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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1909

Page

4

St James and District Meet and Local Sales Report

The St James and district meet starts Saturday with matches including St James versus Tungamah and Lake Rowan against Devenish. A tennis team for the Tungamah match will be chosen from Mel, Chadwick, Mixses Coles, Carruthers, Chadwick, Wilson, Gruen, Clark, Coles, Barker and Andersen. Horsesale and stock sales at St James store. property sales details and stock sale results at St James gardens on Christmas, with bids noted for various sheep, cattle and pigs. Local council reports include health officer notes on closets needing repair, a request for rope and scraper, and routine council correspondence from Melbourne.

ST. James North Easter Oliver Messrs Grew Maoning and Co St. James Gardeon M‘launghlan KE. Harris E. Arnold I. Harris Salo St. March St. James Board of Advice Prescot Charles Mi Laughlan D. M'Carthny D. Hickey A. ‘Lennant S. Vortens Buwayn Noh W. Eddy Brom Magee Like Rowan Sehuel J. Smith Lake Rowan T. Walsh St. James North School J. Tracey St. James School Council of Boards of Advice Melbourne

Harvest thanksgiving services at Methodist Church

Sunday services conducted by Mrs Coates drew large congregations from multiple churches. A harvest display and hearty singing accompanied two sermons on Self abnegation and the Crucifixion of Self. Mrs Coates preached with earnest zeal, stressing gratitude and unselfish duty.

Coates Covtes Genesi Christian E

Farewell for Michael Quin as he joins the poles force

About eighty residents gathered at Jas Quin’s residence to bid farewell to his son Michael who has joined the police or poles force. The event featured dancing, supper by Hooper of Devenish, and speeches by J Kelly and N Trainor praising Michael’s upright character. Music, recitations, and songs extended into the small hours. Also reported: John Koeh died at Vundool aged 51 after years of ill health, leaving a son John Kovhi and daughter Mrs Fortune. The funeral proceeded to Devonish cemetery with Rev Coates officiating.

Jas. Quin Michael Hooper Devenish J. Kelly Quinn Kool John Kovhi Fortune Devonish Coates

How To Avoid Srouscu Trocanes and Remedies

A disordered stomach may cause trouble as it tapers and bowels become irregular. The liver and kidneys congested lead to pain and weakness. Rest the stomach and liver. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended. For sale by Benalla Pharmacy. An old Ryde lady attests to relief from sickness with Laxo-Tonig Pills, available by Thompain & Vo.

Benalla Pharmacy Ryde Thompain & Vo

Shire council debates ride funding and overdrafts

At the Monday meeting the Shire Council debated diverting revenues to two wealthier ridings Devenish and Mokoan to prevent overdrafts and fund local roads. Dr Tonkin moved to seek solicitor advice while critics warned the plan would unfairly burden other ridings Tarong and Warrenbayne. After adjournment the motion failed to advance and the matter was dropped.

Dr. Tonkin Tutong Warrenkayne Conwal Mekown Devenish Husband Tuis Gregersons Gregerson Vandenberg Dallas Cunningham Greverson Toukiur Warcenbayne Mokoso Shire Tarong Warrenbayne Warren Bagoe Mokean Dr. Tonkins Tatong Dr. Old Che Conningham Tatony Tonkim Warrenhaype Mokoan M*pherson Twrong Waerenbayne Tonkin Dr. Cunningham

Winton Races End With Notable Wins And Scratches

The Winton Race Club held a well attended meeting with visitors from Benalla. J Broonan served as president and judge, with officials including W B White and J Arnott. The program featured hurdles and handicaps won by Anchor, Pleasant Place, Trilby, Grand Or, and Heirloom among others, with notable scratching and a steady crowd enjoying a successful afternoon of racing.

Winton Benalla James Broonan Florand Cahill Messrs W. BL. White J. Arnott Scales John and Janws Hortson Ty Freitag M Kennedy R. Warnock Hammond Grifiths U. F. Hoysted

Local Advert: LaxO-Tonic Pills Sold by Thompson & Co

A Scone lady sent a last week letter asking about Laxo-Tonic Pills for chronic ailment. Since taking them she has become much hotter. Pills priced at 104d plus 1/6d. Available by Thompson & Co agent.

Scone Thompson & Uo Agonty

District News And Notes In Beechworth Suburb

A four year old boy named James Swith of Newtown Beechworth was admitted to Ovens District Hospital on Saturday with a severe groin wound after riding a fence. Dr Wood treated him with stitches and he is progressing well. The Asylum nursing staff presented Miss Payne with a pearl and ruby dagger at a Friday night Nursing Stall event with speeches and supper.

James Swith Newtown Beechworth Ovens District Hospital Wood Asylum Miss Payne

Annual meeting of Shepparton Agricultural Society reports profit

The Shepparton Agricultural Society's annual meeting records receipts totaling £1114 while donations, memberships, entry fees, booths, gate money and grants contribute to a net profit of £150. A serious accident befalls James Mooney when an axe cuts his skull during wood cutting at Riggs's Creek company yard. The flag march at Shepparton on the Thames marks a school ceremony, with letters from scholars planned to begin correspondence.

Shepparton Agricultural Society Imberest LGA LOS Ltd James Mooney Shepparton Riggs Orecktn Company Fitzgerald Monduy Shepparton School

Oats yields and a fatal poisoning mark district news

In a Wheoshing district report several farms posted high oats per acre with J Porter and Johnston achieving 15 and 14 bags. A four year old boy died after a tainted meal of tinned salmon, while a metropolitan merchant Wiseman fined for using a brother’s train ticket. An accident on Manse Hill saw a traction engine break, a cylinder burst, and the engine speed away before being stopped with minor damage to the machinery.

Tllavook J. Porter Messrs Johnston Scott Albert Smale Nothwood Fivegeralde Ro Boight P.M T. Howard J.P. A. B. Wiseman Flo. Borsum Wiseman Brothers Seymour Beneoh Manse Hill Qolvil Ryall Manin

Prohibition Night Fines at Kinlla Violet Town Hotels

At the local court on Tuesday before Mr J W W Beaven P M Julia Cruise licensee of the Kinlla hotel was charged by Sub-Inspector Simcock with having her bay door open during prohibited hours on race night. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined L5. Ellen Frances Miller licensee of the Violet Town Hotel was also tried L5 on a similar charge. James Boyle a farmer was charged with being on the premises of the Kialla Hotel after hours. The defence claimed they met a friend to pay money and receive a cheque form. after finding it shut they woke Cruise who cashed the cheque and they each had a ginger ale. A fine of L2 was imposed.

J. W. W. Beaven Julia Cruise Kinlla Simcock Ellen Frances Miller Violettown James Boyle Kialla England Cruise

Oxley Shire Council Seeks tighter dredging rules

At a meeting in Wangaratta the Oxley Shire Council carried a unanimous resolution expressing alarm at the increasing silt and pollution of the Ovens River from dredging. It urged strengthening Mines Ministry dredging regulations to protect settlers and river health and listed the matter for the May municipal conference. The Provisional Leagues Club invited the Prime Minister to speak in Wangaratta soon. Also notes on local incidents and events including a cook scalding, a man with a broken leg, a stationmaster’s send off, and the Ovens and Murray Agricultural Society meeting.

Oxley Ovens Minister of Mines Wangaratta Ijeal P.L.C Alfred Murray Clara Hotel Alfred Henderson Bright TP. E Rosson Woodend Resson Tyrrell Ovens and Murray Agricultural Society

Financial summary of society debts and receipts after repairs

Draft of L1716/6 shows repairs costing LA2 10/6 and a closing debit balance of L1612 2. Total liabilities reach L216 12/6, with L200 promised for the Government Agricultural College and High School and a debt balance of LLG 12/2. Subscriptions and donations outstanding were LB 4/0 in hand Ld, with an estimated Government subsidy of £80, totaling L448 4/6. The prior period weathered downturn reduced donations, subscriptions, and railway receipts. a profit of L154 was earned at the last show.

Lake Rowan concert a successful church gathering

The annual Lake Rowan Congregational Church meeting and concert drew a large audience at Mediancs Hall. Tea served at 7 40 with catering by Mr Phillips, then a program featuring children and local talent, followed by socializing and a final supper.

Lake Rowan Congregational Phillips Mesdaces Willis Joy George Troiines Misses Willis Trvine Winter Holmes

Money to Leno Beechworth lending notice

Beechworth Barding Society offers money to lend for bald purchases or on properties already built. Easy terms of peace. Richard Warren secretary Ford Street Beechworth advertising notice.

Leno Beechworth Barding Society Richard Warren Ford-Street Beechworth Advyt

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ST. James and District OLR Waggarandale Tundoon the Shire Maiden Plath I. H. Staunton Lady Thornton Hogsted Dinning Lady Flora Lloyd Pilot Pil Widows T. A. Grifiths Anchor Anchorite Maretta Skelton Cherry Eveni Agat Crafter Stairway Grafter Lisove H. Hoysted Hova—Mulasoi Appreiony Hughes Dyra Toya T. Grittiche W. Hoysted Pleasant Place Presnt Reachers Itaders T. Lloyd's Prilby F. Callahan Red Wings T. Chhill Fair Nell Brown Ginger Mick Trixie Nyonsaget Trilby L. Brown North Flatt H. Heysted Grand Or A. Heysted Hso C. Staunton Harp Solo North Fleet T. Griffiths Blackboy Griffiths P. Lyons Drummer O'Donnell J. Corkin Lively Williams Deakin Tess Gawitha Frosty Tommy Aunt Drummer Gazettha Vrummer Black Boy Lila Eai E. W. Stewart Yarrabee T. M'Ewan J. Brown Tor Goulburn Valley Slymour James Willis W. Christiansen Yarrawonga Miss Phillips Miss Wider Duer David Goliath Messia Elsie Irvine Rachel Joy Lon Ethel Willis Mis A. Maloney God Save the King Misses Warland C.B Blue Pink Brodie Collins Street Victoria Coffee Palace Chris. Stolz T & Price Victoria Chris Stolz Belmorest Nunn Jowest Prins Hugh Thomson & Sons Kennedy & Wilkins, General Merchants, Bridgesstreet Venus Tobacco Limerick Sir Walter Queen Bess Venus Vvenus British-Australasian Tobacco Co Stewart Street J. W. Hilg Carrier Street J. Wir Ethr Carrier Strelt John Clark The Land and Board of Works Nunn Street Clark Clark's Jenkins & Son Pearson Duerdin & Sainsbury Flinders Lane Melbour Dexaamon Gaccotexa Hrexry FE Hiscocktandards Ofice Bonalya State of Victoria
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