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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1939

Page

5

Hold-Up at Bennie Doon Sends Three Plea Guilty

In a Benalla General Sessions session, two men Leonard John Jackson and Leallo Harry Malone and Julie Helen Baldwin pleaded guilty to an armed robbery at Bennie Doon post office. They faced sentences with Baldwin noting family bereavement and lack of Victoria ties. Jackson and Malone given two year terms, with consideration of prior character and youth, while the court cited the thwarted plan due to a pursuing police car.

Benslis General Genslens Tweeday Lant Beanie Doon Duly Sh O Wear Foster Owern Julie Helen Baldwin Sydey Leonard John Jackson Coburg Leallo Harry Malone Weet Brunswick EK T. Brown Benalla J. M. Cullity Baldwin Victoria New Zealand Melbourne Cullity Bonanle Doon Redfern Jackson Jocckey Caulfield Sydney Singapore Ode Yeences Auman V.alc Jackeon Majone Hila Honor Ueed Arena

Benalla Golf Associates Hold Weekend Tournament Despite Weather

The Benalla Golf Associates staged a casual weekend fixture with Canadian foursomes and a four ball match. Trophies donated by multiple members and ladies’ handicaps were awarded, and President Miss L Wann thanked members as trophies were presented and afternoon tea hosted for guests.

M, O'Brien Mra Fl L Wikinson Oliver Club Mrs Ryan L. Wann Mina K Halen

Benalla Court Hears Damages Claim Over Alleged Driving Incident

At Benalla County Court on Tuesday before Judge Foster W F Martin of Tatum sues John Laird builder of Wangaratte for M48/19 alleging newilcent driving of a motor vehicle on the Benalla Rhepparten road on April insi. Mr D M Little instructed as Moessra Mcineroey Willing and Curtain Melbourne appeared for the defense.

Benalla County Court Foster W. F. Martin Tatum John Laird Wangaratte Benalla D. M. Little Moessra Mcineroey Willing and Curtain Melbourne

Militia Miniature Range Held by Benalin Section

The Benalin section of the 5th Battalion Fute Club held a miniature range sheet in the Drill Hall last Saturday afternoon. Pt. Brown won with a score of 44 out of 50, followed by Pte. Reid with 43. Other scores listed include Hop, Pir mma, Pts mwa, Cpl. 1s ot om Pee, and names like Stewart Hunt Clower.

Benalin 5Th Battalion Brown Pte Reid Stewart Pie. Hunt Meen Cat Clower

Benalla Yards sale notes steady to firm stock prices

Begalla Stock Market Bourke and Thewlle report a fortnightly sale at the Benalla Corporation Yards on Tuesday the 16th featuring light yarding of stock to a steady to firmer market. Fat cattle and dairy stock showed firmer quotes with strong demand for prime quality fat sheep and wethers while stores eased slightly amid tightened supply.

Bourke Thewlle Benalla Corporation

Council members congratulate and reflect on service and retirements

In a three cornered Central riding contest councillors congratulated rivals and thanked retiring members Dr C and Dr Hola for long service. They praised work on main roads and electricity for Devenish and Coorambat, and noted overdraft reductions and ratepayer benefits during Dr Hola’s tenure.

Dr. Cs Dr. Btole Imieparere Devenish and Coorambat

Cinema Debate Divides Devenish Court Members

A lively gathering at Gesrimbet Hall Friday saw Devenish Court spokesmen argue the cinema’s benefit to the community. The C.E.M.L. team won the debate 111 to 102 after adjudicator D. Ferrie offered constructive feedback before guests enjoyed supper.

Gesrimbet Devenish Court Methodiet Order of Mights G.ilm.b M.o.k’s FF. Lidgerwood Ion Alma Moarie A. Crouether J. Hooper Br. Oshorme Bro. C. Wright Inetapeed Hro J.T. Martin Ailahop J. Warfe C.e.mlk Devenish

Bright entertainment at Memorial Hall proves popular

A Memorial Hall program Monday evening drew a small audience but featured a lively show. The Burlesque Bullet by the Ahepparion boys and a one act farce by Columbia Hall students provided humor and variety. Supper by the Ladies’ Guild followed with thanks to organizer Firo Luce.

Ahepparion Boys Columbia Hall Wangaraua Ould Gull Firo F. Luce Fiana Vamperaon Sylvia Touth Dave Smith Nell Kirwan Claude Woolweral Mies Kydan Bay Byd Dooyien Feclathona Columb

Compulsory Immunization proposal debated by council

At a Benalla council meeting a discussion on compulsory immunization ended with a decision not to make it mandatory. Dr Stele opposed compulsion while supporters urged expert guidance and an immunization campaign. The Health Inspector’s recommendation weighed in but no action was taken.

Benalla Ghire Whethe Stele Hartieon Aupdabera Tr. Wallare

Kitchen Tea to Honor Miss Betty At Munro Home

A kitchen tea at Mrs Arch Munn’s Nunn Street residence drew about thirty guests. Activities included token games, a naming competition with kitchen articles, and a presentation of gifts to Miss Betty Bay. A sing along and dance followed, ending with Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem. Mrs Victor Hay attended as mother of the guest of honor.

Arch Munn Nunn Street Mia Betty Tible Tennin Rome Mion I Goudie Bay Mia Munro Auld Lang Byrne Mre Victor Hay Hone

Election in Shire Prompts Call for Local Renewal

A letter to the editor urges a democratic local election in the Shire of Benalla, praising recent council improvements and urging candidates to present policies to ratepayers. The writer argues for public works, a proper court house, and better public services, including railway access and commercial center development.

Bir Pirello Benalla Victorian Victoria Mont Uh Alfeersn Mm Mir oMem Eine Tie Peepee Mle Henalla Wet Wink Te Hee Lands Ifeers Habway Phobte WM Weaniey FBI Wangaraita Air Kadi

Grievances of Unemployed Seek Council Aid

Members of the Benalla branch of the Central Unemployed Committee met Hemesting Council to air grievances about sustenance work. Speakers included Waters Heath J Ferman and D Forster calling for more regular work and criticizing delays and supervision. The council pledged to investigate the issues raised.

Benalla Central Hemesting Rorce Menare Waters T. Heath J. Ferman D. Forster

Benalla Court deals with father charged over schooling duties

William Korklund of Lama East Odmont appeared at Benalla Court facing charges of failing to send his children to school. He was fined on each charge and sentenced to 12 hours in default. The bench included Mrs I W Williams P M and Justices Ingram and J Berpell.

William = Korklund Lama East Odmont Benalla Court Snewer Bao Mra I. W. Williams P.M. J TF Inpram J Berpell J

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