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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
6
A fragmented, comic spoof on golf history and jargon. It lampoons early golf origins, rogue terminology, misprints, and social quirks in a stream of garbled lines featuring mock definitions and garbled quotations from a playful, if chaotic, seaside era voice.
In Cregrove on a sunny Saturday the Deokle team beat Canlambo 36 to 30 to win the grand final of the yserave Tackle Abeciation. Key scorers were Doekle with 14 goals and Canlambo with 2. Umpire Mrs. Martin of Henalla officiated as teams led by M Wright and L Telford clashed amid strong attendance.
Tungamah defeated St James by four goals to capture the Bt James and District Basketball Association premiership after a hard fought grand final at Bt James last Saturday. Ruth Beurchner and Elle Tidd starred for Tungamah with strong forward play, while Eliis of Melbourne’s A seal umpiring ensured fair decisions. trophy presentation set for August 21 at James.
Siktyslz farmers and growers in the Australian Capital Territory and nearby districts sent a cheque for 1134 to the Minister for Air Mr Fairbairn asking that the funds be used to buy an aeroplane. The money was raised by the community.
Festive hall decor in red white and blue honors with Union Jock members at center stage. Mr Copeland adds a theme touch while Frank Kelly and guests attend. Bon Forbes orchestra provides music as ladies paraded in velvet and satin gowns with numerous attendees listed.
The Australian Defence Canteens Service operates canteen orders with the Petal Department and Government support to aid soldiers in Palestine and Australia. Orders offer protection and delivery to troops, providing goods and relief while reducing risk and loss in transit.
The Australian Defence Canteens will carry a broad range of goods to serve a large number of troops efficiently. Each canteen order aims to enhance comfort and well being, indicating the commitment to provisioning for personnel.
The 18h Friendship Club staged a midweek revue arranged by Cleniogan and Filpphy Flop at Memorial Hall. Highlights included Mr and Mrs Britannia, a guitar number, ballet and impersonations, plus Jenkins accordion and a rousing chorus. The evening ended with dancing and thanks to organizers Mrs Itex and team.
A successful Devenish Comforts Fund Ball was held July 21 at Hibernian Hall Devenish raising about £29 profit. The Tunga neh orchestra provided music and a ladies committee served supper as part of a busy program.
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