22 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1904
Page
1
A Melbourne area ceremony celebrated the opening of a Hibernian Society hall with Archdeacon Davy praising its religious basis and community aims. Speakers urged Catholic youth join, while arrivals raised funds amid a dance that drew about 490 attendees and netted substantial tickets and door receipts.
A new Hibernian Hall in Devenish opened with an opening ceremony and banquet. Archdeacon Davy and Father Brady led the event while Mr. Dwan hosted the proceedings. Vir. Bullivan of St. Jumen received credit for the hall’s planning and funding. The 77 by 25 foot weatherboard building features a 12 by 25 foot stage and kauri pine floor, with total projected costs around £400 after finishings.
Fragment claims a tonic can restore vigor and relieve back pain and fatigue. It touts Dr Sheldon’s remedy as the proper and only salve, promising quick improvement and renewed energy after several uses. The text resembles an advertisement for a health elixir.
Indigestion stems from a weak stomach and cannot starve it. Dr. Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets perform the stomachic work while the organ regains strength. A temporary attack can be cured at once, long-standing cases take longer, but the first dose brings relief and a complete cure is promised with continued use. Torii and Co.
A reader discusses a government matter and diary keeping by medical men, while J R Clark advertises stationery glassware and books at The io Bridge Street and promotes a Pauline paper pattern service. Also notes a local agent for Pauline patterns and a circulating library.
An extensive sale listing offers men’s suits, linen and tweed fabrics, silk stripes, trousers, and garments imported and cut to order. Prices range from a few shillings to several shillings, with special purchases from milliners and shipwreck-derived textiles. Multiple lots describe discounts on jackets, hats, undergarments, and footwear, highlighting aggressive clearance pricing and limited stock across garments and accessories.
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