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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
4
A cluttered late entry blends shop signs and sale items from Latob and other vendors. It lists garments, meals, dental visits, hotel vocal tests, and a butcher ad with assorted prices and livestock mentions, all formatted in a fragmented historical ad style.
Eccentric OCR fragment shows Massey Harris reaper threshers and drills with scattered names and numbers. Mentions South Beiligh Lusmnanew Co and Tiny Hoy DRILLS. contains unclear agency and dealer references, likely an agricultural machinery ad or notice from a 20th century rural paper.
Residents of the district anticipate Easter events with Ascot Vale Touting Party, church services, and a fish of activities. Local notices cover St James cricket club, Druid lodge presentations to Bro Millard, and Devenish livestock incident. Waggarandall stock market reports Close to public holidays affect business hours and mail dispatch on Easter Monday.
A letter reports severe kidney troubles causing a heavy burden with swelling and irregularity. After trying various pills with little effect, the patient used Dr Sheldon’s Gin Wills for two days, then improved noticeably and felt nearly cured, able to work again. The medicine priced at 1s. 6d. and 2d. is available at Tonkin’s and general shops.
An aged resident dies at 66 near Tamlough Wear while another local salutes a Melbourne hospital passing. Council debates water conservation for irrigation at Seven Creeks site with a proposed reservoir. court cases include a Toolamba man wounded in a bar fight and charges against a dentist practitioner in Seymour. Glenrowan and Wangaratta notes cover local society, weather, and business updates.
The new copper trunk line between Wangaratta and Beechworth is completed and the town awaits renewed business. Reports from Pelluebla indicate a week of activity, with locals hopeful as Willow lands are prepared and ploughs work the fields. In Bowe ya residents bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Montgomery as they move away, receiving a gift from the Lake Rowan company amid music and dancing. In Chill in, a protest meeting denounced Railway department price cuts and warned timber and forest policies may force workers to leave the state. Yarrawonga held a crown land sale with several blocks sold at or above upset prices to local buyers, including Wattan and O'Brien, amid brisk bidding.
The obituary records the death of Archibald Paton of Yabba station near Tailongatta after a serious operation and pneumonia. He was among the district’s oldest settlers, a noted horse breeder, and leaves a widow a daughter and four sons. The funeral was held at Mourngay cemetery with a large turnout and a Methodist service.
St James beat Tosodane by two runs in a bleak noon match at Tanganiulon. Home side’s bowlers Higgins Kennedy and Potter held visitors to 85 as Luster Clarey and Higgins starred with the bat. St James totalled 84 with Polly, Kennedy and Tate among top scorers. visitors declined in the field. Next match at St James on Easter Monday with selections including Cudmore Cryer and Ison.
A reader recalls The Standard report that Benalla Agricultural Society seeks a site for farmers classes run by the Agricultural Department and suggests St James as a potential venue. The writer notes local support from St James members and local farmers ready to participate and assist.
The annual report to be submitted at the March 26 meeting notes share activity by life secretary F A Nusko with 276 shares placed. Since November A K Bouwell increased shares, aiming to reach 1500 to commence building. Site selection favors Looolamba over Shepparton, with Loolamba site approved after reviews by C A Dhbro, architect, and the Board of Public Health. Preliminary expenses to February total £1202 6 6. Authorized capital 410,000 shares at £1 each. subscribed capital shown with uncalled capital remaining.
The Rev John Williams long serving pastor of Wosloongabba Brisbane and principal of the theological school presents a letter praising a medicine claimed to cure nervous breakdown insomnia weakness braining and stomach liver ailments. He urges business people to read the letter for health guidance.
A letter from Revd J Williams praises Clements Tonic for curing his nervous breakdown after overwork. He notes speedy recovery and better sleep, and states he uses the remedy again when nerves falter, encouraging others to consider it.
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