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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
4
A legal notice from St James and District regarding a Marshall case, listing locations including the Keys Hotel and Tungatnly Hotel. The hearing is scheduled for Monday July 4 pm at Boy Hotel with times Lib pm noted, subject to court procedures.
A report from Devenish describes a community gathering organized by Mr Wins Heipen and others to raise funds in aid of Allied efforts. The event drew a large crowd, parked vehicles in the waterlogged area, and featured baked goods, stall refreshments, and a photo-prep exhibit. About 110 attendees received souvenirs, with proceeds shared with a local inspector in charge of the stalls. Another exhibition is planned for Saturday with an expanded bake sale and gifts for attendees.
A social evening at Deventuh schol Thursday aimed to furnish stalls through gifts. A good crowd attended and enjoyed diverse entertainments including recitations, songs, and dances. A chairman thanked participants and a dance followed, with about 60 exhibitors and a prize awarded after supper.
A reader letters voice concerns on an Avenue of Honour plan near the Sydney and Stopparton roads. He warns that planting trees would fail without water and care, and urges a practical, lasting memorial that honors fallen soldiers while avoiding waste. He questions funding, maintenance, and location, advocating a tribute that truly reflects sacrifice.
Fragmented OCR text notes a request or advertisement for writing materials and shoes from a British society or firm. Mentions individuals Strudwick Kooul, Warren, and Beachworth, with unclear context and several misspellings.
Journal of J Barklamb recounts a Paris air raid during a blitz night. He and Mrs Barklamb shelter in cellars at Atundel Obroan and Montmartre motel, describe crowds of frightened civilians, rescue efforts, and chaotic rescue efforts. He notes casualties, shattered windows, and mass panic as sirens and bombs disrupt the city’s morale. The piece blends dangerous travel reportage with vivid, perilous scenes of the Paris frontline.
A translated wartime letter describes Italy’s countryside rich with vines olives and vegetables, noting long rail tunnels and snowy mounts. It contrasts Italian scenes with France, mentions Italian towns and women, and hints at war weariness and upcoming travels. It also references aid deliveries, health treatments, and upcoming agricultural policy discussions.
A wry weatherproofed concert at Baddaglonle’s Church of England gathered many from Benalla and Violetown. The Roy Mage presided as Felends from nearby towns provided a mixed musical programme with solos duets trios and quartets. The audience demanded encore after encore with items ranging from The National Anthem to Land of Hope and Glory. The Rev F Mace distributed prizes for Sunday school scholars and praised the ladies for excellent support making the evening a very pleasurable event.
A reader letter criticizes the paper for ignoring an old adage on civic flood control. The writer argues floods threaten Nillahcottle and river garde costs, warns against high borrowing, and urges town finances be strengthened with cheaper measures such as stone-crushing machinery and cost audits. The writer suggests improving flood defenses above Benelli to prevent water inundation and curb future rate hikes.
A Mansfield High School student council letter extends appreciation to the Benalla people for hospitality during a recent trip. The writers express eagerness to return and entertain Benalla residents at Mansfield.
A cost efficient cough remedy claim describes making a mixture at home using Herxzo Hean’s Eno once and water with sugar as directed on the label. It contrasts with buying bottled preparations costing more and available from chemists and stores.
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