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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
The Marshall surgeon dentist will visit Tungamah and St. James, with clinics at Pangarest and the Royal Hotel in St. James. Schedules include February visits to Devenish and Vienne, with times and venues listed, plus notices for local meetings and community events.
A Sydney Morning Herald excerpt from July 17 1918 cites H Darragh defending a drought and rainfall cycle theory. He predicts a return of severe drought in 1919 followed by good rains in 1920 with a long spring and hot autumn. He claims the cycle spans ten years with overlapping drought and flood phases and cites earlier discussions with the Herald. A photographer W J Howship thanks Hawaii residents for support during wartime service and resumes studio operations, promising updated methods from England and France. A Avenel resident warns rabbit poison phosphate use risks bush fires, urging caution to keep phosphorone out of mixtures.
An Australian newspaper recounts a dramatic incident near Mitta Mitta River where Mr. F Pearce a railway worker and his wife faced a charging bull. The animal toppled logs and gored at their position while the couple sheltered under a tree trunk. Mrs Pearce escaped and a passerby called for help as the bull persisted for over an hour.
The Benalla Welcome Home committee organized a largely attended gathering at Shire Hall on Monday night to honor returned servicemen. The program featured speeches, songs, and recitals, with emphasis on pride in local volunteers who served in Gallipoli and abroad, and a memorial note for those who fell.
Report of a court in Dookly Monday convicting Alexander Pearson of wilful ignition of inflammable material that damaged George Henry Jones's property near Canimba. Jones described a grass fire crossing paddocks, with losses around £100 and another farmer estimating £300 in damaged pasture. The accused fined £25 with three months' imprisonment in default.
In Wilby hall a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Hayes and the Hayes sisters marked their departure after years of farming success in the district. A large gathering heard musical performances, speeches, and a gold Albert gift presented to Mr. Hayes, while Mrs. Hayes received a lady’s companion and manicure set. A substantial supper followed into the early hours as residents bid farewell and best wishes for their new home.
Letter to the editor defending a stance against abuse of promoters and noting medic status for service. The writer rejects sneers toward locals and mentions Gallipoli Belgium and France as context for views.
District notes report Wes Hardingham drowned after a dam bank collapsed at Poropankah. Enquiries return an accidental death. Local industry woes at a quarry near Cosgrove, with machinery failures and staff cut to eight. Social and civic items cover Freemasons farewell, post office doubts at North Mackay, and a large church social at Yarrawonga with an eight year tenure acknowledged.
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