03 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1905
Page
1
District notes report the death of Mr J F Maygar at Deniliquin aged 85, with reminiscences of his early Beechworth journalism training. The record also covers local crop conditions, late-sown crops poor, early crops not heavily affected, pasture backward, and dairy prospects amid wintry weather.
The waterworks trust met at Shirehall with Comins Gregor son chairing. Directors discussed approved revenue estimates for 1906, rating regulations, railway water charges, and accounts for payment. A consulting engineer, Mr Jeffrey, was proposed at £55 per year.
Dr Rholdon's New Discovery claims to help poor sufferers by improving climate therapy at home. The advertisement touts an infallible remedy for coughs colds and throat issues with a 8-8 bottle guarantee, sold by A Miller and Co.
The Benalla Cricket Club met Thursday evening with Mr. A. S. Maude presiding as fair attendance noted. Financials showed a year start with a £45 debit, officers were elected including A. S. Maude as President and B. Briggs as Secretary, committees named, and discussion of forming an association with Goomulibee and Winton clubs. Plans to invite Baddaginnie and form a delegates meeting for October 14 were set, wicket options and turf maintenance discussed, annual fee fixed at six shillings, and the session adjourned.
A special meeting at the Goorambat Butter Factory Company discussed an offer from a Melbourne purchaser. Directors declined to accept the bid, leaving decisions to be made by the board with shareholder input forthcoming. no sale confirmed.
A historical public notice extols Down's Ointment for chronic piles including itching and protrusion. Personal testimonials claim rapid relief after years of suffering, with claims of safety, effectiveness, and global popularity. Sold by chemists and stores, with mail order options.
A children’s column blends cozy vignettes and fanciful tales. The piece opens with a playful verse about three little girls resisting bedtime, then shifts to a humorous episode with a neighbor and a mischievous animal, and ends with Dolly’s dream of becoming a mermaid guided by a kindly sea creature.
An OCR fragment hints at a sensational claim about a medical discovery by Dr Sheldon for coughs, lung disease, and consumption. The text is garbled, with references to a worldwide impact and a supposed revival of a historic discovery, but lacks clear names, dates, or verifiable facts.
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