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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
Regulations under the Wire Netting Act 100 were passed amid claims of flawed form and rushed approval. Officials cited costs for rural households and possible penalties, while the government warned against responses outside formal applications to extend exemptions.
Travelogue style piece recounts a mountain excursion to Bright and Mont Wuthal known as the Garden of the Cedars. Narrator Mick Dougharty guides readers through dramatic vistas, perilous ledges, and legendary features like the Monolith, Leviathan, Kissing Stone, and Cathedral Rock as they ascend toward 5 516 feet for panoramic views and natural wonders.
A damaged OCR wedding notice records a complex ceremony with many names and places. It mentions Cathie Chore, Moe K, Mahen, Mehi, and references Bewala Lost oluag amid a celebratory setting. The account is garbled but centers on a marriage at a grand hall with family and friends present.
The article reports on the general electoral roll process, noting the supplementary list shows rights for citizens not yet fully registered. It covers eligibility rules, including age, residency, and the need to retain voting duties, with references to officials, registration delays, and actions by the electoral registrar and council. It mentions concerns about women’s and various applicants’ access to elector’s rights and the role of the Federal rule. It cites names like Ms. Vidy Goldstein and others involved in the session.
The Benalla Standard reports on distant Mount Macelon with notes on a proposed feature near Mount Buffalo. It mentions a new ascent plan, winter preparation, and the hoped popularity of a Garden of the Gods style scenic route, with references to nearby landmarks and tourism potential.
At the Royal Hotel last Saturday the St James Racing Club met with about nine attendees. President Sy Chadwick chaired as members discussed a motion to rescind a £10 donation to the hall. Debate centered on club finances, the hall’s debt, and whether funds should be given or redirected. The motion was defeated and the meeting ended.
A garbled ad style fragment urges action against delay and promotes Laxo Tone Pills from The Lase Tone Pill company. It mentions sale offers and a dubious prescription tone, weaving misspelled phrases and promotional jargon into a chaotic notice.
An elderly man recalls severe influenza left him pale weak and unable to work. He credits Cloments Tonic with restoring appetite strength nerves and vitality after months of illness and poor digestion aided by a statutory declaration. Also notes common home remedies and a Beechworth Building Society ad offering loans with easy terms.
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