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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
4
Local traders report rising interest in a mix of wheat oats and barley as farmers weigh selling options at the market. Officials note stable prices as buyers seek feed and bread grain blends. Strong demand from nearby mills supports steady activity through the week.
Public notice announces Ryan's Secondhand Furniture and the HSS Butchery business under J. L. Birmingham in Hennaamt District. It states goods for sale including bedroom suites chairs beds and cabinets and invites inspection. Birmingham claims takeover of the well known butchery business formerly run by A. A. McNicholson and invites public patronage for quality meat.
A fragmentary notice from Bowuls district seeks public input on acquiring a well known Butelery from Mr J Cooke for business and courtesy. The intention appears to gain a share of Halfic patronage.
Ellen Usulon longtime Albury resident aged 88, native of County Clare, Ireland, died on Wednesday. She is survived by several children. husband and some children predeceased her. Auction of Albury Butter Factory and Border Freezing Works offered under mortgage. highest bid £2000 for plant and buildings. Local auctions, hospital, and council updates follow including road works and a near miss accident on the road, with multiple civic notices and court actions noted.
In the House of Representatives debate on raising the duty on wire netting, Robert Cooper (Ind) argued the move would hurt pastoral and farming sectors and urged protection for all classes. He cited extensive state expenditures on fencing and vermin control, urging a tariff to curb imports while warning of costs to rural communities and the livestock industry. The tariff adopted set duties on wire netting and forms of machine wire.
A crowd of about 100 gathered as Lieuts Thwaites and Col Thwaites presented a German machine gun to Warren Bayne trustees Messrs Heywood Sessions. The event honored returning soldiers and reflected on victory in the Great War while stressing duty, patriotism, and national resilience.
The event marked the handover of a trophy to trustees amid sentiments honoring war deeds and urging future generations to persevere for liberty. Trustee OMy Treywood, a Brigade member, was noted for his role as the gun carrier. Gibbons pledged careful custody and housing of the weapon as proceedings concluded with thanks to Captain Piwailes and subsequent supper and dancing for attendees.
Reports from landholders across four districts show top dressing pastures with phosphates markedly improves stock health and feed efficiency. Testimonials from Louis Bobey, Burnett, Ferrier, and Alsop describe thicker grasses, richer clovers, healthier cattle, and carrying capacities doubling or near-doubling under varied timings and conditions.
Parish Hall Wangaratta hosts a Welcome Home Social for John Moran long serving church secretary who recently wed Miss Bower at Holy Trinity Benalla. Canon Wray presides as Moran and wife are welcomed with gifts and congratulations. Local residents perform and a wedding cake is cut. Dr James Bailly of Yarrawonga dies aged 77 after surgery. Reilly family noted in Yarrawonga obituary.
At Ruthorglen on Wednesday under the Thistle Act H Kugelman of Gooramudda faced a £251 3s 2d claim for eradicating inkwort on 1200 acres. The defense argued excessive cost and improper work. witnesses said patches remained. Commissioner Wade ordered payment of £241 2s 2d plus costs.
A narrator bids farewell to a beloved horse, recalling shared journeys through city streets and the rise of progress. He notes the creature’s steadfastness, humor, and the crowd’s varied reactions as a landmark of a bygone era, and ends with a fond goodbye and respect for the past.
An OCR fragment reflects on racial prejudice in the United States with a Boston farmer misreading Shakespeare’s Othello. It shifts to quotes about thoughts shaping life, calm duty, and steady work, citing figures like Thor and an unnamed journal. The text blends reflections on prejudice, ethics, and personal conduct.
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