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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
3
Local notices recount a Pictures program featuring Bryant Washburn and Mrs. Temple with The Prince Chap among acts. crowds were up, audiences enjoyed the show. Other items include estate news for William Meikle and Joseph Tanner Piercey, a railway incident, and a band reform effort led by Mr. W. Buh.
A letter from Mrs Hogan Bridge Street Pasay appeals to readers of the paper to help a retired soldier in poverty. He cannot work due to a knee injury, has no food, clothing, or money, and has received no pension or gratuity. The writer asks for warm clothing and boots, pledging to arrange distribution and urging neighbors to assist those with coughs or colds, claiming a proven remedy can aid recovery.
Melbourne telegram reports Mount Morgan Mine poised to reopen soon as Queensland Railways Minister hints at revival. Federal MP tour of northern rail route sparks denial of any picnic view, labeled a national importance matter. Labor circles expect Pihelly to contest Maranoa seat. Fisher says he was not consulted. Australian Jockey Club Steeplechase winner Cotwold Algous with Knight of the Spear in there.
Miss Amy Castles and her company gave a memorable performance with double encores. The soprano impressed in Verdi and Puccini arias, aided by Tileeh Castles, harpist Torzilli, and pianist Waldemar Seidel. Despite high prices and late doors, enthusiastic audiences applauded the varied program ending with the National Anthem.
Two sets of instruction classes will be held at Dookie College in August with practical farm demonstrations lantern lectures and stock-judging displays. The farmers class runs August 2 to 12 and a Women’s Class begins August 16 led by Miss Pell and Dr Eileen Fitzgerald focusing on home hygiene nursing and home economics.
Opening meeting at the Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club with strong grounds, many nominations, and several notable stakes. PiikeWeppe loses to Princess Pennant in the final of the Denish Stakes. other stakes match outcomes include several rounds and close finishes among Ricochet, Bonnie McCreen, and Princess Pennant in multiple classes.
Racing at Flemington and Melbourne on Monday produced a string of results across hurdles steeplechase and handicap events. Winners included Haoma and Rothsey lee in hurdle events, with close margins of a neck and lengths, while Lancastrian and other horses battled in multiple classes. The Birthday Meeting’s carryover and tote dividends were noted, as were standout performances by Getawatch in Victorian steeplechases and other notable placings at the meeting.
A Yarrawonga team toured Benalla for a day of golf with morning singles won by the visitors and afternoon mixed foursomes also going Yarrawonga’s way. Benalla claimed the ladies match. Specific singles and foursomes results list M Donald versus Law Smith, Threlfall versus Hisstock, and other pairings with a home note that Yarrawonga players are named first in each result.
The principal notes May alates rain has aided sowing with 131 points recorded to date. Seed beds are prepared and sowing progresses despite earlier drought, with 18 acres of shipeas and 4 bushels of Algerian oats per acre, plus 40 acres ploughed and sown with oats. Wheat sown totals 170 acres with varieties Major Minister Joffre Federation College Purple Straw and 40 acres hay. An experimental seed treatment with Moderation see wheat applied to 45 nest beside an equal untreated area shows potential yield benefits.
District Commander vurmer su Naton of the Salvation Army visited Bonalla last weekend. A public meeting and pastry support event occurred Saturday evening at the local barracks, with Colonel Albiston delivering an address on the Army’s rise from 1865 to present global reach. The Army now operates in 79 countries and colonies with about £0,000 officers worldwide. Australia is divided into Eastern and Southern commands, Melbourne and Sydney hosting headquarters. Sunday School children, aided by Colonel Albiston and others, performed recitations and songs. On Sunday Coronal Albiston led two services at Warrucka, which were well attended.
Herbert Ledger stock and station agent reports a highly successful clearing sale on account of Mr TR M Lolland at Baddagionie on Wednesday May 18. Notable items included engine Blackatone £139, tanks £9 2/6, nopayator £14, and 117 head of poultry with satisfactory prices. Household furniture and sundries sold well. strong demand noted for timber and farm implements.
A large crowd witnessed Strathbogie defeat Benalla in a tight football match on the Euroa ground. Strathbogie led at half time and held on despite Benalla’s late pressure with goals from Howell and Whitmore among others, final score close as Strathbogie edged ahead in the second half.
Armstrong and Ross M'Combe featured as Whitmore aided the Lone team in a dominant 28 point win. Vic-Rovers scored 70 to Strathbogie 66 with Mowett Whitmore Buisse Dickenson and Foon among top players. M'Combe Hobbs Arn Strong and Green starred for the losers while Talfpenny directed play.
In a sunlit field a weekend football match between Baddaginnie and Euroa Imperials unfolded with Euroa aided by Evroa Line Association players. Euroa led early, the scoring intensified in the third quarter, and a late surge by Baddaginnie narrowed the gap before Euroa secured final advantage despite strong play from Baddaginnie.
Benalla line up Ron Davis and Nichols to pace a 11.7 to 10.5 win over Goolah in a friendly match. Goorambar trio Gent Cleary and Brady led scoring while Gardiner and Geolatot anchored Benalla’s defense in a lively, scrappy interstate reply.
The article discusses expanding sowing areas and aligning the sowing season with expert guidance. It emphasizes using superphosphate and nitrogen to build roots andVegetative growth, noting Victorian farmers’ respect for De F J Trowell and the Agricultural Department. It cites research by Jenax Lawes and Hull on root development and soil nutrients as keys to successful crops.
Fragmentary notes discuss rainfall, soil moisture, and crop sowing timing for Liv and Roseworry Upllega in South Australia. It mentions pasture and other crops, risks of sowing large quantities of paper, and guidance on fertilizer and irrigation practices. It references local authorities and growers in the Southern Valley and Mallee districts.
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