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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1923
Page
3
The Benalla Shire Council meeting covered pound sale issues, road and culvert repairs, rabbit control, and valuation protests. Reports highlighted traffic signs, water supply concerns from the Water Trust, and requests for timber, drainage, and sanitary services.
A Yarrawonga and Oakland extension to connect with Victoria's lines drew strong support at Benalla Shire Council. John Rennie urged backing for a straight Oaklands to Yarrawonga route, arguing economic gains, Riverina links, and cross border rail potential. Delegates emphasized the Riverina River trade, coal prospects, and the need for a firm decision on entry points to Victoria.
A lively Benalla showground program offers 21 events in the Apzie sports programme. Local teams train for the Lord Lindsay competition, mounted soldier displays feature riding and rifle handling, and new events include tilting at the ring and a novel driving contest. Strong entries from Dookie Gollaign and others vie for the Championship Cup. Boy Scouts cart race and light team competitions add further interest. The Benalla Band and public attractions round out an anticipated day from dawn to dusk.
The Benalla Band seeks funds and coal donations for prewar recreation goals. The president and secretaries urge Henatta residents to contribute, stressing no member receives pay and all money goes toward procurement and entertainment aims. Donations will be acknowledged publicly.
To the Editor a Queensland Government control of meat pricing prompts complaints about high charges in Brisbane and suburbs. The letter lists sample beef cuts with inflated prices and questions the fairness of current rate setting. It urges clarity in pricing and affordability for residents.
A local Swanpool concert and dance featured performances by several neighbors including Miss Yuletion and Mr Disney. The event ended with a musical supper and dancing. in other news, T.S. Mansfeld of Eurobin Creek sold his property to a Melbourne syndicate planning subdivision for weekend visitors.
Beechworth region reports a Friday car crash on Olyestreet injuring no one seriously after a water cart obstruction hid the vehicle. Beechworth postmaster Mr P Marioney notes preparations for Anzac Day events. Forward Hexelwworth committee and Returned Soldiers Association run a successful procession. Major Cooperative Society Limited at Dookie posts record half-year turnover of £18,729 13/10 with profit of £718 4/2 and plans to pay 735 percent on paid-up capital. Katandra Returned Soldiers Branch sports award goes to Thyer Bordon State School. Religious services include Methodists and Anglicans with Bishop regular presence and a memorial for local soldiers. Violent security incidents include a court sentence for theft in Violet Town.
This report highlights Anzac Sports to be held on May 5 with Italian and Maypole dances featuring 200 children in national costumes. Davis & Co advertises a superb showing of new season wear, urging readers to shop early to avoid disappointment.
An advertisement describes ladies clothing including frocks costumes in shades such as nigger mole gry and cherie with braided beads and embroidered details. It lists coats in Grey Mole Henna Navy Bottle Saxe black tailored and brushed wool scarves in multiple shades with prices and a 14/1T reference.
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