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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
4
A lengthy account recalls Mr Allen receiving a valedictory tribute at a gathering. The narrative mentions applause, speeches praising his leadership, and hopes for future prosperity of the community and its industry. The piece captures a ceremonial farewell with references to local figures and shared memories.
A fragmented report covers a revival club gathering with talk of rivalry and prosperity. It notes Mr King and Mr Allen in attendance, with discussion of leadership, hospitality, and the social duties of members. The session ends with praise for longstanding members and a salute to the club’s future successors.
The Benalla Shire Council met yesterday and debated the Shire rate valuation submitted by Mr. FT Minare. The adopted valuation covers assets for 12 months with estimates for many departments. Dr Tonkin moved to adopt the valuation and seek a 1d in the pound extra rate in the Central riding. motion carried and a petition from Central riding members for the extra rate was noted.
A chaotic collection of colonial era calamities and curiosities from Hobart and nearby regions. Reports include drownings at sea, a fatality amid river deaths, and a police case in New York headlines, plus industrial accidents, murder probes, and dramatic weather disruptions.
Fragmentary article notes issues with export systems and market expectations. Mentions St Grows superintendent, Wither producers, Lonitun market, Victorian connections, and attempts to raise manufacturing standards despite disincentives. References to cloths and departmental officials with disrupted state of afltine axiated.
A fragment from a remote village tale shows a minister’s hostess recounting eerie events. A widow speaks of a long dead physician, a specter, and a cupboard of bones as she warns about spiritualist temptations and a nosy visitor. The mood hints at haunting memories and personal tragedy.
A Maysical Association meeting presented an analysis titled The Evolution of the Flute. The speaker traced mythic origins and the earliest authentic flutes from Bayntion tombs about four thousand years old, noting open end, blown tubes and wood plus metal variants.
A steamer moves slowly toward a bend while a young couple chats. The man presses that they know each other well after years, and the woman jokes that he reminds her of the steamer for taking a long time to reach the point.
A Scotswoman and gardener banter about wit and patience while Tammas recalls a tale of a craftsman whose success came after hardship. The passage reflects on how occupation of the mind affects work and sleep, urging resilience and prudence amid adversity.
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