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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary textile pricing note describes white fabric with blue stripes priced at 2 shillings 6 pence per yard, white with tan and buff stripe at 2s 1d per yard, and white with an ae Ted and blue strip gal yard at 2 miles per hour measured yardage.
District reports vine pests disrupting newly planted American phylloxera resistant stocks in the Browns Plains area with the vine aphis spreading among grafted vines. Other items cover Glenrowan lodge meeting results, water supply concerns after a horse fell into the spring, counterfeit coins in Shepparton, a Crimean War veteran’s death, vaccination registration prosecutions, Wangaratta assault case, recruit drills, and local incidents of accidents and public notices.
Partial OCR lists measurements for feot wide items and an eight foot drop with price notes. The text includes errant spellings and fragmented references to inches and pricing, lacking clear context or complete items.
IVEXX reports to dairymen that the co operative factory benefits, now buying cream and expanding butter output, with Hansen butter graded top quality in government stores. High London prices will lift butter fat, aiding the factory's return to prominence, urged by district dairymen.
A letter to the editor from A T Roscoe complains about poor street lighting in Benalla West. He notes lamps out at multiple intersections and questions councillor oversight. He recalls paying £27 for street lighting in the past year and urges elected representatives to address the issue.
The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co submitted a large catalogue of about 6 050 bales with a full buyer turnout. The market for straight wools was steady to firm, with some softness in tender parcels though strong competition yielded solid clearances. Goldsbrough Mort & Co reported a 4356 bale sale from 4454 offered, noting buoyant demand for Australian wools from Deniliquin to Balmoral and notable prices for combing lots, while district wools across Victoria and New South Wales showed varied but firm interest and fishermen reported large hauls.
Residents urge council to lay on town water after paying rates for muddy supply. They cite muddy reservoirs, silt from a cut drain, and say other towns have water access. Call for public meeting, resolution, and petition to the shire council with broad local support.
The Bank of New South Wales announces its half yearly report. At the shareholders meeting Dr C K Mackellar noted circulation rising £18,000, fixed deposits up, and modest current account growth. Totals show liquid assets £12,540,061 with advances up £9,15,000 and a 10 percent dividend.
The article profiles Robert Cox’s Tamminick vineyard estate three decades after he settled 320 acres near Glenrowan. It details progressive plantings from 1884 onward, expanding to 60 acres with brown Muscat Shiraz and other varieties, a substantial yearly yield, and a modern brick cellar with seven 1000 gallon vats. Cox ran the operation without government bonus support, relying on his own energy and careful disease control amid favorable vine health in the district.
The article profiles Mr. Cox and his farm operations noting 50 acres under crop with growing wine prospects and 360 acres in grazing. It highlights his pine and Pepper tree shade, a two acre orchard, and a fluctuating fine grape market with Seaea and table grapes. It emphasizes careful management and practical illustration of regional capability.
At Friendly Lo sistirs Grounds on Wednesday, Gymnasium won by 24 runs after dismissing College for 36. J Smith took six wickets for 0 runs, while Low had five for 21. Gymnasium totaled 60 with Hawship 11 and Bowden 12 leading the scoring.
The schedule lists exam dates from November to December 1908 at Recha bitehill with Bonwlla as centre chosen by the University. It names subjects by day including Geography, History, Arithmatic, Bookkeeping, and Measuring various times, with junior and senior papers and honours notes.
Greta West hosts a Wednesday afternoon picnic on the Hiflena Mile Creek banks with an extensive sports program arranged by a local committee led by King, Grahwar, Mogford, Knatnuy, Gridam, and Winnell. Children’s events drew a crowd. volunteers supplied refreshments as voting and catering were managed by Glenroy officials. Results include Shotgun Handicap and Games like Bull at Wicket, Field events, and Ladies Rave with winners named such as D O’Evets and M Nolan among others.
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