Wise and Otherwise on New British and Australian farming trends
The piece surveys Australian farmers pushing primary industries such as beet sugar and tobacco under wartime pressures, while Britain revives cane sugar and wool production tales. It notes prior profits from beet sugar in Mol land and Europe, and Britain’s small dairy shifts, hinting at broader imperial agricultural experiments and cross-hemisphere trade changes.
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Australia
Bunt Anglia
Ene
England
Riverina
Vittoria
Britain
Expensive Error in Benalla Court Case Over £1 Debt
In Benalla on Tuesday the Be alley Court of Petty Sessions heard tobacconist H Sunon sue H Kelpe for £1. Mr Lewers for the complainant and Mr Brown for Kelpe learned only partial particulars were needed to prove the claim. A clerical date error arose, a witnesses’ expenses were debated, and the case was adjourned to January 22 after an amendment of date.
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Beally Court of Petty Sessions
H. Sunon
Bridge Street
Benalla
H. Kelpe
Gmoney
Lewers
B.D. Brown
Brown
Hne
Broves
Joan Wale Amade
Melbourne
Kelpe
Lowers
Simon
Licensing Prosecutions at Berle Court of Petty Sessions
At Berle Court of Petty Sessions before Mr Williams, defendants faced charges over delays and attempted consent readings in a case tied to prohibited sales. Inspector Lebin led the prosecution with Mr Lowers for the defense. no further charges listed.
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Berle
Petty, Sessions
Wilhiams
Fiwadug
Iekerron
Lebin
Ti Per Lowers
Flome Wilkinson and Home Barristers and Solicitors
Flome Wilkinson and Home, barristers and solicitors, operate from Colonial Bank Buildings. The firm provides legal services across civil and commercial matters with established regional presence and professional staff.
Dance at Thoona Leads to Brief Court Case
A court hearing recounts a dance at Thoona where a motor driver brought a party. Witnesses note a window exit and brief door opening, with defendant fined £2 on two charges and costs. Conway fined £1 for Feeyseil premises offense. Licensing cases against Hale and Sydney Davies adjourned to January 22 due to medical procedures.
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Gleirowans
Ned
Conway
Benalla Tennis Club Elects New Committee Members
A Benalla Tennis Club general committee meeting on Tuesday night elected Thomson to the committee, replacing Burtold who left the district. A match with Wangaratta is set for early next year and Border Cup challenges were arranged with several players named for opening bouts. A theft of piping prompted police action, and tournament catering arrangements were finalized with Mr Weatherill.
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C. G Waters
Home
Cowan
G. Ledger
Kighdseud
Thomson
A. T. Clark
Meadows
Mucky
Burtold
Wangaratta
Hanlon
Cowans Bower
A. Zi
Clarke
Tris
Posen
Weatherill
Acorn Silk Marketed as Cure for Corns
An advertisement proclaims Acorn Silk as a speedy, easy remedy for corns. It claims removal in four to five days with no trouble or mess and lists priced packs at 6d. The note credits Duerdin & Sainsbury as proprietors and urges readers to buy Acorn Silk.
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Duerdin &Sains
PTY
Hourae
Successful crop lessons warn heavy manuring and fallow work
The article argues that farmers who judiciously use fallow, conserve moisture, destroy weeds, and apply substantial manure and superphosphate achieve the best yields. It cites dry and wet years across regions like Mallee, Goulburn Valley, and Wimmera, noting 1922 and 1923 as examples where well treated soils yielded strong crops and near 30 bushels per acre in tack soils.
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Multec
Goulburn Valley
Sind Witstura
Wimmera
Shepparton
Nunnoekall
Nathabs
Yarrawonga
Wheat Belt
Benalla Gun Club Holds Annual Meeting and Plans
The Benalla Gun Club convened its annual meeting Monday night with President H V Harcourt leading. The balance sheet showed a £6 19s 2d profit. £24 spent on ground improvements and about £14 in the bank. Officials for the next season include President Harcourt, Vice-Presidents Clancy Little and Noonan, Secretary Norman White, Treasurer C J Gobins, and committee members Roe Greenwell Simon Mackenzie Hyland. The Christmas shoot is set for December 15 with prizes. The club will fund a water supply to the grounds, and retiring secretary Scholes was thanked for service. Despite poor weather, the year was very successful and the club remains credit-balanced outside Melbourne.
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Shore Club
HV. Harcourt
WC. Bird P
Clancy
H. Simon
B. Simmonds
N. White
R. Manon
S. Roe
W. Noonany
Clatess
AL i Scholes
Thes Club
Seasor
H.W. Harcourt
Misis P. Clancy
A. V. Little
W. Noonan
Norman White
Rensurer
Gobins
R. Roe
L. Greenwell
Hy Simon
J. J. Mackenzie
A. Hyland
Harvourly Bird
Hyland
J.chiney
Sensential
Geouinds
Scholes
Melbourne
Mrs. Pearl Lee Obituary in Ivanhoe District
Mrs. Pearl Lee widow of Russell Lee, longtime Katandra State and North Winton schoolteacher, died suddenly last Friday. A member of a well known district family, she married recently at Easter. Funeral held Saturday in Heidelberg cemetery with deep community sorrow for her husband and family.
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P. Lee
Pearl Lee
Russell Lee
Ivanhoe
Tu Bes
Heidelberg
Freckles and Tan Skin Remedy Claims in Australian Sun
An ad describes Freckles and Tan as a remedy for sun damaged skin in Australia. It promises clear, young looking skin after nightly use, with a price of one shilling per jar at chemists. Dermax and Gruen Salts are sold wholesale through Rocke Tompsitt Co Felton Gumwade Co and Duerchin Sainsbury.
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Rocke, Tompsitt & Co
Felton, Gumwade & Co
Duerchin’ & Sainsbury
A Grand Medicine Gruen Health Salts Ad
An early 20th century style advertisement extols Gruen Health Salts as a universal remedy. It claims to prevent ill health and restore health for fathers, mothers, and children, promising bowel regularity and relief from various ailments. The price is listed as 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle with broad distribution through chemists and stores.
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Gruen
New Year Carnival in Bonalla to aid local cricket and tennis
A Christmas and New Year carnival in Bonalla runs December 31 to January 2 to raise funds for cricket and tennis clubs. The committee promises rich entertainment at the Palais with colored lights, a visit by the Prahran eleven, a tennis tournament, side-shows, and a strong music lineup. The event aims to support club finances dependent on membership fees and non resident admission.
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Bonalla
Tits Particulix
Cricket
Tanne ‘Iy
Ftes
War Gardéns
Seria Anyhtiegy
Prahran
Palais
Im Benalla
Wight
Benalfn
High School Notes on Semi Final Remains Tight
Notes from Benalla High School cover sports results students exams and upcoming events. An evening semi final narrowed the ladder to a final between FV and Weatherill with Weatherill winning a close nine game set. Joyce Leityer beat May Martin to claim the championship for the second time in two years. Exams begin Monday with French class highlighted for promotion, special scholarship classes offered, and staff preparing for Speech Night. Swimming remains halted due to bad weather, while B and D Forms rehearse for the Speech Night on the 20th. A naval ball in Benalla Drill Hall honors NCOs with promotions list including Corn Heywood to sergeant and Thornlurn to corporal.
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Anead
Betwen FV
Gascaimie Ayid
Joyce Leityer
May Martin
Toyée
Hatons
N.C.O
Maine M'Col
Hugh Pye Testimonial Fund Move At Shepparton Meeting
In a Shepparton Agricultural Society session held Saturday afternoon the Hugh Pye testimonial fund was discussed. Members urged a metropolitan and provincial press appeal, formed a management committee, and set a March 1 deadline to finalise the fund after noting £69 14s from the Argus and £55 promised by Mr. Ford.
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Shepparton Agricultural Society
Les
Ross
Laer
D. Jamies
Hugh Pye
HL Schweigen
R. A. Sociéty
Argus
Hugh Dive
Shepparton Society
Mr. Pye
Sheparton
iChairman
Phillips
Ford
Wier
Shepparton
Kendall
Healthy cattle yield gains from drenches for cows
An article extols the use of Rykea's Drench to improve herd health and milk production. It claims cattle calved after treatment recover faster, avoid milk fever, and resist abortion. End Prolif packets are sold widely, with dosing details in ounces per packet.
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Harker
Sykes
Rykea
Benalla Standard Classified Advertisements Notice
Fragmentary OCR reads four casual order instructions for ads with cash payment terms and line additions. The fragment mentions alteration notices and a deadline by Wednesday, with the Benalla Standard as the context.
Money Partners Loans Offer From Herbert Ledger
Money partners advertise loans of 20000 available from 500 pounds upwards with low interest. The notice promises fast arrangements and monthly quarterly and half yearly repayment options. Contact Herbert Ledger Stock and Land Salesman in Benalla for details and to lodge financial requirements.
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Herbert Ledger Stock & Lani
Benalla
Money at lowest of interest rates for country properties
J P McVonnell offers private money to lend on agricultural, dairying and pastoral properties for three to five years at the lowest rates of interest. Located at 547 Collin Street, Melbourne.
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J. P. M‘vonnell
Collin St
Melbourn I
Untitled fragment teases car owner notice
A fragmented OCR text promises motor car owners attention and future continuity. It references names and a list of unclear entities, with no clear event date or outcome. The readable bits hint at a notice or advertisement about car ownership and related services.
Special line below cost wool Tweeds and suits to order
An advertisement touts English all wool Tweeds and suits below cost. It offers tailored suits to order at £3 9s 6d with no fit no pay and trousers to order at 21 shillings. Call or write for particulars.
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Bond
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