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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
2
The North East District head office is placed under new management. Details indicate a leadership transition affecting district operations and administrative oversight. No further information available in the fragment.
Wartime conscription notice lists male residents of Australia age 20 to 31 98 and born dates range required to report for medical examination and enrolment. Exemptions include already enrolled or serving personnel and those living outside specified towns. Two camp periods set for September and December 1940 with possible postponement for western recruits.
A General Meeting of members will be held at Memorial Hall on Tuesday night August 20 at o o clock. Agenda includes support for elders in camp at Benalla and a motion for a donation of fifteen shillings to Benalla Chisens Band. Secretary A Pinketune.
A local Benalla motepayers meeting backs Stanley S. Mellor in the central rolling election for town council. Mellor pledges economical policy, asks voters to record their first preference and offers to meet residents amid campaign activities.
A candidate submits nomination claiming years of service and lists aims for the town. Promised projects include improved entrance, street work, sewer channels, water supply, and betterment of the town while noting health and civic duties as factors in recent performance.
Tenders for police stations and public works projects in Victoria are invited with a closing date of August 22 1940. Specifications mention Melbourne etc for several sites including Benalla and Wangaratta stations. Submissions must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Inspectors of Works Office.
PERALLA SUB BRANCH F 8 2 a announces a general meeting at Memorial Hall on August 17 at 8 o clock. Delegates report from Conference will be received and arrangements for the old-Time Hall in September will be discussed. Secretary W Bartholomew signs the notice.
At Monday's council meeting Dr Vaughan urged protection for schoolchildren on fast roads and proposed larger slews to warn motorists. In related actions police fines were levied for hotel breaches and patrons found on premises during prohibited hours.
In a period briefing the camp marks a Monday opening with a focus on ceremony and instruction. The schedule outlines line fortifications a command post and a ceremonial start with multiple units and personnel detailed for the opening.
Owing to the lack of equipment for jet propulsion the committee appeals to Benalla residents for donations or to send any articles to aid the operation. William Reschcer is reachable by telephone and would be grateful for any help or items to support the effort.
An em dinner of Motarians and Apexians was held at Grubien Gate. Mr Ja. Adam, officer of the Bound Finance Association of Victoria, delivered a lengthy address. The event was postponed to the next issue.
Military authorities have seized the showgrounds but permit speed coursing to continue tomorrow. Camp and trials proceed as usual with weekly meetings unaffected.
Local items report Max Linda Wann holidaying with sister in Echuca while Mr Hagen visits. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Don McKensie. Mrs Alex Reoscom and Mrs A Bo Hox attend HABLA hall. A variety tea for Miss Allee Halliday precedes her marriage to Mr William Renkin. Canon Neon of Klimore travels via Benalla to Wangaralla.
Community notes list Benalla Citizens Patriotic Fund events and groups. Mentions Matrone Hall Committee Selden Vale Golf Chut Croquet Club and Rotary Club activities. Includes voluntary contributions and a credit balance figure with scattered figures and ledger hints.
Dr Fenton a renowned flying physician from Australia paid a weekend visit to Benalla staying at the Commercial Hotel. He arrived by plane at the aerodrome and was welcomed by locals for his long service to outback communities and Australian pioneers.
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