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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1920
Page
3
The Benalla region reports on forest school entrance exams in Melbourne, police exams at Benalla, and a string of community items. Shire meetings, allotment sales, Warrentayne sports, town band recitals, and a charity drive seek local support. The piece also notes amateur theatre by the Strollers, hall concerts, and a forthcoming concert company performance.
In memoriam notice reads as a family tribute dated November 010 acknowledging the loss and honoring a father and mother. It mentions sons and brothers and mourners expressing sympathy for the passing on a prior date with elements indicating a memorial year and familial relationships.
A Friday incident near Bridge Street involved Mina Anderson, a cashier for E Ryan, being knocked from her bicycle when a dog wandered into her path. She sustained toe and arm injuries and remains confined to bed. The 13th schedule now makes wandering dogs illegal, prompting calls for stronger enforcement. Miss Kate Bradford, leaving Colac for a new position, was given a traveling bag by former colleagues at a farewell.
In House remarks Mr Hughes reports receipt of the Basic Wage Commission’s report and hints at hopeful prospects for resolving the Victorian coal dispute. The Prime Minister says a US decision will shape the outcome. The Commercial Clerks’ Wages Board sets minimum weekly wages for male clerks at 80 shillings and female clerks at 50 shillings. Melbourne market summaries list prices for oats, barley, maize, potatoes, onions, and chatt.
At yesterday's Benalla Shire Council meeting the electric light scheme details were discussed and adopted in principle, with full figures to be published next issue. Estimated plant cost is £12,625 and initial mains may serve 100 consumers. projected first year usage 83,000 units, second year 66,500 units, revenue about £2,265 and £2,383. Further information to be obtained on a new organ system and Violetown supply options.
England and New South Wales opened the match with England scoring 236 led by Hobbs 112 and Hendren 67. NSW replied 154 with Gregory taking 4 for 69. Fender 4 wickets, Douglas 3 for 41. At stumps NSW 7 for 220. Mearne 81 top. Today England were bowled out for 250 as Fender 34 Rhodes 26 Strudwick 3. NSW then trailed at tea 0 for 205 with Collins 90 not out and Macartney 110 not out.
The Glenrowan quarry committee met at the Municipal Chambers with Dr. Walker presiding. Mr Turner said four weeks output was below normal due to shortages of spanners and spawlers. repairs were done and a reduced operation continued. Six spawlers exist but seven are needed. three spawlers were secured from Commonwealth quarries but no timber board could be obtained locally. Emloyees received a 2 per day raise since November 5. Rising costs, labor and fuel, will be discussed in the next report. Two trucks of metal were reportedly lost en route, with inquiries ongoing since October 12. Four weeks output totaled 1038 tons. The report noted moving the telephone to the manager’s house was avoided.
The State Land Tax Commission pushes new land tax return forms with a 10th inst. deadline. Unimproved land tax is 4d in the pound with £250 exemption phasing out. any return not sent may incur double tax if land value exceeds exemption. Tax due 4 days after assessment, 8 per cent interest if late. The measure aims to capture increased land values since 1911–12, despite droughts and postwar government land purchases.
In fine weather the Se Andrew's tennis court opened on Saturday afternoon. Mr K Carter as president of the Boualla Churches Association received the premises on behalf of the association. Mr W T Carter formally handed over support for the club. An open mixed tournament was held with the winning pair Mr A Clark and Miss R Little receiving tennis balls. Rev C M'Conneee presided as club president.
A jagged social calendar lists events across the region including a Tuesday migration dance in Grorambab, a public meeting at Swanpool hall, a Norémbyt Trish Piper company note, and boxing day sports at Beechmorth. Also noted are Holy Trinity Church Meadow activities, a gun club shoot, and sports at War renvbayne with the Mines Walter and Mian Kittle Coaly.
The Milawa Moa meeting decided to subdivide the district into divisions and appoint three or more farmers as valuers for each subdivision. They will meet to set improved land values and improvements, with a general meeting planned at month end. Messrs Bowser and Cook were asked to interview the Land Tax Commissioner to extend schedules to March next and consider a 4 percent rise on unimproved land value and about 10 percent on improvements to maintain uniformity.
Fruit and Confectionery William Dinning announces acquisition of the ENGLISH and COLONIAL lines confectionery and soft drinks business in Nunn Street Benalla near the Shire Hall formerly run by M Commerford. Fresh vegetables daily.
At Yarrawonga branch meeting the secretary presented Land Tax Schedules and discussed valuing unimproved land. A member labeled it guess work while figures were set for building value at 78 percent of nine years ago, and specific rates were agreed for clearing, wing-barking, fencing, wells, and tanks.
The Benalla Shire Council met in Monia Chambers with Crs Walker presiding. Topics included acceptance of D. J. McClelland’s tender for contract 4D on the Malyullah Latong road, repairs to the Sydney road contract 16P, and reclaims. discussions on nuisances, weighbridges, and culverts. and routine reports from riding committees on roads, drains, health, and thistles control.
A young man from Dookie, recently employed at the Pookie Munnerpal Quarry, faced assault charges in Peny Sess ions court. Constable Sturge stated the indictment for assault on John Wilhaile Rani, quarry manager, with details of wages and employment raised during proceedings. The case progresses as defense and prosecution prepare further statements.
Public notice lists new season shoes including Ladies and Men’s tennis shoes with thick or rubber soles, white canvas lace shoes, convex court shoes, white canvas boots in various toe and front styles, and tan boots with wide welts. Prices shown in shillings and pence. postal orders eligible.
J W Doherty is named as Hale ATW for a four year term from the Post Office.
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