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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
6
An exhibit features framed and unframed pictures suitable as gifts. Titles and subjects span landscapes and portraits, inviting collectors and shoppers to view options for present purchases.
A large gathering at Mrs Robert iaro Benga Street Benalla bid farewell to Mrs F A Howell as she leaves Benalla for Sydney after being appointed manager of the Bank of Australasia in Kogarah. Guests praised her kindness and hospitality while presenting a silver biscuit trough and a xylonite toilet set. Mr and Mrs Howell depart February 15 by the express for Sydney.
An advertisement explains that bad kidneys cause backache rheumatism and urinary issues as toxins stay in the body. Gruen Health Salts claim to purify kidneys and prevent pain swelling and recurring rheumatism. Sold by chemists and wholesalers including Felton Grimwade and Saunders & Co with price 2/9 per bottle.
An advert promotes Dermax as a powerful skin youthifier that clears ageing skin in weeks. It claims to banish freckles pimples blotches and improve overall appearance and promises best results in winter. Each jar costs 3/9 from chemists.
A historical farm advisory note warns against improper calving care. It promotes drenching cows with specific preparations to prevent milk fever and related illnesses, urging standard dosages and avoiding imitations. Advertisements offer financial and loan services linked to agricultural needs and property, including Melbourne firms and rates.
Foundation Day events drew large crowds as the Tolmie picnic showcased an array of sport contests from weight throwing to high jump and open saws. A lively evening featured bagpipe dances, a raffle prize, and refreshments, with Mr. W Mitchell praised for organization and Mr. Todd’s gift basket delighting attendees.
In a statement on defective cesspits, the Health Minister said improvements are needed and that the Health Commission will advise. He outlined amendments to legislation and septic tank controls, recalling past issues in country towns with poorly installed systems and long‑standing sewerage problems.
Legal notice from W J Calder Turner and Pryan solicitors as agents for mortgage matters in Melbourne. Includes contact details for Shite Han Benalla office and mailing box 18 with an address near Collins Street.
Victorian Wheat Growers Corporation directors announce fixed Feb 28 1925 as the last day for wheat delivery to this season's pool with a March 1 delivery window for late contracts. Growers must declare total wheat to be handled by Feb 28 and may deliver through March 11 at country stations if under contract.
The Bohemians theatre troupe presented a long program of comedy song and melody at Shite Phater Winnesday. Leslie Gorton and Willy Reynolds were standout performers with prior experience in On Our Selection and The Sentimental Bloke. James Patterson and Nelle Lafferty impressed as Miscreere and Verdian soprano, Addie Collings excelled as a mezzo nulologist, and Frank Russell’s piano playing added charm throughout. Audience praised the high quality and cohesion of the company.
In a Cobram report, Jamied GlfFord John South Patrick Lithe and a 17 year old Mrs Lite were detained by Constable Hoowles after a missing boat was found near Cobram. They admitted taking the boat “for a little row” causing meat and chops to vanish from the boat, then were remanded to Yarrawonga after appearing at Cobram court.
An adpro claiming Appblue heals wounds on horses cattle and dogs quickly with no fly trouble. It promises hair restoration on injured areas and relief for knee and back sores, joints and cracked udders. Sold in small tins through saddlers and merchants.
The Secretary of the Bently Electric Light Committee reports receipt from the Ministry of Trade and Customs about refunding ten units of Slunthieul activity machinery. It notes the need to protect local industries, consult the department abroad, and that the four repeat requests aim to admit two engines and related alternators under tariff items. The refund would yield about 600 to the Electric Light Committee.
The school plans a two house division for sports including cricket football tennis basketball and hockey with a House shield awarded to the top point winner at year end. Swinling event set for Thursday February 26 welcomes parents to support swimmers. Miss M Sans and Miss Shimons depart for new posts with best wishes from the school.
A Tuesday morning blaze at a private Donald dwelling claimed Leslie Foren who died trapped by smoke and flames. Family members escaped except a younger brother and the owner’s relatives, including Mrs Kennedy of Nui Street. The tragedy follows a recent operation by Mr C Ay Voror.
Forty years ago a season’s heat records and social events are recounted. The Meo I area noted 132 degrees in the afternoon heat while Vansdale hosted a social tea and concert at Mr We Danton’s. Wheat prices are listed at 2/9 a halpot, and Geo Daniel has been appointed superintendent of the Te nal Mal lean Ghureh. Local landowners face infestation issues, while crop reports indicate yields of 30 to 40 measures per mori. An irc meeting of the ire Byi ware named several nominees for membership including J Riddell Patters and S Sadleir.
Misses Rodgers advertise as teachers of pianoforte singing theory of music and theory by post at Smythe Street Benalla Worms area. Vacancies announced and Tai-Hon resumes on Tuesday January 20th.
New season’s supplies arrive for all makes of racquets along with nets presses reviver and Tatts. GEO. LEDGER advertises ladies and gentlemen’s parlors open all day Wednesday and Friday night at 9 o’clock with location near P R Stephenson late five years manager Geo Heare We Block Collins St City.
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