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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
6
A garbled early- stage discussion builds background for Shine On Harvest Moon. It mentions Nora Haya, Dennis Merein, Jack Careon, Marie Willows and a lineup of short features including The Fou Austra Ian Mowerest.
The Vielet Town sports committee held an elite meeting Tuesday night to discuss a spirit event planned for December. A letter noted insurance, ice cream and beer supplies, plus a £1/1 donation from Latour and Calli of Benalla for novelty dances at the dance. The farewell to Mr and Mrs Thempern delayed the planned euchre party and dance to 20 December. no supper will be provided, but drinks will be staged.
Harvest is progressing well in Devenish with hay largely cracked and the main crop yielding strongly. Wheat is variable in spots but good overall. the silo opened recently and over 4000 bags were delivered in three days as more trucks arrive with grain ready for transport.
A private homecoming event was held at Devenish Hall on Weebsday evening to honor Private Jock Maennedy, the last of the Ineal boa to return from service. The gathering featured dancing, cards, and a supper. Dr J Offmen, Cr Wallace, Cr Clary, and Dr Martin spoke, with Maennedy receiving a certificate and a shire cheque amid applause.
A large yarding of 1600 lambs 196 wether lambs and breeding ewes sold at Benalla on Wednesday with strong competition from local and district buyers. Top price 140 corm bred ewes, plus several scores reaching 68s and 62s for crossbreds. Lambs sold well, with many high quality lines forward and demand keen. The NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co Ltd reported a very satisfactory sale with buyers from Melbourne and other towns.
Zealand Loan and Mercantile Annecy Co Ltd held a fortnightly market at the Corporation Yaris Benalla on Tuesday January 10 offering a strong yarding of fat sheep and lambs and good demand from local and visiting traders from Sydney Melbourne Bhipperton and Teeven. Prices rose across fat sheep and cattle with firm to advancing values, dairy cattle steady to lower, and Jersey heifers selling up to 68 with crossbreds and young stock noted. The neat market schedule advised a January 10th sale and a convivial message of thanks and New Year wishes to clients and patrons for continued support.
A fragment from a local page notes Suman writes briefly about shoes and footwear. The text mentions nothing beyond a short personal remark.
Benalla Shire Council discusses fire risks near a peak land area adjoining a fire station, approves installation of two meteor spirit pumps, surveys a mailbox site, and notes a factory issue. It considers seeking street services, bridge inspection, and building permit reporting, with various road, footpath and hedge concerns and Christmas greetings from the president.
Tennis results show Violet Town and Longwood sharing wins with 8–4 and 4–1 scores. Matches include Blue Will Me 3 Warren Kayne at the Gardens, Gold vs Baddagianis, and a Lang clash with Larg at Lang. Local clubs, teams, and members named among event details.
Upper Ryans Creek played Greta, with West at Greta Wer on Saturday. The Meal sosres were ag fal lows and Weet Tl games. Upper Ryass Creek and 0 games at Upper Ryans Creek. Mensa Lawn Tennle Giub'n Mew Year Tournament noted with December events.
Benalla Cycle Club held a nova l series at the showground with a larger field. The program included the Milo Handicap and mile events with riders like Mansieg, Booed Beet, and L. Mbt posting times.
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