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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1941
Page
4
An extended football report narrates a patriotic clash with Benalla rebounding to avenge defeat amid chaotic play. The piece mentions multiple teams and players, noting resumed form and potential lineups for a premiership journey as fans follow the shifting fortunes.
A chaotic late stretch decides a Benalla match as Ride edges ahead with title point swing and Chi Baker scores from the park. Coaches, crowd noise, and field tension define a tight contest while Emery and Nowell contribute strong work for Henmilin amid a feverish push from Air Force and scattered singles in the final minutes.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Diggers Day at Castle Creek with unclear details about events, dates, and participants. No coherent actions or outcomes are discernible beyond a vague reference to an observance and possible committee or service notes within a local context.
A large gathering at Mahaikeh on Thursday August 1st, chaired by Victorian Potato Committee chair Mr. Ward, discussed the price plan and regulatory requirements for the potato industry. Speakers from the Central Market and Grower Associations outlined recent government actions, challenges for growers, and proposals to regulate export, pricing, and transportation while noting support from some states and the need for better cooperative effort among growers.
Mr Joe Ward, chairman of the Victorian Potoia Committers, and Mr Ward visited Toombullup district. Very cold weather and heavy snow up to eleven inches were recorded at Toombullup with surrounding ranges showing white caps. The snow thawed quickly in the area.
Benalla hosts a questesful golf day at Golden Vale links with tough playing conditions. Corign Nixon wins the 18 holes benchleap and the sorrel mine Verem while Le Mind in the apocclates Miss McTrimald and Mian J. Hite post nett figures in handicap events. Apexian 8) Ober credits trophies to Cheldet Vide supporters and praises course conditions and officials.
A fatal accident occurred in the Wangerstis district on Saturday afternoon near Moonwihim property at Mansonville. Walter Younger of Hanconville, uncle of Deo Handrey, was carting bricks when a wheel struck him as it rolled, propelling him under the remaining vehicle. Efforts to救 were unsuccessful and he died at the scene. The event left many residents grieving, with extended family and neighbors affected, including Mrs Lawton and several others named in the article.
A Goop clearance in Benalla yards sees the NZ Mercantile Agency report bel a fat and store sheep sale on Wednesday August 15. Prices ranged with prime lines and many lots selling near or above expectations. Buyers from Melbourne, Corowa, and district grassers participated, with strong demand for prime ewes and wethers despite varied weights and conditions.
Attendees included many named players such as Kennedy, Webb, and Reaves at the T2299 event. The report notes a men’s handicap contest over 69 holes, with results highlighted for several clubs and players, including Miss Crawley and Drummond.
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