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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
3
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In Benalla court yesterday Kenneth McIntosh licensee of the Winton hotel faced three charges for liquor sales during prohibited hours and a bar door left open. John Derrick and Charles Baldwin also faced counts of unlawfully being on licensed premises during prohibited hours as witnesses described the events and the bar scene.
Sunday Afternoon Keeltal by Macha ales old Band in It Gardens. Friday May 8 Dance at the Davaniah Hall. Monday May 11 States Pictures in Shire Hall. Wednesday May 13 Dance Winton Hall for Winton Football Gub. May 13 and 14 All Nations Fair in Shire Hall. Sunday May 17 Municipal Band recital in Gardens for Teilios Benevolent Society. Wednesday May 20 Grand Bal Maxino Shire Hall for Oi Band fonds.
John Molloy a young man with multiple aliases was arrested at Wangaratta station after a theft spree including a coat and trousers from Miller and Co and a Clark Bros. overcoat. He confessed to stealing the coat, described his travels, and pleaded guilty. remanded to Benalla then sentenced to three months for each charge after admitting prior larceny convictions.
The Swanpool Rechabite Lodge held a temperance meeting on Tuesday evening at Swanpool hall with well attended and profitable results. Rev K K Cook chaired and gave a long address. Mr T Smith district director of the lodge also spoke. A varied programme followed with songs, duets, and instrumental pieces by local performers including Miss Parker Mr Hiscock and others.
An audience enjoyed a comic song by Mr Noraian titled Pho catastrophe and Tha Sol dlion's Farewell performed by Quartets Barty. Votes of thanks were offered to the chairman speakers and performers for a very pleasant evening.
In a Bonalls court session before Mr Bowen, several defendants faced cruelty charges involving horses used for timber work. Cases included four drays under one man and multiple horses with sores from overwork, with defenses citing aging, winter conditions, and feeding. The magistrate urged moderation, with costs set at 12 shillings per case and later withdrawn after Green agreed to cover costs totaling £4 16s.
Sunday evening the Bishop of Wangervun will confirm about thirteen at St James. Local meetings discussed rail extension from Dookle to Warrawings Boualla and preparations for Rainbow Fate with stalls and dances. Social events included a Hibernian Hall dance for the church fund and a rowing match at the St James courts with a Davis Agricultural Cottage visit.
Mr. Cummins of the Yabha union urged avoiding a fixed line route, leaving the decision to the Railway Commission. Mr. Elarsia warned the project could be costly, while Mr. Willswing urged extending the line. Delegates were named and thanks given to Mr. Cummins as the meeting adjourned. Lake Rowan shelter shed opened with a day of events including dancing, recitations, and refreshments organized by local women.
The gents single handicap final ended Wednesday as ODea defeated Guthrie in a three set match. ODea won 5-8 6-? to claim the victory after a tense contest with Guthrie in the Hall. Earlier rounds saw Nish, Chalmers, Fieldsind and others advance through the draw with close scores.
Stock market details from St James sale led by Gru Manning Co with mixed buyers and varied prices for sheep cattle and wool. Tangimah Shins Council meeting notes warn on May enrollments and revision court schedules plus a promotional note for Peppermint Cure.
F RIC SMITH announces intention to publish a public notice regarding a planned painting hanging in town or countryside. The statement indicates forthcoming arrangements and a request for awareness ahead of the event.
Local notice promotes a Royal Mail steamship service to London via Adelaide Fremantle Colombo for Tu fio Egypt Nagle Toulon Gibraltar and Elymos. Schedules show sailings May 1 13 29 and fortnightly thereafter with modern accommodations and world rates. Circulars available. prepaid passage from any port. agents listed in Melbourne and Adelaide.
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