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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

3

Obituary notices for T Ches ter and Clyde Clark

Obituary row from Benalla district notes the death of Mr Thos I Ches ter aged about 40 at Henalla after a seven day illness of pneumonia. He was from Lake Rowan, married to Margaret Blickston, survived by four daughters and three sons. The funeral was at Lake Rowah cemetery with Rev S Bryant officiating. Also reported is the death of Miss Alice Harris at Benalla from consumption after an illness of several months, a beloved worker at Benalla. Clyde Clark, Ballant clerk of courts, aged six, died after a fall from a cart, with empathy expressed for Mr and Mrs Clark.

T. Chesters Henalla Clyde Clark M.S. Clark Ballant Henstls Clyde

Fortnightly cattle and sheep sale at Benalla yard report

Commercial reports a crowded fortnightly market at the Corporation Yards Benalla with fair demand for various classes. Prices show slight improvement late, cattle light in yarding, sheep and store stock steady to lower, bacon pigs selling under late rates, and numerous buyers from local firms listed among vendors and purchasers. Prices for crossbred ewes and merino wethers detailed, with names of buyers and sellers including W M Sutton and J B Gin ning u.

M. Q. Manamara M¢Namara Jsuol Wm. Irvine Thoont B. Ewes Wis Kon J .L. Brown A. M.farlane Ths Brenaul J. B. Ginnigeu J. Mart King Bros Little Little Mport Corporation Benalla Flores Jos. Cooper Ryan's Cook R. H. Green North Winton Chas Wardle Chas. Millar És. Harrison Jas, Hornan W. Crawford Ian Gayley Set M. Farrell W. Burns Hom W. Little M.K Her Ky Deering A. Little G. T. Barns Cooper Green Dennis Bros Watts, Turnbull & CO Watts, Turnbull and Co Conssbrad Wes Lapcolus

Visit of Inspectors on Railway and Forest Prospects

A traveling party led by Mr West from the Argus newspaper toured Belnap Beulla region forests and river basins, examining timber stands, haulage routes, and potential rail links from Swanpool to Dodd's Crossing via Whitfield and Poa. They visited Saw Mills and farms, studied log loading and river transport, and discussed a proposed railway to unlock forest resources amid heavy snowfall and local memories of early settlement. The tour highlighted the need for road and rail development to sustain local timber and settlement.

Hay Bow Lake National Asset Alee West Argua Besulla Ur Forests Whittichd Thos Forest Banalay Whitfield Peasock May Williams Mr. West Wnt Mark Evans Facm Lima T van Pooroite G. D. Howell Tilly Viatel Mr. Hower Weatwan Tuoruue Tathug Crook Lita South Uhat Julie Swanpooly Rata Swanpool Dodd's Crossing Simavie Coul Worrall's Sich Tun Tobie Stewart Coghill Wee Wageye Mr. Coghill Bodil Kaffate Howint Bewalla Company Daley Loluin Hellers Fitton Mite Ryat Kelly's Camp Uae Shdin Cne Meinentoen Antelor Yeayiy Chomurky Bnd Promtiaedd Ani Thiere Dodie Croening Poahonk Sartier Mr. Wilhad Bonalle Mir Thompman Tolmie Williau Benalla Cromatng Mrs Waal Isa Leer Dodd Whildatt Mahatkoh -Wortenstun Dexia Wold Whitfield Or

Railway push to settle tolilup country opens new hope

A long report argues that extending the Whitfield Bonalla line and Dodds Crowing route would open up rich timber and fertile lands in the Poomsbully ranges. It notes settlers 40 of 130 arrived, many driven out, and urges permanent surveys, land settlement, and rail links to boost farming, timber and transport across Benalla Tolmie district.

Poomsbully Holland Watoend Ota tBu Toreet Timbertt Kelly Fortu Uhiise Dine Irioten Cafe Retroab Imeaulng Pete Pila Opuilon Furtiors Uwe Allways Stansling Hapreweguige Wangaratta Whitfield Bonalla Dodds Chivassnig Hollands River Steon Lana Laegy Arwne Poupuely Lovelapo Te Minster Ratlwass St Sh Railways Atu Iychujlinu Contmitiens Amore Benalla Goumittia Thio Dodd Samaria Swingrel Broken River Hollinrs’s Bohalla Alata Toombullup Ikie Timber Whitoui Work Howe Toorour Bonwlta Sawmill Co Simi Ure Mill Tatung Ain Mjlea Banta Miles Lade Jy Hou Thonpaom Bewalls Cipany Ablainshanon Absistouel de Solosture Courtney Uci

Unclear OCR fragment on railway extensions debate

Fragmentary report discusses Mont Roei railway extensions and land value. Mentions observers von Schnerdoult Yolmie Tom brulluplistriots and Lowtinony to assess land, rain, and water resources. Argues the land’s quality and water features support a costly enterprise despite uncertainties and potential settlement impacts.

Mont Roei von Schnerdoult Almut

Benalla Beats Wangaratta In Slow Bowls Match

Sporting intelligence reports a Benalla victory over Wangaratta by 16 points after a long, uneven bowls contest. The article notes travels to the venue, dinner at a hotel, and a tight final stage with key ends and players named, including Hiscock, Law, Abbott, and Pinkerton among others.

Lonalla Club Jourmayed Wangarates Om Wastnostay Tweed Comercial Hotel Benalla Hiscock Wangaratta Twens Bonalla Ted Init Laurence Uigcock Lawrover Tiscock Lawrence Pinkerton Clark Pinkeron Olek Pinkepton Lawford Abbott Ebbott Woring Bo Batts Latvia Devatiar Wangaratt Clarke Dates Talli Lawrsuce Lamboth Gould Covead Myla Bosullay Enepry Manley Nishi Hiscopt

Wednesday Association Football Disappointing Public Match Ends in Home Victory

A midweek friendly in the public yard drew 16 visitors, yielding a home win by 26 to 15 as Gymnasium Club players stood out. The Wednesday Association met at Violetown to settle disputes with concessions, outlining round structure and future matches next Wednesday while criticizing the Half-Holiday team for missing a scheduled game at Baddaginnie.

Lands Carrick Gabor Gympadim Williamis Mohsideon Baddaginniv Ryan Winton Gorkur Vilottown T. Wal-lacé Greatig Baddaginnie Yur Bonalla

Coursing Opens with Narrow Wins at Vivo Alle Ground

The opening meeting of the separate Pox Terrier Club was held on Wednesday at the Vivo Alle ground and featured several close stakes. The Open Stakes winner was Colling and Orford's Admireal Togo with Poseidon a maverup. Jack beat Chick Rose in the 2b Stake. Sklt fing won Puppy Stake beating Kirup's Spot. De Dangie took the Dollie Stake for Ellis with Mick second. Nutiaeg and Jook won two supplementary stakes.

Ellis’ de Dangie Moven Mick Nutiaeg and Jook

Overcoats for Men and Boys at Local Clothier Prices

Readable ad notes men overcoats in various sizes including aged and youth coats. Mentions warm waterproof options and durable oilskin styles with prices from 10s 6d to 22s. Highlights school wear and sturdy tailoring, promising good serviceable garments and timely delivery.

Pe Favax Co's Confectionery Crystallored Fruits

Pe Favax and Co announces new confectionery item Crystallored Fruits wind Popsdrees. The note lists product launch details and company contact for retailers. The brief highlights the novelty fruit candy line and its availability.

Favax & Co

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