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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1904
Page
4
A landlord’s trial unfolds after a suspected theft and arson linked to a cottage named Lycrana. Evidence mounts as a man and his family are accused of crimes, with a shocking discovery of a houseful of children and a tense courtroom scene. The husband is sentenced, while his wife and seven children face forced displacement and hardship.
Fragmentary 19th century prose recounts Mrs Lewis’s decline and the widow’s reaction as Mr Israel, a neighbor, courts her after a marriage proposal to a wealthy admirer. The scene shifts through rumor, observation, and social propriety with emphasis on local dwellings and household details.
A fragmented nautical scene shows a wandering scholar and a sea captain aboard a zodiac of ships. The dialogue hints at piracy, fear, and sudden violence as they encounter a terror blighting the deck and end in a deadly struggle at sea.
A fragmented column lists old fashioned home remedies and cleaning methods. It covers varnish blends, lamp care, brushing tablecloths, sponge cleaning with lemon, stain removal, and household considerations. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century domestic guide with various recipes and cautions.
The article discusses intercolonial trade policy shifts, aiming at free trade and broader markets for Australian produce. It highlights oats and maize production in New South Wales and Victoria, border duties, and anticipated effects on farmers and soil. It also cites potash usage, farm accounting, drying of figs, and practical farming notes.
A comic tale describes Henry Want Ko min and Mason encountering a slow teamster on a country road. Mason, after a cold day, requests the team to pull aside. The teamster refuses, Mason disrobes the cart to reveal his massive form, startling the driver who finally concedes, while a passing observer jokes about grammar and teaching methods.
Advice on managing body temperature in hot weather stresses the body’s sweat glands as the natural cooling system. It warns against clogged pores, urges daily baths, and recommends cooling before washing, brisk toweling, and skin cleansing to expel heat and metabolic wastes.
The poem argues advertising pays for worthy brands and urges persistent, honest effort to win over readers and outpace competition. It stresses loyalty to truth, bold yet steady campaigns, and the need to persuade the public through continued, ethical promotion despite market rivalry.
Fragments discuss pruning and care for almond trees and comparisons to other fruit trees. It notes that certain methods work year one or two, while others may not apply to almonds, with mentions of wind, growth, and disease considerations affecting pruning practices and timing.
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