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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
3
Lost item described as a pendant set with pearls. Reward offered for its return to the Sullivan Gate area near Auburn. Notice thanks many friends for support and asks owners to contact Mr. Coghlan and others for recovery details.
Friday September 11 1925 the State Electricity Commission secretary visited Benalla to explain the commission’s intentions and the planned takeover of the Benalla electric lighting plant. The meeting offered little enlightenment with vague replies and no clear pricing details, leaving many residents dissatisfied.
The article discusses the interlinking of stations and a proposed transfer of staff under a government scheme. It questions cost, potential losses to consumers and taxpayers, and calls for full public disclosure before support is given.
A long obituary notes the death of John Bevan, prominent Melbourne figure in the hardware and trade circles. It recalls his 25 years with Warts, Vandal dA, Berita, and his service to Huntelty, Flinders Lane connections, and his respected roles with Beayth, Scliewe & Co. His career spanned ship brother CMe, Willllga Hovan, and other local patrons, with a public showing of esteem from colleagues and the community at large.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Hillis OE gathering at Goon wee, with mentions of Wil Tied, secretaries, and credit discussions. The text references donations, an event on a Saturday in October, logistics for attendees, and listed names of contributors and committees amid scattered phrases about prizes, entertainment, and organization.
Listing notes board and lodgings for ladies in Carmiar atredht opposite Foundry. Mentions short toriiuey lee Mieniahed voome E Tet Mine Dilliard. References Hed and Brentefadt of paloopdery.
A noisy district report outlines council talks at Haddaginnies marking property issues, social events, and community notices. It mentions meetings with ministers, school and church matters, and local celebrations with many names and places discussed.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed proper nouns and phrases with no clear event or date. Readable items mention individuals and places in jagged form, lacking coherent narrative or outcome to summarize.
A garbled stream of text presents a fragmentary events section with scattered names and times. It mentions Violet Town and various indecipherable lines, suggesting a local schedule or notices but lacking coherent details or clear identities.
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