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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
4
Overview discusses wheat breeding at Courie College and advises farmers on improving yields. It mentions climate, soil, and varieties, with references to seed selection, cultivation methods, and future agricultural strategies, naming individuals and institutions in a broad, period-voice style.
The Booalla branch of the Australian Women's National League, led by Mr. Rodgers, acknowledges donations to the Soldiers Milk Fund. Listed names include Mrs Walter, Miss Katghle, Mesdames Collins, Lamtoai, Bontiaony Bagnall, Miss Grant, Miss Shmonda, and several others with varied gift amounts, reflecting thanks for support.
An old advert touts Hean’s Essence as a remedy for earache toothache cramps and catarrh. It claims quick relief without opium, sold by chemists and stores, priced at two shillings or threepence for a larger bottle, made by G. We at 178 Contlereagh Street Sydney.
Rural reports show vintage progress uneven with yields down from prior years though peaches and apples are strong. Mrs. Garrett elected president of Dooklo District Rod Crows Society. B Sullivan named tutor at Droonin. Mr H Camany transferred to Birobt KOROA. Euroa shops close for four days, Good Friday and Easter holidays. Obituary notes Mrs Maygar Sheathearn, long respected resident. Vintage largely finished in the district with some vineyards yielding over two tons per acre. Grapes paid at £0 10s per ton. In Tungamat, recent weighings show corin and water shortages. Benalla reports limited supply. Mr. Smith plans export work and trials for new tobacco curing methods. A legal note records a case at Wangaratta police court. Richard Ellie charged with wounding a girl under ten. case dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Doookie College announces a yearlong experiment program beginning April 1 with White Leghorns and White Wyandolals plus Plymouth Rocks and Blue Devs cross. It will test artificial insemination, poultry feed, and crop trials across about 1000 acres including wheat, oats, hay, barley, and corn.
A Be nally street reader reports long relief from backache and headaches after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits six bottles with complete recovery and urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy, noting purchase through Foster.ellan Co. and warning to ensure you get Doan's.
Mr. Mitchell of Stawell donated 100 cases of apples for soldiers. Geelong gentry fined for ware germination. The Cosgrove cabrlette yields slow. pepper and capiaicame export banned with ministerial consent. Paper shortage halts Wasbo newspaper export. Royal NSW Show receives record entries. State functions prorogued to May 11. Parliament unlikely till July. Mine accident at Broken Hill injures worker. An unfortunate youth dies after wagon incident. A Sydney card returned after 25 years. Recruiting in Riponshire shows progress. Denmark adopts clock time system. Railway accident near Warrnambool injures engineer. Hay stack fire at Werrihae. A Chinese student fined for illegal letters. Australian serum production advances for meningitis. Wheat harvest adapts to storms with reaped gains. Government rejects pre-price rebates. millers and bakers set. Royal commission to study agriculture and share farming feasibility. Centered on fodder preservation and support for farmers.
More than 200 teachers from Beechworth Wangaratta and Benalla districts attended the Beechworth Teachers Congress. Sessions featured Dr J A Lesed and others on nature study education, with excursions to Spring Creek Gorge and Rocky Mountain areas. Exhibits and demonstrations were held at the Technical School as part of the program.
Delver B Whyte of the RAN Bridging Train recounts a February journey with nine companions to Cairo. He details station scene injuries to a fruit vendor, Nile agriculture from donkeys to water buffaloes, and local prayers and customs. A later note reports Mrs Rovensky’s two male assistants finding a ransacked house valued at £90 theft.
Shipping notice for Royal Mail steamers detailing routes to London via Adelaide, Colombo, and ports including India Egypt Naples Gibraltar and Plymouth. Includes fares in pounds shillings pence, sailings from Melbourne, and contact for bookings. Mentions third class fares and aboard accommodations plus model appliances and meals.
An auction notice from M. Q. M'Namara & Co Auctioneers and Financial Agents Benalla and branches lists investment terms and rates including 54 per £10,000, £2500, £1000 and other sums. It notes charges, expected higher rates, and urges prompt action for money needs.
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