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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary report from ST JAMES and surrounding district describes a shipper, a Buick, and a cargo consignment missing from a shed. The text recalls a fatal accident near Waggacumdall with trains, boats, and river water hazards, noting a young woman injured and a delayed delivery.
A council meeting approved a plan for a new hall at Dookie College to be named Sivinhirns hall. The hall will feature a life size photograph of Mr Swinhacu. The report references agricultural education and mentions various local figures and the Beeholta Fair, with no further confirmed details.
Sporting intelligence reports the Bonwtla Swimming Club annual meeting, balancing accounts, noting a successful year with 77 traveling members and a February 26 balance sheet. It mentions fundraising and plans, plus a council easing to host events and the national burrowage play trial dates.
The Benalla Churches Tennis Association meeting lists delegates Moser, Saul, Richardson, Miocene, Murty, Chalmers, Hiscock, Conroy, Gordon, and others. Officers, finances, and prize allocations are discussed, with plans for materials, extensions, and upcoming matches against the Bonalla Loans Club. Details cover subscriptions, honorary roles, and a rifle club event with teams and ranges.
Royal Welsh Male Choir, led by Moses fe and Ne Tait, will appear at Shiredadl on Thursday evening next in a program reported by Sydney Morning Herald. The article recalls past triumphs including National Eisteddfod prizes and a Windsor Castle audience before Queen Victoria, noting the choir’s continued acclaim and a forthcoming choral sale.
The article describes Mr. Little's portable steel silos designed for northern climates. It details construction with Reverta coated interior, a 5 ton per hour blower, a combined cutter and blower driven by a standard engine, and a capacity to produce about 150 quintals of silage from a single fill. Two men operate the silo setup near the house, with silage stored close to the dwelling to protect fodder for cows and ewes, aiming to sustain milk yield through the year.
Reports detail a sparrow shooting event held midweek at Benalla Gymkhana. The shoot featured EL Gascoigne and Taylor leading with high scores, several competitors tallying multiple birds, and a new boundary and rules drawing praise from participants.
A young man named Neale died during a thunderstorm sheltering under a week. A railway worker inhaled fumes and was rescued. Other notes mention a bathing shed for Seymour ladies, a juror summons for a Port Kaley resident, and a popular cough remedy advertised locally.
John Murphy of Johnston Street Melbourne declares he suffered chronic indigestion and nervous debility before trying Clementes Tonic. He says the tonic improved his appetite, steadied his nerves, and restored strength, allowing him to resume daily life after years of ailment.
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