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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1925
Page
7
A long heated plea urges town residents to rally behind a single country newspaper and a broader movement. The author laments factionalism and calls for local unity to support shared services, improvements, and economic growth through collective action and editorial backing.
A local letter highlights Labor support and worker welfare while praising local party progress. The Goorambat Rifle Club reports a solid meeting with officers reelected, a £8 credit, and plans to celebrate with a barbecue and light horse event, including range openings and a pistol practice session.
A dated letter from Angier Marwitly on 26/0/25 criticizes British rule as a threat to Australia and urges maintaining dominion autonomy. It mentions labour disputes, government powers, and calls for focusing on domestic industry and protection against foreign influence. The author discusses colonization, immigration, and the need for a strong labor movement in Australia. The tone is strongly pro Australia and anti British intervention.
A dubious advertisement touts a product claimed to restore hair color and youth by reversing aging. It promises immediate effects and cites a popular brand, while urging readers to purchase a jar at a discount from a known retailer.
Local listing notes high prices and mentions Allen Man and Ziebell as key players. The item references a Benalla butcher shop on Bridge Street with elevated price remarks and possible market chatter.
The text outlines a chaotic critique of nationalist and communist tensions in Australia, referencing the Yorkshire Post and various figures. It highlights fears of upheaval, calls for workers to seize control of production, and warns against foreign influence while discussing elections and social order.
An advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble with Mrs. J J Doherty of Mair Street, Vonalla, endorsing the remedy after seven years without recurrence. Pills priced at 2/9 and available from Foster-M'Clellan Co Sydney. Also notes Clydesdale stallion Robert Bruce and pacing stallion Dan Bells with breeding terms and stud details.
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