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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
5
Ir J Moore wins the Central riding in a municipal contest with a clear majority. Dr J T Martin is returned for the Devenish riding. Officials praise voters and pledge improvement of town facilities as Moore thanks supporters and confirms ongoing service.
An annual meeting will be held at the Cosy Cafe on Thursday at a.m. All old and intending members are invited to attend. K. T. Sithawill serves as host and organizer.
The narrative records Kathleen Deal Leon Botha and other relatives celebrating a birth at Hermione hospital, with various congratulatory visits and social gatherings. It notes engagements, appointments, and attendance at significant family events in a community society column style.
The notice states an annual meeting will be held at Mera Hall on Tuesday evening next. Members and intending members are asked to attend. A public meeting is invited Monday next at 1 pm.
Applcations sought for manageress role at 1 58 Munn Breed Renalia depot. Benalia residents invited to apply for other positions or rental. Salary excellent. white wear training or manager experience preferred. selling ability and ambition required. Address applications to C/o Eemolio Enelen.
The Benalla Carnival Committee reached a final decision after weeks of negotiation. Permission for Wednesday was granted to allow transport and setup for the event at no cost, with a Monday meeting scheduled to finalize arrangements and confirm security and logistics.
Plans are forming for the Belle c Beer hall Ball at the Drill Hall Benolia on Tuesday. Melbourne personalities have been approached to judge and assist, with free travel and arrangements coordinated by Carnival Committee secretary Mr Boltser. Tickets available from Roy Goodman, M. Evans, L. Apher, or the Tarax Bar.
A fragmentary report notes Benalla Golf Club and Mahaikeh Tennis Club planning court improvements. The clubs held a car court event at their Bombay course, Lish Anguet, and arrangements are being made to improve and resurface the courts.
Over 100 delegates from all centres in the Italian Railway Union met at Benalla to discuss support for the Federal Labor Party and a referendum vote. The gathering urged railway workers to back the Labor program and promote a united voting stance in the forthcoming referendum with emphasis on workers’ interests and regional unity.
A garbled OCR style recap outlines a football event with many broken names and phrases. It mentions various players, positions, and outcomes, but most specifics are unreadable. The text hints at matches or results involving teams or athletes in a track or football setting, with scattered mentions of names like Patines, Keil, and Lanier amid erratic phrases. The overall sense is a chaotic diary of a meet with incomplete results and unclear structure.
Showgrounds pavilion will host a major event tomorrow with a line up featuring teams and local figures. The venue lists participants including several named individuals and groups. A list of attendees or entrants is noted, along with a note that showers will be available in the pavilion.
A large gathering from Thoons district and nearby towns honors forty six service personnel returning home. In Cr absence Dr F A Cosk awards shire certificates. notable guest Geof Walker receives MLM recognition as the event applauds many veterans and their service.
In a brief report from Thoona, locals note a strong presence in the armed forces. The article lists several residents serving across branches, highlighting community support and recent enlistments.
Certificates were presented at a town gathering with remarks from officials. Attendees included community leaders and residents who honored contributions and service. The event featured brief speeches and a small reception afterward.
A crowded event at Goomalibee featured a lengthy struggle over officiating. The match drew criticism for calls by boundary and goal umpires, with B. Davis and G. Stewart named among officials amid a tense finish.
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