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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 25, 1913
Page
4
Tangamah Hotel and the Royal Hatoly Br. Jonina announce a monthly visit by surgeon dentist Yarkawonga at Tangamah Hotel. No visit in August. dates listed as Tangamah Monday and James Monday with no Vietie in Maly.
Local notes report stationmaster Howelle at St James and Price taking charge. Various meetings include the St James football club, Yarrawong football protest follow up, and preparations for Providgucn Stakes at Medas. Reports cover Lake Rowan fixtures, Dowdorshy and Goorambat matches, and club treasurer's balance as early fundraising continues.
In a 19th century style report the meeting appointed a committee to frame the annual programme and to plan a course for the horse event. President W Deayet oversaw proceedings as attendees, including several listed members, discussed schedules and upcoming social activities.
A Wednesday evening concert at St James by a local amateur company led by Billy Saunders drew a appreciative audience and raised about £10 for ball funds. The program featured eight young ladies and a mix of songs and humorous pieces including The Battle Eye and The Man with the Ladder.
In a Court of Insolvency proceeding Kilwi McLeod Hacrism sought relief with Mr Casnon aiding and creditors opposing. The assignee faced £12 14s 6d as a claim, while an insolvent man with five children sought discharge stating £30 weekly income and £120 in wife’s debts. the judge granted releases and ordered costs for creditors and adjourned examination.
A reader from Sydney reports relief after using Dr Sheldon s New Discovery for a severe cough thought to be consumption. After weeks of illness, swelling pain and headaches, the tonic allegedly cleared phlegm, stopped itching, and allowed rapid weight gain with no further coughs. Available at Tonkin s and chemists.
The Bumalla branch annual A W N T meeting held at Twohabite hall presided by Tab. Mra Toglis. About 100 ladies attended including visitors from Goorambat Ryan's Crook and nearby districts. Financials showed year expenditure £7 1s 6d with a bank credit balance of £15 15s 9d.
Mrs Hope of the Metbourne branch addressed attendees praising the branch’s abundance and urging unity among women in politics. She urged debates, stressed women’s representation on committees, and warned of fighting Liberalism versus Socialism as the election loomed.
A crowd heard speakers defend private ownership under legislative control and praise the AWN for ensuring work access. They urged readiness for possible double dissolution, and Mrs Hope received a grateful farewell.
A collection of old fashioned dishes including Lamb Pie Fried Beef and Rashers Mutton Fillets Egg Cream Potato Croquettes Oatmeal Wafers Suffolk Pie Butter Pudding Curried Rice and other kitchen preparations. The instructions mix detailed steps with measurements, cooking times, and ingredient preparations reflecting early 20th century home cooking practices. The text emphasizes using leftovers, regional ingredients, and practical methods for pie fillings, fried meats, mashed potato displays, and curry flavored rice.
A fragmented verse suggests a proverb about rising early to prosper. It extols waking at five, then four, then three, two, and one as steps to success. The moral shifts toward endless wakefulness as the peak path to flourishing, ending with the extreme idea of never going to bed.
A wavering suitor finally declares his intent at a bazaar where romantic mischief unfolds. Amid lively chatter and hopeful glances, a playful scene centers on gifts, money, and the crowd’s amused reactions. The dialogue hints at national pride and a playful pledge to enduring freedom.
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