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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1925
Page
3
Stamp licences are debated in Benalla as Mr W Westacott seeks a licence to sell stamps with commission on Bridge Street. Officials note proximity to the post office and limited hours may render another licence unnecessary, despite Bridge Street being a focal public centre for stamp purchases.
The obituary details the death of a former Victorian Railways engineer, a long serving employee who worked along the Seymour to Wathgnratt line and later in Benalla. It notes a life spanning from 1837 birth, emigration to Australia, and a 1900 retirement. Survived by a large family, ceremonies held at the cemetery with Rev. Father Ryan officiating. Also reports the passing of Mr Jol P. Teed ing in Wirlandy South Wales at 71, son of late Mr and Mrs T Redding, prominent Sumurka residents.
An inquest heard Alan Stevens aged twenty died after a gun misfire during a Warrenburny farming outing. His father tried to intervene as the weapon discharged, with rescue efforts failing. The funeral drew a large crowd and mourners from community groups, with officials highlighting the victim’s exemplary character and long-standing service.
A verandah collapsed before Spencer's drapers and Hoyt's Luxe Picture Theatre on Bourke Street as sailors passed. About 113 injured, three seriously, one man Archie Stueptcten among the wounded. Civilians and police aided the rescue while ambulances rushed victims to hospitals. several narrowly escaped death as spectators watched the fall.
A reader from Smythe Street Bewalla writes to the editor urging swift repairs on Miretlar Street between Carrier and Smyth Street. He criticizes neglect of road conditions despite ratepayer funds and warns that new council members may be needed to fix deteriorating streets in the area.
The Benalla Golf Club crowned its championship with Brown leading at 73 82 160, over D. Home 81 161, as the second coach concluded. Other players and handicaps listed include G Sky 20 M74 and D Makenzie 897 19, with notes on Ladies 2-hole stroke handicap and a lively match between Dookie College and Violet Town clubs.
A garbled notice from Fortys years past reports on Wet doping claims, Toews Conockt proclamations, and a list of local figures tied to a racing club in Barrick Street. It notes the death of Milue Ties, chevalier of the town, at six residences and hints at upcoming elections with names like Mr Rap and Shigret involved.
A government clerk sues to block jewelers’ fees under a disputed appropriation while arguing Bible Christianity clashes with science. The suit cites biblical creation, Noah’s Ark, and the rainbow as divine signs, challenging physics and astronomy claims and urging separation of church and state. Courts are urged to rule on the origin of man and universe under biblical interpretation.
Fire incident at Capitol Theatre in Melbourne disrupts afternoon performances. Patrons fled as smoke filled Swan Street venue. two employees injured in the chaos. Local stores offer repairs and safety checks as investigations begin.
An advertisement lists A. A. Abotomey BNL F801 Eye sight specialist traveling to the district. It claims extensive experience in Australia England and Scotland and offers glasses to relieve headaches with moderate charges. Consultation hours Friday from 10:30 to 5 at Grainger's Austral House and monthly sessions with Say and Mr. Hlennerhassett at 234 Glentountly Waternwick.
An OCR fragment lists assorted products and terms including throat tablets and several medical or chemical names. It references a location Steeot Carlton and mentions a date Friday 14th Aug with a time window, but details are unclear and incomplete. The text reads as a mixed inventory or ad style list with broken phrases and improper spellings.
During the weekly euchre and dance at the Railways Institute about 140 to 150 attendees watched Railway Cricket Club president Mr Regan present traveling cases to secretary and captain Mr Chas Pavitt and vice president Mr A Butler for their service. Regan also entrusted a framed enlargement of the premiership team to Institute president Mr Edgar as the evening ended with dancing and a ladies committee produced supper.
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