22 Aug 1941
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
1
Correspondent critiqued Cranall Council for offering a young woman ninety pounds a year for a clerical post, which she declined, while a man was appointed at a lesser salary. The writer argues the pay difference and favors equal pay for equal work, urging fair treatment of female applicants.
In the last month Baddagings residents rated forty by six for the famed effort. Subscriptions and community events were held in the hall last Friday night with a love in attendance. Mr Welsh from Boho led the ringing session and managed the event despite a late arrival.
An opening gathering in Temperrew will invite Melbourne delegates and local officials including the chairman of the C8te GA and the deputy Bivte Commissioner. Shire President Wo Maetiegerd aims to foster parent and Bewula engagement, fund-raising for the hall, and complimentary afternoon tea for attendees.
Readers send letters from soldiers sailors and airmen serving abroad for the ALF Mallbag section aired Saturdays. V I M Dinneny, a war veteran and the station manager, notes high morale in the letters despite varied locations and conditions.
The Benalla Coursing Club handed a £100 cheque to the Benalla Patriotic Committee as part of a carnival week effort. President M C Evans announced the cup proceeds and a total of about £880 had been raised for patriotic funds, with the event attracting large local crowds and providing strong public support.
Swanpool Butter Factory under manager A Dalit shows marked improvement in butter quality for home consumption reaching a peak standard of 96.11 for all choice butter. After installing new machinery two years ago, the plant reports a record year with more butter manufactured than any prior period and credits the higher quality to the new management.
Reported incident sees Mr Richard Billett, a carpenter at Lure, struck in the eye by a nail while hammering a rafter at the Alr School. He received first aid locally and was later moved to Eye and Bar Rangers in Melbourne for further treatment. In other news, the Melbourne Methodist Ladies Auxiliary held a successful afternoon at Mrs Minford’s home, raising 13 for church funds with tea by Mrs Bufford.
A fragmented court report notes a sequence of actions by Goorambat V D C Metibere described as an intense unt event. The narrative mentions a Saturday incident, a 420 unit measure, and a search party involved with local officials seeking a suspect named H. T. Nicholls, Jeweller, Bridge Street, for gifts.
The Benalls air force committee plans the largest ball yet, combining modern and old time dancing at the Hire Hall and Memorisd Hall. Two orchestras engaged, with J. E. Edame and J. F. McCale coordinating. Catering seen as the major challenge as guests from the North-East are expected. admission to be set for men and women.
Kevin Flood nicknamed Nugget received a warm sendoff as guest of honor at the Georambat Hall event attended by about two hundred friends. The program included speakers, a tribute to past leaders, and best wishes for Flood's future endeavors.
A wartime report outlines funding and facilities for the Empire Air Training Behe at Benalla. It notes anticipated expenditures on engineering services and stores, building and service needs, and ministerial approval from Mr McEwen. The project includes accommodations, workshops, and training areas to support aircrew and maintenance programs.
Local cinema in Benalla announces a program highlighting Frank Bourne and Wrestler WNT as featured acts. Patrons are urged to attend shows over three nights with matinee and evening screenings, and a day trip to Buffalo is offered via Cochinea's Cafe with bookings available.
The third manual meeting of the Lurg District Progress Association was held at Mr FE Sudbols residence Upper Lurg on Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr Beverly and Mr Pook Teh among others. The event focused on district progress and future arrangements for local development projects.
A lively Devenish social card party drew residents to Ay ayit pate and Kendbnoe. Mrs Albert wore red. ladies winner was Mrsang off with Mrsht, and Brad Freene won a whisky prize. Auctions raised funds for the Comforta Fund.
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