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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
3
The Benalla Shire Council discussed alleged irregularities in a recent estate purchase. Dr Cleary urged an inquiry into possible influence and urged council cooperation with the Returned Soldiers Association. a motion to pursue this was approved.
Friday afternoon auctioneers led a spirited sale of the late Mrs. Emily Burz estate on Bridge Street. The 26 by 120 foot plot sold for 1200 to Mr. George of Albury, with another deal at the Colonial Bank Bridge Street Bonalla seen to Mr. Y L Wills for cash. A plan to convert the site into a modern paddler and nurseryman shop was announced. Early Friday, intruders disturbed the residence of Mr. S Jeffrey, shire engineer, but fled with only a pound of steak and some veespes pronounced missing. police conducted a search with no arrests. Daxcm section notes reopening of Bibron and Partners place in Stiro ball on April 7 at 7 30 with Brathports for Beginners and advanced pupils to follow.
Mrs MKean an early Victoris link died Thursday 25th at Lina Bast aged 14 years after two years of ill health. Native of London she arrived in Victoris over 60 years ago aboard White Star, lived in Somerton and Winton, later moved to Lims Bist. Survived by three sons Mostra James William George and three daughters Mia HO Arnold Mildeca Mrs J Ashcrop Warragal Dorinda M Liat. Remains buried Moorngsg cemetery Saturday with burial service by Mr Chapman and mortuary arrangements by Mr Abbott.
Mr James Smith aged 87 a long time resident of the Dookie district died at his residence. A large district gathering attended the funeral where pallbearers Masara J Lamrock W Dodd Begun D Smith G A Rowlands and D Johostoo served. The Rev O Cromley conducted the service at the church he helped build about 50 years ago and long served as a Church of England guardian.
Weights listed for Benalla Cup meeting include first day five furlongs with Maidens allowed and a long roster of named horses such as Novine Snakes Good Stamp Movie Tor Tou Yundool Blackshell Bemibrove Carnatas Lady Shrapnel Fanteonys and more. Additional sections cover six furlongs and one mile events with minimum weights noted for several mares and geldings and include horses like Blackwood Soretire Mount Rascal Amberizo Lord Cooltrim and Prince Altonid.
At a Benalla Shire Council meeting officials debated electric versus gas lighting. Dr Cleary urged early action to replace gas after the current contract ends in four years, noting Seymour and nearby towns already use electric light. The council considered costs, plant prices around £7000, and potential suppliers, with a plan to appoint a committee and seek information from neighboring towns before finalising steps.
Melbourne reports floods north of Auckland cause multiple drownings and bridge losses while diverse crimes unfold across New South Wales and Victoria. A murder-ambush case in Blayney shocks residents as housebreakings surge in Malvern Prahran Mentone and Albert Park. A new Australian steamer Botlands launches in Sydney. Courts release several defendants as trials proceed, and prices and penalties feature in local crime notes.
Merrownxx Monday market notes Melbourne closing prices for oats barley and potatoes with firm tones under government rate of 214/86 per cwt for firab grade. Prices show oats from 1/ to 6/6 per Ib large and small lots. barley at 7/6. potatoes around 8 to 8 10. onions 10 to 11 15. bacon and honey also holding firm as demand improves ahead of winter trade.
The Benalla Shire Council met yesterday with members Walker Roe Smith Harrison Harrison Dallas Ginnigan Hassnt Cowan Dunlop Heaney Cook Cleat Day present. Reports from Public Works and Railways outlined wire supply issues at Pentridge and project costs 271 10 and 69 per mile, plus land purchases near Bungoot and Benalla unresolved. The council discussed drainage, bridge, and road works, approval of tenders for the Benalla Mansfield road, and calls for clearer reporting from officers while approving several applications and staff leave requests.
A council session discusses increasing wages for rate collectors and yard staff, plus proposals to fund water supply from Sumaeloa to Broken River at £20,000. They review roadworks, a Devonish survey, and an ongoing plan to buy or sell trucks, with detailed expenditure lists for various ridings and public works.
A minutes fragment from a Benalla gymnasium club meeting records president Walhur leading discussion on accounts showing a balance sheet with Bank of England funds and donations totaling around £25 4s, plus expenditure items such as printing and other charges. Officers elected include President Walker and vice presidents Briggs and Riehl. secretary Hooper and treasurer Roswell. The group resolved to operate the committee weekly starting Thursday, 4th April, and to consider foreign invitations by N. Chalumace’s removal request.
The column lists various local gatherings and social events including dances, concerts, and meetings. Highlights mention weekly community dances, an eastern tirad rinans gathering, Moorlity meeting, and a public meeting of Benally RS with notice of rescheduled times.
A letter from Moses Temniton Clarke and Clarke, notes that private hospital officials were informed the council would register a homey on a Brown Inver plan. Objections list five reasons including weather, yard space, water supply, and safety concerns. The petition seeks council authorization and urging local health authorities to grant the hospital registration.
A fragmented report from a local sporting event notes racing activity and committees discussing entries. It mentions a few names and places but details are obscured, with unclear outcomes or dates. Further readable facts include references to a meeting and local participants.
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