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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented historical page shows Coos district agricultural notices and weekly market items. It lists sales and for sale ads including two farm tractors, various livestock and implements, and prices in pounds shillings. Mentions auctions, farm equipment, and village cultivator entries with specific prices and places like Benalla and Gallir.
Readable fragments describe land and property offers in Benalla and surrounding regions. Mentions prime wheat land, house and allotments for sale, with sale agents including Sunamara & Co and Benalla land salesman. Contains several place names and rough pricing references.
The Benalla High School committee met on Friday to finalize opening details. A telegram confirmed Sir Alexander Peacock would open the school on Wednesday, June, with tickets on sale for the luncheon drawing a near 200 attendance. The opening will feature the Mechanics Band and a 280 seat public invitation.
The upcoming State Parliament election looms with J. Bowyer likely opposing Labor and Liberal candidates. Possible entrants include Moura Ry Conky Oxley W. Te Wee Moybu D Mantorton and others as local doctors press for reform. Wangaratta representative Mr. W. Bl Flanigan asked to consider. Masterton denies foundation to rumors and pledges support. Also a licensing transfer case at Bonalla court for the Mosaic of the Commercial Hotel, Thoons, with further hearing pending.
A subno room meeting Friday lant united Swanpool and Lima South schools to celebrate Arbor Day with a Swanpool afternoon tree planting and a Lima South concert. Committees led by Mordaugh Olack Stowe Messia Evang and J Stowe will arrange numbers with Swanpool. The group also seeks to make Sims South a full time school and to secure tank water storage and expand the flower garden. The committee praised Mr Hiett and resolved to record appreciation for his efforts.
The Swanpool Tonniw held its annual meeting at Mr. Ceosble's residence on Taraday evening. Mr. Heaney was reappointed president, new members joined, and financial concerns prompted plans for a change on Jane Sth. Harris Ostid was engaged to supply the musts, and the club aims to resume matches with district clubs. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. Crosbie and to J. Cox, who is leaving the district.
The Roberts case notes additional contributions collected through Stredwicks staff and a committee for distributing funds. Total £58 15s 17s 6d handed to the parents before a death, with some expenses unsettled. Plans to support the three remaining children include food and winter clothing while a full accounting awaits a later date.
Sergeant M Drummond, longtime Benalla police officer born near Beechworth, died after long illness. Joined June 17 1854 and served in Melbourne Gippsland Mafra Nathalia and Howalls stations. Survived by widow two sons and two daughters. remains interred at BoPpondan Cemetery with police honor guard and band.
At Benalla court yesterday Jas M Ar dle faced charges by Superintendent Davidson of remaining on licensed premises during prohibited hours on May 10 at the Farmers Arms Hotel. Evidence showed he was observed with a boy near the hotel, spoke of police, and claimed not to have entered again. The magistrate postponed ruling, granting a fortnight to pay a fine.
An advertisement-style testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. W. J. Bowie recounts relief after twelve years of pain, praising the remedy and urging purchase from Foster M'Glellan Co. 67 Pitt Street Sydney. A separate note mentions a Sydney man fined £100 for selling bottled liquor on a Sunday.
Mr. Talochino of Carriar-streak, a sculptor and importer since 1888, announces new shipments of monuments from Scotland and Italy. He offers beautiful granite varieties at low rates and invites inspection and comparison with local cemetery work. Also notes wholesale wreaths and workmanship.
Progress shows construction advancing for the Goulburn Valley Industries freezing works at Shepparton. The firm will accept stock by three payment methods, inspect offerings directly from shareholders, and arrange prompt advances and ship consignments as needed. Further details will be provided through company officials and notices in coming issues.
A fragmented notice lists several events with unclear spellings and dates. Entries include a Kochre patty and ay Hall gathering in Paesdsy June 15, a Labor rally at chantes Hall in Goorambat with a dance follow, a Grand billy Shire Hall related to Muniejja on June 18, a Municipal Band event at RochaLirg Hwil on July 1, and a Pisio ant fyney ball at Shite Hall with the Municipal Band.
A Melbourne hospital report details Samuel Palater of Graydon dying after a fall from a horse. Court actions include fines for motor vehicle offences and a divorce-related maintenance order. Other items note mine incidents, aerial displays, flood risk costs, dairy breed testing, and a fatal football injury at Port Albert. Multiple local events cover legal rulings, agricultural commerce, and public health debate on cancer funding.
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