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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
2
Heat Farm for sale covering 33 acres in Tho and Sto parish, Mokoan area known as sound sheep country. Terms offered and conditions outlined, inquire for details on pasture quality and acreage use.
The article notes persistent unverified reports about King Edward’s health and possible impacts on the coronation, with gambling on coverage at Lloyd’s and widespread anxiety. It outlines global disruption to festivities, mail schedules, and local notices about lockups, thefts, rail matters, and community events amid the unsettled mood.
Telegram reports H M Chomley will retire Monday from the post of Chief Commissioner of Police on pension after three months leave. O Callaghan to become Chief Commissioner in July. Also notes appointments and local notices about dairy creamery talks, Lands Minister’s staff changes, and school staff gifts in Laceby and Northcote.
A historic coronation observance was held across churches with special prayers for the king’s recovery. At St Andrew’s, Rev M Connell led a brief address as children gathered for a Benalla district event featuring a procession to the show ground, games, races, and a grand display planned by local committees.
The letter from STOPES HART at the Vicarage dated June 26, 1902, disputes hard feelings over a Bishop Armstrong welcome. It explains the Holy Communion service and Monday evening talks as proper church hospitality and asks readers to correct any misreports that could harm the reputation of Char Ryland in Bonalla.
A municipal meeting of the local celebration committee discussed whether to proceed with a planned children’s event and fireworks in light of the King’s illness and coronation delays. Members weighed continuing the public festivities, postponement, or altering the program to avoid distress for children and attendees.
A local council meeting discussed whether to continue plans for a coronation event and related bonfires and fireworks amid rumors of the King’s illness. Dr Barrington reported no definitive change in health. motion to proceed was carried 5 to 1 with calls for caution and child participation.
At the RLC committee meeting held Friday last the suspension of Te Sergeant Limelight and jockey Parker for six months was endorsed. In related notes a hurdle fee decision was discussed. The Muira Football Association opens with Beowla versus Thoonn tomorrow afternoon at Recreation readrre with a sd ground admission.
Remarkable success has attended the debenture loan for improving the show grounds. A council meeting is held this afternoon to decide concrete steps. The show has risen to provincial prominence, drawing nearly 2000 visitors last year from across the North‑east, with plans to modernize facilities for exhibitors and visitors.
A compilation of local notes from Mea and Yarrawonga districts covers a fatal buggy accident near Beachworth, a funeral for Willans Todd, court actions in Burrargins East and Shepparton, a protest over wheat and fodder duties, and medical police inquiries into a possible illegal operation at Wangarawa Hospital with a premature birth and death.
Neighbor’s infant suffered cholera infantum last May. doctors gave up. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used and by following directions the child recovered fully. The remedy is sold by A Miller & Co Benalta.
Advertises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a refund offer if not beneficial. Claims health restorations and cures for lung trouble and tough cases, with product availability at AL Miller and Co. and notes the remedy’s warrantied money-back guarantee.
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