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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
6
The fragmentary text appears to describe a muddled scene with a speaker and a quoted exclamation, but most names and specifics are illegible. The piece resembles a clipped testimony or cut reportage with no clear dates places or organizations.
A garbled tribute circulates for Harlinset in a DV era blast, leaving readers to piece together a memory of a notable figure. The fragmented text hints at familial ties and late revelations, with a faint sense of community mourning.
Railton Brothers at 271 Swanston Street Melbourne promote fruit trees and power planting services. The item lists products and equipment, mentions Goats Gil and Marjerest Weteler, and references local trades and works. The fragment emphasizes agricultural offerings and local enterprise in Melbourne.
A collection of light vignettes from everyday scenes. A panicked pedestrian nearly killed by a scaffold collapse, a lecturer named Kay presenting cultural anecdotes, a football club's finances debated by a young couple, and a comic hat chase on a windy tram ride. The tone recalls a bustling late 19th century town corner.
Readers share enthusiastic extracts about Pearleen, calling it the most wonderful cleansing preparation and noting its cost savings and speed. They report finishing a day’s wash in two hours and request free sample packets by mail to The Golden Pearleen Co, The Strand, Melbourne.
A confused tale centers on a man who mistakes his son in law Robert for a burglar after late visits and pebbles at the bedroom window. The chaos ends with the shock that Robert actually lives with the family and a plan to secure the house against him by deed or gift.
Fragment from a discussion on marriage and tact in households. The piece argues wives should cultivate tact and self restraint to foster respect in husbands, avoiding nagging and instead guiding affection to support mutual dignity and stability in the home.
A fragmentary column laments self centered thinking and recurring trouble caused by personal faults. It cites a schoolgirl task about a moonrear purchase and notes two dubious remarks she wrote, reflecting on public suitability and domestic life.
An advertisement describes a life insurance scheme offering £300 at maturity or £100 on death, with yearly premiums of £8 or £11 for ages 11 to 60. It promises equal rates for all ages, added accident and sickness coverage, and urges contacting the nearest agency or principal office. Ames Pullar signs as secretary and actuary.
A fragmentary dialogue touches on fame and divorce with odd names and muddled phrases. The speaker boasts of Mendelesohn's Wedding Myreh and a divorce award while a wife questions the claim. The piece muses on work, health, and restless idleness.
In his remarks Hoberts argues that war is a recurring burden and that nations with vast territories face greater risk. He insists defense rather than defiance as the motto, warning that seeking peace today may undermine lasting peace tomorrow.
A Scot arrives in Boston Station and asks a cabby to take him to Waterloo by four. After hours of driving through London to avoid the route, he is dropped at Waterloo and asks a policeman the fare from Euston. The canny Scot pays with exact change and departs.
A notice urges readers to insist on Wolfe's Schnapps to gain kidney trouble relief and avoid disappointment from counterfeit products. It frames the brand as superior and trustworthy, promoting its health claims and authenticity.
A lady during spring cleaning covers her hair with a handkerchief to keep it dust free. Her servant, startled, responds with humor noting the ginger work behind the cover. The exchange highlights domestic dynamics and playful banter.
Miss Passay complains the Kaniver portraits misrepresent her age saying they make her look forty. Wall advises she should have asked him not to touch or take youthful images.
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