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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
6
A contentious gathering at Shire Hall Friday night featured interruptions and heated exchanges over allegiance to the King. Speakers clashed on religious liberty and anti communist stances, with accusations of false figures and political manipulation during the attendance by Labor and Communist supporters.
The monthly meeting of the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary was held on Wednesday at the Westesdne location. President Mire Malle led discussions on upcoming campaigns and a new program to help provide equipment.
Fragmented OCR text about physical education for teachers with garbled names and unrelated phrases. Core readable items include mentions of education, teaching, and a general focus on school activities, though specifics are unclear due to transcription errors. The piece resembles an archival classroom or school bulletin with scattered terms and partial sentences.
The exchange at the conference shows Prime Minister Chifley expressing a clear view on Dr Evatt's return to Australia. Evatt had indicated willingness to come when desired, but the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the Peace Conference and noted attendance of two ministers.
Violet Town defeated Tatong in a windy league match with strong play in the second half. Final scores show Violet Town 8 and Tatong 3 with detailed quarter goals and notable performances by local players amid a busy Saturday schedule and playoff implications.
A succinct report notes Benalla securing a decisive victory in a local matinee match. The event featured key players from the Peniadia Cilenrewath team as they dominated the Ponte sited contest, with strong offensive runs and solid defense fueling the win.
In a hard fought Murray Valley League match St James beat Burramine on their home ground. James led early, Burramine fought back with Hurramine scoring, but James extended in the final quarter to win despite injuries to Jack Pennies. Final scores show St James 18 55 and Burramine 9 45.
An unclear social page notes a village dance at Violet Town on Batunday evening with mentions of winners and local attendees. Names appear garbled but include references to Mire Mae and others among a crowd enjoying the event.
A Tangong Line hearing features MLA Cook and others debating the cost of keeping the Ben jude route, with estimates of millions for repairs and opposition to new lines. They argue the present service fails farmers and town traders, needing revival or ending.
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