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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
6
A garbled OCR excerpt describes a chaotic incident with unclear names and places. The readable parts mention a person named Stockwell ata and a reference to a struggle or accident involving a vehicle wheel and a sleeping person, with several stray words and incomplete phrases.
An old notice from Swan Street promotes Richmond House as a comfortable and convenient lodging option for travelers and visitors, highlighting nearby city amenities and reasonable rates.
A garbled OCR fragment recalls the Tay Bridge collapse with scattered names and events. It hints at inquiry, witnesses, and aftermath while mangling spellings and details, leaving a patchy record of participants and affected locations.
The Turton family and Arthur J. Wh. Lee dispute centered on a ticket or promissory matter. Dick and Jim were mentioned in discussions about a solution and potential postponement. Mr. Carsot offered apologies as parties considered delaying action to address the concern.
A chaotic report covers a rockfall near Borgen Norway causing a 21 foot wave and fatalities, unusual weather observations, telegraph statistics, and cultural notes. It mentions Apple Consumers’ Lengua and a public hotel meal, a violinist appearance in Prague drawing 2000 listeners, a recovering widow after a coffin incident, and various scientific curiosities about apples and climates.
A collage of aphoristic musings on women, marriage, patriotism, education, and social manners. It humorously critiques stereotypes about lawyers, mothers, lovers, and the idle rich, with pointed observations on behavior, charity, and public duty.
In a country village a leading sight on a festive night is interrupted by a loud knock for the chief of volunteer brigades. A messenger reports a major fire nearby, prompting tense debate over whether to save property or continue the party. The captain struggles to balance duty and celebration.
A humorous exchange follows a visiting curate offering sympathy to a widow. The widow recalls Bill, a tenderhearted character who smoked heavily, joking that Bill hid his features in a cloud of smoke rather than expose his children to harm. The tale ends with a quip about Bill’s softhearted nature.
A fragmented local dialog depicts a village figure George famed for a grand fest and a nearby cobbler known for ready chats. They argue over delayed shoe repairs and weather as they meet, revealing a quirky, rustic exchange.
A historical newspaper fragment discusses a fortune for a drink and surveys diverse groups seeking a beverage that is digestible, thirst-quenching, non impairing, pleasant, and affordable. The text reflects social demand across teetotalers drinkers religious workers and other groups while questioning feasibility.
The article argues poisons arise from living and from decaying animal matter, stressing liver and kidney roles in detox. It explains kidney waste, tests for kidney health, and links dysfunction to rheumatism and other diseases. It promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal treatment restoring kidney and liver function.
An advertisement urges immediate ordering of bush fire carts from Mesers John Danks & Son, highlighting their proven value in protection. The copy promotes the Fight article and includes moral reflections on happiness and livability.
A long profile recalls Mrs M A Saunders the first woman typist now employed by a New York insurance firm thirty years after answering an ad for a remunerative position. She learned on the typewriter, celebrated with a gold watch from Remington for thirty years of service and remains a pioneer in an industry that once had no such machine. In other notes, medals for the Australian forces and local golden and silver wedding counts are listed.
An escaped gypsy moth outbreak caused extensive damage in a Massachusetts locality. Authorities estimate costs of about £100,000 to suppress the spread, with plans to spend an additional £25,000 annually to prevent further incursions beyond the current area.
A former sweethearts tale unfolds over a photograph. He asks for the picture to be returned, while she replies with a cheeky offer to keep part of the collection and send the rest, citing postage terms as the reason.
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