30 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
1
A concise look at the evolution of tillage from Jethro Tull to modern farming. It traces the shift from soil coverage to protecting water holding capacity, explaining that plants feed in solution and not from soil alone. The piece credits Wallace’s Farmer for a detailed article on the topic and notes tillage’s role in reclaiming worn lands.
The article argues that farming and sheep must go together, outlining how pasture type, land fertility, and climate determine the best breeds. It compares merino varieties with crossbreds like Leicester and Lincoln, noting early maturity and meat quality for export, and explains breed suitability across basaltic, slaty, or limestone lands, damp plains, and drought risks.
A fragment advises girls on modest dress and behavior. It warns against expensive looks, worn gloves, missing buttons, high heels, and undergarments seen as inappropriate. It urges practicality, quality over flash, and avoiding flashy vanity.
An expansive public notice lists items for sale at E. Ryan Camp Store Benalla West including men and boys clothing boots drapery and sewing notions. It advertises farm supplies such as seeds oils paints hardware window goods and household items with Melbourne and New Zealand price references and agent notes.
A feature recounts how notable figures such as Lipton Rockefeller Carnegie and others saved money in youth. From starting wages to daring investments, the piece sketches early thrift leading to later fortunes through ventures like shipping railways and manufacturing jewelled goods. It highlights grit, sacrifice, and bold business moves shaping immense wealth.
Practicing in surgery and medicine after examinations in Canton China the physician has served three years at the hospital in Sun Ning City. All skin diseases in males and females treated successfully with moderate charges and no extortion.
Fragmented report notes a victory in the Fleet Trotting Cup at the Royal Show in Melbourne on September 4, 1905. Mentions a race on one mile and a later allusion to prizes, judging, and a fine pedigree. Also advertises THIXIE ALTO to stand at Geo Luckie's Farm with limited mares and payment details, plus assurances of care and inquiry, though details are garbled.
A chaotic collage recalls a Halifax parish wedding with comic missteps as the groom blurts out, a flustered clergyman retorts, and vows are finally exchanged. Frivolous social anecdotes unfold including a risqué ankle quip, a retiring blogger, and a railway refreshment room jibe about milk and a Bath.
In a tale about popular actors Sir George recalls a clergyman whose son joined the stage. The father warned him off but the son persisted. Later the clergyman still shows interest, as newspapers underline stories about actors charged with crimes.
A rain soaked night scene features Harold delaying at his lady love’s home while a playful scolding echoing “ON Harold” fills the parlor. A neighboring farmer’s tale ends with a humorous reply about a saw stuck in a potato. Various short quips describe wit, thrift, and life lessons, including a convent vow and a jest about paying different prices for similar goods.
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