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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
4
Fragmented OCR describes a home remedy for cough mixture and cost-saving measures. It notes making a pint of mixture to obtain a bottle of a product, with directions printed on a label. It cites prices and availability from chemists and stores, mentioning a standard formula and various components.
A Saturday evening gathering of railway workers and friends at Benalla railway station honored Edger Hinds with a gold Albert chain. Mr White chaired, praising Hinds for steady leadership and good work. Toasts followed to Mrs Manwell, the chair, and others as the group extended thanks and looked forward to happier days in Benalla.
Pu Clemente of Beimattom returns to Bogsad after capture by Provsian Guarde of Mongae Fac in August 1916. He arrived Is Bogsad from Germany, marking a release for this prisoner of war.
Incomplete text reports a list of names including Pioa FA Batey Banyeed West Wes Payoo and P M Deylor Koralis. It mentions infants and a person named George Poulton of Thoona forming on a river, with a patient in Albany and a hospital admission in Rogland on September 28 for mental derangement of the Kaure.
Mrs Achur Dykes of Wineat and Inte of Hoddieatrest Collingwood receive information from Frances hal che DG.M that she has been awarded to her husband for distinguished service. During the air Sr. Qalott on the L 1918 he commanded men under heavy shell and machine gun fire, led attacks on the village, reconnoitered exposed positions, and pushed his line forward. Before enlisting Sergt Dykes was a noted footballer and capable umpire. He enlisted February 1915 and served with the Q514 battalion on the Gallipoli and Western Front campaigns, earning multiple honors and enduring injuries before returning to service. Mr and Mrs Dykes, sen., are respected residents of Baddaginnia.
An article urges early action against bowel waste buildup warning against auto intoxication from long held waste matter. It endorses Nujol as a non drug laxative manufactured by Standard Oil and sold by J R Blonnerhissett in Benalla, noting it is not absorbed and does not impair digestion.
Audrey G F Witchotiaeh, a farmer from Waspion, faced two charges for injuring a horse and pony. Evidence described early morning break in paddock, two horses shot, one pony struck. defendant admitted firing shots. Judge ordered one month imprisonment, fines totaling £6 default, £22 costs, £35 compensation to the injured horse owner and £210 costs.
A historical overview discusses how light and color are perceived by the eye. It explains light splitting into red to violet, color reflection, and how color blindness affects perception. The piece mentions experiments in England and the U.S. and theories on retinal pigments like visual purple and rhodopsin.
An article explains how stereoscopic vision arises from two slightly different images from each eye. It details how brain fusion creates depth perception, supports judging solidity, and explains why the horizon affects perceived distance. It notes monocular limits and contrasts binocular vision with normal photography. It also includes a local notice about Mr. Gee Hyland changing address to 40 Garter Brow for his plumbing and tin shop business and repairs.
Representatives of the Wheat Exchange briefed Premier Lawson on Friday, urging a clear policy shift as World War II hostilities end. They argued continued restrictions would curtail private initiative and Australia’s return to world markets, calling for a definite government declaration and commissions of business experts to advise during the transition. Lawson pledged full Cabinet consideration but could not offer an immediate decision.
A vintage medicine advert explains kidney strain and nerve pain with claims for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. L Brennan of Arnadol Street, Bealla Beach, praising relief after using the product and urges readers to seek the remedy via Foster Baxter & Allan Co. at 87 Pitt Street Sydney.
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