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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

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Prime Minister Endorses Lion Wings Film Preview

A letter from Prime Minister Mr Minchell endorses The Lion Wings boldly praising its Spirit of Patriotism amid Australia’s Empire air training era. The note lauds the film shown at Benalla Talkies and lists cast members including Laughton Leigh and Rex Harrison, noting Mayflower Productions and Enrich Pommer.

Minchell Howes Air Fore Afficiam O Berra Alexander Korda the Lion Wings Cecil Fim Australia Mintae Benalin Gt. Martin's Lane Laughton Martin's Lane Vielen Leigh Scarlet Otlara Cam McNaughton Tyrone Guthrie Rex Harrison Larry Adier St Martin’ Lane England Mayflower | Proveons Laughton! Merit Enrich Pommer Derman Metropoll Beck

Benalla Croquet Club Opens Annual Tournament In Fine Weather

The Benalla Croquet Club opened its annual tournament on a sunny Tuesday with visitors from Hather Glen Springhurst Euros Tarra Wones Wangaratta and Melbourne. Matches featured leading players including Mrs Chesterfield Mrs Peterson and Mrs Jones with rounds stretching to semifinals and a final where Mrs Peterson and Mrs Munro defeated Mrs Chesterfield and Mrs Jones.

Benalla Hatherglen Pringhurst Euros Tarrawones Wangaratta Melbourne Mra Wo Mra M. Rehemann Ath Waland

Bowls Acreturn Match At Local Green Saturday

Acreturn bowls match with Albury rh wi on the local green this Saturday. Following players reelected and expected to attend at 2 40 p m. If unable to play advise secretary at once Crabb Abfalter Husband Box Briggs Collins Almmonda White Chidiow Crockford Lord Waller Stephena Greenwood Pabeer Stevenson Mackerall McIntosh Kay BR Meadows Slots JF Wallace Bourke

Albury Rh Crabb Abfalter Husband Box Briggs Collins Almmonda White Chidiow Crockford

Ryan's Creek Water Scheme Hopes for Summer Readiness

At a Waterworks Trust meeting the panel voted to call for tenders to clear the basin at Ryan's Creek and to prepare the storage basin for the coming summer. The secretary reported progress on the pumping works and timber supply while members discussed delays and the need for continued work until deeming the project ready.

Waterworks Trust Ryan's Creek Rheard Wankle Baaab Wardell Suiemer Howie Ani Rebheechi

Dung Forte Event Promises Novel Mille Walk and Dance Night

The annual Dung Forte festival will be held on Aton day with a luncheon, drinks, and a large public tennis court event. A four Urophy mille walk is planned, plus varied amusements for all ages, a good orchestra, and a hall dance to close the day. Mr J Sawyer presides with Dr J T Ingram as vice president and Mr Hereld Gardiner handling secretarial duties.

J. Sawyer T Ingram Hereld Gardiner

Effluent From Sewer Age Works Mystery Text

Fragmented OCR style notes describe effluent issues at a sewer age works facility. The readable bits hint at a maintenance problem and possible tests or measurements but lack clear entities or a coherent narrative.

Hold Up in Emu Bridge Reported in Delran During Meeting

Fragmented OCR describes a Delran area meeting addressing a hold up at Emu Bridge. It mentions Mr White's offer, a later decision, and discussions about a due to be sent for a live sale in the afternoon. The text is garbled with names and places unclear.

PR. White

Quail season opens with plentiful bags across districts

The opening of the quail season brings good hunting with several paddocks yielding strong bags. Notable success centered around a Mr Bi Ellie property where 400 quail were secured. Among those with full bags were B. Ch frien, A. E. Blimmonda, S iephens, Jo Noonan, M. Trewin, H Morrington, and others.

Ellie Biewarten Messrs B. Ch Frien. Wade A. E. Blimmonda S Iephens Diamond Jo Noonan M. Trewin Ff Horhret A. Elie J. al McDonagh L. Chidieow A. E. Forbes H Morrington

Ramage Wedding Details Highlighted in Early 1900s Notice

A fragmented OCR notice outlines a Ramage marriage with Miss Hunire Huis Ramage and Mr. e fanere fave ae Mids Teindyy, naming relatives, attendees, and a Creek setting. The groom’s family and local observers are mentioned along with ceremonial arrangements and the bride’s parental involvement.

Meter Frey Goodman Hunire E Fanere Wellers Archie Dee

Popular Couple Ten Dered Evening

A society note records a tea reception Tuesday evening for Ming VW E. Vin cant and Mr J. E. Williams, a couple reportedly set to marry this Saturday. The event featured beverages and songs, with guests including several local names and chatter about the forthcoming wedding plans.

Ming E. Vincant J. E. Williams Pune Boerk

Alterations To Train Services

Disruptions in timetable due to coaliteice drantie alterations. Melbourne trains depart half an hour earlier at 340 and 400 pm. Albury express stops running on Sundays. Pedecagera travelers to use Spirit Procreem that day.

Tenin Cheonghom Melbourine Albury

Unpaid Rates Debate Stirs Bhire Presidency

A chaotic collection of phrases suggests a dispute over unpaid rates involving the Bhire President and local officials. The fragmentary text references leaks, meetings, and tensions around duties, with unclear names or dates, making precise details uncertain.

Thoona Comforts Fund Note and Local Remains

A fragmented local notice references a funding effort named Thoona Comforts Fund. The text notes a fete or event linked to support and a sequence of names including Welker and Avocet among others. Details are incomplete but imply community charity activity and a gathering date near an unspecified location.

Benalla Quota to Lord Mayor's Appeal Reported

The Benalla quota for the Lord Mayor's Appeal shows 487 pounds raised. A meeting at Momlay's Cornel recorded support from the Henale branch and the Pontell campaign, with a Melbourne-driven appeal planned.

Benalla Conners Pheer Momlay Inddow Henale Lady Tigan Melbourne

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