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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
4
Local district pages report on a tract slog h incident and a series of community happenings. Notable items include church matters, school notices, a death from South Africa, hotel and social events, and a major flood impact with road and rail advisories affecting Mansfield and Benalla.
Fragmented report details an early industrial project and railway labor concerns. It notes a founder guiding Interprab varians, a workers’ welfare effort at Via Torfaen railway and associated lines, with compensation figures, hospital openings, and honorary payments. The text mentions multiple places including Wangaratta, Whitfield, and Melbourne, with dates and personnel unnamed due to garbled OCR.
A high school concert at Anirohall featured class choir groups led by Nerval Anthom and a multi voice chorus of students including Glila Mantepe Avthme and Mtoleie Jofins. The program showcased spirited performances, with pieces by High School boys and a French song “Mara tee Edie Hrives,” drawing praise from attendees and faculty.
Two men faced trial in a Tangam coast case involving a 16 year old girl. The proceedings detail charges, witness testimony, and accused remarks as authorities outline alleged misconduct linked to late February through March 1915. The court product includes statements by prosecutor and defense as evidence is presented.
A witness recounts a tense interrogation over alleged offences with a girl. The accused, denying direct sexual knowledge, claims he did not know the girl’s parents and offered mixed explanations about letters and events. Police testimony supported the search for truth as the case moves toward trial with bail set.
Mr Geo Hyland announces that Nia will be served in the future at C/o Carter Bros. He will continue to operate his plumbing and tinsmith business with general repair services. Estimates are admitted for all kinds of work.
An advertisement touts Wawn's Wonder-Wool as instant pain relief for bronchitis quinsy neuralgia rheumatic pains and more. It claims the medicated cotton wool soothes the moment it's used and lists widespread availability through chemists stores and direct from Southouse and Craig Ltd Melbourne.
A fragmented advertisement lists various products and brands including tea blends described as Our Own Special Tea. It mentions Melbourne prices and references items like watches and wool, along with several brand-like names and product descriptions in a chaotic catalog style. The readable elements hint at a general sale or supplier catalog from a bygone period.
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