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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
4
Marshall surgeon dentist will visit Tungamah and Jamon monthly. Consultation at Tungamah Hotel and Royal Hotel Jamon Nest. Visit begins Monday May 1, continues till Monday May 18. Sessions at Key's Hotel and James Monday May 13.
D Enish and District Bakery lists products and deals for small goods. The ad mentions quality items and tempting offerings at Hayes and nearby locations, with emphasis on availability and value.
Fragmentary text lists entities like Woon, Brū, and Young Calves in a weeklong context with unclear event details, items, or dates, making it difficult to extract a coherent sale or notices item beyond hints of livestock and vendors.
The week features various items including a West School council meeting, aims to raise funds for the School Patilotes Fund, and reports on local families and events. A church funeral and social gatherings are noted, with emphasis on community support amid regional concerns and market updates.
District notes report a fatal or serious incident near a Roman Catholic church on a Sunday, with crowding and bridge slips blamed for the accident. Local councils tally contributions toward river improvement schemes and public meetings are urged to discuss works under engineer oversight.
Seven pupils qualified for matriculation at Conv ent F C J Benalla. Three earned full passes for leaving certificate, others partial passes in intermediate. Names and subjects across English history algebra geometry trigonometry appear, with multiple students listed and noting high honours and awards.
A detailed sale list from Layee outlines livestock and farm equipment offered April sale day. Buyers from various regions attend to bid on cattle, rotors, looms, and tools with prices ranging from £5 to £18 7s, including conditions noted for young stock, steers, and helper gear.
In a spirited bowling contest at Albary the Albury team edged out Wenchworth 87 to 7 in a late week match. Loree sink led with strong play as Travis and Young battled for the travellers, but Albury's opening ends set the tone.
Readable fragments mention items such as a Bounds Cup, Rosa for 19 guineas, and MeLOPES-Loxey values with prices like 620, 4/8, 3/3. Also references to Nature Study, Writing Tadyy, Haigh Kerihblers, and various ledger and book titles. The garbled OCR yields scattered names, prices, and catalog-like entries without a clear single event.
Friends of Vos. F and J Pearson gathered at Lamestead Stockyard Creek to wish them Godspeed on final leave. Speakers praised their service, noting 48 years of local ties, and presented them with keepsakes before the Pearson brothers departed for Sydney aboard the next day.
A welcome home gathering was held on Friday April 7 at Lin South Usu as Private Hopper returned from service. The hall was decorated with battalion colors and the event featured a tribute by Mr T. Wilcock and speeches by local residents. Miss Panton led songs and Mr Gle introduced the honoured guest, with a gold medal presented for courage. A light supper and dancing followed, with performances from Mrs Stow, Miss M’Carthy, and others.
A large crowd attended a social evening at Himu Bridge School on Wednesday to honor Corporal G Alexander recently discharged after service. The Welcome Home Committee presented a medal and thanked the Ladies of the Welcome Home Committee for organizing the event.
A valedictory social for Rev Mutually who has been traced from Grota circuit to Omeo was held on a Wednesday in Sedinet. The program featured hymns, prayers, recitations, songs, and addresses led by Mr W Lewis, Rev Metcalf, and others. A large audience attended, with a farewell tea provided by local ladies and thanks offered to all helpers for the successful gathering.
The principal reports favorable March conditions at Dookie College Io, with February rains boosting grass and a positive outlook for Foyarda stock. Land preparation continues with ploughing and sowing for oats and wheat. Dairy cows yield solid milk, sheep lambing begins May 1, and pigs and poultry show good health. New seed plots and experimental fields are planned, with limited wheat distribution due to funding.
A dated advertisement warns of serious risks from neglecting skin disease and promotes Doan's Ointment. Testimonials from Mrs W J McReddie of Saliebory Benalla claim a family member was cured, praising the remedy's healing and soothing effects. It notes price 2/9 per pot, six pots 15 shillings, and offers postal delivery from Foster-McClellan Cory.
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