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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1913
Page
3
A cash box containing deposits and Mrs Camplin's will disappears from the North Eastern Hotel at M Kellars and Noones. The yellow tin box held notes, gold, and silver worth nearly £50. Police investigate after staff recollections falter and no one is seen leaving with the box.
A turmoil in the House of Representatives on Tuesday saw Prime Minister lead a report on a speech said to have altered Hansard. Mr M Grath refused to withdraw, prompting suspension vote 36 to 34 with the Speaker casting the deciding vote. Debate ran long with sharp language and calls for apology.
In a 12 01 15 correspondence from St. Dangon a reader counters a prior claim that the Georgia Minstrels audience disliked the orchestra by saying the opposite was true. The writer asserts the orchestra’s music was excellent and that singers should not be blamed for any perceived imbalance.
A letter criticizes river pollution after a man was fined six pounds for dumping a dead calf. The writer urges stricter controls on sewage and waste entering the stream along Bridge Street, urging action by authorities, property owners, and the police to protect bathing areas and public health.
A historical note recounts St Andrew's Church at the corner of Mithel l and Church streets hosting a strawberry fete to clear church debt and fund a pipe organ costing about £380. Fete organizers raised £140 quickly, aided by proceeds and a busy two-day event with stalls run by local women. The week included a formal opening by Shire President Dr E Cleary, with Mrs Bartrop and Miss Maud Walker managing the Doll Stall and Mrs McPherson, Say and J Moodie overseeing the Produce Stall, among others. A large array of cards, cakes, and handmade goods highlighted the event, which drew strong community support despite rainy weather and aimed to bolster church funds.
The next parade of cadets has been rescheduled due to the Tire Brigade tournament. Parade day moved to prevent overlap with game day activities.
Benalla traders plan an excur sion to Corowa on the 19th with a large train load expected. Corowa, on the NSW side of Murray, offers hospitality and sights including Harvester Company works, fire brigade, croquet lawn, tennis and cricket grounds. Mayor to welcome the committee at Lawn Hall.
Commercial Watts, Turnbole & Co report a large yarding of prime bullocks, cows, and bacon at the Benalla corporation yards on the Tuesday sale. Demand was strong from local buyers and outside butchers, with prices up across descriptions. Notable top prices included best bullocks near £9 12/6 and prime cows around £7 7. Mills and other stock listings follow, with another sale planned for Monday. Local traders optimistic about continued firm demand.
The St James area reports on the annual meeting of the St James reing Lakox place and a forthcoming water works meeting before hot weather. Benalls invites The Georgias for an entertainment to aid the Municipal Band. Bank manager Mr. Killoren takes annual leave. Cricket fixtures include Goorambat vs St James with local players listed. Fire drill practice ahead of a Benalla demonstration is mentioned along with event entries. A death at Corowa, Osmus Maloney, aged 38, is noted with family ties. Burial details at Rowan cemetery are listed and several property deals around Devenish and Boweys are recorded. A boy suffers injuries from a riding accident near Lake Rowan. Dr Ratz attends him with cautious prognosis. Fire and property incidents are summarized, plus local notices on fire safety and a fire at a weatherboard property.
A smoky social gathering was held at the Farmers' Arws Hotel Devonish in support of the Devenish football club. Guests, speakers, toasts, and presentations marked the night with praise for players and officials, including a marble clock presentation to Mr Murray Hooking and well wishes for next season.
A valedictory social at the Congregational Church Lake Rowan bid farewell to Mrs and Mrs Chestery after many years of service. Friends gave tributes with music and a silver gift, and the hosts expressed gratitude as they prepare to move to their new home.
A listing of local November activities includes Benalla Mechanics Institute gatherings at Pantitate on weeknights, Indora’s Guurglon to Corowa, and Shiteball Wodnosley events. Also noted are junior and senior public exams linked to the University of Melbourne, with a three week timetable to be published and supervision by Mr. Charles H. Pyne.
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