This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
Local dispatches cover mining and dredge operations with output figures, community incidents in Beech Worth and surrounding districts, fires, council actions, and obituaries. Notable items include a Rocky Mountain dredge report, a hand injury aboard, town council decisions on culverts and bridges, and updates from Glenrowan Mansfield White Gate Wangaratta and surrounding communities.
A fragmented notice from a shop on Solline Street Methourns invites readers to request a copy of a home care booklet. It mentions health, fabrics, plumbing, linen goods, and broad repair work. Addressed through Carter Bink with future sales plans and material estimates.
A written travel account from a Devon lad recounts vivid tours of Cairo and historic Cairo landmarks. He describes hospital stays, religious sites, the holy carpet, and a tall dovetailed marble doorway, noting cost, guards, and a long journey from Zeltoun to Brighton Beach with reflections on hardship and kindness from locals.
A large crowd gathered in Gordon Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W Canning as they prepare to depart for Melbourne. The event featured illuminated displays, patriotic decorations, and speeches praising the couple's Christian lives and public service, with about 190 attendees and a generous turnout of contributions from the community.
A warm hearted tribute praised Mr and Mrs Canning at their farewell in Glenrowan Tamworth district after 87 years of residence. Speakers lauded their steadfast friendship, non political character, and generous hospitality. The gathering extended best wishes for their future.
A Victorian Farmers Union branch was formed at Lurg with a large gathering. District organiser Mr H Moardavne spoke on policy and platform, urging protection for producers and collaboration in a cooperative framework. Officers named include President W B Smith, Vice Presidents Slowne Plaot and W Gewld, Treasurer M B Gardiner, Secretary A Pankley. A strong working committee was also nominated.
The message complains that correspondence to the editor was omitted from The Fool's Hour, arguing for inserted words to recall a welcoming stance. It mentions a censor, a 50 year old society, and a fundraising appeal offering easy terms for loans to finance houses and broad notes, with local agents and officials named in the plea.
A Monday evening farewell at the Methodist Church honored Mr and Mrs Canning leaving the district after long faithful service in the circuit. Speakers Lavished praise for their church work at Tomioick Glenrowan and beyond, noting Mrs Canning's vital support and Mr Canning’s faithful duties. A monetary gift was presented for their new home as memories of friends and circuit associates. The program included solos recitations and prayers concluding a pleasant evening.
Sufferers from a chronic nasal throat complaint are urged to write for details about Natara treatment. The ad promises inexpensive relief and offers full particulars from Nature Health Co in Melbourne.
In the Legislative Assembly Mr Hogan moved to oppose civil service pay rises above 3004. Carlisle argues increments reflect ordinary raises tied to promotions and retirement pensions. He cites a senior official earning 408 a year facing retirement and potential loss of 200 to 300, urging fair treatment and against cutting expected increases.
A fancy fair held for Pawar Day raised funds for the local school. Mrs. Warren and Misses Evans aided by organizing stalls, a fish pond, shooting gallery, and games. Profits totalled £59 20s, with expenses small. the overall fund now stands at £63. Teacher Miss McCarthy led the effort with support from pupils and the patriotic committee.
Readers learn Australian made Aspirin licensed by the Federal Government is procurable. Discovered by Mr Geo B Nicholls of Melbourne, tested by Commonwealth Government Analyst in the presence of the High Minister, proving absolute purity. Sufferers of neuralgia neuritis rheumatism headache sleeplessness and nervous indigestion urged to choose Nicholas Aspirin, priced 2/6 per bottle from Geo BR Nicholls and Co Chemists 825 Flinders Lane Melbourne.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.