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Newspaper

Benalla Standard

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 04, 1918

Page

4

NOECE Eastern Racing Association Annual Meeting Highlights

A lengthy NOECE Eastern Racing Association meeting was held at Hin Wehhe Hall in Saymaur with discussions on delegation, election of officers, and proposed changes to race meeting allocations. Key figures included Abe Findley, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Brann, and Mr. Kinley, with routine business on funding, committee roles, and future event scheduling.

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Local racing meeting dates debated at Victorian club session

The meeting discussed changing racing dates to avoid midweek clashes and reconcile country conditions. Members questioned unregistered meetings and stipendiaries, with Mr Osllander and Mr Hearn flagging issues of knowledge gaps and bookmaker influence. Motions urged standardization under VRLO, regulate gatherings, and prepare for a forthcoming season while noting the national association’s May meet and thanks to committees for hospitality.

Osllander Malling Osilander Wutheriet Lubo VORC Provident Weite Kyabram Tarf Wny Raul Uy Convanibte VIC Necomaty Wurnout Corkvok Wodonga Aesidia- Hon Seymour Iyvertviniies Chidalegatorsbronch Temackis

English Winter Fair at Blair Hall wraps up on a lively note

A crowded English Winter Fair at Blair Hall showcased a lively scone display and children’s performances. W Stewart Miss Greer and school committees led stalls with varied contests including nail driving knitting and sawing with prizes tallied around £460, while opening by the shire president Dr Danlop highlighted proceeds for local children’s savings funds.

Blair Hall W. Stewart Shire Danlop Hooper Mise Groor Walker Tvéne Mtchel- Mies Drummond Snow ‘Lall Missex Laird Haway Bran Dip Mise Bradshaw Jas Knox Assintsante Mordames Harklamb Mieu Dorothy Knox Flower Mra Win Stewart Sysiab Gate J. Clark Amy Hyland Kela Coldmay Geelang Mise Tari Mackerel Limerick Mise Dot Prior

Strength and Safely Nwo Nonsense Promoting Nerve Nuts

An Australian ad promotes a product named HEAN'S VONIC NERVE NUTS claiming it strengthens nerves and safely nourishes the body. It markets a ten day treatment costing 3 shillings or six bottles per bottle, with direct mail orders to G. W. Bean in Sydney.

Hean Etroni Sofa G. W. Bean Cantlereagh Street Sydney

Glove Boxes and Labor in Domestic Life

A reflective piece on domestic labor and loyalty, recalling an elderly woman who left unused gloves and how helpers appear for new projects but drop away when routine work begins. It contrasts the allure of busy clubs and social obligations with the steady demand of home tasks, arguing women’s constant restraint and commitment shape reliable family life.

Somos

Seed Testing and Purity in Nursery Crops

The article discusses seed quality and purity in nurseries, noting two main issues: weed seeds and low germination rates. It cites examples from the Journal of the New Vestinal Department at Agriculture about testing methods, costs, and the impact of impurities on seed value and sowing outcomes.

the New Vestinl Department Agriculture Goyer

Marry an Editor by His Wife Yes to Mrs Snow

A first person vignette from a wife of an editor, describing ten years of married life to Mr Snow. She recalls home life with him reading, neglected domestic duties, late nights at the office, and his obliviousness to his children’s ages while he speaks of editors and copy.

Beter Snow Tin Show Yenny Snow Mr Snow Tom Tommy Mr. Shaw Mr. Snow England United States Ula Tam Hite

Death of the poets’ poet Shelley in Italy voyage tragedy

In 1444 the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley set sail from Leghorn to Leghorn with Williams and a sailor boy. A storm sank the small schooner and Shelley's body washed ashore at Via Reggio. His remains were burned by quarantine rules, recovered for his widow, and later buried in the Protestant cemetery at Rome beside his child.

Percy Bysshe Shelley Saini Arenzo Bay of Spezia Italy Seth Hunt Pisa Shelley Leghorn Williams Dragoons Roberts Via Regelo Via Reggio Trelawny Rome

Johnny's Disturbing View Of School Cowards In His Room

Johnny returns home morose claiming the room’s adults are cowards after overheard whispers and a teacher’s harsh act toward a boy. His mother questions what he will do, while Johnny hints at leaving the school. The dialogue reveals a child’s troubled perspective on authority and discipline.

Johnny Toulon Jonny

What Use Was It

A motorist shows off a car to an old sea captain whose nautical knowledge is hazy. They argue over speed and mechanisms, and the captain fixates on a life belt rather than a boat feature, asking why one is carried on a land vehicle. The exchange highlights the mismatch between ship terms and modern motor devices.

Terra Firma Davy Jones Holt

Fragmented query on home decor and requests for furniture help

The text appears garbled noting a request about home decor items and returning home. It mentions furniture, a bonnet, scratches, and a plea for guidance, but lacks clear names, places, or events to anchor a traditional news summary.

Unclear text fragment mentions insurance and compensation

Fragmentary OCR reveals references to live stock insurance and workers' compensation with scattered names and terms. No coherent event or entities to confirm. data appears garbled and non-cohesive.

Live Stock Insurance

Humorous Scene As Steward Offends Spectator At Concert

A short excerpt recalls a choleric steward at athletic sports who kept the crowd back and provoked a spectator. The man retorted in rough terms, calling the steward a coward and weak, highlighting tensions between officialdom and attendees.

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