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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1924
Page
4
Notice announces a visit to Benalla on Friday February 1 from dawn to 6 pm at Grainger's Austral House. Appointments via Mr V Say, Chemist. Postal address Box 1197 Metoere.
At Benalla Gardens on Saturday a high scoring match saw Railways defend against Benalla. Waters top scored for Benalla with 33, but Railways chased 159 with strong bowling from Kennedy and Waters contributing. The game featured tight fielding, key catches, and a decisive finish as Railways achieved a seven run victory.
A tense match ended in a 1- draw after a late run knotted the scores. Waters bowled well for Winton with 7 for 20, while Nolan starred for Goorambat with 7 for 20. The gate awarded praise for sporting spirit as Cleary congratulated both sides.
CHICKET NOTES recounts Benalla B's bye and a tight overs match where fielding failures cost Benalla. Browh and Abbott showed punctuality but overall fielding and diplomatic bowling were criticized. Kennedy shines in the field while Paterson's absence weakens the attack and Halsall's 54 lacks variety.
Adelaide hosts a large Boy Scouts movement with two 300-strong groups traveling to New South Wales via Melbourne. Benalla Refreshment Rooms prepare a monumental meal for 250 lbs meat and 340 lbs potatoes, served on the platform with local support from Shire President Dr Waller and railway staff. The operation, run by Mr G Maunders and his wife, proceeds smoothly with disciplined deboarding, seating, and a final cheer as trains depart, marking a notable Benalla event.
Mr Rosson BDSc Univ Melbourne dental surgeon announces he has commenced practice at Brittney Street Euroa near the National Bank. Appointments may be made by letter or by phone from Euroa 91.
A Albury Racing Club elected J Campbell as president and set prize money for the Cup at 150 to 730 pounds. Albury Municipal Council reports 1924 valuations up sharply with unimproved capital value near 700 115 pounds and potential 2 500 000 pounds. population about 19 356. Wool sales in 1924 totalled 25 400 bales worth about 540 300 pounds. fruit shows and railway revenue details are listed. autumn show planned for March 28 29. Other districts report meetings on euroA and goomalibee about finance, harvests, and local crime notes.
A ploughing machine with clove提 enhancements aids cross field work as a farmer reports high yields per acre on soft ground. Florence Williamson, three, in Whorouly, was bitten on the right hand by a snake that the neighbours attempted to kill. First aid was given and she was taken to Wangaratta hospital for treatment. The Milawa Dairy Co monthly meeting reported nearly 24 million pounds of milk received and significant production of casein. London buyers show demand for first grade Australian butter, with Buffalo brand highly sought. Cattle feed on yellow jack thistle noted during the good summer.
A Benalla Cricket Club meeting at the Mechanics Institute chaired by Mr W Watery discussed approval for using the turf wicket for a proposed exhibition, tennis club funding, and rolling. arrangements for visiting teams from Yarrawonga and Albury. a Victorian XI match bid. and player entertainment and admission pricing with lunch at the Royal Hotel and a players’ contribution of 10 shillings.
An old newspaper fragment urges reader health by four organs the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims health depends on their state and promotes a great discovery for overcoming illness. The ad targets a broad audience with promotional language and references a hospital and households.
An advertisement extols Gruen Health Salts as a powerful draught that cleanses the kidneys bowels and liver removing toxins and waste. It claims to regulate bowel action relieve rheumatic and back pain and prevent illness, urging readers to take Gruen daily for lasting health and vigor priced at 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle.
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