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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
2
Readable sections hint at a crowded 19th century market or fair with many personal names, places, and numbers. The text references auctions, horses, hotels, and various prices, but the overall narrative is fragmented and difficult to reconstruct into a single coherent event.
The cabinet proposes lower railway fares for journeys between 10 and 50 miles from Melbourne while country districts receive no concessions. The scheme, set to start January 1, would cut costs for long regional trips, with Benalla travelers facing significant savings from 120 miles distant.
The piece argues reduced fares could draw more travelers from outer districts toward Melbourne and regional centers, noting that current high rates deter trips to the metropolis. It cites specific towns on Ballarat and Bendigo lines and mentions government fare reductions anticipated to benefit wider communities beyond Melbourne’s ring.
Reports from Shepparton and Benalla shires discuss drought impacts on crops and price talks for farm goods. The Irvine Ministry controversy fades amid farmer comments on wheat yields, new tenders for supply, and a forthcoming council meeting date.
The Wednesday wedding of Miss Mary Katherine Waters, daughter of P L Waters of Bonalls, to Mr Thomas Kenny formerly of the Railway department Io. aulli was held at the Town Catholic Church. The ceremony, officiated by Rev Father O Reilly, featured a wedding bell over the door and a cream silk bridesmaid’s dress. A lengthy list detailed many gifts including silverware, linen, and keepsakes from family and friends, with guests and villagers attending the reception at Mr P Waters’ home before the couple departed for their honeymoon trip to Warranui tool.
In Shepparton and Seymour area reports detail water shortages on Broken River prompting the Shepparton Trust to curb waste. Dr. Gordon notes the river stop at Shepparton for irrigation, while Dr. Coldwell cites disruptions and local irrigation activity. A drowning near Nagambie involved a young man from Seymour, Coghill escaped injury. Police report Thowan Tiohespierrey jailed a month for support offenses. Wile ward O'Brien fined for cod fishing in the Goulburn River.
A public meeting convened by Mr J Woll at the Moelanves Institute on Saturday considered grazing pastures for the blarving stock at the district. A committee of 72 with Mr Waa and Hitcheonk as secretary will handle applications from owners seeking transport to Gippsland. It is anticipated that hundreds of cattle and horses will be dispatched.
The Wangaratta area reports a loss making season with poor butter exports and high costs. Shareholders consider joining a cooperative butter association but face limited numbers. a meeting adjourns to January 25. Digger notes honor Victoria Cooperative Butter Factories Association. local hospital fundraiser and town survey plans discussed. Wangaratta and Dookie residents face drought impact with grazing stock feeding and future prospects.
The Melbourne wool sale opened with New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency showing about 1880 bales. Merino wools gained 1 to 2 percent on opening, crossbreds up 24 percent from last season’s rates, but many growers may not see substantial gains due to drought and inferior wool. top price reached 1 24 for Brae more near Melbourne. several lots offered, including a well-known RR over a farm at Matonga station, sold up to Lt. CBS at Cohn station.
A letter war erupts after the Wangaratta band contest with complaints about the judge’s scoring and method. Enthusiast defends the judge and criticizes Enthusiast’s own praise as biased while Benalla’s J. Cerloung refutes claims of out of tune playing and urges the Wangaratta band to heed judging remarks for future improvement.
At Bright court of Thaveilny a case of accident to a man on a cycle and a horse drawn buggy arose after William Gleen allegedly drove at high speed, causing a collision with a horse and buggy. Witnesses claimed speeds from five to thirty miles per hour, the defendant disputed the bicycle’s speed, and the bench dismissed the case.
Racing notes show Heunls house Rhapsody given 7 8 for Hotham Handicap while The Grote Horse Martyr faces similar treatment. Benalla Bowling Club committee met to arrange matches with Wangaratta and introduced two silver mounted bowls for a pairs championship. Rifle event reports a small win for Violettown councillors amid uneven light. An antiseptic plaster remedy and local boot shop notes conclude the snippet.
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