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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
3
Fragmented text mentions a vine and unclear spelling, offering little readable context. No definite names places dates or events appear in the accessible segments. Further legible text is needed to form a proper card.
A garbled text fragment references sworn status and a vice president, with unclear names, suggesting a disrupted report on political moves and potential unrest. The readable bits hint at a clash involving officials and local figures, but specifics are not recoverable from the fragment.
Joseph K. Powersim sues Andrew Anderson to recover £8 16s 3d for sinking a shaft and tank work on a dam project. Court-logged measurements claim 344 cubic yards, disputes over price per yard, and objections to expert measurements. Testimony from Pearson, Pyne, and others details two excavation sections, varying yardages, and a final payment around £2 10s 6d.
The Gymnasium team lost key player Rocket Sools and battled Violet Town before 400 spectators. Sullivan and Waller led early, but Violet Town surged with Lane Gould and Sessions, finishing 3 goals 7 behinds to 1 goal 10 behinds, while turnover errors and cramps hampered the home side.
Empire Day celebrations were held at Thoons State School Bung ee Mount Bruny Goo malibee and other schools with addresses by J H Jesperson Board of Advice and lively programs. Students sang recited and learned duties to be good citizens as families attended and shared a day of games and refreshments.
Robertson Bes. M. G. and M'Nonvira auctioneers report a highly important clearing sale on Thursday May 2 at Mesare, Robert son Bros., Goorambat East. Attendance was the largest in the district with prices matching recent firm sales. Sheep, cattle, horses, seed drill, hay, and furniture all sold well, asserting strong demand across lines.
Patching and Co report a successful sale of household goods on Wednesday May 6 at Toon. Auctioneers quote strong demand with hay stacks and poultry items offering good value while mended and repaired furnishings fetch solid prices amid steady trade.
Holdings very successful clearing sale on account of Mr W Price. On Wednesday taxi the sundries, horses, and cattle sold at highly satisfactory prices. Dairy cows in low condition sold at 5 10, then 2 1t. heifers 5. young cattle 16/6 for dies, up to 2 5. Pigs, two year old hackney 7 12/6. small chestnut pony 8. water cart 3. spring day 61, numerous sundries achieved splendid prices.
An advertising aged medicine claims a new discovery can cure coughs and various ailments. The copy touts rapid relief and lists multiple vendors and prices. Claims include non disclosed ingredients and endorsements from unnamed users. The piece mimics a late 19th century remedy column with various names and places.
The Knut Darby race saw Minoru favored at 95 to 4 win with Louviours second and Willians third. Be nalla Bowling Club held a meeting chaired by Mr. H Clarke and discussed green works with an expert from Melbourne. Goorambat Fox Terrier Club’s annual meeting recorded a profit of £1 53 and elected officers. course netting was approved for the next meeting. Sparrow shooting at Goomallbes failed to fill the field. arrangements were made for a reduced program with several shoots and prizes won by multiple handlers including Hyland and Carey.
Australia batted first scoring 247 with Noble 107 as Gilbert took eight wickets. Chfowt team 142 led by Slater with eight. Whitty took three for 42, Arwalone two for 86, Macatney one for 24. In the second innings Australia were 67 for no loss, Ransford 48 and Bardsley 34. Match ends in a draw.
A mixed property sale near St James and Daye featured several blocks trading briskly. John Wallace secured a 7 acre front with 82 pounds per acre, while 10 acres of grass land moved under the hammer. Additional grazing and agricultural tracts around Moorngag and Colling Street drew favorable prices amid a sale conducted by Tony Tronchard and Co.
The Bank of New South Wales announces for the half year ended March 1 1909 a net profit of 186 426 pounds, with undivided profits 36 016 pounds and available distributable amount 224 342 pounds. The reserve stands at 41 050 000 pounds. advances reach 22 226 200 pounds, while London deposits rose by about 1 300 000 pounds.
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