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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
5
A new story of absorbing interest and dramatic situations centers on The Heart of Daphne. The author, noted for The Cheat and The Soul of Honesty, presents a vivid narrative with intriguing twists and a focus on personal intrigue, fate, and romance.
Daphne sits in a sunlit upstairs chamber after her father’s death as Nurse Sophie and a lawyer named Gerrard discuss the estate. The scene shifts from sorrow to the looming task of settling life for Daphne and her ailing mother, with hints of inheritance, love, and a new, uncertain path ahead.
In a Midland style English drawing room Daphne counsels Lady Eileen on peril and ambition as the Merrycourt estate nears ruin. A vigilant observer prowls Mendham House across the street while Daphne uncovers a detective watching the jewels and the staff in a tense, unfolding drama.
A quiet elderly man on a crowded tram confronts a rude youth about age. A comedy strip of exchanges follows with a jittery reaction from a judge about fines for a reckless driver. A joke sequence features Molly, Polly, and a camel‑like dance. Trishiman shops for a yard of milk, paying sixpence for a yard long line drawn by the shopkeeper.
A tribute to the original Anzacs urging relief for tired veterans. It recalls Gallipoli and Gallport campaigns, notes over two years of active service, and argues that able-bodied men should step forward to replace worn troops. The piece emphasizes patriotism, sacrifice, and the need for a long rest for ageing soldiers.
Amusing anecdotes unfold among theatre folk and guests at a town during cattle show week. A famous actress, Miss Irving, stays with a thrifty lodger and the landlady proves kind despite condescending remarks. Witty exchanges about opera, kissing after supper, and the fitness of things punctuate a lively social chat.
A drunken comic tale unfolds with Sam the Sprucer facing a gloomy outlook as love lurches from charm to heartbreak. He pursues Ermintrude and Gwen delling with class tension, marriage plans, and military pensions, while a spiky chorus of headaches, temperaments, and a chorus girl of misfortune swirls around him.
A Morning Post reflection urges reform of the nation in spirit and system as war and hardship press society. It calls for a national uprising against evils and for all good citizens to unite to seek a better future for the country.
Mr Jinkworthy Bud boasts of a model husband while colleagues tease him asking for the dictionary definition. He reads model as a small imitation of the real thing. A court clerk asks for oath and the witness interrupts with a complaint about talking all afternoon.
A narrator recalls a chaotic episode near a vicarage involving a tethered goat. The scene includes a struggle with the animal, a frightened reaction from bystanders, and a sharp exchange with the vicar about handling the situation. The tale blends personal mishap with village life and social expectations.
A vintage ad touts a home remedy claiming to restore natural hair color and stimulate growth. It describes ingredients, mixing directions, and application to the scalp, with assurances of dandruff relief, non greasiness, and safety. The notice lists a chemist contact and stockist locations for ordering, offering trials and international supply references.
An Australian ad promotes Pertettes as a remedy for obesity related health risks. It markets "Bormettes" as the sole certain product, priced at 15s per fortnight, with distribution through Commonwealth sources and local retailers.
Fragmentary line reads as a sports or puzzle snippet with unclear names and events. The readable parts suggest a team or match context, mentioning a canine reference and several garbled words. No definite dates, places, or outcomes are extractable. remains as a damaged item.
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