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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
3
A brief readable fragment mentions a local event with names and place, noting dates or quantities are unclear. The item resembles a small town notice or social note captured in OCR form with limited legible details.
Empire Day observed in Benalla with a parade at St Andrew's church grounds. Speakers praise Queen Victoria, imperial duty, faith, and loyalty. Methodist service features hymns and a sermon tying patriotism to Christian virtue. Schools program includes flag salute, cadet drills, and public address on citizenship and empire heritage.
A battered report describes two Yesterday school concerts at Slite-ludl with Mr Guo directing and large attendance. Pupils from Observation School and 20th Stesamet TM presented songs and dances, including a Kindergartee piece and dialogues by Mre Radelfte and Mre F. Callen. Portraits of local families and views of Anglican and Catholic churches were shown, with a wide array of pictures and a final PaeVuppinusee ballet. The event closed with an entertainment program, military references, and a Days theme led by D Colljoy.
Benalla Monthly Association met at the Municipal Chambers with about 30 present. Discussion focused on redefining electoral boundaries and seeking government support for a second school, technical education, and possible high school facilities under new regulations. motions called for written department inquiries and shire council backing while noting existing agricultural schools and ongoing ministerial talks.
Mr Hisco drew attention to unsatisfactory lamp conditions and urged shire action. Mr Hall said the lamp near the house had not burned for several days. A deputation from Wandering urged urgency in repairs. The Rev W Pakes Dr Nish and J Blackhurne were named as reputations. Allocations of £284 were approved for payments.
At the Benalla Progress Association meeting Mr Strendwick urged a deputation to push shire boundary changes. He warned that current bills and costs threaten funds for roads and footpaths. The association voted to appoint a deputation to present the town’s view to the shire council, naming members including Nicholson, Nish, Clarke, Smith, Gilson, and Blackbusne.
A long report discusses secure telephonic links between Bevalla and Swanpool and the lack of definite guidance from the Postal Department. It notes an acting senior inspector's report to the Postmaster-General, detailing costs and potential revenues of about £2047, and mentions forwarding documents to the managing official.
The second annual meeting in St Andrew's Mall on a recent Tuesday night faced discouraging attendance and illness among key figures. The secretary reported efforts to continue despite difficulties, while receipts totaled £10 and expenditures included shows and credits. The society adopted the balance sheet, debated disbandment, and agreed to dissolve with property left to the local committee, with thanks given to officers and participants.
The Gippsland livestock market shows varied quotations for prime crossbred sheep and beef cattle, with prices ranging from £14 15s to £31 for prime stock and substantial demand for horses and draft animals. Damages to the sale entry noted with some high bids and tentative figures, reflecting a recovering but selective market.
Local ads praise Sholdon’s New Discovery for coughs and colds along with tonics and patent medicines. Various figures mention remedies and schedules, promising quick relief and health boosts amid winter ailments.
A reflective piece urges readers to express love and appreciation while others live. It laments neglect of supportive words, praising effort despite failure, and urges kindness to the living and tenderness to the departed, noting the dead know our affections.
Theodore Hallam stands on Covington post office steps and asks about postage stamps in a humorous exchange. The lawyer teases about mail jargon while joking about complex science themes and Government sending letters free, as the old man mulls over the idea and walks away.
Fragmented OCR text describes breathing as a remedy for beauty and vitality. It claims deep breathing can restore eye brightness, relieve facial congestion, and improve curves by supplying oxygen. It asserts breathing aids circulation and energizes vital organs.
Partial OCR text covers African tribal divisions and depopulation impacts, mentions Liberia, trade disruption due to protection of life and property, quoted dialogue about desertion, plus scattered notes on migratory sheep in Spain, grazing rights, and a line about happiness and crime. Entities include Liberia and Spain, with unclear chronology and mixed excerpts.
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