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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
6
A compact reflection on character and perception. The piece notes that the silent man cannot be misquoted and that men often exaggerate faults while others remember events that never happened. It argues that people judge not by true nature but by others’ beliefs about them and warns against anger born from misread motives.
The author of White Australia Reposible, Mr KW Cole, releases a new book titled Humanity. It features 671 portraits of nations and races, showing color variation from white to black and arguing for the oneness of mankind with over 500 shared similarities across life. Produced with effort and research, it cost £14 14s to publish and is sold at a law distributing price of bd.
D Blit mann of Takerman street St Kilda extols Arnold's Balkam as a rapid safe cure for coughs and colds after twelve months use for his family. He says it never fails and recommends buying the genuine product from chemists and medicine vendors.
Churches should have lighting that matches their architecture and does not distract worshippers. Gas and electric fittings suitable for churches are being produced by John Danks and Son Prop. Ltd. of Melbourne. Church authorities are advised to note this when about to purchase.
The Lancet suggests essential oil as the base for a powerful antiseptic and pos season disinfectants equal to carbolic wafers, proposing scented handkerchiefs may please the nose and guard against infection.
An engraved notice expresses grateful appreciation for support of a medicinal product. It mentions Quarantine Queensland, Australasia wholesale chemist, and a public acknowledgment by W.G. Umar and local authorities. The message thanks readers for care and notes distribution through Victoria and Geelong areas.
A physician tends to a bedridden patient, Captain Wilko, and his daughter Alice. The doctor’s patient care and growing affection for Alice drive social awkwardness and class tension as he plans a future marriage while balancing duty. The Captain’s wary consent and Alice’s quiet resolve unfold amid illness and wealth contrasts.
In a tale of secrecy and romance, Dr Lawrence uncovers a family pact surrounding Carl Wilson and Alice. He confronts the lovers, guides Carl to reveal his love, and persuades Alice to wed Carl rather than an older suitor, ensuring a discreet, constructive resolution.
Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry show divergent tastes. He loves music and hunting while she dislikes both, though she attends concerts as duty. She adores animals, exercise, and outdoor pastimes, supporting football and cricket, while he remains a keen sportsman.
A historical youth safety guide offers basic first aid for children including wound cleansing with carbolic acid saline, bleeding control with clean cloths, and immobilization. It advises eye washes for specks, removal methods for eyelids and lashes, and cautions on choking with head-down rescue attempts and tonic uses.
A grounded portrait of a foreign born upholsterer and his overlooked wife trying to keep a tiny shop afloat. He defends their dignity, arguing charity must uplift rather than pity, as neighbors and church ladies debate aid that may restore a home and a life.
A reflective piece questions gendered behavior and child roles, noting boys often run household tasks to help mothers. It cites examples of boys guarding family duties, washing dishes, ironing, and a college student comforting his mother by ironing sheets, balancing dependence with care and affection.
The text argues that answering back disrupts harmony. It notes the household deteriorates when one seeks the last word and that silence can defuse irritation. It cautions against repelling unjust accusations and suggests refraining from unkind remarks to foster happiness for all involved.
A column urges generous home hospitality over hotel or club dependence, warning wives against pressuring husbands into lavish entertaining. It advises maintaining an inviting, uncluttered home to encourage guests. The piece also notes Aden as one of the hottest places on earth and cites burial law requiring a body be buried within forty eight hours if not embalmed.
Haughton and Co advertise as direct cash buyers for prime skins including sheep goat cattle and rabbit products. They offer high market prices with no middlemen commissions and prompt returns on arrival of goods in Melbourne with quotations and labels on request. Offices at Collins Street and skin stores in Spencer Street Adelaide and Broken Hill.
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