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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
A garbled report describes a town dispute over lighting and electric panels, a theft verdict tied to a local resident, and ongoing court actions. It mentions a jury of twelve and various names and places, all rendered through poor OCR. The piece highlights civic concerns and legal proceedings amid confusion.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a 19th-century court proceeding involving a man named Stoddart and a trap execution incident. The garbled narrative references a trial, pleas, and a sequence of events with names and places rendered ambiguously, lacking coherent chronology.
A town gathering at the Buros Statey Sion marked Arbor Day ceremonies in which Ms. Cookson, beloved teacher at the Quiawittes School, was honored for her years of service. Parents and students expressed gratitude as gift tokens were presented, with remarks from Mr. Gilbert and Rev J. Gute.
S. Delochinn of Carrier-atrept announces public notices on Bonatle shipments and imports from Scotland and Italy. He touts a deal on “Maxarifal” wares, claims quality control of “Wilferen sariahioe” and graivite items, and advertises bronchial cough remedies with Woods Great Peppoanint Cure priced at 1/6.
A district meeting of shire officials and residents discusses celebrating the opening of the Bonallato'Tstong railway on Tuesday next. The plan includes inviting the Minister for Railways, holding a banquet at Bonalla, and arranging a children’s free train ride. Debates cover date conflicts with events and holiday timing, with July 10th and Arbor Day noted as possible options, and preparations assign secretary and committees.
The work at Benalls station signals major expansion with a full-length platform, new cantilever verandah, and permanent repairing shops at Benalla. Engine sheds receive overhaul, with cranes, planing machines, and a hydraulic press boosting output and employment for about twenty more permanent staff.
Delegates of the People's Party and the Australian Women's National League at Shepparton's Star Theatre resolved to back J. Mitchell for the seat vacated by Graham. The ballot counting showed Mitchell ahead by 10 votes over Alexander Biggar. A. Palmer was nominated for the Federal seat of Wehuea with support from Liberal factions. Separately, AWNL delegates endorsed Palmer for the Edition seat. In Bonalla, about 50 Labor League delegates met at the Commercial Hotel with P. J. Moloney addressing the gathering and organizing county plans.
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