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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1925
Page
3
Fragmented notices report lost items at various locations and a string of obituaries and memorials. Entries mention Benalla and Melbourne hospitals, with names such as Jerimiah Ban, Annie Ban, and May Paget alongside military references and family tributes.
The Standard notes its publication schedule and dates, confirming issue timing for Tuesday and Friday postings with a reference to Tuesday August 25 1926.
The Sunday express issue in Victoria faces opposition from the Railways Commission and Melbourne press. Commissioners, paid by taxpayers, resist opening Sunday trains to the public citing aristocratic travel and accommodation concerns. Criticism notes one third capacity on first trip and half occupancy to date, urging open access and accountability by Mr Clapp.
A long public notice-like piece discusses Sunday travel by trains, agitation for Sunday expresses, and authorities concession. It mentions public discontent, political contests in the riding, and local events such as organ recitals, improvements, and upcoming elections. The document includes scattered notices about real estate, social gatherings, and community announcements.
A jumble of oblique lines discusses opportunities for small investors and government roles in development. It mentions profits, safety, and diversified networks, urging cautious participation and noting global growth trends affecting local funding and citizen subscriptions.
Mrs Mary Egan dies at St Vio's Hospital Melbourne aged about 62. Survived by husband Jeremiah and a family including infant, with funeral held at Timlin. The deceased, a long resident of Upper Lore, endured illness and surgery before passing, mourned by neighbors and kin.
An OCR fragment lists August events with unclear items such as pictures and theater shows, a football game at Tenet, and a ball in September. Names and dates are partly garbled but indicate a community notices page listing local activities and dates.
A disrupted report describes Violet Towns electrical project with mentions of local officials and residents. Amidst technical talk and public discussion, tensions rise over service delays, funding, and planned improvements, with community leaders urging progress and safety assurances.
A chaotic district meeting reveals mixed public sentiment over a hospital project at Glenrowan. Residents express concern about planning, safety, and funding while officials insist on progress and potential benefits for health care access. The session highlights competing views on cost, timelines, and local impact.
The article reports Patterson and Havin triumphing in a doubles match amid a troubled meet. The event features American players and a chaotic atmosphere, with strong emphasis on singles and doubles results.
Fragmentary text references Pj Cook and Sons merchants bakers and drapers with unclear context. The readable bits hint at a government or service notice but lack concrete details, names, dates, or actions to summarize a full item.
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