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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
5
An irregular column details a court case on April 12 for driving on the wrong side, a correction about licensing, a sewerage conference notice for Hendigo on June 4, and various local notes. It covers railway, police, sporting club events, entertainment, and public announcements with numerous named individuals and places.
Forty years ago Great credit is due to Ligur Clark of the local Fire Brigade for prompt action extinguishing a fire at the buke House of Mr Walsh on Thursday morning. Also noted is Megsra de Groot winning a lease for Railway Refreshing Rooms at Benalla with leases at Seymour Ballarat and Geelong. The Benalla Shire Council received a Royal Humane Society life buoy grant for public swimming use and reports financials of £741 10/4. A sketch of the village life is shown with council notes and staff changes including post office foundation work and staff postings at Barun and Longwood.
In Melbourne the Federal Arbitration Court heard Hanways' Union demand to reduce a gripman suspension for strike-related conduct. Transport workers held a stopwork meeting over wage demands from 4 12/6 to 6 0 per week, delaying deliveries in Melbourne and suburbs. Meat workers feared further trouble amid wage and scheduling disputes. Market notes list Melbourne wheat at 4/10 to 3 years with various prices for feed, ley, onions, and potatoes and tubs.
The political crisis over redistribution ends as the bill fails 31 to 26 on the second reading. Premier Sir Alexander Peacock seeks dissolution of Parliament after Cabinet and Governor discussions. The Governor's decision is awaited, with a likely general election in about six weeks.
Incoming events note several listings including The Friendly Societies Bull meeting on May 20 and reviews on May 25. Also mentions Methodist tournaments and an annual meet at Be Shire Hall with a Tall Saturday on May 24 and four pictures referenced.
District committee members in Walchworth aired objections to the proposed elimination of the Ovens electorate under the Redistriction of Seats Bill. They argued the Bevelworth area, with a population around 4900, lacks ties to Wangaratta and urged keeping or extending the Ovens electorate to preserve regional interests. The discussion touched on local divisions, employment, and the impact on football and church communities amid broader political changes.
A curious sports item notes football players suffering bronchial coughs while reference to Woods and a peppermint cure appears. The brief suggests remedies affecting performance and a quirky period voice without asserting medical efficacy.
The article lists a lively mix of musical performances with Kevin Allair and others, a hearty vote of thanks, and refreshments. It notes a teacher appointment at the local State school, a Moyler drapel planning by the Victorian Bush Nursing Association, a Moylar party in Lina for the tennis club, and a fire safety incident near Wangaratta. It reports fundraising and social events, school activities, and church updates including a new bell inscription for St Patrick’s in Wangaratta.
Mrs Lydia A Holt aged 37 died suddenly en route to a private hospital from her Euroa home. Husband Geo Holt of Euroa tailoring business conveyed her. she left a husband, two children, and was a Swanpool native. Funeral held at Benalla cemetery with Rev N L Merrine officiating.
Charles Halli aged 35 of Albertarcel Windsor narrowly escaped injury when a passenger in his compartment toppled during a collision scare on a Sydney express between Craipieburnt and Somerton at 12 50 pm a guard alarm sounded and railway staff moved quickly to assist Halli who was taken to Melbourne Hospital with facial injuries and possible hallucinations. He claimed to have recently been in Sydney and suggested the Labor party train had frightened him. Police note heavy drinking.
In Yarrawonga, Teresa Ditty sued for desertion against Fleury Ditty dated 1 March last. The court heard she left with their child, while he owed debts and urged her to move to Benalla. She found work at Seymour earning 3 shillings weekly and was arrested, then reconciled. the bench ordered 30 shillings weekly support, 4 weeks child alimony, and a surety of 425 pounds within Molateale transit Enel.
An enthusiastic meeting of multiple friendly societies including ANA Dedida FLACS Reelabites and Odibei held by the Fire Brigades aimed to form a United Friendly Societies Association. Delegates elected officers and agreed to hold a ball on June 8 to raise funds for Wanka Rats District Hospital and Acceliworth Remvolent Asyidar. A levy of 10 per lodge was set for membership with monthly meetings to continue.
Saturday's event at Benalla Golf Club produced a victory for Mrs Thomson by three holes. Front runners included Mrs Attomson, Mea Buc Ote, Mrs Calder, Mia Reilly, Miss Bt Conroy, Miss Scholes, and Miss O'She. An 18 hole match for men and Indies is planned next Saturday with entries to Mr. F. Kay by midweek. The course is in fine order with new bunkers and hole positions ready for play.
The Be malla club hosts St Patrick's in a decisive season match at the Gardens on Saturday May 24 1924 with officials noting arrangements for training and attendance. Reports mention Kelleher and others before the association as a rival crowd gathers while Beralla Rovers travel to Pa sini to face Wilby. Team selections and surrounding fixtures include Benalla St Patrick's Rutherglen and Yarrawona Line Association matches.
An advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a powerful remedy to clear toxins and restore kidney and bladder health. It claims relief from rheumatism backache and joint pains, urging daily use in water with a promised improvement to well being, pricing at 2/9 per bottle.
Soothe uncertain claim for Jean Reaver's Extract promising instant hair color restoration to grey or faded hair. Adverts claim harmless formula that turns natural color, selling thousands of bottles, with vague references to buyers and usage.
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