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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
3
An old advertisement from Moodie's Manufacturing Co offering a range of light and secondhand buggies and gigs including spring carts and double seated models. The listing touts up-to-date designs and a large assortment for sale under the company brand.
On Monday 17th instant four new railway time tables will start and many recently cancelled trains reappear. The Yarrawongsling line will run two trains daily both ways on Tuesdays and Saturdays, as currently on Mondays. The Benalla to Mangalore service will allow passengers to reach the Goalburn Valley train on Tuesdays and Fridays. Additional trains are added and new branch services planned, with riders praising the changes though some wish the early morning train ran daily. Crown land bailiff Mr. W. A. Connolly prepares for a Murrayville transfer after eleven years at Benalla. The Mechanical Institute receives forty new fiction titles to add to the collection.
Reading through village items, Benalla council receives land sales, police moves, cemetery secretary appointment, and road fund updates. Local auctions, public notices, and a sugar industry screening feature alongside community entertainment at the Benalla Pictures are noted.
A chaotic city page reports police asserting control over street trade in buckos and gorda sales, arrests in a murder case involving a police clock, and a remand for the accused wife. Adelatte firemen threaten strikes for better wages, amid public pleas against unlawful wagers. Markets show Melbourne price shifts across staples, with mixed livestock and produce values.
Mrs J T Roberts one of the oldest residents of Devenish and Boxwood district died last week. She was wife of the late J Kiborm and mother of John Roberts. A devoted church member she traveled to Melbourne recently and returned severely unwell. She leaves her son John Roberts, his wife Mrs J Bennett, Mrs Ay Boats, Mrs A Thomas, and her brother Peach Anginy.
Obituaries report the deaths of Thomas Coleman and Thomas Colemay in Greta with suspicions of foul play and a coroner's inquest. Nearby, Charles H. Wheatland, aged 70, former state prosecutor and public servant, is mourned for his long service and leadership in Melbourne clubs. Additional notices announce the deaths of A. B. Murdoch and James Bromley, noting appendicitis and a Tallagamp district life, with survivors listed.
The Victorian Producers Cooperative Co Ltd reports a good yarding of cattle hogs and sheep at Bonalla yards on Tuesday May 4 with varied prices and a strong turnout of buyers. Watts Turnbull & Co held their fortnightly market noting lighter yarding and steady fat cattle demand while fat sheep and pigs softened. Prime cattle sold well with several consignments achieving high figures, store cattle were dull and prices mixed across categories. Fat sheep and lambs showed brisk bidding for prime stock but weaker demand for medium and inferior quality.
Local shire council meeting chaired by Chadwick discusses appointing Dr Norman Mackay as health officer and cooperation on railway deliveries. Inspector timelines note enforcement against stinkwort destruction, with financials and protests over property actions. Dr Mackay reports no major health issues. influenza limited to nearby areas and a double postal health system planned. Town notices list upcoming events in May and a series of public health advertisements for cough remedies and peppermint cures.
Measts Watts Turnbull & Co report a small yarding at the Benalla pig sale on Tuesday 4th January. Both at and store pigs were forward, prices easier than the previous sale with quotations including Gandbacon at £5 10s, £5 13s, £5 17s, light £4 10s, £3 12s to £5, porkers around £2 10s to £5 5s, slips to £1 9s6d, suckers 12s6d to 14s6d.
Councillors discussed a proposal to establish a hospital in Tarigamiah. Dr O Des moved that necessary steps be taken and the matter was connected with public moves and the council’s authority. A lengthy discussion followed as a signed petition was presented and it was agreed to defer action for a month while the Repatriation Department communicates with the Norges Association to ascertain their views.
In Bonalla officials led by President Walker of Hu Shire announce a permanent monument be erected in a prominent Bowilla spot. Estimate costs reach £1000 with funds to come from voluntary contributions and future protection by local authorities. The plan aims to honor fallen soldiers while involving residents under British rule.
A community meeting at Thoona debated memorializing a local teacher and stopping the proposed erection of a school near the VME Hall. Supporters including Masare W Ittlew and Dr J J Waerieou urged backing the memorial while opponents urged delaying and reconsidering the project. The gathering planned a further meeting Monday at 6 PM to decide the course.
Racing at Warrnambool features the Unto Handicap results with Santoh Hat and Lyolight among several names in a crowded program. The meeting includes cricket and tennis reports with local clubs noting entry lists, prize funds, and recent friendly matches.
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