June. Police previously detained Sydney Almonds in Benalla, who admitted to the acts and stated the two young girls were his nieces. Walters was remanded to Melbourne for trial after the examination before Mr Walker J.P.

Stewart Ot Benalla Glesrowan Yarrelly Sydney Almonds Melbourne Almonds Polie Ian James Sydney Walters Daly Street Brunswick Walker J.P

Revolting tragedy at Wantabadgery rabbiters camp

At Wantabadgery near Waza late Friday a brutal incident left one man dead after a fight between two men in a hut. Joli Sheldon allegedly attacked Joli Lang with an axe, Lang hid, and Sheldon returned, was wounded by Lang and later died. Lang was remanded after a coroner's inquest.

Wantabadgery Waza Joli Sheldon Joli Lang Lang Sheldon Jens Ling

Rural credits drive for savings bank rural financing

Commonwealth Government plans to amend the Commonwealth Bank Bill to empower a new board of directors to use Savings Bank resources to finance rural enterprises. The proposal mirrors a Credit Ponder style model, enabling advances against deposits for primary and secondary industries as a country development tool. The Country party backs the initiative, arguing state savings wealth should back rural credit schemes.

Commonwealth Commonwealth Banke Nen Savings Hasike Dream Sury Country Party Savings Bank Department Credit Ponder State Savings Bank of Victoria Promiere Tims

Opposition leadership clash over Allan letter in Parliament

A bitter row between Nationalists and the Country party deepens after Mr Allan sends a letter to non Labor LA members inviting them to a Parliament House meeting on Tuesday to elect the Opposition leader. The move risks disunity as votes and attendance remain uncertain.

Country Party Allan Legislative Assembly Parliament House Melbourne John Allan Alexander Peacock Wid Presmitr Allin Mr Bowser Liberals William M'Phelsor Barnes Pennington England MrLeachlin Snowball Geting Wannel

Sunday Football Sparks Debate in Ballarat and Albury

Sunday football was played publicly for the first time at Ballarat’s St Patrick’s oval between Fitzroy and Ballarat South. The Ballarat Ministers’ Fraternal Association sought a deputation to Bishop Foley, who was absent. the administrator Father Roper declined to receive it, noting no church objection to Sunday play. The match drew a large crowd with free admission and a collection at the gate. In Albury, council discussed permitting Sunday football for charity. Aldermen Davies, Palmer, Wanghi and Woolf opposed, while the majority of ratepayers were against Sunday games. the Mayor called the matter contentious but unresolved as private clubs pursued Sunday play.

Ballarat Fitzroy St. Patrick's Oval Father Rover Tast Albury Messrs . Hogan L. Schmude Ald Davies Ali. Palmer Wanghi Woolf Wilson Comei Sanvsion Hell Alain

Chiltern Racing Club plans racecourse improvements

District notes report Chiltern Racing Club intends to erect more horse stalls and consider a new grandstand. A public meeting approved opening a subscription for Beechworth Benevolent Asylum instead of funds from entertainment. Caters to local civic and charity efforts with multiple reports from Dookie, Mooroopna, Mansfield, Shepparton, Wangaratta and surrounding towns.

Chiltern Chiltern Racing Club Beechworth Benevolent Asylum

Benalla Butter Factory shows strong balance sheet and support

Truly Rural reports the Benalla Dury and Barn Trounee Co. Ltd annual meeting. The balance sheet reveals assets of 7415 pounds against 60060 pounds liabilities, with 24988 pounds tied to property and plant. Directors’ expenses are modest and unpaid, prompting community praise and hopes for a successful year.

Benalla Dury and Barn Trounee Co. Ltd Hsompany Melbourne Smetropolis Wis Benalla Dake Nseis Buildigs VB. Co Commonwealth Bank Lorllon Thoona Mrong Wik

Public letters on tobacco laws and shire finances

The page prints reader letters criticizing Sunday cigarette vending via automatic machines, questioning enforcement and legality, and a complaint about shire finances. The writer urges action on unpaid rates and mentions large debts and neglected roads and bridges. A final note promotes a peppermint cure for children hacking.

School Conference Brings 20 Teachers to St James

A Benalla Tispectorate gathering along the Varsawone line from St James to Yarma wonpn was held at St James school on Tuesday. Over 20 teachers attended to boost work methods and social contact. Dr Biggs welcomed by Mr Leach, with talks on school management and intelligence testing. Guests enjoyed hospitality at St James hosted by the local committee.

Benalla Teach Cunningham Tagawa Inielicon St Jnmes Bees St James Smith Beggs St. James

Golf Monthly Medal Lead Results Noted

The monthly medal was played on Saturday and the leading entries were announced. Saris were among the notable entrants, with several players posting strong scores to contest the top positions.

In The BarberS Chair

Fragmentary dialogue about bikes and motorcycle law. The speaker questions rules and safety, noting the act treats motorized and non motor vehicles differently while pondering licensing, liability, and enforcement. The piece reflects confusion and urban curiosity about transport, novelty, and regulation.

Dookie Quarry Output Report At Shepparton Shire Council

At the latest council meeting the Dookie quarry manager reported wet Junie weather slowed metal output. Engines and plant were in order, with a new engine drives in charge and expected to boost performance. June production: 2577 cubic yards distributed mainly to Romney, Shepparton, and private sites. heavy payments noted, easing after year end.

Shepparton Romney Sheppartonshire Muanestad

Minstrel Concert at Goonrii Bee Hall Raises Funds

A reproducing era minstrel show by local amateurs drew a crowded house on Wednesday at the Goonrii Bee Hall. The performers, in falty coloured evening suits, delivered songs and local hits with wit and energy. Proceeds, about 13, go to Wangaraha Hospital via secretary Mr Jennings.

Geinwatt Fid Mts Antd Alfiance Maggie Maher Gunn Simitie Ved Maher Nellie Bly Fy Saunders Jack Cooper Mir W. Dunlop J. Waite Wy Feldtmagn J. Bray Babb Auhl Wo Flanagan Kentucky Mr Allinson Sotipany

Benalla Town Band Faces Apathy At Sunday Recital

The Benalla Town Band staged an open air recital amid ideal weather but drew a small audience. Despite splendid performances by the band and conductor, public attendance and support were disappointing, prompting calls for greater resident patronage and visible appreciation.

Demetites

Wangaratta Girls Visit Benalla For Hockey And Basketball

Wangaratta hockey and basketball teams traveled to Benalla last Saturday. Hockey at Friendly Societies grounds ended in a draw with strong back play from Wangaratta and neat passing by Benalla. Basketball at the school saw Wangaratta prevail 30 to Benalla 16, with Florence Connors leading for Wangaratta. Afternoon tea and entertainment followed, as the neighboring schools’ annual intercity clashes continue to draw local interest.

Wangaratta Hockey Stud T Cams Benalla Mark Ryan Wats Fatla Kathleen Malt Henalls Hawks Wangafale Loeal Lesen Imil Wargstreitats Goa Florence Connors Caprimal Beith Wanwaratti Benalli Wansdarts Benalts

Forty Years Ago In Bepalla Hopes For a Gold Fight

A garbled reminiscence notes Ming pia enturtained in Bepalla as the cone of a payable goldfight. Mentions Glenrowinr, £1000 government claim for a child’s future, Ned Kelly capture, Verliy lost Wiitertao Cup, and local figures like Mr Chien, My Nitin, and Mericher Wwe. Fragmentary town reminiscence with scattered names and events.

Bepalla Broken River Mes A. Jones Glenrowinr Tly Fiealli Ned Kelly Singer Chienside Mylfart

Upcoming Local Events and Remedies Listed

Public notices show July dates with lectures and dances at Shire Tilt and Dalley, plus a September event at Waijgen Stow. Also advertised are first aid remedies including Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds.

Laue Tures Shire Dalley Westerill's Hall Waijgen

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