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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1925
Page
3
In a fractured election, Labor faces mixed results with strong showings in state and federal contests. Detailed tallies show Labor candidates performing well in several seats, while independents and minor parties gain ground in key regions, signaling a volatile electoral landscape ahead of further campaigns.
Stage machinery notes a miss Towright case at Staghorn, with authorities estimating a lengthy sentence for Nexinia Clarenen Thomay up to 15 years. Upcoming events blend into a report on a murder trial and formal proceedings.
Local column reports on the Stewarts Fire Brigade finances and personnel, outings, and community events. It notes a new president and secretary, upcoming cuts, social dances, and a cremial occasion. Weather, crops, and livestock updates reflect ongoing drought and harvest conditions in the district.
The Opcte Club 60 mile race held Saturday in Wangaratta produced no win for J. T Stewart. Tonnellis.lott sernten also gained the absolute fastest time of 2b 41m. Paterson finished second and T. Murtell third.
Weather has been hot and dry with near century highs for three days and light rain possible on Saturday night. Past two months lack of water hurts pastures and grass withering, but crops look fair with light rainfall expected later this week.
The Victorian Producers Cooperative and allied groups announce formation of a Gooperative wheat marketing body. The plan links with Line and Co operative companies to form a transstate cooperative system. It aims to unify marketing, test results, and benefit wheat growers in Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales.
The New South Wales government and regional bodies debated rabbit destruction methods. Opinions varied on poisoning and poisoning water, with three thirds of pumping banned and some districts reporting limited use. Officials weighed ecological impact against the need to protect crops and bird life.
A promotional claim describes a hair product from Jean Reaver’s Watenellus promising relief for gray hair by applying a colorful extract that supposedly restores hair to its natural shade in 24 hours. The ad asserts the product resists washing off and is unaffected by water or shampoo.
An advertiser hawks DISRALAX as a skin treatment that allegedly reshapes brows and facial hair. The notice promises a “remarkable preparation” that changes growth patterns and offers a casual endorsement, with a date of August 9 and availability from chemists.
A Victoria Resources Development party toured Devenish near Melbourne on the Yusrsrwongie line. The group, led by Dr T Green, discussed agricultural and educational outreach with local officials and the Beneficial Agricultural Foundation while visiting Dookie and nearby colleges.
The text records a community gathering where Government representatives and council members praised regional progress in the North East and North West, highlighting agricultural prospects, drought challenges, and the value of education. It notes visits to Lipokie College, a quarry at Boxwood, and remarks by Mr. Young and Mrs. Young on local farm industry and exhibits.
A list of bowls matches begins Saturday November 21 at Navemb Benalla ground with Baron White teams and blue bars in several fixtures. A selection panel and many players are named including Whites Tur Brown Williams and Meadows with reference to hospital and inmate context.
The fragmentary notice lists a wedding at the Gerber al Sh church on Haat Street Alida. It names the groom Mr. Bigel and the bride Miss Lawirouk, with other family references and local place names largely obscured by garbled text.
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