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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
4
A compact sale of secondhand furniture lists Hedroons Suite, Double Bed, Sets, Kelichen Chairs and Tables, Sileboard, Copper Stand, Couches and various other items. Inspection arranged at PW with Ryan, opposite Benalla Hotel.
A brief obituary-like note highlights a person who aims to win public favor through diligent conduct and courteous service, emphasizing a strong work ethic and intent to attract community support. The fragment stresses professional reliability and community trust as core values.
Dr Cleary spoke at Devenish on the wheat pool issue at the request of the Farmers' Union Executive. He urged continued compulsory pooling, arguing it centralizes sales, stabilizes prices, and protects farmers from speculative counterforces. He warned against reverting to prewar marketing methods and credited pools with limiting losses from the war and postwar disruptions.
On Friday night Mr Canisle accompanied by Dr Cleary visited Yarrawonga and is reported by the Mercury to have spoken as follows.
The Farmers' Union secretary said Mr Cleary would back a compulsory wheat pool, with Mr Carlisle urged to accompany him to show loyalty to farmers groups. The union favored a compulsory pool to strengthen producers against rising costs and ensure fair returns, arguing voluntary pools benefit the few. The speaker outlined three year pool plans, board elections by farmers, and a nationwide ballot while noting higher wages and machinery prices.
After a Sunday Church of England service Mr Gilbert presented Miss White with a silver and oak tray in gratitude for five years as church pianist. Following a Monday evening residents tea at Warrenhayne celebrated the upcoming marriage of Mr Heywood and Miss White with gifts and a varied program. thanks were given by Mr F White and Mr A Heywood.
Mrs Mary Hughes 82 native of Anglesea Wales died at home in Greta after long illness. Born in Anglesea she left Wales in 1862 and settled in Greta in 1866 with husband Richard Hughes. They farmed and ran dairying and horse breeding. She raised six sons and one daughter and 33 grandchildren. Funeral last Friday drew large attendance with four sons bearing the coffin and a local clergy reading the burial service.
The death occurred near Henry Northwest of Bowdern a well known bridge contractor in Oxley district. He was a brother of Mr John Bowdern formerly owner and licensee of the Five Alls Hotel Bonstia.
A lengthy quarrel over Satin Beau involves joint owners O Callaghan Connors and T W Callaughan. The horse shifted custody, then vanished during a firecracker laden ruse before being recovered by a rival faction. An amusing corporal punishment incident occurred during the fray as spectators watched the ongoing dispute unfold.
A cordial euchre evening at the Fire Brigade Hall featured eight couples from the ANA and MUTOF, hosted for Benalla Oddfellows. After branch business, Mr W Mitchell welcomed guests as the MUTOF team won 32 to 20. An appetising supper followed, with dancing to Miss Maisie Dalton. The event aims to foster friendly society spirit and extend invitations to other local societies through winter.
An Australian ad touts Lithone premixed paint claiming it restores natural color without harming white fabrics and cites widespread customer satisfaction. Separately, St. Augustine’s Church at Shepparton honors Fo. Davis, a former local, with a silver plate and gravy tureen, presented by Rev. G. W. Carter for service to the church and Sunday School.
A sweeping survey of famous statues from Tokyo to New York describes colossal forms and their origins. It notes the Taj Mahal’s grandeur and cost, the Statue of Liberty’s copper frame, and various European and Asian works, highlighting artistry, dates, and notable commemorations.
An old skipper defends ship discipline amid a quarrel tale. North Ovens Shire and Wangaratta Shire veteran Gr. P. Neughtie plans retirement after 80 years of council service since 1882. Tarrawingée doctor Dr. M. Connors suffers injuries from a rope accident while horse riding. Rev. A J Bamford is inducted as church leader in Boyland Biooroopns by Bishop Baker.
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