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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
A vivid report details a scheduled Monday visit by a surgeon from St James and District to Tungamah and nearby districts. It describes hotel and motel stays, planned meetings, and civic arrangements with local officials, outlining dates and places for medical outreach and related community events.
A garbled but name rich fragment hints at Lake Ewa and a wave of unrest. Mentions Brixton, Verent, and a crowd closing in on a scene with symbols of protest and conflict. References to railings, pier, and carnival style venues pepper the text amid scattered proper nouns.
Fragmentary OCR from a Wangaratta cattle sale advert lists prices, bidders, and lot descriptions with many garbled phrases. Readers see incomplete names, weights, and totals among scattered references to stalls, goods, and buyers, reflecting a disrupted sale page.
The text presents a garbled report about a wartime treaty and actions by an administration. It references a commission, a 19th century or early 20th century context, and lists names and places that are only partially legible. The fragment hints at political moves, approvals, and purchases connected to wartime governance.
Frank Tudor spoke at Benalla with crowding to hear the Opposition leader. He reviewed Labour’s stance on conscription, returns from five states, and criticised wartime profiteering, while urging Labor governance principles and denouncing rival critics. The event ended with a national anthem and thanks to attendees.
A Belgian minister in Washington seeks a State Department loan to Belgaum, potentially £150 million. Britain learned eight thousand locomotives rushed to Krupp due to lubricant wear in Germany. Mr G Wade named Agent General for New South Wales in London for five years with £1500 annual salary and £6% housing allowance. No horse racing in Hogland after the first spring meeting. Royal Arsenal and Woolwich dockyard workers set to strike for higher wages, recalls of refugees excluded. Ensignments to sit State from January 1 to April 20 total 4145. Director General Hearntt low unhappy with results promises vigorous campaign post elections. Legislation to empower bulk handling of goods to be introduced in the coming session. Will's provide for handling of ye h in bik. The principle of bulk handling approved by resolution of the EDitive satulative. Me Heals Mabinnon of Goin involved in a tragic accident where a vehicle struck a child, causing fatal injuries. Twenty five youths brought before Acting State Commandant for recruiting offences or false terms. most discharged, reminded that second offices may lead to court-martial and imprisonment.
District notes from Berouworth recount J Armateong J P’s farewell after 40 years. A valedictory and gift mark his departure. War news and local elections involve thistles and fines, with council plans for a stone crushing plant. Upcoming events include a Gordon Hall euchre party and a gold medal for Delver Bort. broader items cover Shepparton Society finances and Glenroman State School funds.
A new branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites Juvenile section opened at Warrentayne West Schoolhouse on a Wednesday evening. Mr. Alison Noreis, District Superintendent, officiated with Violet Tent officers. Twenty two members were initiated and officers elected including Arthur Roach as chief cater, Arthur Hill deputy ruler, and Jomsto Walsh secretary. An illustrated song followed, with “Her Bonny” performed by Mr. Alison-Norrin and Warrenb West Choir under Miss Teisoksan. installation planned for May.
Mothers across Australia prepare a home cough remedy using Two Shillings' worth of HEAN'S ESSENCE mixed with water and sweetening to make nearly a pint. The mixture treats coughs colds influenza and throat infections without opium or narcotics, avoiding harm to children.
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