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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
3
A compact garbled line reads like a fragmentary note. It shows initials and partial words, offering little clear context or names. The readable bits suggest no specific event, place, or outcome to anchor a news-style card.
The readable bits describe a rough Durty rage incident and a late night tow. Names, dates, or places are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a local disturbance and vehicle action captured in a nearby report.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note mentioning individuals and a possible local matter. Readable bits reference persons and a location but lack clear actions or dates. The item resembles a brief community notice or column fragment with missing context.
Ralph Choosely presided as Jers faced charges of stealing four sheep from William Hy Trovena. Prosecution, led by Leon, argued the animal theft and branding discrepancies, while Maxwell defended, claiming misidentification and accidental killings. Jury returned guilty with mercy recommendation. two years hard labour.
The 88nt half yearly meeting of the Victorian Orioxe Lodges was held at Bonatla with 12 delegates. Bro. Snowball presided. visitor Bro. Burge from Tasmania attended. A private business session approved a twenty guineas donation toward the memorial for the late Marquis of Lavlithgow. Three new lodges opened. membership rising. a large public meeting followed in the Shire hall with 300 attendees and lively remarks on unity and Protestant-Catholic tensions.
A Melbourne rally features speakers attacking Roman Catholic influence on education and politics. Orangedom figures defend Protestant rights, criticize Catholic clergy, and urge government action for Bible in state schools. Speakers discuss votes, labor issues, and religious schooling amid tension.
Sunday morn last Mr Murphy of Bungeet narrowly escaped serious harm after a horse he attempted to cross with jammed footing, the animal rose and lifted him head downward before a bystander freed him. Later Monday a cartridge explosion caused shock but no serious injuries to Mr Justice Mud.
A lively social evening and annual concert connected with the district Church of Bughad drew a large attendance from miles around. Visitors from Benalla led the musical portion with choir pieces and solos. local and visiting performers received hearty applause and a refreshing finale.
District notes from Beechworth cover a coroner’s inquest into the death of Jonass connected to a dredging dam project, with blame absolved and a hospitalward claim. Other items include church erection plans at Mansfield and public transport concerns, a police court case about assault with varying fines, and community notices from Oxtoy and Yarravonga about local meetings, wages, and social events.
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