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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
4
A fragmented account of a political gathering discussing federation, parliamentary powers, taxation, and policy shifts. The text references the Federal government, Labor contrasts, and proposed changes to land and revenue controls, with mentions of key figures and public debate on taxation and reform.
In a heated public meeting, speakers denounced postal voting as prone to abuse while advocating reform. Candidates debated referendum integrity, campaign funding, and turnout as polling officers faced removal amid tensions over the election process.
Fragmented report shows the Benalla Municipal Band negotiating with Mr. Muller and London Pictures for financial backing. Proposals include loans of around £40 with monthly payments, and a plan to hold a fair at the Morhunion Institute to raise funds. The band plans to recruit new players, review guarantees, and arrange occasional performances on Wednesday nights.
An advertisement lists Laxo Tonic Pills claimed to ease constipation liver trouble and various skin conditions. It mentions availability at Tonkin s Gourambat Dos y Min Druid e Bath and Shire Hall on May 20 with claims of rapid relief and mentions related products for skin diseases and ailments.
A wide range of brief items from colonial Australia covers express train divisions to Sydney and Adelaide, sugar refinery profits, butter exports, cotton prospects in Queensland, pearl finds in Broome, land sales near Kooweerup, potato yields at 120 tons total, police raids in Fitzroy, a Nimitybello catster disqualification, and wheat harvest statistics for Western Australia. Other notes report a US track team visit, hotel fines, bank expansion plans, Cairns banana exports, Captain Scott's estate, Davis Cup selections, farmer suicides, crime recoveries, and various local incidents including accidents, fires, and thefts.
A meeting adjourned by Benalla clubs approved their amalgamation and Bowalla Football Club formation. Benny elected president, Mortis and Triado as officials, with a 5 shilling subscription for a ladies ticket. Saturday football planning and umpire fees outlined for North Eastern Saturday Association.
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