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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
4
A garbled diary like extract describes a political gathering amid war era tensions. The scene centers on Parliament in Canberra with discussions of government actions, pledges, and voting rights, featuring Prime Minister figures, the Speaker, and ministers while observers note crowd behavior and reactions.
A parliamentary session in Australia descends into a heated exchange as parties clash over conscription and a Tudor led government. Speakers denounce precedence issues and pledge meaning while interruptions and partisan jibes spark laughter and tension before adjournment.
Dooley College reports December 1917 agricultural yields and weather impacts from the western district. It notes harvest growth, variability, and forecasts top yields, with figures suggesting wheat production near 28 to 44 bushels per acre, and the general outlook for barley and other grains. The report references officials including Mr Sawyers and Mr Tyetha, and mentions anticipated high grain returns and regional variations.
A wary customer recounts chronic kidney trouble and backache relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes long workdays, weather strain, and repeated pain before finding relief with the remedy, urging others to obtain genuine Doan's. The piece stresses early warning signs and urges readers to act promptly to prevent serious kidney damage.
Mr M Gowan spoke at Benalla on the Labor platform denouncing conscription and race policy while warning of wartime shortages and government actions. He urged Labor strength to curb trusts, defend workers, and ensure white Australia, noting debates over land value, enemy aliens, and voter loyalty.
The Balance Sheet notes an appeal connected to Lucky Bay efort and a Bonally branch of Reid Croan Soelsty. Mr Gee Hyland will relocate to Carter Gros to continue plumbing and chandler services including general repair. Beechworth Building Society offers loans for 1 to 5 years on houses and land. Stradwick is local agent and secretary.
A jumble of reports lists crop damage in South Australia, large English steel purchases, a guard injured near Ostras then dying, and a fire destroying vast amounts of rake and sheep. Other items note potato embargo removal debates, a war lecturer touring Australia, military service exemptions, and new wheat silos planned in New South Wales.
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