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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
3
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A court record recounts the case of a man charged with feloniously taking honey from a camp wagon after a tree fell on a rural road. Key witnesses describe the treetop work, seizure of the honey, and disputed ownership. The jury or bench dismissed the case after witness testimonies and shifting blame, with broader questions about shire action on felled trees noted.
The final tunirs competition match was played Wednesday with Udjonuk and Hanitton defeating Mackerel tid Willan by 28 to 17. A tennis match followed between players from the Pulitio and Barbeau course, ending 44 to 21.
Community notices announce events at the Shire Hall including Dickens Fellowship and concerts from May 1 to May 8 plus a May Day carnival and Nations Fair. A serious accident near Samaria leaves 6 year old Dolly Willeoel with a jaw fracture after a fall while chasing a cat. she is under medical care in Benalla.
In Violatown court Ketwi Med We W Bouyer MM vonmialle Avenne were tried for larceny from Mr A O Morrin's hotel. James Edward Wau allegedly altered funds, £9 and more, hidden in a tin box and trunk. Witnesses described the theft, Waugh's denial, and the tin box search leading to arrest. Waugh pleaded guilty and was committed for trial at the Supreme Court in Belalla on May 1.
Advertisement notes money to lend on easy terms to build or on proportien already built. Apply William Shedwik, loose went, of Richard Warren, secretary, Boochworth. Woods' Great Peppermill Cars claim to aid coughs and colds.
A fragmentary Melbourne era notice outlines social events at St James and nearby areas. It mentions a charity auction and dance on May 16, Tuvalu civic projects, church activities at Devenish H.C. Church, and local farm union discussions on railway link proposals with Deakin and Yarrawongs Bonalla.
Mr J Neyton presided as the annual Take Rowan football club meeting at Millard's hotel Batatuy Lest. Warton elected interim chairman. Moussa G Warton and A M Quattar moved to adjourn for two weeks. The Upper Murray Herald notes a farewell to Mr and Mrs Shanley with a dance and gifts amid strong turnout from surrounding districts.
A fragmentary report outlines St James Football Club meeting held at the Royal Eto last Saturday. President J Kelly presided as financial details and committee appointments were approved, a ballot for ticket prices was set, and a match proposed for May 1 with ticket prices fixed.
A missive from RATUPAYER details a muddy stretch near St James within a mile and a half of St lunes. The writer laments the unusable road condition after weather, noting vehicles cannot pass and urging attention from authorities at nearby Mr Byrn’s site and stained by local anger.
An anniversary service at the Gaddaginnie Methodist Church featured morning and evening events led by Reverend M J W Howards and Captain AUB Coulka, with a program of hymns, recitations, and choir pieces. The gathering included a talk by Rev. Edwards, a substantial ladies’ supper, and tributes to longtime church members while a sudden death and bookmaker-related distress were noted nearby.
A local shop advertises cycles priced at 619 pounds in a motor goods section. The listing promises sundries always in stock and highlights a permanent inventory for ready purchase.
A regional listing names numerous items and brands including framing, painting, wallpaper, and tools. It notes suppliers and product types, with several company names and model references across a broad craft and home improvement categories.
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