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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
4
An account details gatherings in Tungamah including visits by representatives and locals discussing community matters. The narrative references school events, a funeral notice, and various residents, with mentions of local institutions and organizations shaping the town's week.
The Tangamalahire Shire Council held a meeting on Tuesday with councilors including Shiro Guissell presiding. Department of Public Works officials reported on specific road contracts and funding, including a grant charge against the grant, and the need to complete work if funds allow.
Correspondence to Cmmladmar Mathison of Bonalla Waver Trunt argues for comprehensive water storage and dam supply akin to Nilahah irrigation. It urges public support for water projects, notes drought impact, and calls for a deputation to present a firm proposal to the government to obtain favorable terms.
A municipal band hosted a poster ball on Wednesday drawing about 120 attendees and a balcony crowd. Guests wore diverse national costumes, including Brittania and France, with judges awarding prizes for ladies and gentlemen.
A meeting at the Royal Hotel h). James discussed forming a football association. Delegates from St James Benalla Wanderers Bordo Devenish Yarrawonga Lima met, with J Kelly chaired. They adopted rules, fixed travel distances, set five percent gate share to Red Cross, and planned matches from June 1 affiliating with the Victorian Football League.
The Standard Appeal notes additions to funds lodged by Holy Trinity Ladies' Guild in Melbourne from a porch box on 8 with totals reaching around 176 pounds 9s 6d and 40 Elizabeth Street address cited for further inquiries. The notice promotes Woods Peppermint Cure for catarrh and a Natural Treatment for piles with appeals for information and full particulars.
The May report from Dookie Agricultural College notes a end to drought strain with improved wheat germination and advised ongoing selection to enhance varieties for district needs. It stresses cooperative work between breeders and farmers, expanding female education in agriculturally linked industries, and exploring lavender and medicinal plant production as Commonwealth related opportunities. lavender trials showed drought resilience and potential oil demand.
Long, 18, Rogers, 20, and Douglas, 22, stood for trial on charges of stealing about £1900 in gold and jewelry from Victor Omie, a Perth wine seller. Confession linked Long with Violet Challenger, 15, in Tomio's employ, as he stole while the employer tea, breaking a cash box under a bed. He claimed part of the loot, £100, and £78 to a third party. Douglas aided by providing a screwdriver. Arrested on Fremantle wharf after escaping in a motor car. only £60 found. Hogar allowed bail.
Two men Coulter and Cotter pleaded guilty to poisoning Nolan's dogs on his Laceby property. They admitted laying poison to kill four dogs valued at £210 each, with police tracing the act to their boots. The court ordered £10 to be paid for the two dogs' value plus a £1 fine and related costs, warning the act could have deadly consequences.
A fragmented list reveals cash purchases described as wkina and other goods from firms including Agnut Ausoratias Chemical Hxplo Evaq Manure Standard Sewing Mao Nios Orion Staves New Zealand Lawn and Mercantile Agency Co Hides Tallow and Want Auts.
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