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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
4
The article details the Benalla Plumpton coursing meeting with results and wagers. It lists winners in multiple classes, notable performances by Jack and other dogs, and financials of prizes, with extensive names and placements from the event.
District news from Beechworth reports on Mr Donsid Clarke visiting to discuss gaol construction and a proposed engineering workshop to house 20 soldiers. Court notes include a youth case involving July and August last year. a man named Mati Davidson committed for trial on parental endangerment. a Glen Townan incident at a shop. Rutherglen council matters and stock exchange notices from Wangaratta. insolvency details and upcoming show plans. social events including a farewell for Mr and Mrs C B Finemore at the Albion hotel.
The notice outlines procedures for orchard inspection and pest control including details on spraying regimes, chemical agents such as creosote like mixtures, and safety steps. It mentions authorities in Melbourne offering guidance through the Department of Agriculture and references private growers and storekeepers.
The letter discusses relative values of preferential protection versus free trade, critiquing Cobdenite ideas and German protectionism. It argues Britain benefits from free trade, strong public works, and efficient industry, warning against emulating other nations while stressing the value of domestic wealth, equipment, and climate. The writer, J. A. Bonalla, signs the note dated 24/8/18.
Private Don Fravor writes to his father about his brother Frank being wounded during May 18 shelling. The band suffered, two killed and eight wounded, with two more leaving after the shaking. Frank had shell wounds but was not seriously hurt, and he expected to rejoin the regiment soon.
A damaged wartime poem fragment urges Americans to support troops in France. It references German forces, wounded soldiers, and homefront comfort as it calls for unity, sacrifice, and readiness to endure hardship for victory.
The secretary records receipts and acknowledgments of donations and pledges to the Red Cross Society. Names include Miz. Allee, J. Crk, Mrs. Sismork, and others with varied contributions noted, such as pledges, milk, and set of Roe cartes. The meeting confirms organized collections and itemized gifts.
Fragmentary minutes show a North Winston tied Crowe Society gathering with patrons listed and several donations recorded. Names such as Mire W Groeo and Amy Grien appear amid unclear entries and amounts.
The folio meeting was held midweek with Lambert chairing and several officers named. The secretary read the annual report and balance sheet showing a credit of 15 pounds 1 shilling 0 pence. receipts and expenditures totaled 44 pounds for badges and items, with a special fee of 14 pounds 6 shillings. Committee elected for twelve months includes Mrs 2. Moral, Mesdamer Barry Mawley, Robinton, Lee, Robertson, and Mrs Montgomery. Afternoon tea provided by Lambert, Marley, and M Mupigie.
A Swanpool branch meeting reports gifts totaling about £11 for vid fron battles and rac. Plans include events on September 15 and February at Swanpool hall. Thanks are extended to Mrs Howship for a lady’s prize frame and to numerous members for assorted items and donations.
A fragment of an old advertisement section touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles with testimonials from Mrs Daynes of Wan yaratia and Mr Daynes, claiming complete relief after years of suffering. The notice also mentions other local ads about repairs, plumbing, and a list of names awaiting payment at a receipt office.
An unclear, garbled note cites a recurring threat from a fictional foe, mentioning swamps, floods, and winds. The text reads like a distorted diary or message about impending weather and safety, with references to a “good vid,” dry winds, and a surreal landscape.
Albury carnival week features a great sheep show, road chopping contests, and high jumpers with races on Friday and Saturday at a premier course. The Albury Town Band will perform, grounds are improved, and the town awaits visitors amid festive foliage along the streets.
A Thoona hall concert by local children supported by the patriotic fund netted £15 for the school fund. Despite some mistimed lines, the program featured Britannia's School recitations songs and dialogues by many pupils, with Miss Tilton praised for guiding the performances.
The report covers a bigamy conviction with seven years penal servitude for Wilkinson and notes he had married five women, with plans to wed three more. It also mentions Amundsen plan to plant the North Pole flag, Scott planting at the South Pole, and brief health and agricultural notes including Woods peppermint cure and wheat stock inspections showing weather and weevil damage in depots and danger to stored grain.
An advertiser argues constipation harms skin and health and recommends Nujol, a non drug laxative from Standard Oil. It claims Nujol cleanses waste without gripping digestion and is unsuited to drugs, sold by J. R. Blennerhasket in Benalla.
Fragmentary notice lists items such as Australian chemical and manure descriptions, sewing machines, staves, loan agency goods, hides, tallow, wool and related descriptions. Mentions printing by MmngaMin Gasnotors and Henry & Hisooce at the Standard in Benaila near Viohorin.
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