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Newspaper
Benalla Standard
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
5
A night lump in the nursery recalls strange talk of going out and growing up as two boys explore grapes and seeds. A visiting man shelters a family in a bare room, sharing a coat for warmth while the mother is away. The scene contrasts harsh poverty with quiet bravery.
A fragment shows Waazaut the reader and a boy in a corner applying slips of paper for a mystery question about murder. The examiner asks who killed Cock Tobin, prompting a tense moment as the inquiry seeks the truth behind a deadly act.
A rough OCR fragment describes salt for cleaning and stain removal. It mentions using salt in ovens to prevent burning, salt and soda for cleaning, salt with vinegar to remove stains, and salt as a gargle for sore throat. It notes salt on carpets, coal-fire soot, whitening ink, moth control, and fertilizing cabbage plants to deter worms.
A mixed OCR fragment describes Brother Jonathan and national identity with Watlington and Governor Tri jull, plus a tale of oil painting care. It then shifts to a local farewell custom for police, noting a mock "dummms" display opposite the station and vandalism after enthusiasts built a short statue head, with no arrests reported. It closes with an herbal cure plug for colds.
A historic bore drill near Kensendon reveals an underground water vein after drilling through sand and clay to sixty feet. The process uses heavy steel rods and a dynamic lowering, with the bore eventually yielding a strong water supply as the valve is opened. Local officials note varied underground feeds and the potential for multiple bores to tap separate streams in the area.
The ministry outlines road development policy with a plan to aid states using Westminster style allotments. A total 1,000,000 pounds is proposed with 250,000 pounds as a gift, and funds to be released over years for road works and gateway projects aligned with budget constraints and previous grants. The text notes attempts to sustain country routes and the need for state compliance with federal conditions.
An old advertisement promotes a hair color restorer claiming fast results within 24 hours. It promises natural color, lasting effects, and universal appeal, urging customers to use a product described as priceless and indispensable for reclaiming youth.
An old advertisement lists Orvan Camp Store at Benalla West offering mens and boys clothing, drapery, boots and shoes, prints and ribbons, hardware, seeds, farm supplies, seeds, paints, furniture, sewing machines, pumps, seed potatoes, and more. The long list includes household goods, farming items, tools, and miscellaneous merchandise, with emphasis on a wide stock and moderate terms.
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