Benalla Shire Council Minutes Reveal Local Debates and Plans
The Benalla Shire Council convened at the Municipal Chambers to discuss warding lists sanitation issues at Thoona and Devenish, the proposed police gaol for Benalla, road improvements, tree removal and planting, and licensing matters. Notable items include recommendations on noxious weeds, a conference on weed control, potential gun grants for the recreation reserve, and a petition for a new road via O'Shannassy's property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynnes
Public Health Department
Thoona
Dallas
Benalla
Wangaratta
Dr. Dallas
Bonalla
Wangeratta
Lands Department
Davenish
Devenish West
Devenish
J. J. Caslisle
M.P
Vidletown
Euroa
Longwood
St. James
Wonzymah
Yarrawonga
Shire of
Cook
Sallion Thixtley
Cosgrove
P. Cheesan
Benalla Road
Williams’ Corner
Hammond
Husband
Tonkin
Mhoows
Henry
Cook Ho
Eburywood
Pincott
Alex
Miller
Deas
Jathey
Messrs, Watkins, and Nicholson
Frank- Jess
Counon
Park J. ‘Thomason
Sandor
Ryan's Creek
Ma. Holden
Local Shire Notices Record Road and Drain Works
District reports list road repairs, culvert replacements, and new drain plans across Devenish, Mooka n, and Warrenbayne ridings. Tenders invited for several projects, with a £10 reward offer for a safety infusion and extensive cost tallies for contractors and rates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Cleary
Devenish
B. Hall
Hull’n
Spinks
Dr. Pearcy
Cr. Cook
Municipa Association
Dallas
Txtong
Warrenbayne
Harrison
Newman's Inne and Lo
Samarin
Gp. Smith
Grota Road
Awwyn's
Ces Mathieson
Banalla Wast
Wnd
Bonl
Dr. Sadler
W. B. Tiernan
Bathurst Burr
Oie
Shire Financial Snippet Reflects Mixed Accounts and Tenders
A fragmented financial snippet details receipts and outlays across Warrenbayne and neighboring ridings. It lists numerous payments to individuals and firms, balances, and loan figures, plus a note on rate collections between June 1 and 10. Tender bids from Devonish and other districts are recorded with conditions and forthcoming advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asoad
J. Nicholson
Carter Bros
J. Crockford
C. Marshall
A. Mackerill
Reinforced Concrete Co
Devenish
Mokau
Central
Balancs
Tytong
Dr. Batynowts
Balanee
Warrenbayne
The Women of Dickens, A. Fnosr. Debate in a Standard critique
The article argues against superficial judgments of Dickens women and contrasts Dickens with Thackeray, noting key figures like Becky Sharp and Nancy. It stresses education as a factor shaping women in Dickens’s day and argues both authors paint women truthfully, with dramatic figures rising beyond type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fnosr
P. Ke
P. R
Dicken
Sim Weller
Mark Tupley
Little Fault Damtey
Dickens
Dickevy
Kate Nickleby
B. Rye
Thackeray
Amelia
Becky Sharpe
Vanity Pair
Orary
Khows
Jeanne
Luv
Nancy Sykey
Nancy
Dick Kenn
Hypey
Dickens Women and Human Nature in Contemporary View
The essay defends Dickens against charges of exaggeration by Chesterton, arguing his female characters reflect genuine conditions of poverty and virtue. It highlights Nancy Sykes and Rachel as emblematic of working women shaped by era, praising Dickens’s humane portrayal and suggesting he would lead modern progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sykes
Crie
Dickens
Hackersay
London News
London Punch
Dikens
Chesterton
Wickens
Umtiue
Chan
Stephen Blackpool
Rachel
Ickens
Commonwealth Military Competitions Winners by Violettown Troop
The 16th regiment LH judged the Commonwealth competition for badges with Major Marti and Captain Sergeant presiding. The Violettown section won the instrumental contest with Privates J H Underwood Stevenson MH J Wield and J I. Details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marti
Commonwealth
16Th Regiment
Violettown
J. H. Underwood, Stevenson
MH. J. Wield
J. 1
Two women charged in attempted poisoning plot
Aiday Cowell 24 and Barry Harry 26 were arrested in Che Silock on charges of conspiring to murder Mrs Florence May King, wife of a Minders at Minders street railway clerk. King fell ill after drinking tea with strychnine in the cup. tests confirmed poison. Cowell and Barry appeared hysterical in court and were remanded on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Clarion Cowell
Coles Book Arcade
Blcy Harry
Che Silock
Wlorance May King
Tls
Picols
Minders Atreet
Ascot Vale
King
Cowall
Uh Pardols
Barry
Mra
Echuca
Eohuen
Cowell
Baery
Furniture Talk: Stolz's Benalla store rivals Melbourne firms
In Benalla on Nunn Street near the Shire Hall, Chris Stolz promotes one of the region’s largest house furnishing businesses. He claims nothing between Melbourne and Albury matches Stolz’s stock of furniture, bedding, carpets, and glassware, plus Allan’s pianos and stoves. A Yarrawonga branch extends the enterprise with comparable stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nunn-street
Benalla
Shire Hall
Melbourne
Chris Stolz
Albury
Stolz
Lange
Story
Stole
Allan
Hosturas
Yarrawonga
Fragmented list of household goods and trades
A jumbled OCR style note lists numerous items such as various foods, fabrics, tools, and supplies including oil, wheat, oats, soap, window parts, wire, tanks, and sewing notions. It mentions makers and shops by scattered names, with no cohesive narrative beyond a catalog of goods and wholesale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipton
Tet &Cofeo Koconon
Gurden & Field
Cape Harley
Englinh Barly Furnitisew
Ain Tey
Grin Cornsackes Sane Saag
Katharaine Mills Rm! Coon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benalla Shire
Drs. Cunningham
Holland's Creek
J. Sanderson & Co
S.s. Bonadla
Dr. Smith
J. Plant
Othors
Saunsders
Thomson
Rhone
Joffrey
Gentral Bans
Nod
Glentuwin
Dove ‘Nish
Hoy van
Mokean
Sadler
Behberg
Glenrawatt
Hattor
Lani
Mer
Kehberg
Aschonte
Furnley Road
Doveniah Roa
A. Husband
J. Murphy
Wsott
Stonu
Brown
Baoreet
Warrensayns
Warranbayne
Recreat
Calko Rt
Ksernot
Darcy
Nona
Uhiel
Kacront
W. Gree
Conningham
Mal Lott
Mallott's
Mansfield Road
Walker's Lane
Seni's Creek
Cy. Smith
J. Doherty
Gillies and
Holoway
Gillies and Hannsstroute
A Kerley
F. Sloan
Day Jabor
W. M Cormark
J. Young
T. N. Moylan
Fir
W. Burns
Mukoan Ridley
W. HL
M'Furlane
J. Morley
J. Clarke
J. Cowper
Clark
Jno
Swaby
B. Kennedy
Patong
W. Little
Sloan
HL. Brown
A.M. Ball
Sullivan
J. T. Connolly
Warrenbayne Ridin
IF Mackey
Ni Horsborough
R. Mallett
H. Burness
P. Murray
J Adame
WG. Bischoif
C. Moiney Sill
TM. Murray
Devonish
E | Myers
Counteillor Cook's
Shapparton-raid
Linte’s
Samaritron
Inglis
Tatong-roul
F. Sluann
Nar Holden
Sumner
Ryan's Crook
F. Pearaun
Boyd's
Kilfeera-rowd
Tiston
Bupila
J. Wilson Armstrong
Anlwt
Auben's
Street
Hanlon
ANN
Isis
Deeioney
Patrien Ashermen
Bridge Stow
Benalla West
Annies
W. G. Abbott
T. Hawkless Nunn Strewy
Tungamah
Chris Stots
Rebhur
Sturm
E. Ryan Flas
Sal Hee
Grourkby
Agnat
Austeation
Clymjox
Ron Coy
Manurus
Blandi
Mag Nighy
Geion Stoves
Waddell
New Zealand
Coy
Jaguere and Sons
Monumental
Lips
Hitler
Callow
Fresal
I. Ryan
Stone
Bas Ali
Florida Sud Bone & Slpek
Ete, Vba, Cuming, Smite
SE Ational Flatlines
Furphy’s
Water UV Arts
Ile
Mulvyiagie
Phaseeighily
Dimmeys
Dimmeys Model Stores
Railway
St Richme
Qaaly Tay
Miller's
Serge
Phiree Abe Any
Ty Simart
Botow
Wie
Lee Lai
the Miller Stores
Benallas
Agit Tvl Piatow
VHSK
Pridls AG
Yale ES
Eider Down Quilts
Nanosh Nowlin
Kiel
A. Miller & CO
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