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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
4
A fragmented public notice references CYMACT SEMEL DIP with phrases about death to ail, no sediment left in dip, Sole Agents Younghue band & Co Melbourne Local Agent, MASSHY HARRIR DEPOT. The text is garbled but indicates distribution and local representation for a dip product and related claims.
An advertisement for Dr Ack Hing, a Chinese herbalist based in Howard Place Bendigo, notes consultations at Grainger's Austral House Benalla every four weeks with next visits on Thursday December 24. Credentialed as a Cantonese doctor, he offers remedies for skin diseases, asthma, rheumatism, piles, eye conditions, and other ailments, citing testimonials from Maud Fadersen of Golden Gully who reports recovery from a tubercular knee after fortnight treatment.
A damaged OCR note mentions a handy carrier for twelve records. Details are unclear but imply a compact item designed to hold a dozen records for easy transport.
In a tightly contested fixture at the Belleduldy ground Railways defeated Violet Town by 78 runs. Key contributions came from Morgan and Darling with steady batting, while M Lennan and Turner shared important wickets as Violet Town failed to chase 110.
Across districts the article notes irregular rainfall with only 43 inches of rain in October and 8 points of loss compared to the previous year. Grass and crop growth suffer where dividers separate good and inferior crops. Land cultivation, fertilizer use, and timing affect hay and grain production. Several farmers report decent wheat yields and selling property, while districts like Stewarton Goorambat Thyona and nearby areas show varied crop health and conditions.
Thos Price, representative of the London Ex mint Commary, reports rabbits are to be prepared for purchase at Ral Station as usual mint works open. The highest price will be paid, with purchases at Broken River intter Factory Howalla 1 and through the Sum month.
A Miss M Farlane of Bridge Street Henalla is announced as agent for the New Idea Health Corset. The ad touts the corset as credit to wearers, promising beauty, grace, elegance, durability, and perfect health. It claims fit, style, and finish guaranteed with moderate prices and endorsements from surgeons.
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