20 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
1
The Benalla carnival features a £300 prize for standout athletes with a standout sprint win by Tasmanian Bradenall. A notable upset sees Warrenbayne Boy defeat champions in the one mile foot race. Reports highlight a packed crowd, repeated event names, and a sequence of track performances across the day with multiple local riders and prize allocations.
A noisy boxing preevent at Show Grounds features numerous fighters including Williams and Aviera in main bouts with numerous undercard names. Report notes juveniles and crowd divisions, plus tense moments and potential riots during the weigh ins and earlier scrimmages.
An arrival in Benalla centers on a Scottish bride described amid local details. The notice notes travel, settlement intentions, and social context as part of a brief community record.
Benalla's housing position is unsettled as the Housing Commission's representative waits on Coun Gillon. The commission plans to select from 29 allotments for houses, with one option prioritizing shallow valleys in the country. The discussion centers on route and housing allotment procedures.
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