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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
A wartime diary recounts British Bushmen experiences from relief of Vorrn to patrols near Mafeking. It notes casualties among Victorian and Australian volunteers, a death after a field injury, civilian scenes with rescued wounded, and movement from Kimberley to Pretoria. The author describes patrols, interactions with officers, and encounters with local miners and towns.
The narrative recalls a patrol near the river with Captain Hill in command. A night attack on a Boer command yielded two wagons a buggy and two bullock teams. Later at Jurichi a kopje stronghold and a stiff fight saw Boers driven from Sky Kop with heavy artillery exchanges and a daring ambush where four Australians in uniform captured a Boer scout and freed prisoners before the column resumed its march.
A magisterial inquiry into the death of eight year old Joseph Ryan concluded the drowning was accidental. Testimony described the boy’s introduction to a river swim with friends near St Joseph’s school, his refusal to heed warnings, and his subsequent disappearance after entering the water. Dr. M’Innes and Constable Peel testified, with the magistrate ruling the death an accidental drowning.
The Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club held the Champion Cup meeting with strong attendance and extensive organizing by secretary U Headland and officials. Key runs featured Kinall at Broken River and a notable upset by Torrington, while Nightwatch dominated the Champion stakes with close trials and a planned divided prize with Heather Jock after a stumble.
Nightwatch races feature Happy Dick winning by two lengths with Mina Pit close behind. Major Booth secures a fast win over Surubine TT and clover work on the hare. Ladysmith, Tatters, and The Bard compete in multiple trials, with sturdy showings across the card and final stakes going to Happy Dick and Tartore in the later heats.
A correspondent denounces proposed charges by associated banks for maintaining customer accounts as unjustified profiteering. He argues banks profit from overdrafts and credit current accounts, condemns the 1s per annum levy, and predicts shareholders will extract more profits while customers suffer. The author warns that banks once sought to seize credit accounts, harming many customers, and laments rising consolidation and wealth extraction at public expense.
A reader response corrects figures for the Thoona Fines Relief Fund stating total collected was not £400 and £360 went to the fire appeal. Some donors did not pay in full and two contributions were returned. Committee members remain in contact, recipients will be listed with receipts only when final, and full details will be shared with subscribers.
Whitefield and Co of Chicago promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for colds and la grippe, claiming not a single pneumonia case among tens of thousands treated. They assert it yields prompt recovery and counteracts influenza complication. Sold by Ay Miller and Co and Benalls.
An advertisement fragment announces Meredith Hall of Collins Plain near Benalla relocating from April and describes a dental service claiming painless tooth extraction and artificial teeth. It notes a Benalla branch opened by the society offering investment and real estate opportunities, with offices in Malbourne and Collinsvatrees.
Mr R Gray of near Amonia Duchess County New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best medicine for croup and will prevent attacks if given early. He urges keeping a bottle ready for instant use at the first signs of hoarseness. Also notes tobacco license expiration and need for renewal.
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