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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
6
A British officer fears peril in India while a servant jokes about pretended fortunes. In London a newlywed couple quarrels land them in the Local police court with cross accusations of assault and a wry witness notes a long courtship. The magistrate muses on the idea of a short acquaintance versus a nineteen year courtship.
A fragment from a local piece shows a student boasting about top marks in political economy fine arts music logic and languages. A parent praises overall success while humorously demanding future testimonials in housekeeping cooking nursing and machine use before marriage. The text hints at a cautious note about medical authority and household expectations in a domestic future.
Authorities add a new wing to an asylum and select inmates help the builders. A patient struggles to place bricks while attendants argue over technique. One inmate jokes about saving time, others discuss safety and effort, hinting at the ironies of labor and heaven.
The article outlines careful cigar handling techniques to maximize flavor. It covers lighting properly, avoiding overheat, avoid squeezing, cutting with a sharp knife if no cutter, smoking slowly to keep a low temperature, letting Oliven cigars cool before lighting, and gently blowing before relighting to reduce staleness. It also notes not to pick ash constantly, that some cigars may be left handed due to polishing, and recommends attention to these details for a clean, steady smoke.
Mammy questions Angelina and Angelina blushes as she explains she forgot to ask Harry if he will love her forever. The sergeant major orders the parade to resume at two o'clock sharp, five minutes to.
A garbled spoof fragment describes Robinson failing at the Derby and Oaks, a shocked wife, absurd dialogue about a tomb, a bystander quip, and a stray name Shadrach Nevachad. It then shifts to an advertisement for Sickle brand copper carbonate with dubious claims and prices from Cuming Emit Co Pty Ltd Melbourne.
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