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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text referencing Massey Harris Reaver Thresher and related names. Mentions Golden Bite Te B Phowwa, Celivatae-Cieaaing, and prices like £10. Lacks coherent events or dates.
The winter social at Mechanic Hall in Lake Rowan occurred Wednesday evening with about a couple of dozen attendees. Music by Medsea Cameron Nicholson and a few talks followed until late, while funds for the hall were pledged to a future concert and telephony inquiries prompted by Maloney’s reports to the Postmaster.
A garbled report details rural workers union actions and wage discussions. It lists various wage rates, weekly hours, and labor provisions, mentioning shifts, chores, and benefit schemes with numerous unclear figures and place names.
A St James football meeting at the Commercial Hotel saw strong turnout and committee plans. Delegates discussed introducing a district association, funding, umpire roles, and inviting Dookie Wilby Poogamah clubs to next meetings while Glenrowan and nearby clubs consider joining or forming new arrangements with Yarrawonga and Winton.
A lively Benalla Gun Club event drew shooters from Mulbourne Longwood Paige muir Dookie Devonish Wangaatta and Samaria. Three trophies valued at £13 attracted strong contest as Polan won the top prize while Ginnivan Calvossty and Volan held hopes through rounds before final results.
The court heard claims by J W Besyon alleging a theft linked to Michael Duyee Frederick Davis and others. Constable Woltondell reported property seized and confusion over ownership of a horned animal as the case proceeded with questions about title and legal action. The proceedings noted payment and a disputed sale, with the claimant denying ownership of the goods and seeking resolution under law.
At the Bo Nalla Cup meeting Nangunia Queen led early but faltered in the final straight, finishing behind Little Friar in a tight finish amid betting confusion over her eligibility. Harbor and Clon fora also figure in nearby race results as local wagering and course events unfold in Wagga and Wangaratta.
A nostalgic note on reviving the old life association for footballers between Benalla and Mulwala. The piece recalls historic clashes of the seventies, praises the pure love of the game then and laments modern commercial drift, while urging football to endure as the crowd awaits the new season.
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