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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
4
A long district column reports a fatal accident near Wodonga and a series of community events. It notes deaths including Mrs A Solik and other residents, details the emergency response, a court appointment, and the impact on families, with mentions of local institutions, schools, and businesses.
A long dispatch outlines plans for recruiting efforts at Benalla with Captain Haird and Mr Mackinnon arranging a meeting at the Bevalliv railway station or nearby. It notes a prior successful meeting at Albert Park and calls for broad inclusion while focusing on eligible voters and pay details for private soldiers during deployment.
The letter from Mr Mackinnon to Wangaratta discusses public duties in recruiting amid War service. It references the mayor and Moloney, notes council positions, and includes a response from Mayor Parbrick dated February 1917. The exchange centers on civic support for a local recruitment drive and the responsibilities of the mayor and council.
A British report compares Australian remount horses to American stock, praising Australian breeders and the remount department. It notes officers' praise for horse quality, pricing, and export plans to Britain, while suggesting Australian horses outperform American in fit for service.
Four year old boy, Abe Sydney express passenger, fell from a moving carriage between Seymour and Fildsy. He died a few hours later at Melbourne Hospital after bleeding injuries. Father William M Rae of Gordon NSW and mother with four children were vacationing en route to Methonome aboard a South Australian type carriage. no medical staff were aboard until Melbourne arrival.
A reader essay extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for kidney trouble with a detailed testimony from Mrs. Ranter and mentions price and where to order. The piece urges attention to early kidney warning signs and promotes the remedy as proven by users in the community.
Defense department informs that Lance Corporal Barry of Roysbreot Wanga was wounded in action near Fisnoy and treated at Sra Australivn General Hospital London. Major Roy Wiltshtte notes Joe Saxon, missing, possibly a prisoner of war, recalling his valor and long service with Field Company of Engineers amid harsh bombardment.
The premier session of Wookie Agricultural College concluded with prize and diploma awards. Principal Mr Gamble praised student work and national farming efforts. Yields included wheat 6042 bushels, oats 3833, barley 672, hay 380 tons, silage 300 tons.
Canon Pike denounced affluent residents who shirk wartime duty at a Wagga War Serving committee meeting. He argued men with no stake in the country avoided service while the capable, poorer workers stood in for national effort. He condemned wealthy individuals who bought themselves out and urged equal public participation.
A 19th or early 20th century notice promotes Hean's Essence as a home remedy for children's coughs and respiratory illnesses. It claims two shillings buys enough mixture to make a pint, warns it contains no opiates, and contrasts with costly ready-made syrups. It targets mothers across Australia with emphasis on safety and economy.
Domestic listing shows EH. Ryan stores offering suits to measure and a wide array of goods. Items include maize, oats, barley, furniture, window materials, tools, kitchenware, oils, sewing machines, bicycles, cement, and various farm supplies with prices labeled as Melbourne prices.
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