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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR catalog notes list various goods including drapery prints suits and fencers hardware. It mentions spools of thread and fabrics with references to paints oils cements and hardware. The passage reads like an ad collage with many garbled names and stray product terms.
The St James Race Club plans its annual meeting with racing days, a grand ball, and improvements noted. A St James Root Ball Club decision sets next month’s ball date. Anzac commemorations are scheduled at the St James Church with Rev T Spittal and Mr. Partridge as preacher. Dental visits are listed for May at several hotels with dates in early May. eye specialist Mr B A Morris will visit Commercial Hotel Tuesday morning. Tennis tournament results announced with Miss F E Maloney and Mr E Davis winning.
A Benalla Football Club committee meeting at the club room in the Commercial Hotel elected to call for trainer applications after Mr Carr declined the post. A lady supporters sub-committee was named, and payments to the Benalla Fire Brigade were approved. The group discussed joining Yarrawonga’s fine association, coaching costs, and potential rejoinings, with a meeting planned for the first week of May.
The article argues farmers can boost crop returns by adding superphosphate, not just miners or merchants. It cites Jos Cameron of Gredgwin testing manure quantities on wheat and hay, showing higher weights per acre with more fertilizer. It compares costs and profits, urging farmers to treat superphosphate as a prudent business investment and to experiment to find profitable application rates.
The ANA jubilee in Benalla marked by flags at the Shire hall and Fire Brigade venue, a social evening, and a drawing contest won by Leo Rebbechi. Messages from founders echoed long standing principles while speakers highlighted Victoria branch finances, membership at 30,419, and steady support payments and medical benefits.
A speaker outlined Australia’s wartime debts and future plans, urging reproductive works to repay loans. He cited Eildon weir irrigation for 67 000 acres, Sugarloaf weir, and power projects for the North Eastern district within five years. He stressed forestry, blue gum timber, and boosting wool production to expand industry and population, arguing for a Japan treaty to save naval costs and fund development.
An old advertisement extols Paco Powder as a key to youthful skin and a radiant face. It warns against inferior powders containing starch and claims only this product preserves natural glow and provides unmatched quality. Available from Y Say in Benalla.
A reader advises warming beverages by adding a small amount of OT to any drink. The tip claims OT enhances flavor and provides warmth whether the drink is alcoholic, non alcoholic, or plain water. The note promotes OT as a versatile seasoning for all beverages.
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