21 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
1
An unknown informant warned Bank of England directors of a sewer-based entry into their strongroom. The intruder, a former file picker, exploited a secret way via a front room and gained access to valuables, while the directors plotted to trap him and avoid exposure. The agent’s honesty led to a reward.
A shrewd observer argues that progress comes from dreamers not just practical workers. He cites ancient savages creating tools and ships, noting invention stems from imagination while action-oriented people only apply ideas. The study and laboratory are as vital as workshop and factory.
A cautioned youth leaves a good post for uncertain gain and is condemned by peers. The editor warns that resigning without a firmer plan exposes him to cold prospects and distrust from future employers.
A fractured account describes a death sentence by court martial for desertion during Queen Anne’s reign. An English soldier faced execution with his brother acting as executioner, amid junior officers’ pleas and a last crown petition to spare him. The scene ends with the major halting after a shot, and the Crown’s petition to commute the warder’s execution, while Queen Anne reportedly considers the matter before retiring.
Advice urges mothers to find brief afternoon rest for health and family wellbeing. It encourages delegating chores, explaining children will cope temporarily, and stresses rest is essential to care for others.
A fragmentary account details Joy Lot Lord Nywten-Butler hosting a rainy Belgravia gathering at Hin housekeen sx room. The scene mentions a guest, Lord Newtown-Butler, inviting others to drink as conversations unfold amid vague dialogue and unusual phrasing.
The New River Company, incorporated in 1619, trades in shares that fetched high sums over time including 14,000 in 1780 and 93,000 in 1878, with one-eighth share valued at 100,000 later. The Hudson's Bay Company, chartered by Charles I in 1671, held fur trade monopoly across British North America with limited exceptions and surrendered territories in 1868 for 490,400 pounds, while retaining trading rights and settlements.
At Stratford on Avon Grammar School a dog named Fidler wins favor with pupils. As the dog ages the headmaster orders the clerk to hang him. A boy writes chalk lines about the doomed dog. Shakespeare is suspected but spared and Fidler dies a natural death.
An Italian organ grinder in England earns nearly eight times weekly wage of an Italian in Italy and more than four times that of an English farm laborer. He is paid about three times the pay of the policeman who moves him on when requested. Many skilled artisans earn only half his pay. Some organ grinders make from £3 to £8 weekly, occasionally higher. In Australia organ grinders with harp or guitar fare even better.
Poultry keepers should feed hens for egg production with shells or shell-forming material such as seashells and limestone. A balanced diet rich in albumen sources and carbon for yolk oil supports sustained egg production, while random feeding yields poorer lay.
In a bustling pit Judkins and his wife watch a woman in the audience refuse to remove a hat with a praiseworthy flower garden. The exchange spirals as Judkins jokes about the hat’s price tag, provoking the wearer to snatch out pins and miss the first act.
A woman and her daughter walk along a stylish avenue where straw damps vehicle noise near a house. The mother explains the resident once had a baby, sparking the child’s curious question about the strange setup and its purpose.
Fragmentary dialogue hints at social tensions around a Mrs Waynpp and a gentleman caller. The text suggests a public or social scene with mentions of a president, a village misfit, and a critique of overcomplicated details. The readable portions imply a witty or satirical tone in a community setting.
A Danish agricultural note describes cooperative bacon factories where farmers sell pigs to their own plant and face fines for cross selling. It covers pig breeds crossing Yorkshire with the Danish Banah hog, feeding practices using skim milk and buttermilk, government supports, and the stronger, leaner Danish pig characteristics.
A reflection on the companionable girl, her heart, tact, and listening, noting how pleasant companionship requires agreement and empathy. The piece contrasts agreeable behavior with stubbornness and explains how charm comes from adapting to a friend’s mood and communicating well through listening. It also briefly mentions a Norwegian depth-sounding device and a curious line about sending a pie to a daughter.
A fragmented report discusses measurements of the sun, moon, and planets over a century. It notes debates on how celestial parameters like weight and size of planets were inferred from observations, and argues about the reliability of early astronomy techniques and calculations.
In a morning room gathering, a group of business men discuss fulfilling orders. They recount promising rail carts by a deadline, facing delays, cash-on-delivery issues, and efforts to complete contracts on time amidst pressure to deliver finished work.
A garbled OCR text fragment discusses a theater event with unclear speakers and frictional dialogue. It references a performance, audience reaction, and fragmented lines about light and sound, conveying a disrupted record of a play's reception and ensuing confusion.
A long garbled OCR fragment lists items and brands across crafts and trades. It mentions roofing, Bridleain, window work, farms near Benatla, various tools and materials, several company names, and a jumble of product terms. The readable core centers on a marketplace inventory with scattered proper nouns and alleged manufacturers.
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