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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
4
A dated article recalls honors and messages from Archbishop of Allens and General Rawlinson to the Australian Army, praising their sacrifice and loyalty. It notes military ceremonies, orders, and the role of the Australian Division in campaigns, with references to cathedral ceremonies and wartime campaigns shaping national pride.
Local youth from Wangaratta charged after a night involving a watch, a gig, and a bicycle ride to Glenrowan. The accused, under 17, faced a Children’s Court hearing and was ordered into a reform school after a magistrate found him guilty of theft and related offenses.
The Swanpool State School held a Christmas celebration on Friday December 18. The event featured adult children leading in singing the nativity and carols, with hymns performed by pupils and recitations by children. Mr H Denil, chair of the school committee, presented the scholars with certificates and New Year cards. Refreshments followed, with games and a friendly closing party.
An old time advertiser touts Wawn's Wonder-Wool and Wonder-Balm as a sanitary remedy for influenza symptoms. The copy describes a metal tube device for application and boasts wide availability through Gee A. Wren, Manufacturing Chemist, at 156 George Street, Sydney.
An incident at Tallangatta saw a wire fire threaten homes and belongings. Mrs Wright and neighbor Mr Ralphers aided by dousing flames and safeguarding property as residents watched the blaze. Structural damage occurred to windows and interior areas, with several rooms affected and a frantic effort to save valuables.
An odd fragment describes Doan's Ointment as a remedy for eczema and skin ailments. It references testimonials from families and various named places and people to support its use and suggests consulting agents for estimates on repairs and plumbing services.
The article outlines eye anatomy including vitreous humor and protective eyelids, describing how the vitreous supports the retina and how tears and the lacrimal apparatus function. It explains the cornea, conjunctiva, lashes, and eyelids with a focus on protection, tear production, and sensory nerves, ending with a reflection on the eye as a remarkable organ and a segue to optics and vision physiology.
A garbled excerpt discusses absorption and reflection of rays, noting how some substances absorb or transmit light, and how varying portions affect outcomes. It then shifts to fractions of light, introducing optical lenses and lens terminology with references to convex and concave shapes and basic lens types.
Fragmented OCR text discusses visual delvets of the eye and corrective action. It mentions learning glues Bave of Night, traders, and imaginary fortis. The passage appears to be a nonsensical excerpt with references to eyes, correction, and a future explanation.
Unclear OCR list shows a wide spectrum of goods offered for sale by a dealer, including horse gear, prints, paints, oils, fabrics, pumps, fencing, cement, iron, tools, watches, sewing machines, stoves, and various agricultural supplies. The ad cites Australian and New Zealand supplier names and brands, plus timber and leather items, as part of a general merchandise catalog.
The death of Alfred Mactin Tiernan, city purveyor, occurred at Whit after a brief illness. He died of a paralytic stroke in Mountain View hotel where he was visiting relatives. An inquest by J.P. Maconachie recorded death from natural causes. He was one of eight sons and three daughters. one brother, Lieut. M. Tiernan, is on active service.
The death is announced of an old resident of Baron, Mr J G Spencer, aged twenty. Born in West Australia he came to Wistoria as a boy and settled in Baron in his youth.
Mr Matthew Watson of Greta West died on Tuesday from senility at age 74. He had resided in the district since 1846 and was well regarded by all who knew him. His tutor was among Greta West’s early selectors and Mr Nataoa occupied the original homestead block.
Private F Worthy reports the reaction in London to the armistice news on November 13th. He notes crowds gathering as word spread about 11 o'clock Monday morning and for ten days afterward, London stayed lit and tense with people celebrating and mourning, including a military funeral and hospital band performances. Worthy describes the vivid scenes and his own plans to recount experiences upon return from England.
Retail page highlights plain and taney hosiery and a variety of suitcases with price tags. Emphasizes style options and affordability, noting featured items and window displays to attract shoppers. Marketing tone mirrors mid century department store advertising.
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