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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1924
Page
4
Public notice from J Bwan formerly of the Braken River Hotel Beold announces a change concerning Qull's Head Hotel Wangaratta. The message requests attention from residents and patrons to the new arrangements and welcomes inquiries about the updated hosting and services.
Hare and Turnbull and co stock and station agents advertise loans from £500 up to £40,000 on Broad Acres with lowest rates and confidential service. Mortgages and farm loans available, with repayments options and personal attention from LOANS ON MORTGAGE OFFICER SMITH at 454 Collins St Melbourne, National of Chile.
In a tense match at Benalla, Goorambat edged Benalla A by two wickets to decide the day’s outcome, with key innings from Gourlay, Hamilton, and Waterson for the victors, while Benalla A failed to reach a strong total despite solid contributions from Brown and Abbott.
A very exciting match between Devenish and Waggarindall featured tight bowling and batters. Hevensh led Waggarindall with a late surge as Wellwood and Shisser produced pivotal knocks, while Gillies and Baird crafted key dismissals for Devenish.
Notes from Cricket suggest a tied contest and a semi final between Railways and Benalla on March 22. Reports recount Jack O'Connor's mouth injury, a dog incident delaying play, and Joel Butler’s strong form for the A team. Tamlowugh, Tamimough? and Railway results are logged alongside player performances and fielding highlights. The Benalla association discusses selectors and a Country Week plan with seven named selectors. A Benalla versus bin Wicestlay match is listed with a lineup including Brown and Paterson awaiting final selection.
A meeting to merge the Returned Soldiers League and Mechanics Institute committee reviewed a Beall Soldiers Memorial Hall redesign. Plans show upstairs billiard and reading rooms, a larger library, and extended supper space. Costs and brick designs were debated, with support for a public reading room and government subsidy considerations.
Readers complain about driving on the wrong side, a dangerous bridge crossing, and a stinking odor nuisance near Smythe and Benalla streets. They urge strict road rules, action on a foul odor affecting children, and urgent repairs to a broken footpath at Carrier and Bridge streets.
Orders for casual advertisements require cash with rates set per two lines about 12 words at 1 shilling 6d for each extra item. Paragraphs 1 shilling per ration. Standing advertisements must arrive by noon Wednesday and Friday at this office. Business communications go to the Proprietor, not staff.
A vintage advertising snippet touts Acorn Silk as a speedy cure for corns. It warns corns are troublesome but claims removal in four to five days with no preparation. Sold in packets by Pry. Ltd, 349357, Plipdiory Laney Mf, with proprietors listed.
A 18 month reform in field practice across the district has shown dramatic gains on the Black Fence land. New sowing and fertilising routines lifted yields, with trials at Dookie recording averages from 42 to 54 bushels where full adoption occurred. Competitors in the 25 acre section included Mel Mullet and awards went to Bonnett Deathers for the best system, with J Knox and others earning high marks for Federation methods.
The Crown Lands Investislation Committee approved settling 47 settlers on Crown lands and abandoned areas in the Ji country around Volmig once the Wintfield to Mansfield road is fully metalled. Officials say railway construction is needed for real development, though road upgrades will help in the interim.00
The Benalla Townband, led by new bandmaster G. Williams, held a lively practice with many residents in attendance. They praised his strict instruction, discussed future practice times, and announced a Sunday open-air program after church hours featuring items like March, Pinjaub, and Recollections of Opera Future.
An advertisement touts BERMAX as a toilet discovery claiming it restores youth and fair skin. It promises a white fragrant cream applied at night to reduce freckles tan and dark brown tones resulting in a clearer complexion. Available in a large jar postpaid for fourpence at chemists.
An advertisement claims rheumatism and related ailments arise from toxins in the blood caused by kidney and liver issues. Gruen Health Salts are marketed as removing toxins, purifying the system, and relieving rheumatism, backache, liver and bladder trouble. one bottle costs 2/9 and is sold by chemists and stores.
Local ads announce big reductions at The Blouse Shop on Bridge Street by Misses Gascoigne. Mr Lew Kee, Chinese herbal specialist, lists cures for asthma and many ailments with free consultation. Next visits planned at Broken River Hotel on March 13 and 14 with times listed.
Local ads offer paste and trim services for motor cars with claim of first class workmanship and guaranteed results. Also advertising new and second hand sulkies for sale targeting car owners seeking affordable vehicle fittings and accessories.
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