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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
3
Victoria municipalities reject a ministerial amendment to the Thistle Act and consider a consolidated scheme including municipal boards and compulsory eradication. A conference of municipalities may be convened to resolve the reform proposal and gain government acceptance.
Lieut F R Mighell and other Benalla veterans arrive home after four years away. Mighell, missing four months, landed in Melbourne two weeks ago and has endured heavy wounds to the right arm. Coombs, four years away, returns to Goorambat to a cordial welcome after fierce combat. Another ex-Banalla man, Geo Home, visited town during a four-year service in Po, and Lowman A Knowley, now in Beverley, is noted for escaping injury while serving. Seaman Knowles, aboard HMS Budgerigar, saw action against the Emden at Cocoa Island and later served near Italy before returning to Australia aboard Torrens.
Fragmentary telegraph from Egypt notes alarms of disease and disarray. Describes Cairo barricades, civilians killed and wounded, railways damaged, and crowds firing on troops as demobilization lags and British forces re-equip after campaign. Two Australian soldiers killed on patrol at night, amid broader chaos and fear of further violence.
From Our Correspondent Melbourne Sydney reports warn of a coal board restraint that has displaced 25,000 Melbourne workers with more losses expected. Produce famine threatens Perth and shortages hit Adelaide Hobart and Queensland while New Zealand travelers are held in Brisbane. State Premier Lawson outlines country policy as the Country party seeks faster soldier land settlement and broader distribution measures. Lord Jellicoe is honored by the Returned Soldiers League with praise for Gallipoli and Australian valor.
The Returned Soldiers Interstate Conference passed a resolution calling for the deportation of interned enemies and the closure of Lutheran schools in Australia, signaling a stringent wartime policy shift.
Mr Prendergast and Mr Billson in Los Angeles today protested the severity of the sentence on Middleton and Hawken for assaulting and robbing Mr Robt Le Scott at the Zoo. They oppose the 15 strokes of the cat o nine tails and five years imprisonment imposed by Judge Woinarski and will lodge representations with State Premier Mr Lawson.
Hugh Pye of Cookie Agricultore Coll argues for founding an Institute of Balance and Industry to federalize science and technology, equip universities, and empower youth. He links national prosperity to advanced education, health, and moral leadership, citing Germany and wartime lessons, urging public support for a lasting knowledge industry.
Saturday tennis match at Albury saw a win for the home club with a 64 2 9 set score against Wangaratta and Benalla playouts. The Yarrawonga Mulwala club held its second meeting with multiple races and prizes, including heats for open and mixed events, while improvements to the oval and training facilities were noted and a planned Monday visit to Benalla fell through.
Baoilla Janlore and Baddaglonie battled at Bevalla with Baoilla winning by 5.16 as Graloger Grosvenor Hill Clangy and Taloching scored. Janlore team heads to Vinottown by Hieg8e. Benaire club members to meet for practice tomorrow afternoon.
Delegates from St Somis Davenish Dayeolvh Dookle and others met at the Royal hotel St Samse to form a football association titled Dookle and Linn Association. After debate the motion failed and plans for a rival Thoona and Grota Booth Association began with a 10 mile radioe and set fixtures for early 1900s.
A Melbourne era article reports on government measures affecting butter supply and prices amid shortages. It notes New Zealand and Argentina exports curbed, Canada and the United States securing imports, and proposed rationing or price adjustments to stabilize the butter market. Strong references to Denmark and Siberia supply disruptions are included.
A garbled ad fragment references health advice and a health tonic, mentioning Woods Groat epper Cura and a dire warning about death from a distant exposure. The readable parts suggest readers are urged to heed medical treatments and health guidance amid a troubling wartime context.
A detailed report from the Victorian Produce Operative Company notes a fortnightly sale at Ubw Corporation Garden. Numerous cattle and sheep traded with varying prices. best stock fetches high bids while many pens show steady demand. Prices quoted include hoggets and older sheep, with strong interest from buyers across regional outfits.
An OCR excerpt describes a large event with scattered words about a race, dates, and participants but contains many garbled terms. Names and places are partially readable, suggesting a winter gathering or competition with dates and figures that remain uncertain.
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