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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1924
Page
6
Will visit Benalla again on Friday 25 April at 4.30 p.m. Consultations possible at Inger's Austral House with Mr. V. Say, chemist. Postal address Box 1197 Melbourne. Monthly appointments available through the chemist.
Winter Range catalog lists milline frocks coats skirts and woollen goods for farmers and others. An unusual advertising line urges “Order nothing in haste” and promotes a capless Meridian generator.
Delegates from Yarrawongs Lungkaah Wilby Mulewala Ste Janses Devoulsh Benalla Rovers Burramine gather at the Royal hotel St Sen. A request from Yarrawong young club for review of penalties is sent back to the special tribunal. 1923 season rites set with matches starting May 17 and draw to be prepared by officers.
On February 26 1923 the estate of Robert Roy Thirkell of Wangaratta faced a judgment for the defendant after a trial at Wangarula. The action claimed an assignment to Mrs Thirkell was fraudulent to defeat creditors. The jury awarded the defendants £528, but the court held the plaintiff failed to prove fraudulent intent and ordered judgment for the defendant with costs.
A deputation led by Mr J Bowser and including Messrs van Eva Stubbs Handcock Egan Wanna Pourchier Mather Younger and residents from Lolmie Fifteen Mile Creek Wangaratta Borough and Oxley Shire urged the extension of the narrow gauge Whitticii Railway from Moyhu to Mahaikaly. The Minister acknowledged Tolmie settlers troubles and signalled possible cabinet review if timber resources justify it, and agreed to visit the district.
WV Richardson announces a sale of boots and heavy wear priced lower than nearby shops. From 5/12, also ladies wear, at Bridge Street Benalla, inviting customers to inspect and compare values.
AWE Richardson reports on pasture improvement in wheat districts near Hoishan noting top dressing with superphosphate boosts pasture growth by up to 400 percent and enhances carrying capacity. He cites tests in Warrnimbool Romsey Ararat Bairnsdale and others, urging wider adoption to lift grain yields and farm profitability.
The Violet Town Shire Council met Monday with Cr Henderson Palmer Black Roach MacDonald and Mitchell present. Discussions covered road projects contracts and finances while President’s resignation was debated urging reconsideration.
A vintage advertisement promotes Salisbury's Cocoanut Of Liquid Shampoo as the easy way to brighten, soften, and add shine to hair. It instructs wetting the hair, adding shampoo, and rubbing vigorously to remove dust and dandruff for a brilliant, admired look. It highlights use for children and claims product availability through Duardin and Salisbury Ply Ltd in Melbourne.
The piece describes a beauty tour around Benalla and nearby districts. It notes roads and views along the Jatong road to Waris, highlighting the verdant county, thriving prosperity, and natural scenery including mistletoe in abundance. The writer invites excursions to sights like the Kuof Hills and Polose area, praising the landscape and travel ease.
The Council of Agricultural Education will hold a ten day course at Dookie Agricultural College early in August for about 80 farmers with rail fares available. Experts will lecture on farm management topics and practical demonstrations. evenings include amusements. A companion ten day class for wives and daughters costs 22 shillings for instruction in domestic hygiene dairy work and horticulture. The courses aim to foster community spirit and exchange of ideas across the state.
A vintage style health ad urges readers to take Gruen Health Salts to cleanse kidneys and relieve ailments from backache to headaches. It claims the remedy clears toxins, improves bladder health, and ends misery, touting wide sales and a price of two shillings nine pence per large bottle.
An advertisement touts Jean Reaver's Extract as a harmless odorless remedy to restore natural grey or faded hair color the day it is used. Sold in bottles nationwide for $6 with postage 94, claimed to be soapproof and effective for men and women, with multiple solicitors listed in Benalla and Wilkinson & Home.
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