25 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
1
fragmented OCR text references a mid 19th or early 20th century clash discussing a war cost and international explosions. It mentions 16000 rems and August 4 1814 with four years of conflict and mentions a 11,990,000 people death figure alongside a university reference.
Atlas Shield com Benalla table tennis team plans a journey to Albury for a match tomorrow night. The squad will be represented by Fred Craig Barry Bord and Solis Boyd with Moners F Craig and C Boyd forming the doubles pair. Strong opposition expected as Albury seeks a bold win with Melbourne медалists in sight.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe widening a final bridge segment begun early, with references to braces and completion progress. The item hints at repeated flood activity and partial construction milestones without clear dates or places.
Weekend events travel plan lists Chen and Melule for a trip through Manafeldy, Bright, Tawa, Ktown, Wongaralta, and Konia with breakfast at Benalla Hotel. The journey accompanies the WEW team to Agricultural Congressing and Dookie Agricultural Colleges enrolment notices for August 79 with annual costs and extras.
Local Auxiliary for the Blind reports on fundraising and donations. The group discusses annual collections, member roles, and upcoming meetings with Lorraine Reiton and others named in attendance.
A damaged review notes the Sedge Marty feature "Lave Finda Andy Hardy" alongside a romance and adventure program. Cast includes Loris Cathern Sat Pen Ateton and Douglas Dubsbrini. Opening notices promise classic thrillers from Columbia and star Gordon Allott with Kermit Maynard in a Mark Welles directed drama.
The Memorial Hall faces a precarious financial position with appeals to reduce liabilities. Community singing committees and local groups are rallying to support the effort as details of the plan to settle debts emerge.
A fragmented OCR notice shows a Catholic Women’s Social Guild event with scattered names and dates. It mentions a meeting, possibly set for May or April, with references to individuals and locations, though many words are garbled.
The account recalls Benalla’s early postal leadership and flood hardships. It notes local memory of storms, water damage, and the impact on the town’s communication service. Descriptions reflect hardship and resilience of early settlers and officials in Benalla during floods.
Members of the Wolunga Penny branch gathered at Benalla Hospital for a formal meeting. Officers nominated included secretary Jackin Trunatan, with Maryhady and other members discussing future plans and upcoming events.
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