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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1920
Page
4
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DISTRICT NEWS CHILTERN reports the sudden death of Mr. Robt Daglieb after a walk at night. A coroner’s inquest in Corowa is noted, with other items including a police court appearance by James Carter for larceny and false pretences, and local meetings on church and council matters.
The Wangaratta community toasted Miss Ruby Ganther daughter of Mr L N Ganther for collecting twenty letters of acknowledgment from addressees via the Red Cross Society. The note dated April 12, 1920 mentions a soldier, Peo P G Tragoots, who after hospital life returned to Australia last October. After years as organist at St Pauls Church Mrs Tweed resigned and was thanked with a social and a carved oak cutlery case.
Preparations for the Anzac Memorial Sports this Saturday and Monday proceed, including a picture show on Saturday and a concert on Monday. Saturday features foot races, military and naval displays, a tattoo pony demonstration, and horse jumps, with gates opening at 4 50. Monday includes a grand procession at 10 o'clock, prizes for best decorated car and bicycle, semi finals of field events, and many handlist entries.
A military wedding officiated by the Rev Webber at St Bede's Church of England, Ushioat Tuesday. Lieutenant J Clack and Miss gely, both of notable families, exchanged vows with bridesmaid Miss Queenie Clark. Groom wore AI officer uniform. reception at Haoting don St Mild. honeymoon to Sigestras Gully. future home at Bonilla.
Government likely to raise rail fares and freight charges next week or two. The move aims to shift extra burden to farmers while protecting agricultural rates. Increases could reach up to 10 percent, with higher freight charges to cover added costs. Officials remain secretive as elections approach and debate whether revenue gains offset higher working expenses and board wage awards.
Benalla High School sent teams to Wangaratta for a cricket friendly. Train delays left little time for play after a 6 am start, with Wangaratta winning the match. Benalla batted briskly, scoring 120 for 5 in 50 minutes then 69 for 8 in the second innings before defeat. Players Grainger Cooper Reardon starred. final scoreline favored Wangaratta 36 games to 16 games with 6 rubbers.
The Be dalla and Railway cricket match did not occur as Be dalla failed to field enough players. Brown led the Be dalla side with 111 while Patterson’s team tallied 116 with Truman Mills Patterson and Dunkley prominent. Brooker took Kres wlekute for seven runs. A postponed annual meeting of the Bonalls Football Club is planned for tomorrow evening to discuss formation of an association.
Reports from the Albury Cap meeting note A Hyland rider of Alandra sustaining a badly bruised foot after a rails fall. Results list winners across Maiden Plate Eabletop Stakes Cup and Autumn Handicap on first day, with many names and odds. Second day shows hurdles and handicaps won by Big Moore Trial Plying Bill Grandstand Lord Liddell and others, plus references to Sydney and Sandown races and a note on Fentronus's Maiden Plate odds and registration.
A sensational 1900s style advertisement touts Thermol as a remedy for facial blemishes and age signs. It claims a healthy outdoor life can cause discoloration but promises skin purification and a fresh, womanly appearance through the product. The ad lists distributors in Sydney and regional towns.
A remarkable preparation named Anvil Annie Cement repairs broken ornaments made of glass wood bone china or earthenware. Stores and chemists advertise its availability nationwide for restoring damaged pieces to like new condition.
A report cites inferior coal samples from Coorabbin mine near Usinunds and alleges political meddling to block Riverina development. A representative of the Free Press quotes the mine manager who denies knowing the parliamentary ties of the samples and calls the city interests meddling and contemptible. The letter argues for fair testing and urges the Riverina people to support proper development despite alleged obstruction.
A reader testifies that after months of backache and kidney trouble, Doan's Backache Kidney Pills gave relief in six days, enabling activity resumed and cure lasting for years. The note urges readers to obtain genuine Doan's from Foster-McClellan Co. and warns to avoid fakes.
Public notices promote Dodge motor cars as best in value both new and second-hand with agent A W Spinks and A B Doxey advertising. The item cites hire and inspection options and urges potential buyers to consider colonial body models and latest improvements. A separate note touts Queensland cattle prep with swamp medicine claims and a priced remedy.
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