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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1917
Page
4
St James and District reports a visiting surgeon dentist from Yarrawonga will go to Tungamah to attend the Royal Lunel at the St James hotel. Joe Cart, chief preacher of the Victorian Fatninsy Oung, plans a visit to St James on Thursday for the purpose of forwarding a beacon. All dayeier terms remain buoyed by steady momentum.
A lively college event featured acts by Alebemph and The Pitstramte with song, dance, and comedic routines. Performers including Mr Nerigny and Mr J W Willweeely wowed the crowd, while a banjo showcase and other acts kept attendees entertained throughout the evening.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Red Cross gathering in North Winter Cove on March with plans, attendance, and remarks about forms and ceremony. It mentions Mr W C Bain and Mrs Wastin Tomation in a partially legible report.
A valedictory service at Lake Rowan marked Rev. R. Johnston’s farewell after 37 years of ministry in the district. Elders and parishioners praised his faithful work, wished him health, and thanked him for his long service and friendship with the congregation and community.
The text outlines a memorial event honoring the Preadytery with Reverend McCaonan as a close neighbor and supporter. Attendees included Mrs. and Mr. Emueland and other ladies who led the musical portions. Performers were praised, with thanks extended to all who aided the proceedings and supported the cause.
In the Inos court on Saturday Helts Neuuligg was committed for theft from a house. George Kilgoor, 25, jailed for abducting jewelry from Huvlven, with details of hospital care and drill accidents. Gullburn Valley discusses increasing motel output to meet quarry demand. A Longwood child bitten by a cook becomes well. Road contracts at Strathbogls progress. 44 miles of radio Strathbogls work proposed. Lima South notes community donations and school upkeep praised. Toombullop council aligns with Mansfield to repair the boundary road. Violet Town honors Lt George Miles, with France service noted. Wangaratta reports a rail accident injuring M’Gregor. later legal notices and council charges fixed for 2d and 61p.
The Benalla Water Carnival drew about 1000 spectators for a full day of events on the river bank amid a largely shopless setting. Boys and girls competed in diving, swimming and pole walking with medals awarded for overall performance. notable performances by Maggie Stewart and Nellie Stewart led the girls, while H Hooper and G O Halloran led the boys. Prizes and program proceeds, totaling about £12, were presented by Dr. Mlahy, with local volunteers aiding the event setup and rescue duties.
A draft notice invites every health conscious woman to contribute to a New Bookley volume of valuable submissions. Submissions should be addressed to Ladies College of Health at 127 Collain Street, Mellyournoe.
The Commonwealth Government and Mr. G. I. Nicholas at Methoiene claim to control the Aspirin formula and production. A national effort is described to produce a purified form of Aspirin locally, with procurement possible at a stated price.
Secretary John W. Doyle of the Eight Hour and Labor Davosti lion Committee writes in July 1815 praising HEAN ESSENCE as an exceptionally good remedy for colds. He notes its moderate price and rapid action appealing to workers with large families. The advertisement promises two shillings worth makes a pint of Covenant Sore Throat remedy, cheaper than ordinary mixtures.
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