Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Benalla Ensign in Benalla, Victoria

Page 1

We have pages in Victoria

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

1

Benalla Band Named HQ for 59th Battalion

At a special Band meeting last Monday members voted to place the band between officers and band executives. The band was inspected and heard in several marches. Captain Gewart offered the band the option to be headquarters of the 6th Battalion Band if enough men enlisted for the 70 per cent of the war effort. The band aims to serve the country and improve music.

Benalla Shure Gewart Pryor Public Service Asaial Cricket Association The Oval C. Lewis Fenalla Eo.r

E C Manager Fulfils His Bet

A wager from April between Mr A G Crivelli, manager of the Stats Rissirisitty Commission in the North East, and Mr W F Phillips of Benalla was fulfilled this week when about a dozen betties of porter arrived at Mr Phillips’s home and the bottles were borne by Crivelli. If schools are not connected the reciprocal arrangement will see Crivelli drink beer at Phillips's expense.

A. GO. Crivelli Stats Rissirisitty Commission W. F. Phillips Benalla Phillips Crivell Crivelli W. R. Philips Middle East Anthony Eden Auestralia Diar G. Savignn M.A. Ferguson

Big carnival to open in gardens December 20

A large community effort in Wangaratta Benalla furloughs and public works aims to raise funds for the hospital. A carnival with two palais to run in the Gardens during the New Year period was proposed with bands, lodges in regalia and a procession. Donations from the Tennis Club and Gaiety are pledged. A volunteer roster will cover serving refreshments and ticket sales.

Wangaratta Hospital Benella Elob Reeult Shires Hall Sith Boralig Tennis Club Eles Gaciengy Gardena HH. Archer Benalla Tuna Palais Pryor Mra Brown Mac Millar

Two high school teachers farewelled as Air Force joins noted

Two popular staff members, Mr Jeck Galvin and Mr Ken Bernier, left Benalla High School after many years to join the Air Force. The farewell at the school, led by headmaster Mr L. G. Gerson, honored their service and wished them success and safety. Senior staff and students shared memories, with gifts presented by prefects and the gymnastics club. The ceremony included songs and a school hymn as the pair prepared to report for duty.

Jeck Galvin Ken Bernier Benalla Air Fores Star L. G. Gerson The Ata Mra Hadden Imapec Tor Fuerte Garett Ene Ateff Ted Avaluabe OG J. Wiute Mercare i Mandy Willims Mise Fo Conroy Cereon Yireeen Kiel Kain Ile Thue Karn Reaper Mal Ube Mary Aymons Cambh Senior Jack Ditty Vicechog Galvin Mtr Brembo

Helping the Wangaratta Hospital Appeal Meeting

The Hen a Patriotic committee plans a Monday shire hall meeting to discuss suspending December subscripts in favor of an appeal for Wangaratta Hospital. The panel notes local donors may continue weekly donations and urges public support for the December appeal and collection efforts.

Hena Patriotic Committee Fio Wangaratta Hospital Hospithat Enalla

Haunting Melodies Atop Ragtime Point Picture Review

A nostalgic film feature highlights Abe Anders Ragtime Point with Ferlin melodies and a star studded cast. Ellen Drew Robert Pale Judith Barrett lead in Women Without Names, portraying a couple falsely accused of murder amid a high tension plot. Robert Florey directs the drama showcasing the era’s glamour and scandal.

Arle Eloge Acceen Paramount Ellen Drew Robert Pale Judith Barret Mae Rusch I @ Novak Kather Howard Scence Tory Robert Florey Ale Ralde London

Cream Carting and Petrol Rationing Meeting Outcome

Group 4 met at Warigératia on Friday to debate petrol rationing for cream cartage to butter factories. They agreed that if the Commonwealth Government requires a seven percent reduction from last year's petrol use, factories must stick to the current plan. if petrol supplies are provided, they may support a modified plan aiming for a greater than seven percent reduction within the group.

Warigératia Commonwealth Butto Commonweath

Benalla Croquet Club Afternoon Meeting Report

The Benalla Croquet Club hosted a Saturday afternoon session with mixed singles and doubles events. Players including Mire Pelendiy and Mire Tord competed in age and skill categories, while others withdrew or defaulted. The day featured several close matches and notable rallies before play concluded in the late afternoon.

Wembore Vielel

Goomalibee Upotipotpon Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting

The annual meeting at Goomalibee Hall on 18 November saw fair attendance. Mr M. O. Meadowe chaired, the balance sheet was presented, and officers including Mr A. Ballantine and Mr J Wilces were elected or affirmed. The brigade plans to engage with the Victorian Bush Fires Brigades Association.

Goomalibee Upotipotpon Bush Goomalibee Hall M. O. B. Meadowe

Licensing Prosecutions at Benalla Court of Petty Sessions

At yesterday's Benalla Court of Petty Sessions Sarah McBirt of the Victoria Hotel faced two Licensing Act breaches. The defendant pleaded guilty to both charges as KR P Levere appeared for the defense. McMillan prosecuted. Evidence supported the charges.

Benalla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Todd & Orien Carrier Street Bee Jon Gos the Age” Daily Age ID. Syme and CO Collins Street C.1 Tyrone Power Don Ameche Alice Faye O10 Alexander Irving Berlin Rosert Paige EXTRA FOX News Generel E.C Wangeratta Hospital Mcintosh Vaughan Millar Carnival Pinketone Cre Vaughan Night C. Bivieh Lewis Bpiteer Bisla Mellor H. Archer O'Shea H. Johnston T. Cooper B. Boyd L. V. Kennedy Rmas Sec Lretary Wangaratta Distri Pinkstone Atale Electricity Commission Ve Milne Oymihans Committee Mra FT. Wrewn Pinkatone Preavent Winae Thwan Lo Pareh Ansieting Mo Wae Mualal Society Henalin J. Wennedy Abe Ferlin Tyrant Power Tey Ameohie Jerk Haley Thedaande Croquet Club Rebecca Benalls Talkies Goomalibee and Upotipotpon Bush A. Ballantine Macurrie J. Wilces Cuppy Asso Radiola Fish Radiola ari/ia TED Wireleos (Asia) Ltd Gbapon
Search Courier

Search the Benalla Ensign Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Benalla Ensign?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication