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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
3
A Benalla gathering covered grazing reports, council business, and social notes. The report records weather effects on crops, police praise for a police photography exhibit, and upcoming local meetings including graziers association events and electricity project discussions.
Benalla Golf Club held a stroke competition on Saturday over 1K Wales with both men and ladies participating. Mr A Milly won nett 72 as the top score, with a list of other scores including A Kay 121394 and J Connors among the notable entries, reflecting a club match context and early season form.
Extracts from the Standard of 26 May 1884 mention Mr M Walsh senior purchasing booths including a grandstand for the Queen's Birthday races at Benalls, with prices listed. Other notes report rabbit shooters at Rothegay near danger, a fatality near Tevenisa on Major Road, progress on a Protestant hall, and a boxing demonstration at Crown Bridge Trigadium with Benalla Ten defeated in all events. Surname and place spellings reflect OCR.
The Governor approved the Premier Alexender Peacock's advice to dissolve the Legislative Assembly. Opposition Leader Prendergast noted the resignation of the government, urging a chance for a new majority to form. Elections are expected June 26 with campaigning to start in Drywith Saturday. The Australian Legion will field candidates and seek cooperation against National and Labor members in the metro area.
Sir Alexander Peacock outlined election steps with dissolution on May 28 and writs issued June 3. Nomination is June 12, polling June 26, and return expected by early July. Opposition leaders and ex police are expected to play roles in a tense campaign as parties maneuver ahead of the ballots.
The Barjare branch of the Victorian Farmers' Union held its annual social in the school room on Friday evening. Notables including Mr Robert Cook MID.R., Mr Mackrall M.L.A., Dr Harris MLC, A M Zwar NE Province, and T. Hiptt president of the Benalla District Council attended. Speakers urged cooperation, infrastructure gains, and continued union support for farmers.
A valedictory gathering in the Broken Creek district bids farewell to Mr and Mrs John J Piafer who plan to move to Killam Lilydale. The Reverend H Williams and community members praise their long church service, stewardship, and steadfast Christian character before best wishes and a final blessing.
A Melbourne like assembly discussed penalities and municipal finances. Proposals urge government support for road and police work, with councils to share penalties. debate covers traffic, rate values, and state measures affecting local governance. Witnesses include officials and representatives from Benalla and Viola towns.
The Empire Day program at Yelgh School featured outdoor celebrations hindered by weather. Mr Waters and Sin Garin spoke about imperial ideals, recalling Einpine Day and Kin Othervell, urging patriotic sentiment amid student demonstrations and a focus on discipline through national loyalty.
A resident laments rising local charges and road works. The writer criticizes new taxes and proposed extras, fearing unnecessary costs funded by residents. They urge accountability and oppose additional charges while urging the council to reconsider.
At a Congreve committee meeting for Mourropit Hospital Miss M Quinlane was elected secretary. The group plans a plain and honey dress benefit for the hospital in Jam e. Officers appointed include AN du Beostilent and M A Clark as president and treasurer respectively.
A curious note describes a peculiar remedy labeled peypermint cure and hints at a children's event in a wooded area. The fragment suggests a local issue or item from a 19th or early 20th century page with place names and possible organizers or participants referenced.
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