The New Speaker Bowser and Lawson Retiring
Melbourne dispatch reports Mr Bowser as the new speaker with a wigless stance and Mr Lawson announcing retirement from active duty after his defeat. Licensing administration faces calls for impartial inquiry into former policemen charges. Premier vows action as charges are produced. Defence expenditure notes limited federal funds for universal training. Melbourne markets quote oats barley potatoes and onions with prices.
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Legislative Assembly
Miz
Prendergast
Allvavnts
Redistribution of Seats Bill reshapes Victorian districts
The Legislative Assembly explains the Redistribution of Seats Bill creating three new metropolitan seats and raising total seats from 65 to 68 while keeping country seats unchanged. New country constituencies include Benalla and Berwick among others. Benalla district absorbs Wangaratta Moyhu Benalla Yarra Wonga Cungamah St James Benalla North Cookie Goulburn Valley Violet Town. The first reading passed and the House adjourned until Tuesday.
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Benalla
Berwick
Geelong East
Geelong West
Mildura
Talbot
Grampians
Mallee
Wowthaggi
Partes
Labor
Liberal
Farmers’ Union
Wangaratta
Moyhu
Yarrawongs
Cungamah
St. James
Benalla North
Cookie
Goulburn Valley
Violet Town
Dangerous culvert near K Hoopers raises alarm
A reader warns the Bellalla Shire Council about a dangerous culvert on the Ghdona road near K Hooper's. Planks are spaced enough to drop a wheel through and a serious accident nearly occurred last week. The writer calls for gravel to improve nearby culverts and urges ratepayers to speak up.
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K. Hooper
Benalla Store and Fat Cattle Sale Reported Strong Prices
Victorian Producers Co Ltd report Benalla yarding on April 29 with steady demand. Store sheep and pigs met good buyer turnout. fat cattle and dairy stock showed price rises as competition intensified. Bullocks and cows ranged up to about £10 with good to fair quality, while store cattle and lambs fetched advances amid active bidding.
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Ami Soly
Coy., Ltd
Ie Corporation
Benalla
Benalla Pig Market Report From Turnbull Co Prices Drop
Benalla pig market at the Benalla Corporation Yards on Tuesday 29 April showed light yarding and lower prices. Notable figures include Hackfatters to £69/ £51/ 4 10/ Beat Bacon to £5 16/ with other lots around £5 5/ 45/1, £4 12/ £4 14/6, £4 9/6, and assorted small lots. Prices for Funboors and Lurkers listed in the low to mid pounds with several shillings spreads. First aid note appears as Wonder Great Peppermint Cure.
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Wrett
Turnbull & Co
Benalla Corporation
The Workers' Store inquiry letter questions progress
An Inquisitive reader writes to the paper questioning a proposed cooperative store. They note allotment money called up and secrecy and delays. They seek details on capital, management, remuneration for a named manager, and flotation expenses to date.
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Board of Management
Benalla Football Club reports strong season and trials
A special Benalla Football Club meeting notes a very successful season with new players sought and strength, while coach Drummond runs players and training continues under deGaris at St. Kilda. Beeson suffers knee injury for Fitzroy. regional reports from Corona and towns like Wangaratta indicate ongoing training and selection across clubs for a likely strong season.
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Melbourne
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Benalla
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Corona
deGaris
St. Kilda
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Whitty
Gilcrest
Skehan
Webb Anderson
Baker
Smith
Jones
Jackson
Nicholson
Stara
Wangaratta
Rutherglen
Albury
Beechworth
Serron
Election results and local changes noted in Forty Years Ago
Forty years ago the vacancy at Altec was filled by Mr Bolton's resignation. George Graham won by a 208 margin, Myeno lost its deposit. Dr Roliner is moving to Cob-Hivne to practice. The opening football match will be Friday between teams. A local clergyman welcomed the Presbyterian minister named MacDurtie and others named Mac, MacNiven posted the wills. Easter Monday detonation left a credit balance of 45 and was shared among Friendly Societies Tire Bridge Cricket and Football.
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Benalla
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Melbourne
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Lus
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Will & Apserat
Shepparton Hire Brigade
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H. Lear J
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J Phait
Ly Trevaskis
A. Telidge
Picnic to Beechworth A Pleasant Outing by Benalla Delegates
Benalla delegates from Friendly Societies organized a Beechworth picnic on April 10 after a delay caused by a clash with another excursion. A large crowd traveled by special train, with the Beechworth welcome and official reception at the Shire Hall. Activities included sports, cricket, bowls, and a social program, highlighting local hospitality and community spirit.
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Beechworth
Messrs
J. Rees
J. Burr
Berialla
Jack' Rees
Élrick
Mr Buffalo
United Friendly Societies
Shire Hall
Net
Mn T. G. Williams
Wangaratta
Asylum
Huhhub
Nolae
United Frieadly Societies
Sr. O'Neill
O'Neill
Maynard
United Friendly Societies’ Committee
Thanika
Beechworth Triumph Over Benalla In Rough Fixture
In a tense Beechworth versus Benalla high school football clash at the racecourse Beechworth led early then Benalla rallied but could not overturn the deficit The final score records Beechworth 4 goals 10 points to Benalla 2 goals 4 points with Beechworth prevailing after a rugged contest Also noted were separate basketball and tennis results featuring local teams and players from Beechworth and Benalla.
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Agius Tam
Heechworth Cchinical
Beechworth
Benalls
Ayie
Benally
Waris
Inquest into Death of Robert Warby at Albury District Hospital
An inquest in Albury into the death of 75 year old Robert Daniel Warby, who died at Albury District Hospital, found accidental death after Warby lit a fire with kerosene. District coroner J B Gilson presided as police magistrate J S Gibson noted Inspector Kersley’s forthcoming promotion to North Sydney.
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Fire alarms at Wangaratta church manse and theft attempt
In Wangaratta on Tuesday workmen found a fire in the Mocalytenan Manse building in Tele Street. A week earlier thieves entered the shed storing Rev. W. W. Ingram’s books, taking papers and valuables. Firefighters contained smoke and saved most of the woodwork, but some property was destroyed. Nearby, the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benevolent Society held its annual conference in Varrawongs with notable election results and financial figures.
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