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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
5
Monday evening grand palais at Shire Hall begins 8 p.m. with a special orchestra and modest supper charge. Aimed at lively light fantastic, the event promises a successful evening of amusement and community effort.
DISTRICT NEWS NOTES reports weather in Dookie with rainfall and frosts affecting crops. Mentions resignations and new appointments in local services, a charity ball date change at Goomalibear, football injuries, and a plan for a daily paper shares. In Greta and Wangaratta notices, obituaries note the death of Mr Robert Hargreaves, an oil pioneer from the district, with burial arrangements to Beechworth.
The LTA Victoria council moved to hold a country week on the association lawns in January featuring Singles Doubles Mixed Doubles Women’s Singles Women’s Doubles Junior Slugtes and Junior Girls' Singles championships. Entries are limited to eight per event and the proposed dates run January 10 to 17, 1925, for residents within 30 miles of Bourne.
In Melbourne the House of Representatives adjourned after Mr Scullin moved to censure the government over paying 275393 10s to Britain for a 1920 wool sale. The third trial of Squizey Taylor opened for harboring escaped prisoner Angus Murray. Shopkeepers plan an anti election campaign for compensation after a recent riot. A 13 year old, Walter Petrowes, died in Fern Tree Gully from a self inflicted gun accident while playing with a toy pistol.
The first annual Benalla Golf Club tournament begins tomorrow with entries from Melbourne Mordialloc Euros Wangaratta Manstroell Chiltern Yarrawonga Spanghurst and St James plus a large local entry. Notables Aranson and Burt lead visiting players while the program includes mixed foursomes ladies championship and several handicap events with draws and handicaps listed. Luncheon and a publican’s booth are arranged for both days.
The Bishop of Wandstatia addressed the Wangaratta diocesan synod, praising the organizing committee and noting gains in stipends debt reduction and repairs. He urged ongoing clergy education, post ordination study, and church finance reforms while debating raffles and gambling for funds, with Archdeacons Potter and Carter arguing contrasting views.
The consecration ceremony at Holy Trinity Cathedral drew a large Wangaratta crowd with Governor Earl of Stradbroke Archbishop Lagrington Lees and bishops in attendance. Processions, the laying of land deeds, dedication of chapels and desks, and a high communion followed, ending with a garden party despite wet weather.
Great football promised as Senalla faces Home Weir in Gard Saturday. The Ovens and Murray lineup lists matches for June 7 with Benalla V Tutwe Weir and Corowa, Rutherglen V Beechworth among others. Local players include Buchay Robison Emtery Thooiit and Greta. Score notes from Greta last week show a 79 point margin with Thootit and Geer contributing goals.
A terse events list shows June dates for community activities including saunas on June 7, football featuring Benallay Victures, Slice Monday on June 9, and a dance at Hevally Shire Hall ending with Hon J. Jo Capliste at Benallay Ball in Goorardbat.
Description outlines seed funding, design by Walter Basler, and a half-built cathedral with temporary roof costing about £5,000. Legacy funds from Francis Head and de Beliytael cover building basics, with £2,090 still needed for furniture, organ, and other furnishings. Donations from clergy, lay members, and families supplement the effort. stone walls reuse Warby Ranges material. future improvements include organ, pulpit, and stalls.
Instructional notes emphasize passing quickly, keeping open positions, and avoiding selfish play. Players are urged to locate teammates, kick to open targets, shield the ball, and maintain position after a recovery. Emphasis on discipline, anticipation, and practice routines to improve football fundamentals.
In perfect football weather St James and Wilby fielded full strength sides and produced a keenly contested game. St James led early, Wilby rallied with a late surge, but St James finished ahead 12 11 to 5 7 with standout play from the Deagian brothers, Montgomery and McCarty. Wilby’s passing and marking were weaker, Woods and Snell among the losers’ best, Umpire Netherton praised officiating.
A user testimonial from Mrs J J Doherty of Bo nalla praises Dean's Backache Kidney Pills for curing her long standing kidney trouble and backache after trying several remedies. She claims relief after six bottles and reports lasting health, recommending the product to fellow sufferers. Doan's pills are sold by chemists and stores at 2 shillings 9 pence, with postage on request.
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