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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
3
The readable fragments suggest a garbled note referencing tabs, initials Vi and possibly initials dhs. The text is incomplete, providing no clear event, person, organization, date, or place to establish a full news item.
A meeting discussed forming an Australian co operative company to control wheat and wool sales, with 10 000 to 50 000 shares planned, funding from government and London, and delegates to organize branches nationwide. Members claimed middlemen and brokers profit while farmers pay freight and inland costs, urging unity to gain better prices and avoid middlemen.
The Licenses Reduction Board met in Beechworth on Friday to process surrender applications and awarded compensation to licensees. Payments included J D Brown 1105 pounds for Woolshed Hotel, Michael Moloney 55, Anglo Australian Brewery Co 150, Mrs Jenkins 18, Mrs Linthorne 205, Mrs Miles 50, George Pardon 195, with legal representatives noted. A burglary at Crawford and Co s livery stables in Bright occurred, with gear stolen. Foxes increase on outskirts noted amid cold weather. Fox skins fetch 1s to 8d.
Monthly Hansen Dairy Co report shows 26,082 gallons milk and 2,298 ths cream received, producing 707 ths butter sold mainly in Melbourne. In Nathalia court, A Campbell and Mary Baldwin fined for unlabelled wine sales. District notes discuss drought relief, lambing, a death by suicide near Rushworth, hotel license transfer, agricultural school grants, and a proposed Saturday half-holiday program.
Mangalore station name clash discussed with no action. Residents petition Railway Commissioners for crossing near Pathwood station. council to arrange site inspection by railway staff. Also reports on golden wedding in Karoo, school garden award at Rigux Creek, and a Violet Town death. Hospital ball totals, and local injuries from horse-related accidents in Wangaratta.
Four Glenrowan residents appeared at Wangaratta Police Court on a charge of carrying fire running gear. Each pleaded guilty. One youth aged 16 was told to go home as the court lacked jurisdiction. Several defendants offered explanations while others remained silent. The constable apologized for the actions and the magistrate signaled no harsh penalties, with the minimum set at two pounds.
In Chiltern a vigneron experimented with various grape preservation techniques using cork dust and airtight waxed barrels but all trials failed. Yarravongan seeding work progresses amid mixed results, while nearby crops on fallowed land show strong growth and cattle health improves.
At St Pauls Church of England a Sunday evening service marked by Mr Non Robinson presenting Mrs Reynolds with a travelling rug and Miss Reynolds a silver manicure set. The congregation praised the Reynolds for all they did for the church and Sunday school. The couple were thanked as organist and teacher descend. Farmers report rapid rain and crop ground conditions hindering sowing while dairying prospects and stock in market show a favorable year.
A government plan outlines electoral reform ahead of next general elections. It aims to majority rule with a new voting system, but whether it will adopt preferential voting or a second ballot remains undecided. Both Houses are expected to act on a reform measure before Parliament rises.
The Rev J Smith preached under the tent on Labour Sunday in Benalla stressing the unity of workers with God. He discussed Christian teaching on individual reform, class relations, and the role of machinery and nationalization, arguing for reform from within the individual and the church’s inclusive stance toward the working class.
A Gulf council meeting presided by Mr Crowder discussed finances, prizes, and upcoming events. Prominent items included open meeting plans, a July course event schedule, and a pennant match with Regal Melbourne defeating Riversdale. Australians beat West of Scotland by innings and 188 runs with key scores listed.
A fragmented plea from Keil Murphy seeks marriage with Maud Polley long after a social clash in midtown. He offers a life together, a home, and financial support, invoking paternal permission and a modest cottage if she accepts. The language shows strained courtship amid wartime values and public notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Senator Findlay and labor candidates Barker Blakey and Parker Tolin Moloney in the run up to the next Federal election. Mentions political events on a Saturday and a Wednesday weaving in names and policy references.
At a Saturday Agricultural Society meeting a letter from Military Tournament organizers was discussed. Debate focused on hosting timing, financial impact, and ground use, with several members cautioning over costs and a few supporting earlier or after-show arrangements to avoid blocking the event.
A fragmentary report references international travel and medical relief efforts involving Australia and a named organization. The readable portion mentions humanitarian aims and assistance linked to a project or event, with unclear details about participants or outcomes.
A mixed stock sale reports 450 from New South Wales and 700 from North Eastern district with substantial consignments from Gippsland and Western districts. Prices fluctuated with limited declines. prime ewes and wethers sold to around 18 to 26 shillings and various classes of cattle, pigs, and horses showing active demand for export animals and trades stock amid a generally steadier market.
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