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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
6
The weekly showground speeds meet Saturday drew fair attendance with notable entries and fixed betting pools. Races featured multiple divisions and names such as Molly Con and Molly Mindla among others, with Brompton and Veras noted in the card.
The Anzac War Relief Fund in New York mobilizes support from Australians and American friends to fund comforts for Australian fighting forces. Executive members include Mr Allv AIC Midaian as chairman, with aid flowing to the Australian Comforts Fund and the Lord Mayor of Sydney Patriotic War Fund. The effort plans to expand branches in America beyond New York to provide home comforts to troops in army and navy service.
The defendant WI Ham Charis Warr of Wood's Point pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting Thomas Murray Cray before Judge Macindee. Prosecution argued grievous bodily harm with Crown representation by Mr Racks of Carlton. After over two hours, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
An extended discussion argues for government financing of war via Treasury credit rather than inflated prices or private borrowing. It covers the balance of military needs, civilian demand, and the risks of inflation, urging controlled spending, wage policy, and price stabilization to sustain defence without破iering the economy. The piece notes public speeches praising wartime measures and calls for clear, equitable funding strategies.
The tournament featured strong forehand and backhand play with winners in men and ladies divisions. Mian Wy Goudie claimed the ladies title while Mia Dykes and Bias N McInneny won the ladies doubles. F Craig and C Boyd won the men's doubles amid a list of close finals and semi finals events.
The document details Doo kie College progress on farming, breeding, planting, and livestock. It notes dairy output with 27 cows yielding about 21.0 pounds daily and poultry gains with a 4 percent rearing rate, plus sheep, pigs, and cattle inventories and ongoing soil and tree planting projects.
The Winton Hall farewell evening honored Hoye who headed the ALE. Attendees enjoyed excellent music by Mr and Mrs Boyd and Mrs Lynch with singing. A competition was won by Mr Ban y and Miss M Chivera. a fashion official toast concluded the event. An additional gathering will be planned for absent members later.
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