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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
4
Readings reveal a local gathering at Tangamale with details on voting, attendance, and a pledge to move forward. The report mentions Mrs. Iy and others, plus plans for a public discussion next Wednesday and a broader note on civic responsibilities and upcoming events.
A misread text discusses aspirin substitutes and alleged formulas for producing a purer compound. It references government figures, chemists, and a Melbourne address with price figures per bottle, implying a flawed or clandestine market claim. Strong entities include MeThenree, 325 Plindars Lao, and Australia related names.
District news covers school staffing changes at Leal Higher Elementary with Mr Blenkivon taking duties, plus local ceremonies at Victoria Motel and a memorial for Mr Robert G. Makay. Reports include WANGARATTA council debates on street pricing, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga incidents, and a fire at Whitkear with property losses and insurance details.
A letter to TA Hutton cites multiple 1916 and 1917 newspaper notices about raffling in state schools. It condemns teachers and pupils for participating in raffles and gambling under war relief funds and youth organizations, urging adherence to ministerial bans and patriotic conduct.
A resident writes about the Tongamahi rate collector’s visits to collect rates without notice. He recalls past levies and protests, claims poor treatment of ratepayers, and asks for a new street lamp between Mr Phillips’s shop and the ball as a small concession. He signs as Resident.
Subscriptions to war loans are vital for meeting obligations. War Savings Stamps available in 10d and 2s6d amounts while War Savings Certificates start at £1 with a 17s6d cost per £1. Many Australians can invest £10 to £160 or more, or regularly save 7/6 to purchase certificates, offering strong security, high yield, and easy realisation if needed.
A successful benefit concert by Lime school pupils at Swanpool hall drew a crowded audience. Miss Archer trained the children, with Ms. Jansen assisting, as the program featured songs, recitations, dialogues, and dances, including God Save the King and a Maypole number.
Empire Day services were held at St Andrew's Church led by Rev A O M'Donnan with nation and church themes, praising patriotism and Empire unity. At Burg State School on May 24 children saluted the flag, took loyalty oaths, danced, sang, and a concert followed, with prizes and treats after a busy afternoon of races.
The Empire Day programme at Stewarton School featured patriotic songs and recitations by pupils. Dr. Cook and other speakers addressed the children on empire unity, service to the front, and citizenship as four senior boys led an oath and selections for the King and Empire. Names on the Honor Roll followed, honoring local youths and loyal district citizens.
At the Thoona Red Cross Society May meeting the handsome sum passed as a donation to the British Red Cross Society and £5 to Y.M.C.A. funds. The ladies are active, dispatching parcels of garments and gifts from Melbourne. They seek more volunteers this winter and welcome new workers from the district. Pyoware Mr Goo Hyland will now be at Carter Bros for plumbing and tintsmiths, with general repairs.
A dubious patent remedy touts HERNZO and BEENZO tonics as cures for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims reduced hay costs after discovery and offers HEENZO as a cheaper alternative sold nationally with a 2 shillings price in general stores.
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