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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 17, 1904

Page

2

Land policy sparked debate on closer settlement and rails

A local column argues compulsory land purchase risks and questions government land holdings and railway plans. It cites Mr Boot, Mr Twit, and Mr Bent, calling for a straight policy to foster closer settlement, with debates on estate availability and parliamentary approval. A separate notice covers a prize list revision and a band program in Benalla.

Boot Twit Tait Bent Legislative Council

Court notes and church notices in Melhourna region

A mixed local page reports withdrawals in cattle theft charges against Kaene Flannery and a Supreme Court session in Warren and Melhourna, plus embezzlement pleas by Thomas W Warton. Holy Trinity Church sermon notes praise new church windows and Jubilee plans. Community notices include prize distributions at Holy Trinity Sunday School, a fatal death in Avenel, a near firearm accident, and various council, police, and public health items.

Couur Kaene Flannery Warren Ahuouusing Hia Intentioe Supreme Court Monte Wora Warren Drayn Melbous Lharga Malhourna Vane Watotes Cas Criminal Court Melhourna Holy Trinity Parth Hall Wo. Parkes West School Liltls Elas L. Rhodes Harvey A. Bird Elas Alice Knox M. Bird Douglas M. Guy M. Bellin Baker HE. Knox G. Knox Hiss Thos. Hivuuckly Abbott Elim W. Shannon Eat Sohiel Girly Alma Phillips Oliva Phillipe Hinmiv Tattle Hester Harvey Teli Eva. Phillipe Rite Philips T. Els Daisy Little Agnes Harvey Boyz Claw Gorton Phillips Artie Phillips G. Harvey Tav Wilson Elu Charlesworth Ls Cles Thraon Bartington Olly Siney Claai

Irregular Notices and Local Items From Warrenhayne

A mixed page of irregular notices and local items describes complaints about offensive drawings near Arundel Street and the railway bridge, plus postal shifts from a school to a factory. It mentions South African stock stories, a Sunshine Harvester test, and local business notices from Bonalla and Benalla, including dental services, gifts, and ads.

Arundel Street Warnereayss Warrenbayny Warrenhayne Wan Fuand HS. Midgar Post -Ofice Wi H Pitty Butlar A. Shaw Pontiniant Auhtraliain Aputea South Akon Laat Xeason Vickubung Rocky Dong Te Primcipal Dreskage Glenrowan Faucalypta Mankier P. . Mongar Gregerion Ousteve Clark He Arendy Bridger Atreat Bonalla Adve

Leviathan of Acatrall and Benalla racing notes in Melbourne

The report covers racing and coursing news from Melbourne and Benalla. Jockey J Power, formerly with OMeaya’s, survived a bad fall in the Wor donge Trial Stakes with fractures and spinal injuries. Rowland Hughes’ Sweep Clean won the principal handicap at Williamstown. Coursing opens with the Derby Oaks and Prince of Wales Stakes at Benntia Plumpton meet, despite dry conditions. Sparrow shooting event set for tomorrow with a hospital-supplied bird tally boosting attendance.

Yarrawonga ‘ Chronicle J. Power Waratah Rowland Hughes Williamstown Benntia Plumpton

Lean football results and club amalgamation plan

Saturday Lean matches show Collingwood T L beating Melbourne 7 to 5. Buzroy 17 defeats St Killa 1 1. Geelong 10 7 over Easenderf 6 11. Carl 8 best South Melbourne 1 1. Loly Trinity joins Benalla Football Clubs in a Wednesday arrangement for players and junior members. College adds an extra team. McGregerson donates £1 to Roualls' Football Club funds.

Collingwood T—L Melbourne Buzroy St. Killa Geelong Easenderf Carl South Melbourne Loly Trinity Call Benalla McGregerson Roualls

District News Roundup From Chiltern and Surrounds

A collage of district reports covers Chiltern politc court actions in West Newlay, fines for driving sheep without tuition, and local council debates on road work and railway issues. Nearby Yarrangatta and Wangaratta notes include church events, injuries, and a school ventilator fire scare with brigade response.

Chiltern West Newlay

Wedding at Orange Grove Farm Unites Lizzie Williams and E Chittock

Elizabeth Williams youngest daughter of Mr P Williams married Edward Chittock of Western Australia at Orange Grove Farm on Pawsday. Rev J Leslie officiated. Guests 60 enjoyed breakfast. gifts included gold links and a gold chain. The couple will travel to Yarrawonga then West Australia.

Avery B. Williams Orange Grove Elizebeth Lizzie P. Williams Waa E. Chittock Western Australia Yarrawonga Lilly A. Chittock H.C. Chittoels T. Eddy Williams Leslie Rataarke Coe P. Williouxs Yarrawong Westar Australis Anateh

Lima South a region seeks rail link and repairs

An inexact report notes grants for repairs, a public meeting, and a Vigilance Committee appointment while detailing timber wagon traffic, ongoing Lima South building, and land use changes. It discusses railway ties between Moe, Walhalla, Toombullup, and Strathbogie, and the need for a short line to connect to nearby towns.

Lima Gris Timch Trix Boualls Sawarl Company Shire Council Benalla Bent Tte Walhalla Gippsland Eustia Shepparton Barwiah

Water and railway dreams revive Mallee prospects

The article details ambitious plans for irrigation and settlement in the Mallee region, linking water from the Broken River system to markets via a potential Murmy to Goulburn route. It argues a railway would unlock land, attract families, and create new towns like Tolmie and Kern Hill, with a plea from local BUROA leaders for earnest business support.

Goulburn Seo Monally Tolmie Kern Hille Ceavellia Chiewr Poninkl Quersa

New School at Thoona Opened With Pleasant Picnic

A large gathering celebrated the formal opening of the new school for work at Thoo­na on Wed­nesday. The Education Department completed a neat building on the former site after a fire. Speeches praised parental enterprise and education opportunities. A dance followed with twenty eight couples. funds will buy a harmonium for the school, held in trust for public use. The contractor was Mr Williams of Benalla.

Burny Education Department Abdoti Fr. Dough Dukin Me Young North Winton Whitechurch Mitchell Doug Sai Dough Sud Massis Gates Uc Connan Mr. Williams Benalla

Local Sheep Sale Yields Mixed Prices at Lehinet Market

Watts Turnball & Co report at Lehinet sales of 1790 sheep and 24 pigs with high bids and reserves. cattle demand firmer for fat and young stock, but store bullocks weak. Fat cows and bulls sold, with nether demand noted. baconers and slips to market. Separate sale at Euroa and Tinvrtnys drew good turnout. fat bullocks and springers traded, with various prices. Also notice of Beauchworth Hospital dentist visit to Benalla on June 2-3 for dental services and child dental care.

Watts, Turnball & Co Vaughan Wether Newcumen Tate van Meare Gregemon Brow Rkoos Euroa Springer

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