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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text hints at an election preview with names such as Aliorn-Swangunaly and Hawi and reference to May voting. Details are garbled, but the piece appears to discuss candidate mentions and campaign notes for an upcoming election season.
In Henulla last night Mel Ahern championed Labour policy while DP Cunningham and Abera spoke on government finances and the Braddon clause. Speakers argued for renewal of effforts on referenda and tax reforms as the May referendum loomed, with calls for direct public say on major policy questions.
A farewell gathering on North Bestor Street bid Mr Geo J Coles farewell as town leaders praised his upright, straightforward character and long service. Speakers thanked him for his work and hoped he would prosper, with wishes for continued town support and a successor to honor his memory.
Guests toasted health and prosperity while tributes honored Mr. Morris as successor and the Chan auld Lang Syne closed the event. Recitations and songs featured contributions from local residents including Polly, Kennedy, Allain, Chelliver, Calvithors, and Morr.
The defendant, Mo the Warngarstta, faced a charge of resisting Constable Howden during a domestic disturbance at his home. The struggle included assaults and a window push, leading to a £5 fine or one month hard labor, plus discharge on another charge of being drunk and disorderly.
At the Court of General Sessions Judge Box jailed several defendants. A. Monar of Rutherford was sentenced to twelve months with hard labor, suspended on bond for good behavior. H. Smith pleaded guilty to arson at Mountain View House Whitfield. Willan Bailly was found guilty of arson at Eskdale and given an eighteen month term.
Furniture talk highlights Benalla’s Stela store run by Mr. Chris Stolz as one of the largest house furnishing businesses outside Melbourne. The sprawling display covers sideboards dining room suites bedding and more with ample vans for delivery. A Yarrawooga branch adds to its reach selling Allan’s pianos organs stoves and modern furniture with competitive pricing.
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