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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
4
For Friendly Gerrice, Hememthat Freeland and Griggs are noted in a local item with Benalla referenced as part of the event. The brief mentions these names in connection to a community notice or incident, reflecting a small town record style.
The event led by President Airs J. Milla featured Mies J. Wann and captain Milas M. O'Brien. Winners included V. Cleeimin wing in six battles, Miss Bond of Boren for a cake by Miss Hart, and F. Metdowe in a putting contest after a playoff with Father Me JW. Men and women competed in multiple holes and mixed formats with ties and countbacks noted.
J Ginifer operates a gear business amid unclear notes. The fragment hints at regaining assets, a fee schedule, and potential sales by a regional seller or trader.
A Benalla Gymkhana committee met to set the November 18 gymkhana date at the Benalla Showgrounds replacing prior venues. They discussed profits allocation to Wangaratta Hospital Memorial Hall and local facilities, and praised secretary Mr Boyd for his sustained efforts. The meeting elected officers, approved a committee to draft submission details, and acknowledged local press support.
The Benalla Ghira Council faced costly estimates on the Benalla-Tatong-Tolmie road after a survey by Dr. MecCireger. It supported a ratepayers petition to the Board, seeking forest road status and funding by the CALE, with detailed figures for reshaping, maintenance, and contributor shares.
In July freed cows yielded higher milk and butter fat as rains boost pasture growth. Dairymen report cows in various lactation stages still productive, with calcium injections aiding herd health. Several cows reached standard monthly production, while overall district alerts on fever urge vigilance and preparedness.
The Benalla league held a meeting with President J Cirkman in the chair and Mr AM Bechol reporting on the Repatriation Committees. Discussions covered soldier settler plans, property becoming a cooperative farming model, and praise for the Ladies Auxiliary for furniture and club room support.
Readable text fragments mention names and a local order or event but the passage is garbled. No clear dates, places, or actions emerge beyond references to people and a group. The piece reads like a damaged notice or listing with scattered proper nouns.
A community event on a Saturday night featured Sampson and Danes performances, prize winners including Mrs Ferman of Tocminitup for a vocal rendition, Maurice Linchcombe on piano and drums, and the Irish Lee group winning. The Social Service League thanked helpers and noted The Tolmie Orchestra supplied music free of charge. officials praised fundraising and financial success.
The article previews a wartime film released under official cooperation, featuring Lloyd Nolan Dean Bigus Mase William Myths and Gene Lockhart in a high‑tension story tied to the atomic bomb and Japan. It promotes The House on Find Bitrest and Riverboat, noting Australian Newsreel and Tarax Bar program listings.
Mr Roscoe arrived late and praised the Chief President's report, suggesting local papers publish excerpts. He aligned with Mr Holand on expanding league representation to other bodies like anloma, C.0.0. workers, and returning mean associations. Delegates thanked for attending and agreed to ask the Shire Council to favor immigrants. The old-time ball and annual events were set to proceed with plans left to the head of the Sortal Caramiftes.
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