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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

3

Central Riding Election Contest Next Week

A municipal election is set for the Central Riding with Dr. E. W. Bieske seeking re election against candidate Mr. Mellor. The vote runs from 9am to 6pm, with Bieske a long–time Benalla Shire Council member and Mellor, a young businessman active in Rotary and local leagues.

Bieske B. Maller Beeslia Benalla Climens Menke Socel Musical Boe Frvitiee Mellor Alan Hed Breadford Heo Befalla Calf Club

Ryan's Creek Scheme Debated at Benalla Trust Meeting

Benalla Waterworks Trust discussed possible reallocation of Ryan's Creek grant for a major project. Engineer Me L C Fawckner noted government works funds not yet fully interfered with and outlined plans for pipeline feasibility and necessary easements with Mr A Creay agreeing to two easements at nominal charge.

Benalla Fowckner A. Creay

Excess Water Charges Spark Trust Debate on Meter Audits

At a Henalin Wal works Trust meeting, residents questioned excessive water charges tied to an old meter that was found out of order. A special meeting was proposed to review Mr Hale's complaint and possible waivers, with officers citing insufficient notice and missing readings.

Wal Works Trust Mer Phil Male Eid Dewl Crivelli Mc Murray Delaila Reading Biola Hale Trust

Benalla AWN War Plane appeal raises funds

The AWN War Plane appeal closed on Tuesday with 26/00/ being subscribed. Benalla branch president Mrs A H Wann commends the strong response and notes it compares well with other centres in raising funds.

Benalla Langue Mra A. H. Wann Husband Mrr Ardaniacr War Service Funds Melbourne Hay

Benalla Patriotic Committee targets business donations

Benalla Patriotic Committee adopts stickers to shield regular contributors from further canvassing. Aimed at retailers and service firms, the plan assigns a visible sticker indicating no further collections, with funds directed to the Penal Panelale Committee and local war service drives.

Patriotic Committee Segular Alvars

Appeal for clothing donations at Benalla camp

In the Benalla camp opening on Monday volunteers are asked to donate small labels and Mankein items for officers. Those willing to contribute unwrapped garments should contact the Enalgn or Lieut Colonel Hoders at the show grounds, reachable by telephone.

Benalla Hoders

Obituary: Charles Henry Feldmann of Benalla

Charles Henry Feldmann, aged about seventy, longtime resident of the Benalla district, died at Rossmore. He married Agnes Mary Davie at age 12 and leaves a daughter Margaret Paveham and two sons Walter and Hore William. Funeral service held at Devenish cemetery with pallbearers including relatives and local friends. Feldmann farmed locally and was active in district welfare.

Rossmore Bichy Pinins Ace Cord Paulina Ma. Tinine Benalla Awe Agnes Mary Davie Me Feldimann Fife Mallere Len Feldt Mann Barkly Street von Tureday Devenish Len Feledtmann A. Feiltmoon We Feldmann Feldtman Jephewa L. Tiny Feldtmann L Boyd Borne Mesara J. Love Berger Len Pinrker J Murrewe Fo Wools Bru Aimee Read Ile FL

Death of former Swanpool Lady reported

Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a Swanpool resident age 8 with unclear names and family ties. It mentions a long-time pioneer Swan figure, a son named Lee, and surviving relatives including several siblings and extended family in New Zealand and England.

Jaren Evans Heron Lee New

Carters Win Window Display Competition

The Carters Ltd win the weekly window display contest organized by Mads in Australia Council with Benalla ANA support to boost Australian goods. Judges praised careful arrangement and noted standout displays from Woollens Mo Miller Co and Kayser Woolery, with special thanks to ANA secretary Hton Sullivan and local business participants.

Mads-in-Australia Council Resistanes Benalla A.N.A Lamb Tame Te Penalla Taunt of Polnte Cartern Ltd Tis Mwonia Woollens Mo Miller and Co Olver Polnte O Philips D. Jacoben Hton Sullivan ANA Benalla Boatnees Campelyn Bo Muccematul

Four Diphtheria Cases Mark Two Year Period Spurs Immunization Drive

The Health Inspector Mr F Watson told the council that in the last two years only four diphtheria cases occurred. The council plans a new immunization campaign, distributing consent forms to schools. about ten replies have been received.

F. Watson Wateon Iin Walegon Ceunel PML Dhen

War Savings Certificates Campaign Spreads Public Support

The campaign promotes direct employer participation to boost war savings purchases. Employers offer staged payments and may cover initial instalments, tying certificates to employees' wages. The drive highlights benefits like interest from purchase or payment dates and emphasizes broad public involvement in wartime finance.

Oempheyers Ployer Wore Walery Ata Lapa la Ceulred Hybeket Ai Maavings Groupe Bate Organieer Commonwealth Honk Mullion Collinge Btret Meltescurne

Football notes from county league semis and Benalla

A fragmented football notes item references a county league semi final in Nagandle with teams including Bind and Beyleur. The text is garbled but indicates a Saturday morning match and a notable event in the second semi final.

Stalin Cnty Lagu Tetwern Benalla Morenins Uniti Lwerth Beyreur Weil Nee Nagandle

Local Weekend Chess and Sports Meet Draws Large Crowd

A bustling Saturday event features multiple matches including teams such as Baird Ven and Oliver Titers A, with notable performances across a Western region tournament. Fans hope for strong showings in forthcoming rounds and a final that crowns the season champion.

Benalla Cattle Yard Sale Yields Fair Market Prices

Robinson and Meade report a steady Benalla yarding with fair demand. Bulls, heifers, and cattle traded at firm to varying rates with bulk prices around 26/ to 21/9 for wether types and other stock showing stable bids amid a bustling yarding scene at the Benalla Corporation Yards and Tueelay sale.

Robinson Meade Benalla Corporation Tueelay Lachele

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. W. Biesks G. B. Set Bam Ingshire Dr. Hieske Alwoya Dr. Hleske Hleske Ryan’s Creek Tiwae Ryan's Creek Casemenia Aw.n.l. War Plane Appeal Waa Secuplh L. C. Garson Meners Jay Ay, Thin Maynard GO. Crivelli Murray A. Grubb L. Chidjow HL. Mossach Mesdames J. H. Magenaver M. Robertson Brges Hadden Ted Cross Culerrons Mra Maddow Netional Bank Chidiow Aley Crivell Abe Girget Coniriothr Fupetiona Appenia Mra Haddow Rieberteen Chidlow Kin Balance Sheet F. Bigmore Hecelpta Penny Drive Aoa Coursing Club All Bilacke Football Club Tye Jaume Lewers All Blacks Football Club Juune Shire Hall Benalla Gunuk Friendship Club Notary Club Meflor Bipeed Coursing Club Fis A. Wit Fl. Mason H. Nicholann Dune WH. G. Giregereon Golden Vale MM. McFadeean War Fund Memorial Hall RED Cross Haddon T Hp Bwanpoot Colt Club Benalla Golf Choir Henna Chidiew Say Walt Milo Materinia Mike Cerememy Tarmine Cole al Wae Bion Rivet Techalite Avyald Grubb Firnich Advancement League Moc Aum. Comfore Warner Charles Henry F E Mann Sewanpool Carters Australia Briteh Guanées Eavend Department of Information Federal Treviwuren Aumtralia Niuet Dune Mehl Vieterin Austral France Benalla Club Alam Haik Tay Baird Pe Na Metal Aretha oWebaler D Wreegy Oopoure Rabbe Ieur Fay Oliver Titers Stith Vie Benalla Associates Saninebay Dane Ducin Hushworth Go Os, Th Oo 34 Tomorrow's Evond Ian Pe Cate Dany Bhepparton Bereniah Bhepparten Henglin Golden Vale Club Tim Ratuerdiay Therrien Ob Bouatey Saeed Bison Erry Ty Junie WWE Ieee Finan Ten Eaday Caturday Niony Golden Vale Associates Vemelev Peleommda Igs Wan Peo Rattin Vanity Fair Mnn Lilian Muhlebach LUCAS Silver Screen Orchestra Spond Torkern My Auf Lo
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