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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1919
Page
4
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The Victorian Farmers' Union Benalla Branch held a meeting at the Magicloss Chamber on Friday led by A. G. Stewart. Attendees discussed river issues, proposed railway connections to Shepparton and Bendigo, funding debates, and the selection of a parliamentary candidate.
The Thaona Branch of the Farmed Union met Monday afternoon with about four dozen in attendance. Mr Worvis chaired a lively meeting that saw many new members join and committees named. Messrs E Jones and John Nseyison elected delegates, all attendees subscribing to Farmers' Advocate. A sab branch forms in Tioweyn district with fifteen members. Mr A Emory and Mr John Lesry named officers. Prime Minister Hughes is expected in Melbourne about the 28th.
A home remedy describes mixing a regulated essence with warm water and sweetener to create a pink, warming phlegm loosening tonic for whooping cough cold bronchitis and croup. It promises quick relief and cost savings compared to ordinary remedies.
St James beats Benalla 63 to 50 after a strong first half lead, with Lane, Jane Bros, Petty, and Quinn among the scorers for St James. Benalla, missing Williams Sutherland Doherty fons Tolo chino and Hill, rallied late but fell short as Burke captained Benalla and E June led visitors. Umpire Disher controlled a vigorous match before a large crowd.
A Saturday brisk clash saw Dookie and Devenish meet before a large crowd. Dookie led early with six goals to Devenish’s one behind at halftime, then a tighter third and fourth term produced notable performances from Boyd Crimmins Spriggs Runge and P Hocking for Dookie and Timberlake Ryan Crime and Spriggs for Devenish with Hempel umpiring.
In a junior association clash at saltirs May starting 1 30, Violettown beat Benalla 7 8 150 to 6 7 43. Sunder man Dickenson Hosking Ewart lead Violettown with goals while Benalla’s Cautles Woods M Fadzenn Tugtes score in a tight match noted for late rally. Prock umpired diligently.
In poor conditions at Euroa ground Baddaginnie fielded 13 ill players while Euroa were at full strength. Euroa won 36 to 35 with Wilson O Halloray Walsh Bedson and Kelly starring for the victors. Mille Wardle Bros Kelleher Carroll and Mackey toiled for the losers. Brock showed solid form.
A reader letter argues delaying one semifinal to the following Saturday and moving the St James Dookie match to the Bennis ground. The aim is to boost fan attendance at the finals and ensure delegates and supporters can attend. The note also mentions a New York protest over transparent gowns in shop windows, reflecting social concerns of the time.
A Melbourne era chemist J I Ramos, Ph. Chemist of Yondi NSW, testifies to Wonder-Wool salve relieving neuritis in the shoulder and rheumatism in the groin area. He reports dramatic pain relief, ease of use, and plans to recommend it to customers, praising its circulation aid and claimed cures for various pains. The ad copy cites distributors in Sydney and Melbourne.
The government announced a Peace Loan of 25 million pounds to be floated in Australia at 5 percent interest, rising to 6 percent with first payments. Subscriptions start September, with staged payments through March 1905. The loan funds repatriation, defense expenses, and postwar relief, promising voluntary participation and tax relief for contributors.
Clarenes Shroeder, a NSW farmer near Tenterfield, died after a bee sting while felling a tree. The item cites remembrances for John, and reports on food price reduction efforts, shipping accidents, opium seizures, and rural matters including farming wages, horse use for General Birdwood, Canberra capital moves, and irrigation and land subsidence near Albury.
A large gathering hosted by friends and family on Nagu Street welcomed Private Laurence Gasperino home from service. The evening featured decor, a toast to the young soldier, musical selections by local performers, and a pleasant post-supper social.
Private Albert Fraser, fourth son of Mr J. Fraser, Benalla Went, returned Friday. A large crowd greeted him at the station with a band and a welcome home at Mr Weatherill’s building, decorated for the occasion. The event featured a National Anthem, speeches by hosts and band members, musical numbers, and a dancing remainder, honoring his wartime service and family.
A gathering at the old Newmarket hotel welcomed Private Jas Doherty back to Benalla. Mr White as chair toasted the King and gave a cordial welcome, praising Doherty’s work at the Benalla loco sheds. Addresses were given by Lonergan Baker and Lawford, with Doherty thanking all. Music, songs, recitations, and a dance followed into the evening.
Privates A Allen and W Fair were welcomed at Thoona last week with a crowded attendance. The program featured songs by J Owens Hepburn Bond Riches Higgins Nicol Sioclaie Simpson Dunn Filton Mellor Weston Smith Allott as accompanist and cornet and euphonium solos. The brass band played Home Sweet Home before the returnees marched onto the stage guarded by local young ladies with Union Jacks. Kathleen Harrison played the piano as the National Anthem was sung and cheers welcomed the soldiers. Mr Tonkin spoke and presented gold medals to each soldier. The event closed with refreshments and a dance.
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