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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
The text describes a community gathering with speeches, music by a local orchestra, and Arbor Day celebrations. It mentions attendees, school groups, and various ceremonial activities, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century local newspaper style.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various ailments and remedies in a jumbled sequence. It mentions conditions like ringworm and pimples and strings together seemingly medical items and treatments without clear context or dates.
A fragmented report notes an event at a park where unclear terms and names appear alongside a price tag of 1. dd and 19s. The item is described as obtainable everywhere with references to Towitten and Sheldon.
A Benalla political meeting featured AJ Abiorn criticizing the government and advocating balanced reform. The discussion covered preferential voting, industrial policy, immigration, defense, and White Australia, with speakers urging voters to unite and avoid vote splits.
Speakers argued that monopolies must be curbed via constitutional amendments to empower the National Parliament over trade and commerce. They criticized labor and finance expenditure, warned of deficit risks, and urged a strong candidate who can fight and represent Indi. Nolan urged voters to support a fighter with proven drive and local service.
A V Allandei submits a letter to the editor defending Winton players after a postmatch dispute among barrackers. He states no team or official knew of disturbances, apologizes for any outsider abuse, and asserts the match was friendly with no dirty play.
Examination details list dates and subjects for the Melbourne University primary exam held at Rechabite Hall Benalls. The schedule includes Geography British History French Composition and Writing Algebra English and other subjects with times and room allocations amid a historic oblique narrative.
Pleasant tasting laxative chocolate squares marketed for both children and adults. Bowen & Co lists Swanston Street Melbourne as the supplier. Pricing shown as 1 shilling per unit or 9 shillings 6 pence per box with an offer to send a free sample.
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