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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 14, 1914
Page
4
A rugged football clash at Mafaala on Saturday saw Benalla Yarrawonga Association triumph for the home side. Mulwala led early with a seven point cushion but a late surge by their opponents narrowed the gap. the final quarter produced heavy pressure as the home team rallied, with key plays from Mulwala and steady shooting from both sides.
The letter discusses diet and health claims comparing vegetarian and meat diets, praising Hindu and Japanese endurance and critiquing meat-heavy regimens. It cites ethnographic contrasts and promises a free health guide from Natura Health, with locations in Melbourne.
Mr Bishop, veterinary surgeon from Wangeratuey, spoke at Benalle Kant School on horse anatomy and aging, followed by treatments for ailments and practical demonstrations. He showed methods to estimate age, treat wounds, reduce swelling, and manage spavin, thoroughpin, and other defects, emphasizing careful nursing and warm, stimulating care.
A fragmented report details the Roberts appeal, listing expenditures and trustees named A Peters and W Stredwick to hold funds in trust at a Savings Bank for unfortunate children The appeal is noted as now closed and reference is made to related municipal and charitable expenses including a parade and costs at several local entities
The ad features testimonial quotes from James Kienane, a bootmaker, praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing his backache and kidney issues after years of suffering. It includes price details, availability through Alf Chonicts and Gtorokenpors, and a Fresh Lot of balls at a local depot, urging readers to purchase the Doan's brand.
A chaotic jumble of short local items reports on accidents and mishaps, elections, legal actions, and a disaster at sea. It notes Mr William Heaslewood in Portland, deaths at Big Brook, politics in Hamilton, injuries from a wind gust and a mine accident at Ararat, donations to an Olympic fund, crime in Sydney, and a coastal voyage by Mahon brothers. It ends with a bill on gouflalding definitions and penalties.
A dense excerpt discusses deep ploughing to break hard pans and subsoil, the role of humus and soil germs in making plant food, and the need for aeration and moisture. It stresses thorough cultivation, proper manure, and managing air and water to improve root uptake and crop growth. It also includes a string of light, period-appropriate quips and jokes.
Property transactions in Parkes NSW show M Namara and Co selling farms to well known local farmers. W O Shannassy of Bungect bought 160 acres near Forbes Parkes while W M Gortmack acquired 747 acres for wheat. They also note sales of other large Parkes properties. Benalla Shop properties sold include E Walsh Bridge Street shop to B Briggs, G D Day Co Op Store in Cartier Street, and James Weatherill shop in Nunn Street, purchased by M Dixon.
S Tilcchino of Carrier-street announces shipment of monuments from Scotland and Italy in various granite colors at low rates. Inspect stock and his cemetery work for comparison with others. Also notes wreaths in stock and broad ironmongery offerings from Mt Canton Bros and agents.
Mrs Jones requests two bottles of Hean’s Essence claiming it cured her husband’s cough and helped a neighbour. The ad claims thousands share the experience, praising the home made cough mixture as economical and effective for coughs, colds, sore throats and other ailments. It notes availability from G W Hean, Chemist, 173 Castlereagh Street Sydney, price sixpence.
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