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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 13, 1921

Page

3

Farmers' Union split over wheat pool offer

The Farmers' Union party is said to consider accepting Lawson Government plans for a flow-compulsory wheat pool with advances to growers up to four shillings per bushel. Lord Northcliffe arrived in Melbourne and praised armament progress as key to world prosperity. Boxer Red Burke, known as Charles Hughes, received six months imprisonment for unlawful possession of two cups of copper.

Ty Jis Farmers’ Union Party Lawson Avitha Sutelntes Bussel Lord Northcliffe Melbourne Sydney Express Federal Government House Lord Porster We World Ireland Australia Charles Hughes Red Burke

Thieves assault constable in West Melbourne incident

Five men assaulted Constable Young after entering a house to check lights and motor activity in West Melbourne. Police believe the assailants planned to remove a plot car for a robbery elsewhere. Also reports on arbitration court comments by A W U officials and fluctuating Melbourne market prices for oats barley potatoes onions and chat.

Young Melbourne Allen Graziers’ Associiaton Mn E. Grayadier Aw.g Adeliide A.W.U Lee M'Niel U. Ree Grayndler Aly Grayndler

Benalla Shire Council Monthly Meeting Report

The Benalla Shire Council held its monthly meeting with present members led by President Walker. Correspondence covered Vittorian State Trophy allocations, health act theatre registrations, meat market supervision, private hospital registrations for Rossmore, and local road and land issues including a proposed sale of land and road closure formalities.

Loynes Lr. Walker Roe Law Smth Frais Vittorian Waston Jyorm Melloufie Stewarton Vis Public Health Department Phitheatres Forse Taat Duphesie Anclde Guithet Spriges Paxter J. Cooke Birmingham Gordon Bum Shierwill Mariel Jackson Rossmore Carrier Street Benalla Ster Muriel Jackson I Thwaites Department of Lands and Survey J, Carroll Baddaginnie Pubic Works Department Rogaslh's Patong

Road and bridge plans and flood damage dominate council meeting

The Benalla Shire Discussed Glenrowan road deviation near Glenrowan quarry and a 3150 foot alignment costing about £1478. It approved locality plans and forwarded to the Country Roads Board. Public notices covered road repairs across Devenish, Warrenbayne, Ta.

Pps Governor-in-Counseil Glenrowan-Greta Road Glenrowan Quarry M'Donnell M*Crackén Smith's Seynour Benalla Latone Railway Extension League We League Benalla Fallom Soldiers’ Monument Committee Ardens Shire of Fran Stewarton Becalla Road Win Mammond’s Makoan F. W. Briggs Mogfords Prouy OH. Williams Joyce Sydney Green Country Roads Board Anatter C. Moore Haginder Jones Wangaratta-Chooka Guain Road Thia Tiertan S. Aienhessy Taminick Lower T. Lemos Thoona Wangaratta H. R. James D. Tait St. James Thom W. T. Noonan Ridig Paos Carrier Street W. Henderson Gricker Association Allury Thas Mn Briggs Bénalla Hank Australania Thit Bank of Banking Bridge and Nunn Streets Benallaire F. O. Femmes Benalla Park Oval R. F. Cepekford Bumford Champelline Christie & Gardiner Elgctricity Commission Warrenbayne Ridin Tron Fure John Lima Asa Fran M Welshaim Whites Lane TE. Barham Glenrowad Cheech Street Glenrowan R. T. Witte Guonwalibee Shepparton Benalla Saleyardy Burgaw Voml Wor Mossett Mokean Te Country Roads Board Chesney Vale Maroney Winton Warrenbayne Ma Field Lior Gidney Cima Cand Ue Board Genentl Moodié's Gootnabibee Carey's Hood's Matray's M'Intosh Boyd's Hill Vensters Glens Fowannarry Conxcron Hamilton Nat Conway Saniotaon Nobicus Deséniah Warrenbayns Auanor Devenish Parreays Warronbayne Siding Warronbayne Toronga Hearia Officric Thwaites Wenerad Gr. Musband Bungee Gowan Husband Fence Lands Department Danleys Bischoll Cr T. F. Harrisons Joymine JJ Morrison J. Mattis J.T. Harrison Cr Greens Grote Four Edgerts Cr Senetor Antuning Paymitt Devenish W. Reaper J. M’kean M. Baird R Meifeld Hobian Cormack Sauitay P. Grifin Mckean Whitechurch Goudie C. So Whitechurely A. Brown R. Farr Moore Central Ke J. Crockford L. Walker E. Page Morley Wi M'Cormack Thos. Bourke J. Ryan A. Old Gy Burne Tatong T. Downell Wrecht C. Marshall Bourke Pringle Wr" Green Wi Browners Hamemoni Votal Frb Warren Riding W. Paget J. Morley T. Ramage Ay Knight White M'Niel Fh Davis E. Gleeson Victorian Railways Jet Works Oxley Shire Bruning & Sor Arnall & Jackson A. Munro Country Fire Brigades Boar Claylee & Charlee Sinkite Fond J, Lane W. Payne W. Stredwick Sanderson Guitary Fi. HH. Hamilton Kani Go James Roos Dalgety & Co Varun Oi Co Mooper W. Railway Turner van Sheldon G. Peabiesery F. Hoga

Mass Sheep Losses Reported Along Yarrawonga River

Heavy stock losses feared as floods plague the Yarrawonga area. Eyewitnesses describe sheep swept through open rivers and drowning in shallow water. Authorities tally dozens of dead beasts across multiple property holdings near Emu Plains and Susuhay, with cows and calves also reported missing or killed. Damaged livestock, including 39 bodies found near the river, are confirmed, while some flocks escape with lesser damage. Local figures Mr Eb Stuy and Mr WH Greseliot report sizable losses, as does Mr Telit Crayford and several others along the lower river.

Heialle Hewkless J’rislays Nillaheootle Benalla Tatong Strathbowie Loo Ryan's Creek Haldents Wangaraluiy Sur Shepparton Fort Bridge Shinohes Benalle Ryoken Gilory My. P Connolly Meacock Chavalers le Grandstand Hall Massion “Pyere Spriges Porter Conler A. Milter Mir Reilly Nun Church Streets Wits Roe Park Veaney al Bor Plains Bridge Street Suiyihe Street Miller's Corner Kuytanaaye Regnohl Cay Poy Street Meg McRinete Meg Devonald Norco Bridge Mable Nicholls Peacock Wirth R Mosays Commiertart Harcourt and Callow Mesain Martin Munris Tippett Nunn Mer Harcourt Aerous Nui Hurie Mehos Benalla West Staltnor Arundel Alrey Lwwe al Fenner Strock Eb Stuy Yarrawonga Wong Susuhay Bes Behalla WH. G. Greseliot Emu Plains Yaurit Crayford

River flood disaster claims lives and bridges collapse

A town near Swanpool endures severe flooding with multiple deaths and widespread destruction. The swollen river washed away a bridge between Shilishosatie and Manafield, damaging Vita Pond and sweeping cattle and paddocks. Several missing or found bodies are reported, including Mr John O Catawhinn, 67, who drowned while stopping with his kin. Recovery teams search the swollen waterways as authorities warn of continued danger.

Mysterious Death Inquiry On Sunday Afternoon

Coroner Walker opened an inquiry into a death near Wangaratta reported Sunday. A bridge washout on the Shire roads caused damage and obstruction on the Powetton and Ridge tracks, with inquiries ongoing into the unidentified remains found yesterday.

Mir. Walker Yallo Wrownine Wangaratta

Flood damages and high water in multiple towns

Widespread flooding caused extensive damage as waters rose to record levels on Saturday. In Beda parish the river broke its banks, inundating homes and washing away items. Severe disruption followed at several crossings, with authorities reporting several spans damaged and roads washed out. Authorities urged caution as crews assessed structural impacts and began cleanup operations.

Kent Leas Lridge Street Messrs Taylor and Briggs Howes Jenson Ogilvie Turailay Preston Wits Gax Willems Anil Eulisied Fisher Ind Wariver Ryan Svnytel Aioe Seine Westerttage Beda

Debated Water Flood On Bridge Street Damages

A disruption at Bridge Street prompted a council deputation on water damage and road repairs. Residents and property owners cited flooding, blocked routes, and cost estimates as officials weighed corrective work and funding options to restore access and safety.

Council Yosteriley Corpietilie di Musars Fauch M'Kerzte Clark Wiens Frasenvige Stecel Rarcynyet Peter Ein Wridge Street I Wits Reveic Dane Sonjense Phe Clarke Warnite Jeffrey Iit Hakr Bob Agatey

Wall to hold back water near town faces debate

Letters to the editor discuss options to lower risk from rising floodwaters and the use of a wall and a fence. Community leaders weigh the costs and who should bear them while residents fear property damage and disruption. The debate centers on preventing water from entering streets and homes as winter floods threaten the area.

Vervison le Counell Jeffrey Nile

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