26 Dec 1941
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1941
Page
1
Dispatch notes describe provisions and medical care aboard overseas transport and hospital ships. Crews ensure ships leaving Australia carry full medical stores and crewed by officers to aid sick aboard during voyages.
At Hibernian Hall Bevanish a farewell was held for Dav enich State school headmaster Mr F Schette who was transferred. Guests praised his two years as head teacher. Dr J T Martin presented a wallet of notes and Mr Schefferle thanked the speakers and wished all well as festivities continued late into the night.
A six foot snake was killed on Midland Highway after biting a man who was securing a stick during work. The incident occurred early in the morning as workers attended property duties.
In Devenish a large crowd gathered in the town hall to honor two young ladies. The event featured dancing and music as gifts from friends were presented. Speakers Mr W Bamblett and Mr Cecil Berger spoke on behalf of families Pallpratt and Corry, both present in camp.
The Red Cross Emergency Service outlines the responsibilities of each member in case of emergency. The meeting confirms duties and training for volunteers, and discusses certification and allocation of equipment and drivers.
Three or four Benalla youths spent a Sunday afternoon at a local swimming pool assisting a business owner who lost his artificial denture in the water. They recover the denture after a strenuous effort and were handsomely rewarded by the grateful owner. The tale notes the divers’ persistent effort and the owner’s gratitude, with mentions of a celebratory night.
A child drowned at Benalla Baths on a Saturday afternoon around 7 o clock in about seven feet of water. The victim, Lorraine Furby Lake-Smith, daughter of Sergeant and Mrs Lake-Smith, was aged 11. Rescue attempts by bystanders and authorities followed, but the girl did not survive. investigation and family statements followed in the days after.
In Lima reports, Lieut Tranter and Lieut McPartan of Matrict send greetings from their posts in faraway lands. They mention travel and weather conditions, greeting friends and families, and express well wishes as they await letters and updates from home.
The fragment discusses events in Goomalibee with mentions of trees, people, and local names. It references a byed bye and various names such as Lorene, Pete, and Betton. The text includes scattered phrases about postponements, notices, and community actions.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions dates, places, and names in a disjointed way. Readable cues include references to a location and a person, but specifics are unreadable and require original imagery to interpret.
Friday meeting at Bhira Hall outlined evacuation procedures for industrial area residents. Officials, wardens, and volunteers reviewed forms showing evacuee housing capacity and resources including water, transport, and temporary accommodations.
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