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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
4
Special bargain throw-out sale offers from Efron’s feature discounted prices on sweaters, hose, shirts, and assorted woolen goods. Advertised items include men’s and boys’ merchantry with special weekly deals, mail order prompts, and reduced freight on parcels over £1.
The meeting chaired by President Mus 1 approved Mr. Ingles report on the proposed Tolmie to Mayhue Mabalkitt railway. The Laurence Standing Committee recommended delaying a full survey while agreeing a test inspection track from Pitteen Mile Creek toward Mallatkyds.
A heavily garbled discussion from Benalla Progress Association centers on the Nilalegody Nilahoole and Winton Swamp water schemes. Local voices urge or resist construction, urging water conservation and the impact on towns, creeks, and the state water supply commission.
A memorial tribute details Constable Jos Delaney M M and the Swan Hill community. The piece recalls his service, devotion, burial at Greta cemetery, and the sorrow of Swan Hill residents. It notes other local losses and pays homage to the sacrifices of police and civilians in wartime or conflict context.
Report details experiments on pasture improvement and silage in cattle feeding. Notes highlight fertilization, paddock rotation, and effects on seed yield, pasture density, and winter forage. evidence from trials suggests improved palatability and growth, with cattle production gains and plans to extend practices on Hey Farm and surrounding districts. Entities include Cot Ho farm, Cole, Te Turin district, and 19M year context.
Forty years ago a local council meeting notes a civic power, a tablet by Gr 1, and various officers named including His, Ben, Bo, OConnell, and Waters. Water use over the past four weeks was about 2000 gallons. The third MartPiler camper Popesked and records list names like Jersey, Shouguyts, Wisinicks, Augushtall, and Swanpool with Stewart and Chaney noted for Violet Down.
The Vic Minister of Public Works Mr. Goudie led a delegation to Violet Town with officials including Muilaten of Agrivuitorg and Mr. Flake. They discussed road closures and funding for repairs, noting the need to balance winter damage and summer wear while addressing local ratepayer concerns and board decisions.
Mist Maid, owned by Mackerell, dominates the Werribee Cup, defeating strong rivals as Mist Maid’s remarkable form continues. The race features Mist Maid and rivals like Greenfield or Turmila Hiteh, with lively, stormy pacing and a dramatic finish.
A testimonial promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. The seller claims widespread use, notes relief from back pain and dizziness, and urges purchase at 2/9 or by post from Foster M'Clellan. Emphasizes easy dosing and reliability.
A prominent farmer explains stinkwort risks to sheep and the need for water access in pastures. He notes water scarcity increases danger of sickness and urges better attention to sheepmen in the Whantera district to prevent deaths from stinkwort exposure.
The Feathertop Chalet Co plans a wood guest house on Mount Pondertop with 60 rooms and full facilities. G C Langridge said construction will start after winter and take several months, with £70,000 to £80,000 needed and most funds pledged.
An old advertisement touts Jean Treuver’s Extract as a remedy turning gray hair back to a natural, lasting color within 24 hours. It claims the product resists washing out and remains unaffected by bathing, promising men and women immediate, enduring results with Liege bottles priced at five shillings.
Promoters tout a cream named DERMAX as a miracle product to transform freckled, brown, or sallow skin into a fair, fresh complexion. The ad highlights dramatic skin whitening with phrases about aging and sun damage reversal.
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