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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from St James district presents names and places with unclear meaning and dates. The legibility is insufficient to derive a coherent event, action, or outcome for a proper summary card.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1916 event in St James with a Maxwell car and racing talk, social gatherings, a private gathering, and a large community program. It mentions wind, showers, rabbit breeding, and a church fete style program with speeches, dances, music, and fundraising for Australian services. Names, places, and times are scattered, but the piece centers on a community social event with a formal programme and entertainment.
A Benalla boy writes home from France describing the voyage with the Australian Imperial Force, noting the Mediterranean crossing, sightings of submarines, and comparisons of landscapes to gardens as they travel through France toward the front. He mentions reviews by General Birdwood, the Prince, and the varied scenes of villages, trains, and the awe of war near the front.
On Thursday a farewell gathering for Vanisiol was held at Mochanton Hall. Private R. Hiskene on final leave received warm tributes as guests spoke of his good qualities and wished him success. Music and readings complemented the program, with attendees expressing best wishes for his safe return.
Beechworth reports the death of long-time resident Mr W T Soulbys after a prolonged illness. He connected with the Age in his early years and later held a compositor position with the Advertiser. The piece also notes local incidents, fires, mining developments, a fatal accident involving a child, and community events across nearby towns with multiple named locations and individuals.
A somber incident occurred Monday afternoon when Edward Goyanot II, aged around 12, was accidentally shot by his 13 year old brother. The event, described in fractured text, notes a hunting expedition and a fatal injury with medical attempts failing to save him.
The St James Coursing Club held its annual Nipothy meeting with officers elected and plans set. D Gylling secretary reports dates for events and amended balance. receipts 52 8 2 expenditures 21 19 balance 0 2. Members include Chadwick Barrows Malosli Lyle King Rola Phillipe Aman Kennedy Cullinan Murphy Major Carver and others.
The Oxley Shire Council debated reforms to the Thistle and Rabbit Acts at a January meeting. Dr Cook and Dr Garduaryiv moved for compulsory uniform action across shires, formation of a Vermin Suppression Association with quarterly meetings and ministerial chair, and tighter inspectorate oversight to improve administration and reduce costs.
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