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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
3
A chaotic local page one item notes profit expectations from the Waterloo Cup amid a patriotic committee clash. The event is described with scattered names and quotes about residents and workers, including remarks by Mr Peratis and others praising the effort, while calls for unity and future ceremonies appear.
Fragmentary report describes evacuation efforts and aid from various groups including mothers, mentors, and civic donors. Mentions unnamed organizations providing machines and money during a past period, with references to named individuals and a royal directive.
Readable notes describe Rahomantad and Dykes leading the match scene with wins over Wi Somat and others. Mentions include Kirwan, Nixon, Woolley, and Lavathian with scores and play highlights. Report highlights Ste Dykes strong innings and Alan Kenith winning the men’s ron most improved player award.
A deputation led by Messrs Ryan W Valleoder and ODee reports a dangerous bridge at Molyullah. The council two years ago approved £20 for facing and timber, but the bridge remains unsafe with cemented piles and a leaning structure. The group urges Newtonunell to act on the issue.
Fragmented OCR shows many handicap event names and participants such as Wilmer, Gawley, Helene Wandicap, and Mian M. Cowal. It records various age groups and clubs like Warrenbayne, Hersburgh, and Swanpeut. The text is garbled but indicates a structured schedule with competitors and divisions.
A dense OCR of a race meeting page lists multiple hole handicaps for ladies and gents, including 12 and 24 hole events, with numerous names and clubs such as Warrenting, Canepparton, Benalla, Mornington, and Swanpool. It records entries, races, and prize notes across horse or golf style events, mentioning Canadian and Mixed Fourball formats and various heat details.
An OCR fragment appears to recount a wartime hospital scene with scrambled names and places, mentioning Bush Nursing Hospital and a menioned meeting, plus stray phrases about militia, dates, and personnel. The readable parts hint at a chaotic report or reminiscence rather than a clear news item.
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