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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1925
Page
6
A fragmented advertisement lists multiple footwear and apparel items with sale notes. Items include ladies and men’s shoes, boots, hosiery, silk hose, and related accessories from various brands and stock lines, with reduced prices and sale dates scattered through the text.
An old advertisement claims Green Health Salts detoxifies the body removing poisons from stomach liver kidneys bowels and bladder. It links headaches dyspepsia rheumatic pains backache and constipation to bodily toxins and asserts the product will make you well and keep you well priced 2/9 per large bottle.
The extract for grey hair promises fast restoration of natural youth colour in one day. Advertises the product as a comfort to men and women with grey hair and notes a price of 5 shillings per bottle from chemists.
The Benalla Progress Association meeting at the Vie Mochnuter Institute discussed correspondence from Benalla United Friendly Society. Reports covered the World’s influence on local trade, display arrangements, police matters, water supply issues, and upcoming quarterly meetings with notes on road and bridge conditions and holiday office closures.
A crowded field of entries for Violet Town races is listed with numerous horses and riders in multiple events. The secretary Mr Gen. Neil coordinates a busy program while spectators expect a strong turnout and lively competition across the novelties, sprints, and longer events.
A Friday evening concert at Memorial Hall raised funds for the hall committee. A large crowd from Warren Bayne and surrounding districts attended. The performers, led by Mr. MPLentins, delighted the audience with vigorous encores and strong technique. The company received praise for a well organized event and plans for another visit. A capital supper completed a successful night of music and community support.
Mra Cullen aged 96 dies in Miepol district. Strathbogie potato yields 5 to 6 tons per acre. Strathbogie man knocked from motorcycle near township. Prichard visit at Glenrowan ends with thanks and gift. Wangaratta hospital bed fund gains £5 from schoolchildren. Concert and dance planned at Goton Hall funded by memorials. Lovely Banks outbuildings destroyed by fire with heavy losses. Woolies and clubs share social events at various towns. Tungamah death of John Parnell, funeral attended by many. Weather notes and mushroom harvests persist. Tungamah town improvements and school site preparations noted. Violet Town chief inquiry into fire brigade complaint. two elderly residents die. Wangaratta court cases hear theft and larceny charges. Wangaratta Hospital concert funds boosted by local donors.}
The Australistan Dairy Managers Association meeting, led by Inspector Mr. Archer Gavenior, reviewed the Dairy Produce Act and advised factory managers on boosting butter supplies. They noted Victorian butter quality improvements and export comparisons, urged cleaner milking machinery, herd testing, and stricter fat content standards. The discussion highlighted plant hygiene, equipment upgrades, and support for dairy farmers amid export pressures.
Violet town faced disruption as Minister of Public Works Mr Goudie canceled his planned visit to Violet town and Cantambe due to ill health and poor road conditions. Councillors rearranged schedule, hosting luncheon despite late changes, while travel from 16 to 20 miles noted as burdensome.
The Commonwealth offers to redeem Ordinary 4s per cent 1925 securities and invites holders to sell their stock or bonds to the Commonwealth. Subscriptions from the public open until Wednesday 27 May, with tender conditions and forms available at all Commonwealth Bank branches and principal post offices.
The wedding of Annin Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cures of Goomudibee, to Sir Henry Hugh Walter of Soeybu took place at St Josephs Church Henattt on April 22. Rev Father Ryan officiated. the bride wore French satin and silver, attended by her sister Mike Alive Carey in blue georgette, and the bridal party included Alma Loohy as trainbearer. The reception followed at Weatherill's hall with gifts including a xylonite toilet set and gold pendants for bridesmaids, and the couple honeymooned with showers of confetti.
A chaotic ad page markets personal loans from £500 to £20,000 with broad security options and no valuation fee. It pitches fast mortgages, investments, and property loans across Melbourne and Benalla. Numerous firms including Watts Turnbull, Calder Turner Ryan, and others promise confidential service and quick access.
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