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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
4
A valedictory for Lieutenant Arnold details a farewell gathering in the district with remarks by neighbors and officials. Speakers praise his public service, loyalty, and steadfast character, while tributes note his forthcoming retirement from the Light Horse and his support within the community.
A damaged OCR record shows names such as Arnold Colom Doagan Morphys Mahony and several signatories connected to a meeting. It mentions proposals for officers and secretaries and a singing event at St James, with unclear context and fragmented phrases.
A large attendance gathered Tuesday for a valedictory at Lake Rowan as residents bid farewell to Mr. Geo Holenws. The event featured tributes from local figures, coping with the loss of a respected resident and highlighting community ties.
The weather report notes extreme heat across the week with temperatures reaching a high of 102 on Thursday and lingering near 100. Nighttime readings were oppressive with lows around 74. Shade readings from a guage at the post office show February patterns in max and min temperatures.
Preparatory pupils at Trinity College GP Music Benalla Centre show mixed marks with Eveline Weston 12 from Goocambar East among top performers. Notable names include Rollo Mitchell, Yva LuE, Mies Hodge, B O'Shion, Weston, and Miss Rodgers. Two preparatory pupils earning silver medals are over age for the award.
A Melbourne woman testifies to the great nerve and blood medicine Clements Tonic, recounting how it aided her health and suggesting it could benefit hundreds of other weak women who suffer similar symptoms.
Testimony from Rose Ford at M4 Bow Street Melbourne recounts severe nervous prostration. After hospital stays and climate changes failed, two bottles of Clements Tonic allegedly restored blood flow, steadied nerves, and brought refreshing sleep. Ford urges use for other women ill.
An inquiry into the death of Mea Geace Walsh, 20, wife of farmer William Walsh of Tillingatta Valley, found dead with a pistol near her home on Sunday. evidence suggested self-inflicted wound during illness. Reports detail a series of local mishaps, near-misses, and council actions including a hotel fire, a horse incident, road and bridge funding requests, and public works discussions in Mansfield and surrounding districts.
Seymour resident J.G. Prendergast was arrested on Monday on an attempted imposition charge after counterfeiting bicycle pawn details and being captured by Jackson’s messenger. He resisted arrest, appeared before Mr. Morin, and received a month’s imprisonment without option of a fine. While in Seymour, Prendergast reportedly used false goods, tools, and numerous evading devices, causing widespread concern among locals.
A Swanpool gathering planned Bur 4 pie nie including dance arranged by Mr. J M'Hlroy while several members recover from injuries. The quarterly T O R Tent meeting saw Miss Price initiated with Milson welcoming her. Others to be proposed next week amid songs and supper after the event. Sandy blight noted as worse among children this season.
During Sunday night’s fire progress W Mc Donall a Mangi engine pump volunteer suffered a heavy head blow and remained unconscious with brain concussion though later reports indicate recovery. James Carnegie another fireman sustained a severe leg cut from falling galvanised iron.
A meeting of the Waggacandall club was held on Friday last with good attendance. President Mr W Dengan presided and the secretary produced a balance showing 297 amngtavenants and a balance of 412 between items. Mr Arnold rendered his report and was unable to finish the list. Mrs Arnold had rendered the lab and Mr Ki Fone was appointed to Gt the vacancy. After business light refreshments followed with songs by members including Mihignoy Moodiv Avuwhd Donnell and others.
The Prime Minister and Mr Parkes Molongy traveled to Beechworth to honor Mr Molongy at a public banquet. Mr Fisher urged broader federal powers to protect workers and growth, praising current employment and prospects while warning against excessive government spending. The Labor Party showcased large funds and policies, advocating national defense of assets and infrastructure with a focus on railways and post offices.
The Victorian Athletic League agenda lists public garden events in Benalla with prize money and handicapped races, plus a large program of dancing, dramatic performances, kinder-garten notices, and a local trade and show fair. It notes entries, schedules, and local society happenings under the Highland events banner.
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