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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 11, 1924

Page

3

Shooting Season Delayed as Quail Hunt Draws Complaints

Local reports note complaints from sportsmen about early shooting as quail shooting begins later this season. Visitors were seen in Goomalibes yesterday while Miss Rodgers and Miss Pitts promote a music theory teaching plan for kindergarten to harmony. Anzac sports group in Benalla invites local women athletes to contest with Melbourne visitors, and a Wangaratta Chronicle editor weighs in on rabbit destruction and pricing. Railways Commissioner Shannon commends caterers, and MacHasics Institute advertises a library subscription raise and billiard-room fee discussion.

Quail Goomalibes Rodgers Anzac Storts A. T. Clark Garson Anzac Sports Benalla Baddock Hilda White Melbourne Tam Ovestrox Wangaratta “Chronicle Australia Shannon Maunders Leads Crosbyn Saunders MacHasics Institute

Dangerous Young Cyclists and Town Clean-Up Letters

Letters to the editor discuss harmful footpath cycling by three youths. praise for a band fundraiser with 400 attendees and 140 shillings collected. a call to tidy up for a Governor visit, urging residents to clean yards and areas around Drill Hall and Gardens to improve town appearance.

Benalla Agricultural Society seeks higher annual fees

A Rural letter praises last week’s Canal meeting, noting strong attendance from agricultural, pastoral, professional, and business groups. It urges a higher annual subscription from £1 to £1 9s or £2, arguing the public institution needs funds. suggests per week contributions and reduced perks as options.

Obituary of John A. Bruckner sportsman of Rutherglen

John A. Bruckner of Rutherglen, a noted footballer and cricketer, died in Armidale hospital after injuries from a Friday night cyclist accident in East Malvers. He was 95, son of Mr and Mrs T Kner of Glenpool Arthur, remembered for 94 against Victoria XI and strong country week cricket. Sympathy from Benalla cricket and Melbourne clubs conveyed.

Bermvlia John A. Beeckner Rutherglen Hai Lrick Avenue East Malvers Brockner Bruckner Tges Armidale Baturdas Bik Juningy Ira Ti Glenpale Authur Benalla

Prime Minister Bruce praised at Melbourne Town Hall

The Lord Mayor Dr Earle Page and Premier Lawson joined Prime Minister Bruce in Melbourne to laud his work abroad. Bruce reaffirmed belief that Australian preference would pass with the new British government and urged closer trade relations to benefit the Empire. He urged a Pacific base for Britain’s naval power and urged peace and disarmament in Australia.

Bruce Melbourne Earle Page Lawson Britain Great Britain Dominions Pacific Australia

EUROA RACES WEIGHTS FOR SATURDAY MEET

Weights released for Saturday’s Suro races with trial stakes six furlongs and five furlong events. Listed horses include Mainstone Uvinki Yundoo Bardley Bovublack Loyal Aussie Broken River Marion Bryce Novelty Pony Rave Bob Archer Miss Petal Magic Brew Georgette Alfawme Tauly You Empress Threo St Patrick’s Tanicap, Porchance Puree Stony etc with weights ranging from about 1.0 to 10.0 and multiple entries per race.

Mainstone Uvinki Bardley Bovublack Stockhorse Loyal Aussie Broken River Brown ‘Toy Marion Bryce Abom Bob Archer Miss Petal Magic Brew Fea Guideville Fresta Dunfant Matnstone Moninink Uzinki Yunlool Pereshee Lary Traquair Miss Scott Pblack Warillo Stockhorke Toyal Aussie Duco Stony

Tamleugh V Benalla friendly cricket match report

A Tamleugh Moglonemial team travelled to Benalla by train and car to play a local eleven. J M Namara captained the Tamleugh side with A Brown unavailable. Benalla bowled well with Abbott and Murray among the wicket-takers as Tamleugh posted 93. Benalla replied with Abbott contributing and M Namara and Woolford 42 and 39 retired respectively, Sherwill and Dawson also among scores. Final: Tamleugh 93, Benalla batsmen Cahanter and Gourlay led a stubborn chase as bowling figures noted.

Tamleugh Benalla Moglonemby J. M'Namara A. Brown Tost C. Chater Ick R. Murray Murray Hardin R. Chanter Abbott Gourlay Peel Liv Benalli Huttler Elliott Buttler Chanter Smith Waters M'Namara Woolford Jateey Sherwill Dawson Buisse

Cracking Opening Slip Keeps Taunton Test Tight

TE Abbott and Elliot opened the bowling, guiding a meticulous first spell with 18 runs off ten overs. Joe Mac batted in splendid style before an accident hindered his big-hitting. Woolford also batted stylishly with tidy timing. Gourley topped the attack as the most successful bowler, while the side praised the visitors for their courteous reception during the ground visit.

Abbott Elliot Rus Joe Mac Woolford Ilso Gourley Commie Ren Taanteaghhey

Semi final match unfinished after late arrivals at Deve- Aish ground

The 80cavon semi final between Dookie and Waggay Randall started Saturday but players arrived late so play halted with the result unsettled. Dookie lead to meet minor premiers in the final. Henderson retired hurt after a hit finger. Appended scores show Dookie batsmen and bowling figures.

Cavon Dookie Waggay Randall Deve- Aish Will Bookie Anderson Criminins Henderson Menther Desenish Heng Bam'aleland Crimmigs Lonie Oh Gordon Ly Webster J. Montgomery Stesser A. Mparthind Prosser Gillies Y Pro

Traditions of the Regiment Recap of Light Horse history and Gallipoli

Lieut Col Scott recalls the regiments origins in 25 years of service. He notes E Company, early volunteers, and the shift into the 8th Light Horse with Gallipoli actions, Nekkar, Hadji, and Romani campaigns. He describes units, battles, casualties, and heroism shaping the regiment’s legacy.

Scott Stn Light Horse Ule Vimlr Tony Price Ban FE Bt Light Morse Orion 16Th Light Horse Buh Victoria South Australia 1Th West Australy Am Hilance Signal and Supply Corps 8Th Light Horse Vietoria Egypt Wortha Galliwoll Ath Loi Mae Reeserve Lantingi Secont Casio TFS Gallipoli Peatly Rover Wells 8Th LH Tigson Kitchener's Anny White Swan Royal Welsh Aviter Romani Colane Waller's Ridges Deehel Colmet Maygar Vic el Berg Jerusalest Boersheba Cologne Shannon

Carnival entertainment tax exemption confusion and fires

General secretary of the Carnival Committee sought tax exemption for carnival proceeds intended for education. After approvals and later reconsiderations, taxation penalties were noted for the event. A separate fire broke out in a paddock near Glenrowan, causing damage to nearby properties.

Sie Connie Jioner

Benalla Beats Wangaratta In County Cricket Match 1884

From the Standard dated 12 March 1884. Benalla defeated Wangaratta by 3 runs in a Saturday cricket match. Notable scores include Benalla’s 2 Clarke 21 Finiley 28 Jackson 14 Care 12 Messents 11 and Wangaratta 82. A serious accident occurred at 4.30 on the Benalla to St James line as engine piston jingles failed and the train halted. Thomas Jones, station master at Baddaginnie, was buried that evening after a residence gathering. About 20 Fire Brigade members attended the Geelong demonstration. James Richards, Wesleyan Minister at Violet Town, faced libel proceedings with a verdict for the defendant. The first meeting of the reorganised band occurred on Friday with 20 applicants. The Mechanics’ Institute monthly meeting was held on Monday with members including D. O’Leary, Dr. Nicholson, R. f. Rodda, and others.

Angus Murray Glen Oy Ferrie Aie Ee Berrimam Wichimarsias Lil Bernall Barr Fitzroy Railways Ene Revalla Hil Euroa Aul Garrett Jack O'Connor Agicks Himn Goodear Benalla Wangaratta Ms. Scorea Cluke Finiley Jackson Care Measents St James Fire Brigade Geelong Thomas Jones Baddaginnie James Richards Violet Town Molesworth O'Leary Me. Turver FT. Brown

Remarkable Glenrowan Drive Proves Car Can Climb Lookout

Ken Green and party attempted the Morgan’s Lookout ascent on the Sydney road near Glenrowan in a 1928 Dodge. After hours of effort with steep grades and rocks, Green completed the climb at 4:30 pm. A crowd watched as the vehicle struggled on the final ascent, doors open for emergency, and Green praised the Dodge’s performance.

Glenrowan Ken Green Sydney Road Morgan Twamey Grea Sydney Victoria Aidd J. Murphy Gunn Benalla Green Mr. Green Jone Ty J Greenwart Joan Soll

Upcoming Events List For March Turbulent Outlook

Tomorrow night Picares on Drive Witton Euchre and Panee Weatherills Tall Theraday March 13 Danor Rit cie Furniture Ruehre Party ttd Concert Party Dance Goorambhal Davice Piddagii March 4 Ganrett and face Wislot Tays Saturday March 15 Auron Races Sports Renal ayy Muerh 9 Yarniwon

Picares Witton

Swanpool Branch V F U Annual Meeting Highlights

The Swanpool branch of the V F U met with strong attendance and a healthy balance of 425 pounds 16 shillings. Officers elected included President J A Deny his past president TE Harrison vice presidents Menara G Horsburg and W G Stratford and committee members, with Dr Heaney addressing the Shire loan issue and a request made to Shire Council to allocate more funds to the south end of the shire road project.

Swan He Vel Hrida Glaat J. A. Denyhis TE. Harrison Menara G Horsburg W. G. Statford Officeheacers W. A. Heaney R. Newman Eva Delogate Ms Eaney Mansfield Rouil Cnverta Baling V .Meaney EA Dennis Shire Council Ihoney Shiy Hting

District News and Notes Albury

A string of local incidents fills the Albury page: a fatal fire accident kills Mrs. Arthur Nation of Jinder. Aubrey Gould sustains burns helping. crop pests ravage Griftlingmion vegetables. water police hit Bathurst district. St Patrick’s Hall elects officers led by Rev. Huther Slattery. Devenish and nearby towns report fires, sales, and council mishaps as tar fires rage in the street and a queen of music fundraiser nets profit.

Albury Arthur Nation Jinderd H. Gould Albury Hospital Aubrey Gould Bathurst Albuny St. Patrick's Boothall Club Huther Slattery J. Adinas Renourer Kimball Messix J. W. ‘Tirivuis J AL Ryan Rejx Pal Homa J. Buckley di Dyan E. Hickey J.-C. Morton Coucil

Weather and events report from a past week

A contorted weather summary notes a mild stretch with highs around 64 to 84. It mentions several fires started, a death linked to a royal engagement, and inconsistent light conditions. The passage records temperature figures and references a forthcoming Water Commission decision, but many details are garbled.

Pelly Killei Tie Parison Max Mit Max Min Mav BASRA

The Same Old Crowd at the Meeting Now Apathy Grows

Loyal producers criticize the lack of interest and warn the movement faces division. The familiar crowd remains steadfast, but apathy weakens the march as errors, evasions, and past tactics fail to rally support.

V.F.U MitMemim

Court drama as prisoner slashes throat in dock

At Ute Albury Quarter Sessions Judge Bevan presided as John Adamis Storm was found guilty of misrepresentation. During verdict he cried out and slashed his throat with a razor, wounded deeply, and was captured by police. He later died from medical attention, then was committed for trial and sentenced next day to eighteen months in Bathurst.

Ute Albury Bevan John Adamis Storm Storm Kersley Cleaver Wood Miedeul Albury Hospital Storar Vning Johan G. Ik Griselike Albury Melbourne Rial Acc Cused Bathurst Aol

Evening Bowls Event Celebrates Euroa White Team

At St Andrew's Hall Euros, Euroa White bowlers met Benalla and Euroa clubs in the Bine and White competition. Guests enjoyed songs and toasts, with scores showing Euros leading 156 to Benalla 123 after six rinks. An electric light tournament for the Lyons trophy is set for Thursday at 7.30 on the Benalla green.

St. Andrew's Hall Euros Euroa Benalla Graham Elit Davis Rueda Blessie Holt J. Clark Hy Richardson Harris M'Leay Bullys Rossel Tougts Wilyet Uy Meswins Hult Hartis Foxgo Hionovell Roasell Armstrong Beslalla Club Kow My Tong Jo Clark MiLean Anid Tang S Cnub Saxon J. Clarke Mlein Brown Stolz Foggo Row Hair Morgan Briggs Benalis Benalla Green Lyons

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