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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
4
Special representative announces visits by Dr. Romar Marshall, surgeon dentist, to Tumgaral, Tungamal, and St Ames. Consultations listed at Tumgasel Hotel and Royal Hotels Joma with upcoming visits at Wungamai Monday March 10, Devenisil Monday March 11, and Koy'n Hotel March 110.
An OCR damaged notice markets bakery goods and wedding cubes with salable items and a sale of farm implements. It lists Mitchell drills Gibbens plows M Ray gears and a Golden City elevator, with references to locations, dates, and sellers, all in a bustling rural commerce notice.
A garbled account notes rain and farm plans for fallow land, a Sunday gathering at St Janet, and weather forecasts. It mentions Mr F Minolli selling holdings, a talk at St James, and extended discussions on Labor policy. Reports cover attendance, speeches, and a social at Lea hosted by Lak Rowan with shooters and upcoming winter food prospects.
The wedding of Luxford and Chittle was held in Manro, Australia, with Dir. 11. G. Chitile and Constably Gowren Loaford of Benalla among guests. Rep. Alfred Binta officiated as the bride wore white in crumpled gown, walked solo to the aisle, and was given away by her father. A bridesmaid and other attendees wore formal attire. A refined breakfast followed and a Melbourne honeymoon completed the event. Gifts included a gold wristlet watch for the widow and a special watch for the bride, with valuable presents for Mrs. Lasford and the couple.
The Country Roads Board, under the Courtey roads Act, approved payment to the enginia commission for work on board projects. A recent law suit prompted amendments about municipal funds and commissions, with ministers urged to protest, as council members and contractors seek a share of commissions while potential refunds to government loom if any balance remains.
An elderly man named Saunders died at Deve Nichols Creek after a failed attempt to find work. Police and coroner records note advanced decomposition and no inquiry was held. His life spanned slavery to emigration, ending in a quiet funeral with local mourners in Tooka district.
Despatch Rider Wardrop dies in service during World War I era action in France. The report notes his comrades and the routine duties, including motor transport and line patrol, with details on surrender of belongings and a fund from the Commonwealth Bank. The writer expresses sympathy and respect amid wartime loss.
A memorial notice recounts Lachlan McDonald MDonale a former teacher and horticulture expert at Dookie College who served in the Royal Flying Corps. He sailed for England in 1915, earned a lieutenant’s commission, and died in an aviation accident at Stockbridge Hants on 19 January 1.
A detailed account of Chaplain Captain Lewis speaking at Goovambat East and other venues about the Methodist Home Mission during wartime. The report outlines donations, campaign progress, and the impact on home mission work, including funds raised, numbers awaiting missionaries, and the need to sustain wartime outreach despite hardships.
Mrs. S Walland on behalf of the Guorambet Red Cross acknowledges thanks for donations of wheat from Mrs. N J Hill and S B Smit Sauph Cooper EF Kilesty FR Satodersy A H Qoole and S Wallace. Each contributed one bag of wheat in support of the appeal.
The North Winton meeting records a resignation by Miss Gamble after a February meeting. Members present approve the vacancy filling and honor Miss Gamble with a gold brooch as a token of appreciation. Other notes mention agricultural policy shifts, rabbit skins markets, a fatal Sydney crash, and new midwife registration rules.
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