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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
3
In a Winton court yesterday the butcher and a farmer faced a disputed meat account worth about £19 12s 3d for goods sold and delivered. Witnesses argued over credits, receipts, and an altered figure, with adjournment for further particulars and a possible settlement offer discussed by both sides.
The Benalla Show attracts large entries across sheep, pigs, poultry, farm produce, and crafts with Royal Show style displays. Schools exhibit in the farm produce building, while art and horticulture pieces add color. Visitors can enjoy rides, food buildings, and free drinking water at the courthouse area as judging begins and entries close soon.
The notice lists the boxers and matchups for an amateur boxing event starting Tuesday night. Names include Nori Keween Open Championship participants and a slate of middleweight and light heavyweight contenders from towns like Wangaratta Benalla Yarrawonga and Greta with numerous mixed entries and byes noted amid fragmented OCR text.
Benalla Water Works Trust met in the Municipal Chambers with Commissioners Mathieson Nicholson Barrington Gregorsin M Pherson and Peters present. Correspondence from pumping engineer P Rebbechi reported four week water consumption averaging 169000 gallons daily in town and 90000 by the railway. Repairs were done to the main in Main Street. Wood contractor delivered ten cards. stock on hand was 2 1/2 cards. Accounts passed for payment totaling £36 3s 0d. The trust balance was £264 8s 0d. Water Trusts Association meeting noted a Dethridge purification report and discussion on cop per sulphate costs, testing, and smell issues in other towns. The chairman and members thanked delegates. Com. Peters elected for 12 months. secretary noted good attendance and duty. Notices to be inserted announcing future meetings.
An old advertisement warns of kidney disease underlining the danger of delay. It cites Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as effective, sharing a testimonial of relief from back pain and headaches, and notes where to buy them in Sydney with price details.
A fragmentary local discussion questions milking machine testimonials citing farm experience from Hawkesbury College in New South Wales. It notes cows needing successive seasons to judge value and warns against experimenting without proven working records. It references Lawrence Kennedy Gillies and Martyn Apt Sou Pty Ltd agents.
Swanpool and Moornyas Butter Factory offers butter for sale through Won Lewanion A Miller and Co J D Mackensie and Weather Latorekwopers Berralla and A Tonkin storekeeper at Swanpool. Adyt for por shronie chest nonyplainss Wood Great Peppermint Gur ft.
The Full Court held the council not liable for a horse injury on a highway. Justices Hodges Barton and O Connor support that the council owed no duty to protect animals on the road, and the appeal is allowed with judgment for the defendant. The case centers on statutory duties under the Local Government Act and Police Offences Act.
A letter from WILLIAM LEE condemns cruelty at the horse ring in the safe yards. He cites a near fatal accident to Mr. T A Griffiths and bluntly criticizes “habilues” who whip and jab unbroken or temperamental horses. Lee calls for urgent action from auctioneers to curb senseless practices and protect buyers, sellers, and animals.
The St James Progress Association held its monthly meeting listing attendees including G. J. Coles J. Carruthers Gamble J. A. Carruthers Sexton Frase and Carver. Correspondence reported concerns from Chief Commissioner of Police on telephone installation and postal space limits for daily reports. Posts and road issues were noted plus plans to attend Hospital Sunday and final preparations set for Thursday.
The Broken Creek State School picnic in September showcased strong district catering, multiple sports prizes, and an engaging afternoon for spectators and competitors. Event results include Boys and Girls races, various class awards, high jump, long jump, and skipping contests led by notable names such as Hall, Cooper, Thorpe, Smith, and Dunlop.
The Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co report shows a firm market for hides and skins with crossbreds in strong demand. Tallow values held at last week’s gates with best sorts selling well while inferior parcels are down about ten percent.
In Wilby last Saturday St James tennis team defeated Boomattxoo 41 games to 21 in district competition. D Tait and F Carruthers won 6-2 6-3 over Morris for Gunning while Pait and Carruthers swept Maher and Coghill 6-1 6-0. Colas Bros. fell to Morris and Gunning 2-6 3-1 and Jored Bros. beat Maher and Coghill 6-1 4-8. Afternoon tea by the Indice followed.
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