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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
3
District notes describe a quiet season with promising late sowing and strong pasture growth. A Baddaginnie factory branch may open at Violetown, Beechworth hospital committee appoints D McKenzie, and Euroa school work begins at St Pauls Hall. Community events cover church, school, and social gatherings with notable presentations and local tributes.
A health board official reported two cases under the Health Act at the police court. J J Gardner faced a charge for selling fruit from an exposed stand in April with a minimum £5 penalty. G Plummer was fined £5 plus 25 shillings costs for allowing raw blood to feed in a slaughter yard receptacle.
Mr Gus Ellerman, longtime manager of the Book of Australasia, was farewelled at a public ball in St James. A large crowd from across the district praised his six years of service, noting his promotion to the Foster branch. Speakers lauded his town work, banking tact, and friendly nature, and a purse of sovereigns was presented. Ellerman expressed mixed feelings, thanked locals, and planned his move to Gippsland with best wishes from friends.
The Tunganah Shire Council met on Monday with members Provont-Crs. Ryan president, Dorgan, Kally, Cummins, Full, Mulquiney, Ford, Hodge, Whitty, Wadeson and D. Ryan. Correspondence covered railway weigh bridge sites, unregistered private hospitals, road tenders, and a public holiday for Wangaratta Agricultural Society show. The council discussed road improvements, boundary fencing, and geodetic work, and approved engineer supervision for fencing work and weighbridges, with financials and rate collections summarized.
A Melbourne area tradesman announces imported monuments from Scotland and Italy for sale at low prices, inviting inspection and comparing with rivals. A health days visit by a nurse from Nutuya Home promises free consultations on female health at the Benalla Hotel on Tuesday July 28, with medicines available and no charge for advice.
On Saturday Mr B J Hogan will visit St James to address electors at the public hall. A St James coursing club meeting reported large attendance with president Chadwick presiding. A National Coursing Club letter noted Firstfoot was disqualified for an unregistered stake. The club plans Fluke Stakes on July 31 and August 1 with prize money. Death of Michael Hollian at 64 recalled. funeral with 70 vehicles. Hogan and Trenwith visits scheduled. football match Devenish vs Dookie. Lake Rowan travels to Tongemah. Bundalong beat Lake Rowan in a draw.
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence Mixture as a cost saving home remedy for coughs colds throat and chest complaints. It claims buying medicinal ingredients alone saves on water bottles corks and wrapping and suggests mixing at home. It promises prompt relief and notes the product is safe for all ages. It warns buyers to look for the HEAN signature.
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