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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes show a poultry inquiry referencing Ayland’s territory, 70 cattle or fowls and a plan to sell after early freezing. Mentions Melbourne works and a 40.4 30N8 PTY. LTD indicating a company involved in freezing or processing.
A voice in a fragmented 19th century style piece extols Robur tea as wholesome and reliable noting consistent quality across varieties Teaver Gaspar and Nov Grade are praised as superior options The speaker defends a personal kitchen stance and asserts satisfaction with Robur tea as a preferred choice for cooking and drinking.
Skipper Riggs counsels Jerry as he confronts Nancy Norton about their engagement. Jerry confesses Nancy jilting him after a stormy voyage plan, while Riggs dispenses blunt wisdom on devotion and love as the couple navigate jealousy and resolve.
In a tense seaside room, Jerry confronts Nancy about why she nearly married another captain. He reveals Holden’s blackmail tied to a ruined pledge and past debts. Nancy learns Jerry paid the price to save her and a fiancé, while vowing love and a future with him as the waves wash outside.
In a fragmented street market scene a shopper haggles over bacon and lawn purchases with quirky mispronunciations and garbled dialogue. The exchange features a grocer and a debate about value, offering a glimpse of ordinary commerce amid noisy chatter.
A vintage advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for kidney and liver complaints. It claims toxins linger when kidneys and liver are inactive, causing ailments such as backache, elution, anemia, indigestion, jaundice, headaches, gravel, and bladder issues. The text urges trials and notes availability in original and concentrated forms with prices.
The passage muses on marriage, gender roles, and social norms with satirical, fragmented reflections. It mentions married life, fidelity, and the idea that a man’s place is at home, while critiquing cultural expectations and the rigidity of public life. The text also references politics, fashion, and art as markers of social order.
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