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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
1
G Norton of Buldaginnie Butchery promises prompt attention to all orders and thanks readers as ventroy names travelico warrentagno and other terms appear in the readable fragment.
An archaic account details bear hunting devices in forests, describing traps, levers, and deadfalls used to catch bears and other game. It recounts a hunter’s near fatal experiences, the use of wires, springs, and bait planks, and the hazards of logging camps and hidden felled timber.
The piece recalls the launch of the Daily Courant in March 1702, Britain's first daily paper. It notes its two column format, fixed purpose to publish foreign news and the editor's promise of no personal commentary. It mentions publisher Buckley at the Dolphin in Little Britain and his later role with the Spectator, plus Buckley's Hanoverian loyalties and the Courant being absorbed by the Daily Gazetteer in the 17th century.
The article describes a simple method to dismantle venetian blinds for cleaning. It explains loosening cords, removing nails at the bottom lath, removing the thick bottom, and washing laths with soap and water, then reassembling carefully with dry, wiped cords and frames.
The text reflects on the powerful instinct of motherhood to protect and forgive. It argues that a mother's heart will continue to love and sustain even those who are weak or morally troubled, driven by enduring compassion and unyielding devotion. It notes many men are drawn back from ruin by such maternal influence.
A fragmentary report mentions Bonje sno week furoigi share and other matters to avoid arrest. Names, places, and precise details are unclear in the OCR.
A historical report compares Jersey, Holstein, and Ayrshire cows on feed costs, butterfat yield, and net profit. Jerseys show higher butterfat value and lower feed cost per farm unit, while Holsteins and Ayrshires incur greater food expense with lower relative profit, suggesting Jerseys as the most profitable for milk production.
Practical advice on judging dairy cows and milkers focusing on honesty, proper salt use, and milker qualities. Notes stress finger nail care, steady handling, calm milking, and consistent staffing to maximize milk yield and butterfat. Cautions about nervous or changing milkers and the impact on production.
A historical guide outlines feeding, stabling, grooming, watering, and exercising a two year old colt for show ring readiness. It covers balanced rations, meal timing, mash preparation, stall setup, and step by step training to achieve calm behavior and proper movement under judges.
An attorney probes alleged sanity and a grandfather’s past as witnesses discuss a family saga. Two young boys, seven and eight, overhear adults debating skeletons and truth, sparking questions about meaning and memory.
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