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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
3
To loving memory of my dear son and our dear brother Arthur Sydney who passed a higher life on 12 November 1912 at Rossmore private hospital Melbourne Still lovingly remembered inverted by his loving mother sister and brother Morang Benalla
The family of the late Mrs Ann M Ewan gratefully thanks friends and relatives for telegrams letters cards and floral tributes received during their bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Thwaites and the Rev Mr Williams for kindness and attention and to Birch Abbott for funeral arrangements. Mrs T S Dykes Barklynt Bennie for and on behalf of the family.
The Standard Public reports a November 1921 posting schedule for Melbourne to London mail services. It notes final closing times for money orders, registered articles, and commercial papers, with a supplementary mail to Frintle and Adelaide carriers, and a final Decem ber 24 London departure.
Armistice Day marked with calls for a two minute nationwide convocation at 11 am to pray for the success of the international disarmament conference in Washington. Local notes report district Farmers Union gatherings, social events, and various community activities across Benalla and surrounding towns.
Melbourne reports the House of Representatives preparing a first reading for the Convention Bill. Ministers discuss meat prices, land policies, and an impending abolition of the arbitration court amid negotiations. Immigrant ships Baradine brought 1200 passengers, mostly to Melbourne and Sydney. Railway complaints prompt questions on passenger safety and freight charges as markets list oats, barley, maize, potatoes, and onions with varied prices.
The yearly practical examination at Benalla Centre, conducted Wednesday 9th inst, awarded Irene M’telland a teaching diploma initials LTC after passing papier work on aid teaching. Several Benalla pupils achieved various grades under Miss Rodgers and Miss Mitchell, including Alicia Stone and Phyllis Carter with passes, while Edith Goudie and Joan M’Kenzie also gained passes in preparators and junior grades.
Lake Rowan correspondent notes revived project for a St James to Springhurst rail line. The plan envisions a Lake Rowan stop, boosting local trade, housing stone resources, and long term industry. A public meeting is urged to assess advantages and form committees to push progress.
W Angliss of W Angliss & Co and Victoria Meat Exporters Association warned that the frozen meat export position is worse than ever with lamb and mutton prices collapsing in London. He noted large UK stocks, drought driven local supply, and cheap South American meat, urging producers to hold back until freight costs fall and overseas stocks shrink. Officials pressed for lower freight and faster opening of export works to revive the industry.
In a Wednesday night session the House of Representatives heard Mr Hughes argue for Britain to take its army supplies from Australia and for liberal policy to favor the Dominions over rivals in Argentina. He warned of a powerful global cartel and said Britain should act to raise meat prices, while cautioning against creating a meat pool. He urged businesslike action to counter opposition and noted ministers were pressing the British Government.
A reader from Dowalle in 1921 laments the Wanatreob Bridge danger and asks why the council will not act. They recount a near accident at the Bangla corner and a cyclist injured by a rider’s conduct, urging timely enforcement and street improvements.
The official weather memorandum notes November data with a 1 Monday duration and a 26.26 inch average for the month. It lists minimum and maximum values and references a forecast term tied to the period.
A meeting at the Mechanics Institute reformed the association to be the Benalla and District Association. Officers elected include President Mr M Hale and Vice Presidents Messrs W Ross Windley and W T O'Brien with Mr J Williams as secretary. Three rounds of matches begin November 19 with draws set among Besalla A Besalla B Railway B Baddaginnie and others, and a season-friendly schedule across January.
The Victorian Legislative Assembly debates a marketing bill to double a wheatgrowers corporation while protecting farmers. The Premier and Opposition consider broader lease protections as voting nears, with details on weekly payments, delivery duties, and railway handling. A parliamentary exchange quotes Mr Lawson and Mr Catton on delivery costs and contract terms, tied to a royal commission and local wool industy concerns.
The Tungamah Shire Council held its monthly meeting with councillors Stokes O'Dex Mulquiney Ford Smyth White Wadeson Chadwick Whitty and M-Dongulin present. Correspondence from the County Roads Board discussed authority for James Road works and a request for support from Larrawonga shire. Officer reports covered rate arrears and attached engineer works on roads including Ludewau Pouriss Mahony Waggarandall and Youstang. Tenders, labour needs, and geodetic work were debated along with budget allocations and staffing for road maintenance and elections.
A fragmented OCR listing of upcoming local events and church notices with dates in November and December. Items include meetings, social events, a church annual event, and a school meeting, with many garbled names and places.
Unclear sport report with scattered names and scores. Teams like Chick, Waal, and others appear with mixed results and shaky phrasing. Opening Holy Trin h fennie courts is noted, while several player names and venues are inconsistently recorded in the muddled text.
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