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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
5
A concise note announcing the novel Cicely Wibart's Love by Annie Haynes author of Lady Carew's Secret and other works. The item presents publication details and credits the author, indicating a special arrangement establishing the work.
In Norcaster Alma Beresford is arrested for theft of Lord Norcaster’s sapphires as Inspector Irwin and Mr. Burton close in after a period of sensational court action. Stephen and Cicely face a turning point as Tony’s condition and Alma’s fate unfold amid family tensions and police scrutiny.
A historical portrait notes the new Parliament’s mix of experienced and youthful ministers, the consolidation of parties, and the shifting allegiances in the wake of Hughes and the Labor reshuffle. It highlights labor newcomers from New South Wales and the tension between the old and new guards in the Opposition.
Fragmentary remarks describe a shifting power landscape as the government changes hands. The text implies reforms, parliamentary shifts, and the rise of a new Prime Minister influencing party dynamics.
Historical note describes a wartime steeplechase gathering in Yuma with extensive event listings. It mentions prominent figures, races such as the Grand National Steeplechase and Handicaps, prize amounts, and the involvement of clubs amid a broader wartime drive and patriotic tone.
A wartime editorial urges Australia to strengthen its forces with about 17,000 monthly reinforcements as shortages bite. It praises Australian soldiers on the Western Front and in other theatres, stresses unity and duty, and warns against shirkers while invoking national resolve and the home front bond.
The Geelong College officially opened a new wing with extensive improvements on a Friday in June. Old Geelong Collegeians and friends from Victoria attended a ceremony where Charles Shannon chaired the college council. The improvements, funded by the Presbyterian Church remodeling fund, aim to modernize facilities including a new wall and renewal of ventilation. A commemorative service followed by presentations and a formal annual meeting announced new officers and continuing development plans to position the college among leading institutions.
A garbled passage shows a young man named Dolley discussing postwar affairs, misunderstandings, and a possible dispute. The text is incomplete and obscured, with misheard phrases about themes of mistaken identities and quarrels, reflecting noisy street conversation rather than a clear event.
Fragmented text notes sugar being scarce and costly in Great Britain from the 13th to 17th centuries. Mentions Margaret Poston describing her husband’s frugal dining, references to the Adeonate of corporate Houses and private households. Records sugar priced at various old units and later as high as 1/6 per pound over time.
A vintage advertisement-style passage touts a “Thin Good Old-Fashioned Home-Made Remedy” for restoring hair to its natural color. It promises quick whitening and darkening effects, claims safe use, and suggests ordering from an address in South Melbourne with inclusion of international orders and discreet packaging. The tone mimics early 20th century consumer notices and references various formulations and retailers.
An account notes how temperature drops with altitude, from tropical heat to perpetual snow at 10,000 feet and beyond. It explains airmen feel extreme cold at high elevations, with forecasts of frigid fronts reaching the equivalent of South Pole depths in hot or cold seasons.
Fat people are warned that obesity is dangerous to health and may lower life expectancy. An advertisement promotes "Formation" as a permanent remedy, sold in double lots to the Commonwealth for 3 shillings 3 pence per carton, with other sellers including Theble Stora and agents in Melbourne.
The readable text fragment references streets and dates with scattered names and places, suggesting a small local item or notice. Due to heavy garbling, only partial proper nouns and potential locations emerge, preventing a clear event or action.
Fragmented readable text mentions Schnapps and multiple personal names, plus vague references to a location and Mary Maney. The legible segments suggest a local brief or obituary style item but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes to define a single event.
The readable words hint at names and places but the bulk is garbled. No clear event, date, or organization stands out to form a coherent summary. This appears as damaged OCR with scattered proper nouns and partial phrases.
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