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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
4
The Devotsle Prisgrows Society met at Prosott Muasim Saturday with officers and members including Grogan Burrows Hype Wellwaud and Murphy. Discussions covered water supply, footpath inspections, a proposed Daverriah township status, and plans to reform the Benalla fire brigade while noting attendance and governance issues.
A confusing report from Ow jug of t hv Boustla Shire Leounet on Saturday outlined that after adjusting for illusory portions, expenses would strain the treasury. The council discussed potential legal opinions, budget gaps, and the possibility of delaying or scaling roadworks while debating who should pay for ongoing costs.
The Shire Council debated replacing a potse wool with a permanent lockup and explored adding a small cellary. MLA Le urged action with Chink Sinretery supporting. Dr Dallas motioned to add the trip to committee meetings. the motion was carried after debate.
A motion at Shire Council demanded reassessment of Benalla clerk of courts office from fourth to third class. Cry Guppy led the protest, noting differing classifications between nearby towns and urging ministerial review. Mr Cartie proposed a deputation to press the change, and the motion was carried.
The 6th Light Horse Brigade conducted a multi-regiment training at Wallan with Major Martin in command. Regiments 13th to 18th engaged in simulated rear-guard actions and pursuit, including detailed movements from Woodstock toward Lightwood and Epping, while Governor and senior officers observed and later inspected the troops.
Report from a 1914 camp describes a difficult offensive push with skirmish lines and a notable rear attack delay by the 16th Hoyinout. Despite severe weather and injuries, officers praise discipline and efficiency as troops prepare to march home, with Major Martin commending the men before departure from Wallan Station.
A late Brigadier of the Sea Brigade is honored in a Thursday evening ceremony. Major J J Martin of the 1th leads the proceedings as Col Dr M'Leish receives a shield with the three regiments crest from the officers.
Reports include a boy fined for selling cigarettes to a minor, Phylloxera damages at Wodengs vineyard with 40 acres to be uprooted, Adelaide harbor awaiting a remount and breeding depot, Edith Clogan scalded by boiling water and dying, David Scarmmell shot on a sugar fence with a pistol, and a court abolishing Sunday small country school fees upon safety conditions. Parkes Court awards £16 for sheep killed by defendant's dogs after assessing damages.
The ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as permanent cures for backache and urinary trouble with testimonials from Thomas Reilly of Hanna Street Booslla. It claims twelve years without illness or relapse and urges purchase through Foster-McClellan Co. at Pitt Street Sydney.
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