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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR presents a military tribunal listing, with names, dates, and locations scattered. It references a Tangamiah Line matter, a scheduled hearing next Tuesday, and various officers and witnesses, but the text is garbled and largely unreadable. The document appears to note charges, attendees, and procedural steps without clear factual conclusions.
Fragmentary World War I roll of honor notices describe Private Syd Mason of Hagauatryet Bonntla Lelig Gechle, wounded at Addington Park and later died. Details include hospital care, a memorial letter from Major General, and notes on his age and service.
A degraded report of the Devenish Water Trust meeting describes discussions on water supply for Dovvalah, appointment of commissioners, and outreach to Shire Council. It notes interviews with local representatives, costs for edification and expansion, and plans for a new plant near Henkran Creek.
Miss Amy Castles plans a European tour stop in Benalla on December 10 before returning to Australia for further engagements. The renowned soprano, famed on opera stages worldwide, will perform in Melbourne and Sydney and join a program at Benalla with artists including John Amadio and Gladstone Bell, promising a high profile concert season.
An ad style notice urges proving allegations and promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. It asserts kidney issues cause many ailments and claims testimonials from Mr Burr, a draper, praise the product's health benefits and urges readers to buy from chemists or storekeepers with price details. It mentions Sydney and a distributor address.
Readers praise Hean's Essence as a soothing cough and sore throat remedy for children. Letters from Mrs Champion of Guildford NSW and other mothers claim the home mix of Hean's Essence offers relief for night coughs, croup, and colds, with easy preparation and cost savings.
Mr Armtrong conducted a Tuesday night concert to aid the Red Cross fonds. Amateurs led by Miss Sebire and Mr Holt delivered a high quality program, with promising talent from the Garcis Singing School and noted violinist Mantor Angus Brown. The event showcased generous community support despite strain on public funds.
A garbled report from Glenrowan Red Cross Society details a Central Depot posting on the 24th with numerous names and items. The shaky OCR lists contributors, knitted goods, food, milk appeals, and various names such as Mrs W Gaoning and Bert Grwvener, ending with thanks for those who will contribute.
Henry Holliday, a master baker, testifies he suffered a year ago from bad liver and nervous exhaustion after overwork. He dropped ill, could not participate in business, spent £9 on hospital exams, but two months on Clements Tonic brought great relief and improvement, restoring him to health and active supervision.
A farewell social at Devenish held by the Hibernian Society's Devenish branch honors Private D LeBrocq on final leave. Speakers praise his service and wish him a safe return, with a presentation of a safety razor. Private J McDonald also receives a gift, and both depart for camp after a community gathering with dancing and refreshments.
The Federal Executive Council issued regulations under the War Precautions Act restricting male British subjects aged 17 to 45 from leaving the Commonwealth without a passport issued by the Department of External Affairs. Authorities may arrest violators on sight and extend search powers to all on premises where search rights exist. The May restoration order is amended to require naturalised enemy-origin subjects to report to police and notify changes of residence.
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