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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary text references football or cricket scores and player averages, with garbled numbers and team mentions. It shows likely inter-district sports notes and final scores but lacks coherent names, dates, or places to form a clear item.
In Benalla the town planning committee discussed improving swimming access. Councillor priorities included a future lakes plan between bridges, a larger scheme, and removal of debris along the riverbank. The council agreed to await a formal proposal from the league and to address bridge area congestion.
Cr F A Cesk reports the Benalla Waterworks Trust's request for financial assistance has been approved. A grant of £1000 from unemployment relief funds will help construct a new reservoir on Ryan's Creek Fall. The State River and Water Supply Commission will communicate grant details to the Trust. Other water conservation accounts follow.
The Ged Crom Emergency Company held its annual exam for the cashary class on Tuesday. Mrs M Lindsey supervised the session teaching the close. Lorna Carter scored 100 percent, achieving maximum points as one of the twenty-one candidates. Other successful names include Misa M Bradaha, Mus & Byrne, Mies K Arnott, Dassen, Metells Freee, Lach, Be Views a Wright, Walker, Mee Thompece, BBS L. Bell and Mia A. Certificates will be presented later.
A local social event at Hibernian Hall last Saturday supported the tennis and cricket club. A euchre prize went to Mr D l Boopee and Mr feck Hocking. The White Star Orchestra provided entertainment. more similar events planned for tonight. Unsettled weather hindered field work with farmers busy stacking hay and carting.
Unclear club bowling report notes players including Grubb Abfalter and others, with references to Benalla Gelds versus Shepparton and a 1.29 p.m. start. Mentions handicaps, events, and a 6 month plan. mentions Mr Ht Valjender and Mr J Revie in BH championship. Night play begins with trophies donated by Mr Weathertil.
A Convent garden fete on Saturday afternoon and evening organized stalls and competitions to fund debt relief through the installation of a newer sewer system. Activities featured numerous stalls with goods, and prizes. Local Mother Vicar and the Community express thanks to all contributors and stall holders by name.
Saturday next Wangarates travel to Benalla for a basketball game with a Benalla lineup featuring Bear Craig Harrison Westwood and Mears Gunn plus a long list of players. The women stage a separate American tournament on Wednesday December 1 at 2 18 pm per player with draws for A grid players. A mixed doubles American tournament and Red Cross fundraiser dance is planned for Saturday December 14.
Health Inspector Fred Watcom testified that a dairy at 866 near Wintm had filthy utensils, manure on milk buckets, no wash water, and milk pumped from cows into an old bath leading to the separator. The defendant, absent, faced a fine of 8 pounds 3 shillings 2 pence with costs. dairy supervision was urged.
A local Holy Trinity Sunday picnic drew families to the grounds for an all afternoon event with races, games, and a tea service. Prize money and donations funded the varied activities while committees organized food and sports for children and adults alike.
A dog racing card reports improved attendance after better weather with multiple heats and stakes. Winners include Maiden Stake first Hast Wee Jeannie and Genalla Stake winner Hest, with detailed bets and times for each heat and list of other runners.
Robinson and Mondm report a fair yarding at Benalla Corporation Yards with buyers from Melbourne and regional towns. Sheep lambs and wethers sold firm. cattle including light weight steers and cows met steady demand. pork and veal prices steady with a busy, well attended fortnightly sale despite wet weather.
A garbled OCR fragment describes yarding and pond outcomes with unclear dates values and references to Melbourne park purchases. The text mentions yarding light weights and financial figures, with stray phrases about months and notices and a request for napwarda of 200 Pot piles for Melbourne park.
A charity performance titled The Belle of Barce Lona will be staged at Bhire Hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings to aid the Red Cross and Comforta Fund. The show promises new acts and a vivid program, with improvements and a featured London link to attract patrons.
A fragmented clipping describes a Wednesday social cricket event with mentions of players and officials including Beret Weller Le tronairer Me MU leommittes and A G Worbes. Teams named include Venus Wel and others with references to Colton Miller Crichton and No Morhen.
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