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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
3
Partial OCR fragment mentions an event with names and dates unclear. It hints at a local ceremony or meeting with unspecified participants and outcomes. No definite location, organization, or numbers are readable to confirm specifics.
Discussion notes the Pacific islands as potentially valuable but costly to develop, with Australia facing long debt and high expenses while awaiting Germany's indemnity payments. The text argues a mandate removes a menace, hints at future compensation, and outlines broader postwar territorial shifts including Alsace-Lorraine and Prussian territories.
A disastrous Monday night outage hit Yarrawonga when the electrical ghat fractured halting the power supply. The engine was damaged. workers escaped injury as the town faced an extended blackout and urgent steps were discussed to install a duplicate set to restore lighting.
In Melbourne a seamen meeting to discuss a threatened general strike was postponed to Saturday when the Federal Council will announce its final decision. The Melbourne wharf laborers threaten action over loyalist employment. The influenza outbreak prompts cabinet restrictions. Returned soldiers damage a Vote No sign on Mount Tarrengower, Maldon, previously destroyed after anti conscription actions. Russians begin hunger strike. A 14 year old boy, William Darcy, dies after a motor lorry accident. A Federal proclamation bans unauthorised use of Aussie or returned soldier terms. Wonthaggi miners walk out to protest NSW wage increases. Australasian butter factory managers call for research facilities from governments.
Report of Swanpool Sports day on a bright afternoon with visitors from nearby districts. Events included three chanting contests, melon and bottle races, pony hunter and obstacle tasks. H. Gidney's grey pigeon won principal open plant event. multiple competitors listed with winners and placements across races and handicaps.
The St James Anglican Sunday School event on May 4 featured prize awards for many children. Mr Halliday delivered an engaging talk and teachers and children received gifts including top prizes to Carver Frank and Maloney Holly for excellent participation.
At Benalla Court Judge Pennefather presided over a case of illegal detention of forty feet of galvanised iron. The proceedings involved Lakeman, Challis, Brown, Clarke, and Cooke with competing claims over ownership, sale, and delivery of the iron, including purchases and receipts. The matter centered on possession versus rightful ownership, with witnesses recounting offers, receipts, and a contested claim that the iron remained with Lakeman or others at various times. the case adjourned to June 12 for further examination.
Opening meeting held midweek drew a large crowd with lively coursing action. Judges Thos Chadwick and Jas Blake presided as winners collected prizes in puppy and dog events, including King Adolphua and Une Vie Witte Hope taking top honours.
The August programage for the Farms Chain at Dookie College is not yet finalised but expected to be announced to the public within the month. Over the past year the council reduced its overdraft by about £2000, with April payments of £2025 arranged. The report covers crop conditions, pasture experiments, and pig and poultry updates, noting good land under gowl conditions, lime and super phosphate trials, and a York boar discussion for bacon pigs. Several pig fattening figures and egg production details are listed, alongside notes on brooder setup and feed efficiency, all reflecting a busy agricultural schedule and forthcoming trials for the next season.
A local gathering welcomed returned residents with warm speeches and hearty applause. Notable attendees included J. M'Oslow, Wallson, and A. J. Morrison. The program featured songs by Roscos a Doyle, performances by Weston, Thorley, Boyles, Clowey, Honper, Hayes, and BR O'Connor, plus a medal award and a light musical finale.
Victorian wheat growers, especially in the Wimmera and Bendigo regions, are urged to abandon the belief that high superphosphate dressings are wasteful. Roseworthy College data from South Australia show 2 cwt per acre yields with heavy dressings, despite low rainfall, and indicate fertiliser can boost yields even in dry years.
The article reviews a cough and cold remedy tied to Haag and Heans products, noting a laborious production and distribution network during wartime. It cites a method to mix Hewons with water to yield a pint of cough remedy and mentions pricing. The piece also references War Department movements, studio photography, and wartime financial tallies, including payroll figures and holiday observances.
Fredk Bamford died Saturday night at his residence in Haanus Hast aged 46 after a twelve year struggle with a tumor and recent decline. Born in Leicestershire in 1882 he served in the Crimean era and Indian Mutiny campaigns, later moving to Australia and settling in Benalla. He married Milas Arabella Wool in 1880 and leaves sons Mosera Haory Hiobert Gordan and Guorgs. Burial was held at the Bo Illo cemetery on Wednesday with Rev N D Haering officiating. The local post and mortuary arrangements were managed by Mr Abbutt.
Mrs Geo Seamark passed away on Wednesday after a long illness at age 71. She was born in Oriff Scotland and came to Visrula in 1803 with her husband Robt Erakine, a former engineer. She leaves one daughter Lily Sunmark and three sons Mowirs Gnu W Erakine Doro and Charlea Sanlay. Burial was on Tuesday with service by Star N D Harring. Abhoth oversaw the sanctuary arrangements.
Miss M'Keddie mourns for daughter Helen aged 13 who died yesterday. The Kent schools flag flew at half mast in sorrow for the scholar. Mr and Mrs M'Keddie had lost another child about a year ago.
The obituary notes the death of 83 year old George Little Phedenen after midday at his residence on Barkly Street. Survived by two children Mrs Tho stardy and Mr George W Livily, he was a long time resident of Bernain and once lived near Broken River, with a history of cattle trading and travel. The article records his death as the final chapter in a life spanning much of regional Australia.
Admiral Lord Jellicoe arrives in the battleship New Zealand at Perth. A heated discussion on road policy spans government and civil servants, advocating nationalisation of main roads to coordinate maintenance and harness funds. The debate touches municipal rights, taxation, and the potential shift of control from local authorities.
Fragmented OCR text describes a medical cure claim credited to "the Doctons" and mentions pain relief, a mysterious remedy, and various nonsensical phrases. The readable parts reference a physician-like figure and a promise of recovery, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear facts or verifiable details.
Fragmented OCR notice lists names and items with casual mentions of clothing and shoes. The readable text appears as a jumble of names, brands, and stray phrases, offering little coherent event or action beyond petty notices and purchases.
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