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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
6
Special line below cost advertising ready to wear and tailored lines for men. Eng igh all wool Tweeds in browns and trays with suits to order at £3 9s 6d, no fit no pay. Trousers in same material available to order at 21 shillings.
From 1 pan till 1 pan, and may be composed at Granger's Austral House. Appointments may be made with Mr. V ray, Chemist. Postal Address Box 1197, Melbourne.
A local tradesman offers painting and trimming for motor cars with guaranteed workmanship. Specializes in new and second-hand sulkies and invites owners to obtain quotes for services.
J. P. McConnell offers loans on country properties including agricultural dairying and pastoral lands. Mortgage terms of three to five years at the lowest rates of interest. Address 415417 Collins Street Melbourne.
Latish argues the Benalla Mechanics Institute has strayed from its purpose by resembling a benevolent library. He urges a 6d weekly subscription, annual advance payments, and tighter governance to fund current reading material while acknowledging volunteers who run the institute without pay.
An old dairy farming advertisement promotes Byker Drench as a calving period remedy to prevent fever mastitis and calf health issues. It claims practical dairy profit benefits from drenching each cow with Sister's Drevch after calving, sold by MOR. CHAS. D. LLOYD, Cenitald. Wisteria, owner.
A0rticle criticizes Benalla residents for apathy toward the swimming club, detailing financial woes, lack of support, and neglect of facilities. It urges council action to restore the pool, improve river banks, and reconstitute a disciplined, active club with committed leadership.
An old advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts as a safe remedy to cleanse the kidneys and improve bladder health. It promises relief from backache headaches and joint stiffness, claiming the product is the country’s top selling remedy sold in chemists and stores for 2/9 a bottle.
An advertisement touts Gruen Health Salts and Reaver's Extract as a unique, harmless solution that supposedly restores grey or faded hair to natural color the same day. It markets itself as soap-resistant, claims wide availability, and urges immediate order with a notable price and postage.
Sub-inspector Duncan M'Lennan retires from the Police Force after a long career beginning in 1888. He served at Ballarat Benalla Wangaratta Beura and Russell Street before becoming chief officer of the Geelong area and Melbourne offices. His retirement follows promotion by seniority with plans for a holiday and a farewell gathering hosted by colleagues and public bodies.
At a fifth day demonstration of experimental plots Senior Inspector of Agriculture HA Ett B St says farmers must reassess their position. He notes the Goulburn Valley has fallen from its former status as Victoria’s premier wheat belt as yields in the Wimiera region reach 21 bushels per acre, highlighting broader concerns for local growers.
Dalgety & Co. of Wagga Wagga report their inaugural year sheep sale on Friday January 7 yarding 14 623 and disposing of 15 528 with strong buyer turnout from Melbourne Wattgaratta Murou Benalla and many other districts. Best Merino wethers quoted near 30 shillings while ewes and broken mouths sold into the mid to low 20s with wide variation by class.
The Violet Town Shire Council held its monthly meeting on Monday with members present. Topics included permanent works lists from the Country Roads Board, timber sales objections at Baddaginnie, road spring repairs at Warrenbayne, and forwarding contracts for timber supply, street cleaning, and channel cleaning. The treasurer reported riding balances and the engineer recommended final payment on Crily's lane with minor extra gravelling, while a single tender for Harry's Creek road was considered. The council discussed continuing Balmattam to Violet Town telephone lines, road surveys, and repairs on Cameron's and Horse Gully roads, plus bridge work on Cuniambo road and ongoing wheat carting issues from Broken River to Pie Lodge Hotel.
A. Norton letters to the editor about a prior notice claiming no reduced charges for the Shire Hall and gardens. He states an entertainment on 1 October 1921 paid 3 1 for garden use and sought a refund of part of the charge, but his later application was not recognised and no further action was taken.
An advertisement proclaims Acorn Silk cures corns without pain or preparation in four to five days. It claims easy use and portable packets sold for 6d, with Duerdin and Sainsbury Pty Ltd, 349-357 Fibers Lane, Melbourne, as proprietors.
Hargrave and Lewers located on Bridge Street Benalla operate as barristers and solicitors providing legal services to local clients and businesses from their office at Bridge Street in Benalla.
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