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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
4
A noisy rugby style report details close football matches with Burramine and St. Hinds, naming players Ryan Kennedy and O’Kane among others. It notes a decisive score near a Heath Aink stadium and mentions Salute versus Swanwbay, with results shaping upcoming finals and promotions.
Fragmented text references medical products and personal names, with unclear context. It reads like garbled OCR from an advertisement or article, mentioning Doan's, kidney pills, and various names, but no coherent event or report is discernible.
Deep regret is felt at the death of Mr Athorn manager of the Swinport Butter Factory who died after a long illness linked to a mood-related decline. He recently took leave, visited Bonple, and passed away Sunday morning after a neglected attack. He was born in Mackay and leaves a wide circle of colleagues and friends. The funeral was held at Benalla with many attending, and tributes noted his long service and goodwill to the district.
Fragmented report describes lands landed by Melbourne lab and harvest work, plus patent asks, river politics, a hare drive in New South Wales, a death in Situlay, a political rally near Paramentte River, and assorted financial and legal notes across Victorian towns. Named places include Melbourne, South Wales, Albury, Guluung, and Stawell with references to Walter Wellumn and Anorkor sebanenty tewels.
The monthly Benalla Progress Association meeting at McDonald Chambers discussed deputations to the Shire Council regarding road grants and ward representation. Members debated whether to approach the council through central riding representatives or individual councillors, aiming to preserve association influence and avoid friction.
A crowded council session debates Central Riding boundaries and the impact on representation. Officers discuss river reserves, road conditions, footbridge works, and plans to increase ward influence while residents raise concerns over neglect of infrastructure and upcoming votes.
The text lists names, places, and events tied to a 1800s era show circuit. It mentions figures such as Sir Walter Scott, prizes, exhibitions, and various locations like Manchester and Dantries, with scattered references to awards, societies, and notable attendees. The fragmentary OCR yields many garbled names and terms, but the core hints at a formal exhibition pedigree and a roster of participants.
Fragile OCR notes describe a sale at Allenvale stock farm Methven with buyers from Glasgow and Melbourne. The event centers on a high quality stallion and several mares and colts, with prices listed in pounds and futures for breeding. The record cites bidders and exhibitors including Clarke MR ningy and Moodsie, and mentions the Melbourne Train Club seating.
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