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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
3
A correspondent criticizes New Zealand labor import plans noting scarce farm work, long hours, and harsh living conditions. The writer contrasts New Zealand food rations and daily routines with Australian expectations, arguing for local employment and questioning the value of bringing in foreign labor.
The Boualla Waterworks Trust held its monthly meeting at the Municipal Chambers. Present were Shortill, M Phor son, and others. The board discussed a deposit of £200 for a depreciation fund, proposed building works, water supply figures, a dishonored cheque issue, and the potential Nilhooobig storage scheme while considering cheaper alternatives and necessary repairs to the weir.
The Derby and Oaks events are listed with entries, the Derby and Dales drawing lower-than-expected interest, and the Prince of Wales Stakes filling again. Notables include nominees and prices for unlimited dog papyieh and bitch pits, with multiple named entrants such as Lieutenant Booth, O Malley, Anchor's Weighed, Skiddaw, and Jer n iter, plus several prize details.
Fragmented OCR shows claims of Chamberlain's Stomach Tablets boosting energy and appetite, with dubious Cure statements. It lists Victor Say, chemist, as a source and mentions cough remedies for children, but the text is garbled and unclear about proven effects or endorsements.
Mixed district notes report a stolen Winchester rifle from Mr Benjamin Chaily in Currawa during a night of unrest. Shire council funds pass and salaries trimmed, with railway drivers and attendants receiving small payments. Mooroon hospital thefts noted, while social and church events celebrate local marriages and gifts as the community marks changes.
On Friday J J Carlito addressed a large Thoona electors meeting. Tonkin presided. He urged reform support, criticized state waste, and advocated fair old age pensions, irrigation, and wage board debate. Hasnett spoke at Dookie, supporting the Reform League with cautions on representation and railway funding. Complex railway policy and debt questions dominate the discourse with electors urged to vote.
A fragmented election notice lists Mr J Hassett inviting electors to meetings in Devenish and Benalla. It mentions times on Thursday morning and night and a Wednesday slot, but the details are incomplete.
An essay on dictionary design discusses page size for ease of use and the balance between compactness and comprehensiveness. It notes editors favored a particular dimensions and argues for including foreign terms with illustrative citations while preserving core English meanings.
The Goo rambat East Methodist Church anniversary was held on Sunday and Monday the 10th and 11th. Rev A Hanmer of Greta led the services with two discourses. Afternoon songs by the Axiditele girls and Miss Fanny Gurion in the evening. Prizes were awarded to pupils including Lily Meikle and Willie Prout Ford. The event included a large audience, smiling children, and heartfelt tributes from Rev W Allen and Mrs Allen. A programme of hymns, recitations, and songs followed, concluding with a benediction and refreshments. The building was prettily decorated by ladies.
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