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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 06, 1903

Page

3

Destructive Fires and Local Incidents Hit Beechworth Town

In Beechworth a man slipped at Proshy omit tu adoh injuring his thigh and was taken to hospital. Typhoid remains prevalent as Mise Patterson dies aged 17. Water shortages hinder supply. council curbs hose use. In Chiltern a long-serving constable Doverall is promoted and feted. In Euroa a fire in Binney street destroys Gazette office and several shops with limited insurance coverage and heavy water damage. Nearby BooULand news notes agricultural progress and community happenings across the Goulburn Valley.

Mise Patterson Lake Korfoed Uie Beechworth Richard Rowe Binney-street Gazette Gazette Emphigees Inter M. Garrett Commercial Union Phoenix Co St. W. Pearson Tolesccunist Nicol Lion Office Royal Company

Wangaratta News Briefs Include Injuries and Drownings

Reports from Wangaratta describe a series of incidents. A Mr M Kenzies daughter aged is burned when her clothing caught fire near Vakina 5 kettle. In Boorhantan farmer Mr Googe Borick is missing after leaving home and is feared drowned in the Ovens River. Local resident Slepie Hare's funeral party saw an accident near the river leading to a missing bathing party member. James Campbell remains seriously injured in hospital with possible leg amputation. Railway officials face an enquiry over his hospital removal. Tungamal Shire Council meets to discuss retrenchment and salary reductions for creamery inspectors and treasury staff.

Wangaratta M'Kenzie Vakina Henderson Googe Borick Boorhantan Ovens Bortvnk

YARRAWONGA Shire Council Decision On Public Salaries and Irrigation

The council reduced salaries and approved annual savings figures, agreed not to interfere with secretary and enviroor duties, and planned a condolence line to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy’s relatives. They also discussed an irrigation project from the Murray at Bandalong to Jamon Reilly’s farm Yarragon with an estimated cost between £1000 and £1200.

Shire Council Lnte Charles Gavan Dullys Yarrawonga Buchanan Bandalong Jamon Reilly Yareswongs

Burglary at Yarra Post Office Reported

Yesterday morning Superintendent Commons reported a burglary at the Yarra Wonga post station. Two cash boxes with postal notes totaling £57 and stamps valued at £20 were stolen while the culprit, barefoot, moved quietly to avoid disturbance. Orchard’s trousers with keys to the safe were found in the office as the police investigated.

Commons Yarrawonga Orchard Howitt Rodbery

Samaria Picnic Highlights Despite Threatening Skies

The annual Santarin Samaria picnic drew a cordial crowd and lively day of events. Volunteers, led by secretary Rident, organized luncheon, tents, and booths while Sullivan Dennis Cooper M’Aulry and F Powell ran the games and provender tables. The Sheffield Handicap saw J Harris of Benalla prevail, with strong junior entries and a bustling evening hall with music by Frosur’s band and dancing.

Santarin Messrs. Sullivan J. Dennis J. Cooper J. M'Aulry F. Powell Rident Mogfort Sheffield J. Harris Benalla A. Dennis Frosur Ely Town A. Heisley Swanpool Cook Tommy T. Boyle Alvar J. Smith Baby W. King Little Billie J. Boyle Boyle Starlight Oye Funder F. Brown Yaa G. Donnan Ace Gassogne Ander le Bickertgu M. Miller, 2Yidn 25K. Montienui, 8 Yey Boy» (Ular A. Donate R. Disley A. Gandini Wat- Tose Yoly Iiniler Ton Frew Ib Ging Merrigan Æ. Brown Oyun High Dup Andler Menbenuit B. Evans Sur Antler A Clark Ding Race A. Bickerton TL W. Ring 'Wider Iurne

Benalla Cup Nominations Close Amid Mixed Racing Season

Racing notes outline Benalla Cup 100 sova nominations closing tomorrow for April 8. Report covers recent Australian Cup results at Ascot including Great Scot and Adjuster, plus hurdles and sprint winners. A gelding named Sheen suffered an accident during a workout but had shown potential before. Yarraweniga results list hurdles and turf winners, with Dawn, Silverlocks, and Indian Prince among top finishers.

Scot Acpadia Abondance Fusilwire Bur Lazarus English Rose Pelam Humsous St. Helena Viaseoa Coryphus Hidlas Freefell Raeburne Mileedy Hook Rave My Dear Mars Handiap Amen Witch Farmore My Fellow Blank

St Patrick's Day Handicap Draws Names and Teams

A long list of handicaps for St Patrick's Day shows participants from Kansington to Benalla and Wangaratta. Names include M Williams and M J Watts among many others with districts such as North Melbourne and Corowa represented in the event lineup.

St. Patrick's Day M. Williams A. A. Farthing Eiorade J. J. Grittivh Arochia EH. Chandler Ures F. W. Kinapara Strathbogie G. Gilding Benalls Mitchell Tatura H. Callaghas Winton G. Klotury Bendigo C. Davidson Abbotsford W.T. Paterson

Dentists and finances amid a chaotic round of news

Meredith Hall the dentist offers affordable stay in a period of war and economy. Reports mention Australian finances, a convent damages case in Nancy France, Nigeria fighting, Rome Papal Jubilee, water discovery in Waranga, NZ commissioners, Angloswy election, and a drug fine in Bermondsey. Also notes plagues in Bombay and Fremantle, revenue figures, and Chamberlains welfare references.

Meredith Hall Ita Wise Colonial Institute London Mopnyent Nancy France Lindman Louise Saxony Nigeria Brita Rome Waranga Re. C. Hudson New Zealand Fitzpatrick Lockhora Karl Krator Bermondsey Bombay Fremantle W.A Faderal Customs Great Britain Chamberlain Capes A. Miller

Methodist Sunday School Meeting At Cho Phe Building

A crowded event at the Methodist Sunday School in Cho Phe building featured remarks by Mr C K Witt and songs by children. The secretary Mr Sarah delivered a financial report, noting a gain of around £2. Prizes were awarded to named students across several classes and gratitude was expressed to helpers. An annual picnic followed on Wednesday at the Washington Reserve with well catered activities for the children.

Charles Reardon Walter Willams Ulupun Halpin Shepparton Flo Constably Hinston Kelsall Kalsall London Bridge Lft Melbourne England The Goulburnes Teachers’ Association Hugh Macdoald Paige Mathelist Cho Phe C. K. Witt Pela M. Witt Uf. Arnold Jini Sarah Maguie Tdsi Blien Griffiths Liezie Mguinnwas Maud Griffiths Florrie Vicary Ruby Allen Ruby Ledger Alec White Doris , Wale Lila Viewry B. Griffiths EH. Dossor Rupert Lawn Stanley Allen Wale R. Edwards M‘guitiness Lawford Gov. Tall Feiandly Druid Taxt Voor Bry Whilam Sweettaas Fitzroy Druids Secu St. Patrick's Hall Bourke Street Pinkeey Argel Act Sytner Anit Adelaide Seth Taan New Zealand Papiere Ax USA Perrmit Pont Tang Pextal Jen Opler Starnes Brenar Setar Gratian Thammsa Cae Leplaserier Nanuet Gonalls

Weather Summary Shows Heavy Rain Across Districts

The period from Sunday to Tuesday brought continual hot and humid conditions with intermittent showers. By yesterday morning cumulative rainfall reached 65 points over two days, plus 76 points in total. Yarrawonga and Rutherglen reported lesser amounts and Tolmie recorded 48 points on Tuesday.

Pally Yarrawonga Rutherglen Tolmie

Benalla Market Report Shows Sluggish Yarding and Price Decline

Watts Turnbull Co report a usual fortnightly market at Corporation yards with fair yarding of sheep and cattle and lower pig prices amid Melbourne market drops. M. J. M'Namara notes small yarding and dull fat cattle with best cows around £6 12s, stores weak in poor weather, and outside buyers limited. hay and crops steady as New Zealand entry chills sentiment.

Benalla Watts, Turnbull & Co Theat Corporation Tuosay Melbourne W.coish J.tanyan Fatewus Webbers M.Q. M’namara Yarla Owen Bost Bacon A. Reilly Dreichelaen Sir Jamailton Violet Town Mr. Parrell Mr. dl Bamford Myal Ay Troyaski T. Evans

Pain Balin and Pain Baln claims by Miller and Coys

A vintage advertisement touts Pain Balin as a universal remedy for skin deformities dental issues and rheumatic pains. It promises rapid relief and claims to target the exact pain point with lasting effects while urging readers to try the product through Miller and Coys.

Chamberlain Thouands Bale

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