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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a journey around Tasmania and Sydney with scattered references to locations and people. The text mentions Sydney figures and a travel context, but readability is severely compromised leaving many unreadable names and dates.
A vivid description of Sydney landmarks including a grand templelike building, the Domain with its Governor Rourke statue and Government House, the National Art Gallery, Geographical Museum, and the Botanic Gardens. The piece extols stained glass, portrait frames, and scenic parks, inviting readers to continue the tour and enjoy harbor views and summer greenery.
A string of violent incidents unfolds from Kalgoorlie to Gippsland. In Kalgoorlie a 30 year old man Pichiteas killed his wife and child, his brother suspected and found with a bloodstained razor and revolver. In Adelaide constable Murphy is shot during an attempted arrest of coin thieves. three men, Bert Osborne, James Everett, and Charles Williams, are later arrested with coins found at a Mindawest home. In North Fitzroy constable M Cubbin is shot at by four men. he crashes, but survives. In Gippsland at Longwarry Mrs Manisey is fatally shot when her daughter’s gun misfires after leaving cartridges in the corner. The daughter fled as an inquest returns an accidental death verdict.
A discussion contrasts wages and profits through civil servants and laborers. It argues labor as value creator, profits as surplus for capital deployers, and that both wages and profit reflect productive value. The dialogue stresses dignity of all labor and shared stake in economic vitality.
A reader recalls using Doan's Ointment after years of piles with great relief and lasting cure. The testimonial cites Doan's as effective for skin conditions, bites, wounds, and chronic ailments, recommending it through Foster and Co. and Miller Co. in Benalla and Sydney markets.
A reader letter argues the Mutual Store’s employment policy creates life tenure and generous wages, praising directors for stability while criticizing widespread dismissals. It questions whether private firms would tolerate unrest and price restraint, urging loyalty and fair treatment amid looming economic pressures.
Full sister to Rhapsody sent for training by Mr Wilson and Glitter sold to Chalfield for Mr Cripps. Land to India next month with Windsor shipped to Bombay. Albury Racing Club annual meeting names committee members and rows over a grandstand contract dispute. Intercolonial cricket SA vs NSW at Adelaide with 285 all out, SA 140. English visit to NZ begins with 243 for 7 at Auckland. Weather and ground delays recreation reserve cricket match postponement.
The advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea, with claims of rapid relief and universality of success. It urges travelers to carry a bottle, cites Miller and Co as sellers, and notes limited availability aboard ships.
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