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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
4
A garbled notice from St James and District lists a surgeon dentist from Yarrawonga visiting Tungamah and Devenish area venues on Monday and upcoming dates. It references local hotels, bakeries, and scheduled visits, with unclear times and places. The fragment mentions Devenish District Bakery proprietor William Bowcher and aims to inform residents of forthcoming health and commercial notices in the region.
Vintage trade notice from OoOODS BROS AGENTS announcing assorted farm implements and machinery. Mentions vendors, delivery terms, and a price line, with references to suppliers and a date for inquiries. Names and terms appear garbled but imply a general sales or procurement notice.
A report from St John notables details a shooting contest by the Cairn of Erin group led by Miss Welly, plus a wedding at St Tomee Moeth wchool between Mise Jusy Joy and Mr J Mills. The school committee met to discuss the Wagaman show, Red Cross collaboration, and office elections for next Saturday.
A Benalla district report details multiple school and community activities. A Devonish School event featured stalls, jumble sales, and a religious opening ceremony with Rev. Father O'Raily. Proceeds supported church and school aims, while a garden fete at J. Grogan’s drew families and local dignitaries. An accident at Lake Rowan injured A. Tennant, who was evacuated to Wangaratta Hospital. Councillor D. Ryan was re-elected unopposed.
The Waggarandall community held a welcome home for Private A J Tidebeant recently returned from the front after being wounded in France. A ball at Harker's barn drew a large crowd with music and dancing. A gold medal and other tokens were presented, amid thanks for service. A local accident occurred later when a pony out riding tipped a vehicle, but no serious injuries were reported.
A fragmented passage discusses making a cough mixture and saving money by combining ingredients. It mentions preparing a remedy with unspecified measures and来源, noting references to substances and vendors. The text references formulas and directions, including diluting with water and potential use of suppliers for materials.
District news from Eburowa covers Haron and Bravjao meetings on school plans for a Higher Elementary School, local deaths and tributes, fundraising drives for patriotic causes, a shareholding dispute at Hanson Dairy, missionary appointments, probate notices, and community incidents in Yarragon and Yarrawonga with details on local figures and property estates.
A large crowd attended the Goorambat hall on the 12th for Mags concert night. The seating proved inadequate and £16 was collected at the door. The program featured the Bing Boys in character and a string of songs and sketches by Hall, Danlop, Feldmann, Carlyon, Richards, and others, with Maud Hall at the piano.
A Tatong public meeting on 17 August in Tatong Hall examined why the hall committee failed to present a balance sheet. Chair J Monaghan and speakers accused secretary Worrall and others of neglect, noting five years since deeds and title issues, and signaling a further meeting on 31 August to nominate a new committee.
A wide roster of items notes wartime deaths and memorials, railway wage increases, mine closures and labor unrest, agricultural education plans, property sales in Victoria, and assorted domestic notes. It mentions King Ferdinand's illness, a fatal horse accident at Avoca, a Kilmore station fire, and a proposed flax mill at Kooweerap, among other brief updates.
A fragmented ad lists various meats and cuts including mutton forequarter shoulder chop loin logs pork frankfurts and bacon with prices and weights. References to home delivery to Henalle railway station and quality guarantees appear among jargon and garbled entries.
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