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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
3
District news recounts Patrick Carroll’s recovery and Father Rogers’ farewell gifts from Castle Croak. Glenrowan club honors Mr Robinson with a gold medal as he departs, while Haslam departs England with generous congregations’ gifts. Shepparton and Swanpool report shire council votes, local trials, a bridge plan, and community fundraisers amid drought and farm hardships.
A man was arrested at Albury on a serious charge by Senior Constable Kersley and brought to Wangaratta on a police warrant. Investigations into theft at Norton Street boarding house and letters from Malow to his daughter prompted inquiries, leading to a share investment scandal. He appeared in Wangaratta court on Saturday and was remanded. Winton’s Thomson & Co. manager J. Acuoth Arnott, famed for courtesy, received a Gladstone bag, rug, and complimentary smoke at a Winton hall gathering. In Wodonga, R D Cole sued Nathan Bear for contempt. a telegram from Bear prompted the court to assess costs and tax a £3 4s 6d expense to the defendant.
William Alfred Hulme. machinery expert, sued Joseph Hay of Cookie for libel over a letter to the International Harvester Company calling Hulme insulting and ignorant. After trial before Judge Wasley and a jury, the jury awarded Hulme 25 pounds.
Swanpool butter may be purchased from Wen.pals Co A Miller and Co J A Mackenzie and J Weatherill Interokeepers Bonalla and F A Tookin storekeeper Swanpool advertisement shows broad local options for buying butter with Great Pepper maint Cure and prices in shillings.
The Progress Committee of Baddagiani with MP Mr P Moloney opened a four counter post office replacing mail from the railway. Mrs Robison becomes postmistress at £34 yearly plus 4% on stamps. telephone to be installed soon. Opening marked by a concert at Jubilee Hall with local performers. proceeds aid building costs.
Australia defeated Africa by an innings and 38 runs in Manchester. Matthews claimed a hat trick in each innings, taking six wickets for 49 runs. Scores included Avsmatta 32, Kolloway etc as the report records detailed batting analyses and bowling figures amid a broader cricketing page.
Produce market at Benalla Yards shows moderate yarding led by fats and store cattle. Prime crossbred ewes range 14/6 to 17/9, fat lambs 10 to 12s, pigs with prices up to 27/6, baconers around 3 5 10, stores 13 to 19. Slips and suckers low, hoggets and wethers steady, overall clearances similar to recent sales.
A successful Wednesday concert at Mechanics Institute Violet Town featured Benalla and Euros artists. Rev Wal chaired a mixed program with songs recitations duets and piano pieces, raising support for local church funds.
A fragment speaks of a method to enhance whisky or gin by a dash of OT, claiming drinks become more enjoyable. It mentions a "Phory" as only one OT and includes garbled lines about a method not OCD but juery difficult to congue. An ad claims Shelton's New Discovery for coughs and colds with a remedy promising relief and a bold guarantee.
Textile ad notes striped cheviot dress tweed in browns grays greens with price per yard. Includes Amazon and Venetian cloth in plain colors brown gray purple blue maroon amethyst light and dark shades. Measurements show 1/9 1/1 2/836 and yard pricing 1 2/11 3/6.
An immense variety of quilts and travelling rugs offered in multiple bed sizes and patterns. Prices range from 5/11 to 50/ across listed dates and finishes, highlighting fringe options and single to double bed options.
Ladies imported coats and costumes in navy and brown cloth. Includes satin braided collars, braids and buttons. Featured items include navy serge costumes, warm winter coats, tweed coats, and all wool golf jackets in multiple colors and lengths with collar details. Prices in shillings are listed for various garments.
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