15 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
1
The Convent pupils hosted a home evening for parents on a Wednesday afternoon in December. Parents gathered in the convent mall to observe a varied program celebrating pupil effort and community unity.
Local screening event at Benalla's Star-Lit Theatre features a mix of performances and film segments. The program includes a variety of acts and fictional acts, with notable mentions of performers and a showcase atmosphere.
A public notice warns property owners about the dangers of tall grass and the potential power of the fire brigade to act. It urges precaution and highlights the authority to prosecute unsafe conditions.
Winton Hall hosts a December 7 social event featuring a charity Christmas tree sale. The evening includes fund-raising for Bent? Clave and refreshment service, with residents bidding farewell to Mr and Mrs Hickey as they depart the district.
Labor delegates prepare to nominate a candidate at a meeting in Benalla. The group plans to call nominations on Sunday with Labour Party officials and area representatives in attendance.
Fragmentary OCR text describes convent competitions and events at an unnamed Was district with mentions of a person named Wake and others. Readable segments indicate a competition or meeting with local participants and a set of unclear schedules and seats.
Fragmentary OCR shows a charitable grant or gift related note with unclear names and entities. Readable bits reference a grantor or recipient and a possible plan or obligation, but essential nouns, dates, and places are missing, leaving the item as a fleeting record of a donation or formal conveyance.
At the annual BA meeting of St Patrick’s Carnival a large organizing group was formed. The session outlined committee duties including wood, baiting, and footrunning, with reports due later in the year. Details touched on collections and future fundraising efforts.
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