Police Gala Night Dampened by Unclear Reports
Police gala night attendance stirred confusion as statements appeared garbled. No clear details emerge about outcomes or speakers, leaving observers unsure of events and security arrangements.
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
6
Police gala night attendance stirred confusion as statements appeared garbled. No clear details emerge about outcomes or speakers, leaving observers unsure of events and security arrangements.
In a police court before Magistrates Walker Mackenzie and Serpell, a case over a harness and saddle items was adjourned due to absence of a required Muslim oath book. Complainant and defendant, with legal representatives, gave testimony about a harness left at a Mart for sale years earlier, with conflicting claims of repayment or return and disputes over ownership and value.
A farewell gathering in Benalla celebrated Superintendent D M Lennan on his retirement with speeches by J P Turnbull and others. The North East police presented a engraved umbrella and praising remarks highlighted his 36 years of service, leadership, and community support.
Council hears Health Act provisions from Department of Public Health official Dr Merrieos. He outlines how inspectors identify contamination sources such as closets, garbage pits, and slaughter yards where tuberculosis can spread between cattle and pigs. He stresses collaboration with councillors to enact fair administration.
The article reviews two year long top dressing trials by agricultural societies in Portland and Benalla assessing effects on forage yield and plant vigor. It notes soil types, plot management, pest concerns, and calls for stronger inspectorate and public health vigilance in farm and boarding-house settings.
A successor advertisement touts Acorn Silk as a painless, speedy remedy for corns. It claims removal in four or five days with no mess or preparation, sold in packets for sixpence. Pro prietors listed as Duerdin & Sainsbury Pty Ltd, Melbourne.
Hyett Bux faced W Vievy for malicous cutting of property lines on Boundary road. Jury found Levy guilty. damages valued at 4 not substantial. judge ordered 3 9/6 with costs and interpreter fee. Complainant claimed fence crossing right of way as usual thoroughfare.
An old advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a permanent cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the product clears poisons from the system, relieves backache headaches and joint pain, and promotes overall wellness. It advertises a price of 2/9 per large bottle and says it is sold by chemists and stores.
An advertisement from Mr J Lew Kee, a Chinese herbal specialist based at 102 Lypom Street Carlton Melbourne, announces consultation at the Broken River Hotel in Carlton. It claims to treat eczema cancer and other conditions and invites new clients with free consultation. Public notice notes dates Thursday March 13 and Friday March 14 with sessions from 1pm to 10pm.
Advertisement touts Jean Reis Extract as a harmless 182 unit compound that supposedly restores natural hair color to grey white or faded hair the same day. It claims universal sale in thousands of bottles, lasting effect after soap and water, and offers a single bottle for five cents plus postage.
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