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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
4
The readable text is garbled and contains mixed proper nouns and partial phrases. No coherent events, dates, or entities form a debatable news item. If any legible names or places are confirmed, provide clarified excerpts for a proper summary.
A fragmented report describes a hired vehicle incident with references to multiple local names and places. The text mentions Pontoon, Green, and Geralds among others, noting years, testing, and a chain of events affecting residents, with possible transfers and appointments cited in a dated crime or civil matter.
A farewell gathering at St James honors Private R. Dateain and Private B. Gaandera among others bound for service. James Kelly and local residents present gifts, and Mr T. Praver receives a pair of links before leaving for Canada. The tribute thanks the community for support and recalls plans for future troop hospitality and upcoming separations.
The readable fragments describe a tenants plan and home building on easy terms, plus the launch of a new society beginning soon. Names such as William Shedwick and Richard Warren appear, with unclear roles and dates.
A cornucopia of crude notes suggests Councillor Hy F. Bar nate criticizes costly government schemes and a feared army of drill servants. He contends voluntary work exists and warns that state control would raise expenses, while ministers defend subsidies to farmers and emphasize April payments. The debate centers on making agriculture profitable without heavy government intrusion.
The American Fair at Lake Rowan drew strong attendance and lively scenes as volunteers, led by Marie Martin of the Hod Cros Battery, organized proceeds toward the Red Cross fund. Speakers praised relief efforts, with Miss Elsty and Robilf Tushand performing, and the event raising over £20 for the society.
An old advertisement-style passage touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles with claims of permanent relief without detention. It includes testimonials from Mrs Daynow and Mr Daytin praising rapid symptom relief and long-lasting results, plus a plug for related plumbing and writing material supplies.
Benalla wins a major lawn bowls tournament defeating Ot others at Ascot Vale. Briggs, Gooke, Hiscock and Himkle compete for the Country Club, with 160 entries in singles and 60 in pairs. Final rounds see Benalla prevail 14 to 12 in a tight clash, earning the trophy amid strong wind and enthusiastic crowd support.
Private A Solmers writes from a distant camp about medical discharge, training at an infantry school, and preparing to defend against Turkish attacks near the Snee Cans. He notes rough desert conditions, scarce water, and heavy transport needs as they anticipate Gallipoli operations. He mentions fellow soldiers and his brother returning from Malta, with nightly boxing and games aiding morale.
A fragmented OCR item notes thanks to Health services for recovery and well-being. It mentions medical help for women’s troubles, requests for postal replies, and an address at Lion College of Monith, 327 Colligestrnoy, Mel-Winemey, urging letters to Department 30 for postayns.
An old advertisement promotes Hean s Essence as a faster relief for coughs colds and sore throats than rival mixtures. It claims a pint bottle costs 2s 3d postpaid from manufacturer GW Hean chemist 178 Castlereagh St Sydney and beat chemist prices of 12s for ordinary remedies.
The notice describes steamship services from Melbourne to London via Adelaide and Fremantle, with routes through Colombo for India, Egypt, Naples, Marruliles, Gibraltar, and Plymouth. It lists fares, passenger comforts, and world-round travel options via Canada, the United States, Japan, or South Africa. Agent contact and circulars available.
Printed and published by sexzausny Ga corexs and Haxny K Hiscock wt thi Standard. Oision, Nunnnireot, Bosallsc tha state of Victoria.
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