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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
Monthly medical visits by Dr Marshall, dentist, to Tungamah and St James scheduled at Tungamah and Royal Hotels. Local theatre and school events, fundraising for Red Cross via Belgian relief, a flower show and dances planned. Updates on local meetings, football and public notices, plus wartime letters from St James residents.
A faint trade notice sells a home remedy called HEENZO for coughs and sore throats. The ad claims a pint of mixture can be diluted to make a full bottle, with tabs showing directions. Available at a price of 2 shillings 9 pence and from local sellers or chemists.
District news from Beechworth and surrounding areas records deaths and tributes. H J Jarvis J P former shire president of Beechworth dies after heart trouble, with English origins and long local business tenure. Other obituaries and notes cover residents from Anne O Mara to John Black, plus community events at Eleven Mile Creek and Violet Town.
Friday report confirms Lieut. Sanderson was killed at the front. Born in Winlettown, 28, educated at Moore College Sydney and St Johns St Kilda. He served in A Company 6th Battalion Gallipoli to France, endured escapes, earned his commission, and died while in France. A commemorative Holy Communion was planned at St. Johns College chapel, East St Kilda. Sympathy conveyed to Mrs. Sanderson and family.
The Defence Department and local families report soldiers killed in action and wounded, with names such as Pin Raymond Walters formerly of Bralgolougs, Lieut. Walker, Pte J S Westwood, and Poa GQ Ki Woodberry among those listed. Other families learn of hospital admissions and expected returns. several men are noted as wounded, missing, or undergoing treatment in England and France.
Tness Pte, Alex Ramega of Violet Town has pneumonia and rheumatic illness but shows slow improvement while hospitalized in England.
Riverina Farmers' Association leaders oppose bulk handling of wheat as the Wheat Board init iates review. A sub-committee reports the system is too centralized proposing two firms per station to cut costs, with a potential 33 percent reduction in shipping and handling charges, and farmers resist higher levy tax treatment on bushels.
Gratification grows as Minis ter for Lands praises Ratherglen efforts to raise money for retained soldiers. Mosara Graham Haroe of Rutherglen funds a 10 to 700 acre wheat cultivation project with free land seed and labor. About 60 residents attend a meeting appointing Captains to organize ploughing sowing and harvesting with volunteers aiding. The harvest aims to be completed in one day and proceeds to fund land purchases for returning soldiers.
A notice inviting women whose health causes anxiety to request a new information booklet. Send 3d for postage to Department i, Lady College of Health, Collins Street, Melbourne. The message urges readers to obtain the booklet for home use and offers postal details.
The annual St James Coursing Club meeting convened at the Royal Hotel with a full attendance. Mr M G Chadwick chaired as president and announced plans for a busy season. Secretary Vallop presented a balance sheet showing receipts £17 10s 2d and expenditure £9 15s 2d, leaving £7 11s 0d credit. Officers and committee members were elected, fees fixed at 6s plus 2s 6d for honorary members, and the first meeting set for Tuesday June 10 to open with a stake of £11 for a number of dogs. Further events include the Bevolet Stakes in July, the St James Stakes in August, and the Farewell Stakes in September. The issue of hares near the township prompted the committee to urge shooters to refrain until after the coursing season.
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