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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1925
Page
3
Remuneration details listed at 126 per annum with closing date 13th March. Applications close at Carver Mitchell fleet and Heuwlla Hotel on Garner Street. YUMEN MAID positions advertised. early applications encouraged.
Fragmentary note mentions a farm location Strathbogie or Benallz District with references to a board and lease. It includes numbers and a vague reference to a standard office, but details and events are unclear.
Reports on gold bearing bore near Lady Ethel mine with three more bores planned to test depth and direction. Railway footbridge project at Benalla station temp suspended then resumed with alignment to existing iron portal. Auction and property sales by Walls Turnbull and Co include river flats and Benalla blocks. Circus tributes arriving next week with Ashton’s and Lloyd-Slaers acts. Commonwealth 6 percent loan ad highlights tax advantages and state securities conversion options. Local concerns over land values for Albury water conservation project and Beechworth figure Mr. J Ipsmith.
The Benalla branch of the Teachers Union met at the East School on Saturday. New officers were elected: President F Sunderman, vice-presidents Miss Bradshaw and R Smith, secretary and treasurer Mr Harrowfield, committee members Miss Witt, Rattray, Quirk, Pryor, Durack, Cunningham and Cantwell. The balance sheet showed a credit of 12 9 4. Delegates Bradshaw and Harrowfield reported to Conference. Mr Williams received congratulations on promotion from the president and members.
Benalla High School reports a successful swimming carnival with an estimated profit of about £10 after expert input. The ladies committee is praised for running a profitable booth with receipts around £11. Tenders are called for school building works including paving and resurfacing the quad. Junior teacher Mr Ditlop will replace Mrs Simmons. A cricket match trip to Wangaratta is planned for Wednesday. Sports day will move to Thursday to Wednesday in the future.
Telegraphic news from Melbourne reports £800 worth of silk and crepe de chine stolen from Cambridge Manufacturing on Collins Street during the weekend. Market notes follow with Melbourne prices for wheat, feed, cane, potatoes, onions, and flour. Carried stories include St Kilda carnival charity aims and an afloat incident with a steerage passenger jumping overboard near Tyatlan. The American fleet visit remains under negotiation between Australian and American authorities.
Local Lima race day drew a modest attendance at the county track near the Lima railway station. A variety of pony and novelty events filled the card, with Le Amos and Welkin Guide among the notable ponies and Miss Dale's Brown Jack among the horses. Betting activity occurred across multiple races, while racing officials praised the smooth running of the meeting despite a limited turnout.
An inconclusive discussion references the Nillahcootie storage dam plan to hold water for regional needs. Details mention wall height 70 feet, potential outages of multiple creeks, and a projected basin extent with the Benalla and Mayfield area stakeholders.
The fifth Test begun in Sydney on Friday and produced a dramatic opening two days. Kilner and Tite each took four English wickets as Australia were all out for 295, Ponsford and Kippax added a sturdy stand. Grimmett and his Australian bowlers then troubled England, who reached 167 as England replied with steady batting and late wickets. Australia led by six wickets for 203 after England’s second innings, with Andrews on 80 and Kelleway and Collins contributing 22 and 27 in pursuit. Detailed scores show Australia 205 and 295, England 167 and 203.
Benalla Mechanics Institute held its annual meeting on Wednesday evening with Mr J R Blensorhassett presiding. The balance sheet shows receipts from subscriptions and donations and expenditures on hall, secretary, billiard room, papers, fuel, advertisements and repairs. The annual report notes improved membership and administration, a profit of £212 for the year, and funds raised for a library. Members elected to the committee include Sly, Carter, Heddland, Brown, Simmons, J Clarke, Elliot, Tovah and Davis.
A large Winton gathering with community singing celebratedMr C Autifoy departing for Hendigo to join Leger's Por Side Me Harrowfeld. Guests praised his courteous manner and service with Mr Atkinson, while friends voiced regret at his leaving and lauded his solid character and goodwill built over three years.
In Benalla and Euroa division bowls results, Benalla Bute beat Gubeiten Bros Bine by seven, Williams led a Benalla win over Rawe 28 to 14, and several matches featured tight games with Holt, Thwaites, Foggo, and Mair among notable scorers. Turua trailed late but overtook, while White teams pressed Renalla. The Rosell Trophy went to Tough Thornday. Greta branch notes and a Greta farmers meeting report.
District notes report a Benalla West and Baddaginnie State school cricket match ending in a decisive win for Baddaginnie, with Dosser carrying his bat for 35 and his brother 13. Stewards and officials elected for the Stewarton sports committee, planning a March 25 meeting and a strong program. Winton notes Master W Hernan's bicycle accident recovery and ongoing school works contracts. Warran ta ynic covers a VFU local branch meeting with Mr. James addressing ministers and bank appointments, plus tax and wool funding aims.
The death occurred on Saturday of William Martin a well known farmer and pioneer of the Devensh district at an advanced age. Born in Tesland he came to this State 62 years ago and spent most of his life in rural pursuits. He married Jane Riehands in 1876 at Myniong and leaves three sons and two daughters. his wife died about 20 years ago. The family includes Will Alex Dee Mary FP Mrs Ward Melbourne Richi C James C Deversinh wid Elie Mrs Ford Cookie. About three years ago he retired from farming to live with his two sons in Benalle. He suffered minor stomach troubles and was ill most of the day before his death. The funeral was held at Devenish cemetery with Church of England rites at the graveside. Mr T Hale officiated. Edgar B Hele, secretary of the Shire of Buvingong and brother of P C Hale Medlin, died Sunday night from a paralytic attack. He was active in public movements and leaves a widow and four children.
The initial meeting of the North Eastern District Council of the union was held in Wangaratta on Thursday with a credit balance of £9 10s 3d. Officers elected included President Green Central Council, vice presidents Booth Taminitk and Sheridad Londrigan, and secretary A Garmichael Hast Wangarutt. Members discussed weed control, government charts, conferences, and farm policy, with reports from J Carlisle and J J Garlister and remarks on political attitudes and district farming concerns.
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