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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1920
Page
3
The Australian House debated raising members' salaries from £600 to £1000 a year after Mr Bamford moved an amendment on the Estimates. The motion passed 43 to 16 and Mr Hughes promised to discuss government action with the Cabinet, signaling a possible bill. The exchange drew sharp criticism over the motive and ethics of the push.
The article argues the plan appears organized and backed by supporters, but its surrounding circumstances threaten elector protection. It notes elected members face the risk of a long three year wait to act, urging recall and referendum. It also covers hostel needs for Benalla and education matters, including church-led hostel plans and local school developments.
The Tumday Courier reports that Walter Garth attempted to end his life at the old pound paddock near the cemetery owned by Mr. P. L. McCarthy while feeding stock with Mr. G. Smith. Garth was taken to hospital in critical condition. Authorities warn applicants to follow clear war service forms and avoid amending papers, noting common mistakes cause delays. Local notices include water-carting pay dispute and upcoming sales by Victorian Brokers Co. at Latong and Benally hotel. Community updates cover a farewell for Rev Pandor Finnery, citrus crop yields, and staff transfers in Howrah and Trancell, with several appointments to be considered by councils.
A farmer from Kiowa, Mr J Hellocown, was dragged by a locomotive at Wangaratta railway yard on Thursday morning. Witnesses reported a near miss as the Whitfield train moved past, with the victim narrowly avoiding fatal injury after being struck by debris and tossed to the side. He escaped with scrapes, a shaken figure, and minor knee injuries, able to rise and continue.
Melbourne report notes Federal Minister of Public Works and Railways Groom taken ill with orders to rest by his medical adviser. In Geelong, Ozanne libel action against the Geelong Advertiser continued as ex MP Ozanne and ex MP M'Grath testified about government support and alleged demonstrations.
The Full Court today refused to grant leave to appeal in the Deany commission case. It held Mr Deany M I A intervention did not affect the sale validity to the Closer Settlement Board. The High Court also ruled the sale contract involving Deany was against public policy and the appeal was dismissed.
New railway fares issued yesterday show revised rates from Houalls to Milebourne and other stations. Fares include Moultdy to Adulia £4 0d, various intermediate prices, with Bahalors at £3 and Allalinirs £10, Mend £13, and other sums listed, reflecting the revived pricing structure.
An account describes the Prince of Wales during a voyage in New Zealand where he encounters a crowd, rides a steeplechase horse, and suffers a fall near a fence. He recovers with aid from officers and continues events as observers note the try.
A list of upcoming activities includes May 1 gathering at Manolo palace with a boxed parade, May 3 meeting at Indy eUpportuni ouslin, May 31 Bryday Bryday Myuidig Cycwalthuy and Opotipotpan hull couilthon, May 1 play and fancy draw ball at Siro hall for the Football club, and May 7 Benally Rovers Football Ghats hall events.
The text mashes phrases about rival teams, colleges, and odd events with many garbled names. It references Nave College, Sootels College, Navier, and Whilo connotes a chaotic list of players and towns with unclear action.
In a high scoring football match Havers beat Violuttowa 39 points to 25 with key graft by Wehardean and McFacesn. Dinkinson Sherwitt Page Wolottawn Hosking Mirort Syd Dickinsen contributed points as Violuttowa led early before the Havers surged in the second and third quarters.
Longwood edged Baddagiunie by 20 points in a hard fought football game. Halenll and Grant led for Longwood with solid support from Brody Towtke and Carey while Kalfoher Nicholaun Suentune and Backlit fought hard for the losers. Final scores listed show Longwood 10 Ly TH roland and 7A pile to Baddagtanto HLLAT palace Surot Lupezials Lows Shows Grvols.
A Thurprob novice golf event on Friday produced tight contests and notable prizes. Le Fillycock and Miss Boimbly won 45 points with 14 handicap while King and Stauth led the afternoon flight but were edged by the winning pair. Club officials, including Mr W Cartor, praised the turnout and the overall high standard.
A fragmented report describes early coursing events with references to the Allaged Sh Of and several stakes names. Names include P. Mile, Torstar, W. fox Ivey Hong, Pappy Stak, and Clues Stakey P. The text mentions stake values and participants, indicating a horse or dog coursing meet with various prizes and entries.
Mr Sydney Smith secretary of the Australian Guardiat Covitral asks Mr Findley for details on an English cricket tour offering a two day fixture. A Cricket Club committee meeting Saturday will tackle the Children's Hacking Cough and a noted medical topic.
A noisy district council gathering discussed resolutions to forward to a spiritual convention. Government action on breed improvement, immediate measures to destroy poisonous wheat, compensation for leased lands, and grain tying methods were debated amid plans for a public meeting and strong attendance.
A garbled report describes a reception for Archbishop Mannix at a railway station in Arabi and mentions attendees, local officials, and a scheduled event. The text is heavily distorted with numerous unreadable phrases and misrendered names.
The readable text shows a jumble of letters numbers and fragments including names like Bansal and Gan and references to dates 1900 655-7 and locations such as Ohio but most content is garbled non sequential and lacks coherent events or context for a clear news item.
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