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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
4
The Bavalia Agricultural Society held a meeting on Friday with attendees including Downe, Carter, St Appaall, and others. Key issues discussed were transport arrangements, fundraising, and committee actions, with motions approved and plans set for the next meeting on March 25.
An old Australian testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney pain. A husband reports relief after using the product, with the wife Mrs. KF Lowie promoting the remedy and noting the long-term benefit. The advertisement cites price and store details at Foster’s Gluline Co., Pitt Street, Sydney.
The report notes heavier rain in some areas with Baddaginnie recording a good fall and Broken River region near Benwis. Shannon Vale on Mr. Cunninghams farm had flooded ground, Cowan's point saw a dip, Goulding's area had heavy rain, and total rainfall reached about two inches. The rain boosts river levels and water use in the district.
Fragmentary travel notes describe Egypt near Zoftoun with observations on water sources gardens and Beustla, plus sketches of locals Europeans and architecture. Commentary covers Nile water supply hotels in Cairo and Luxor, sights like the Pyramids and Sphinx and daily life of natives and tourists.
A damaged ad offers Armen powder for catarrh relief promising dramatic effects. It asserts the product cures nasal throat and stomach symptoms, urges readers to write for a full brochure, and claims proven effectiveness in many cases. The faulty copy uses odd spellings and boasts immediate benefits.
An advertisement from Natural Health Co. Melbourne offers a low cost remedy for piles claiming significant relief. Contact details provided as 49 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, with distribution through Standard Stationery Depot.
The report lists varied wartime notes from New South Wales and Victoria including a sheep purchase, pleuro-pneumonia issues, farm sales, and a protest by the Chamber of Agriculture over wheat prices. It covers weather damage, transport accidents, conscription talk, war precaution cards, tax changes, and a farmer’s pledge to support recruits with a home for life if needed.
The Holy Trinity Church held its annual harvest thanksgiving at Sunday service with a richly decorated interior of grain fruits and vegetables. The Rev P J Edwards preached on Psalms 23:5 linking ancient verses to modern times and urged gratitude to God for farmers and food producers amid droughts floods and war. The sermon urged sowing good thoughts and supporting truth and liberty, noting Britain’s wartime sacrifice as part of a new era for empire unity. Evening services drew large congregations.
A wedding in Yarrawonga Catholic Church joined Mr Robert Ryan of Boweys North and Miss Tevow Mary Cahill eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Cahill. Rev Fathers Madden and Tshan officiated. The bridal party included her sisters and Dr Ryan as best man. The couple traveled to Wangaratta en route to Sydney.
An article urges families to seek prompt treatment when a mother is ill and promotes the Eadie College of Health as a valuable aid. It cites testimonials from mothers cured by its methods and offers a health book on women's troubles for 2d postage, sent from 327 Collins Street, Melbourne.
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