22 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
1
The article outlines postal delivery schedules for the holiday period following a 1938 Apex dinner event. It lists Saturday and Tuesday delivery times, post office hours, and mail service suspensions, noting special arrangements for various services and offices.
A Girl Guides break‑up gathering occurred in Chortdens on Suduediy with twenty guiding girls and captains in attendance. An invitation list went to Wangaratta. a knowledge tent contest saw Woowon take the win as Nightingale Patel earned the pup chan ted iy. Farewells and birthday cake were shared at Forney, and Miss Say Ma Deonagh received a warrant officer’s title. Guides go into recess through February.
Arrangements for the combined Railway Union picnic to Yarrawonga on Sunday are finalised. The coach will leave Pennington at dawn, with prizes for the lucky ticket holder on arrival. Local events include gentle games for children and tennis for older folks, a grounds program in North- buast, and a prize from Mr Benfield of Brid Hireet. Traders cooperated to support the trip.
A fragmented report notes a Red Cross emergency company coordinating a field day with a local firm. It mentions a bend to the new year and plans to operate jointly for an event with a local company and field activities.
Mr J McEwen M H states advised by the Army Minister of defence works to be carried out in the IndI electorate by the State Government with part of two million pounds willed but the Commonwealth to the State for purposes. Rifle ranges at Shepparton and Wangaratta to be established with works planned and general railway works for levee and related projects noted.
A Tarneck village gathering at Baddaginnie Hall paid tribute to Miss Hipkins after ten years as a teacher. Friends and locals praised her care and efforts with students, while presentations by M J Meadows and the Tarnock School Committee offered tokens of appreciation. The Goldene Velve Club and other groups expressed good wishes as she departs for Seymour.
Readable lines hint a Boxing Day boxing event at Swanpool with a main attraction and featured fighters. Players are reminded to prepare for a veloc sharp program as the event returns after years of fans awaiting a strong card.
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