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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1903
Page
4
A rambling reminiscence describes a peculiar fairground performer and his eccentric antics. The narrator recalls a vivid, humorous episode involving a fare and a boastful showman, detailing reactions, the crowd, and the memorable scramble ending in laughter and a peculiar conclusion.
A reflective article catalogues a mirrored device likened to a universal magnet of vanity. It speaks of self examination through a gleaming surface, praising or warning about vanity, truth, and the social gaze. It references figurative names and phrases about beauty, honesty, and the social self in a period voice.
The piece notes a bustling market where hard working clergy pay others to write sermons. It discusses varying prices from modest to substantial and mentions providers offering sermons in specific styles for a fee, with ads promising tailored content and delivery.
A hazardous cargo sparked a shipboard fire endangering crew. A schooner carrying volatile fuel caught alight, crew fought the blaze, and the captain steered toward safety as flames raged for days. Survivors believed their father dead, while the crew faced shock and loss amid collapsing vessel.
A 19th century essay argues vulgarity is a fixed character of mind rather than status, present across classes. It notes born vulgarity endures through life, regardless of education or ascent, while refined behavior can mask but not erase it. The piece contrasts true gentility with superficial polish.
A fragmentary retelling shows how telegram misreads sparked comic outcomes. A hero confronts a garbled message about Mary, his fiancée, prompting family humor as Aunt questions his future wife while a bottle exchange and a rural misread add to the scene.
A chaotic report cites a dog licking a face leading to a rare parasite infection. It notes eye inflammation, surgical removal of the right eye, and a surviving left eye threat. A Blairgowrie beadle faces rebuke for excessive drinking as a minister chastises him. A stage company recounts a Robbery scene with mistaken line readings and a crude kitchen of comic misadventures.
A detailed guide on apricot cultivation explains soil and drainage needs, stock choices, grafting tips, and fertilizer requirements. It emphasizes deep, rich, well drained loams, warns against sandy or heavy alluvial soils, and notes potash, phosphoric acid, and nitrogen demands. It also cautions buyers about nursery fraud and advocates reliable, reputable nurseries.
A fragmented report mentions local agricultural goods and farm products near Osiaflie and Maldon Tal. It lists crops such as peas, barley, wheat, potatoes, and garden implements like wire netting and straw. References to entities include New Zealand towns and several unnamed suppliers.
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