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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 26, 1941

Page

3

Folklore School Meet Highlights Youth Race Wins

The report lists winners across events like Junior and Senior Boys and Girls races, novelty books, and various captains. Notable names include J. McPherson, Pat McPherson, Thelma Crilly, and Joan James among others with multiple firsts and placings.

Jonior K. Gencions Campos J. Oer Bentor Pr‘ McPherson Marjorie Hayween Warman Pry Movelty Joel James George Campbell Jim MaPherson R. Hepwood Fry Beasions J Crimy J. McPherson N. Pry Ll. Lesion R Heywood K. Feawons J. Iomea A. Fry Feaniona Pat McPherson Jitr Thelma Crilly N. Fry MerPternon Joan James Kevin Beasions

Modern Dairy Upgrades Highlight Two District Farms

In Renalta and Swanpool districts, dairies owned by Ginnivan and Branigan showcase new modern equipment. Ginnivan installs a two-unit Frilipse milking setup with concrete blocks and a separator room improving efficiency. Branigan adds a 70 gallon separator and a boiler with a new engine to support larger herds.

Feo Jinnivean Shemaria Renalta Gainooperation Ginnivan Ip Percy Tiranigin Swanpool Branigan Larson Gippsland Prorenia Metriet

Obituary for Frank Watts and funeral notices

Obituary note reports the death of Frank Watts at Won moratta Worntinl on Banday eventine Yost aged 7 eevee, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Watts of Bennlin Street. Burial at Benth cemetery after a Holy Trinity Church service led by Rev Kennedy. Also records death of Mrs Aubrey Hale, with funeral arrangements by Mr G. Handley. Wheat harvest projection given as 40,000,000 bushels with breakdown by region.

Moratta Frank Watts Eevee Mera Victor Wiatty Bennlin Street Perini Dean Benth Cemetery Holy Trinity Phurehen M. Kennedy Metra Woolf A. White T. Roberts J. Inpdine Mere B.A. Palmer A. Humphries R Roberts Ee Lakeman J. Macon BE. Russell Ani. L.A. Wonds G. Handley Wanwarsta

Christmas Party Honors Local Soldiers Families in Malaysia

A lengthy report details a festive gathering organized for families of deployed soldiers in Malaysia. The event featured prize draws, photographs by Messrs Crivelli and Bay, and afternoon tea with cakes and ribbons. Attendees applauded the organizing veterans and the Lord Mayor’s representative, with gifts and parcels distributed to sustain morale during difficult times.

Speers Bem Alee Messrs R. Gi Crivelli George Bay Thia Sone Benalla Mallare Ima Roscoe Njeo Baenneks ADP Matuya Chia Comelunden

Daylight Saving Approved by War Cabinet and Canberra

The War Cabinet approved daylight saving for Wirtinemere to begin January 1 at 2 am. Prime Minister Curtin announced the plan would be implemented in Agatrvnia from that date. A nationwide moving clock shift by one hour was also approved by the Premieres Conference in Canberra on Saturday.

Commonwealth Wirtinemere War Cabinet Curtin Rime Agatrvnia Am

Government approves barley grower advance for 1841 43 crop

Peer government approves advances totalling 11 000 000 to barley growers for the 1841 43 crop. The notice lists multipliers for two row and six row barley with unit prices and months for payment.

Government Adopts New Air Defence Contracts

Government awards two contracts exceeding 82 722 for work at PALA petitions and training schools. November acceptance signals expansion of defence programm to speed up completion at key sites. Additional work covers alterations to Empire Air Scheme schools and related projects.

Kinten Darwie PALA Chovern Draeford Ale Mintetor Cerum Aa Li

Benalla East Break-Up Hosts Childrens Party

Benalla East School held a Friday Mothers Club event for young guests with sandwiches cakes ice cream and drinks. Headmaster Mr Patience thanked the Mothers Club for organising the enjoyable treat and expressed hope for peace in the world.

Benalla Banerhont Youme Patience Mother’ Club Bob Pance

Government to launch private compensation scheme for war damage

The Prime Minister announced a four category compensation plan to cover loan losses from enemy action. It includes buildings, movable property, private chattels, and commodities with contributions based on owner valuations and rights of appeal. Church, hospital, and charitable properties may be exempt from contributions.

Gurtin Oermal Nee

Christmas Holiday Lighting and Bowling Schedule Set

The committee reorganizes holiday programmes for Xmas and New Year holidays. New fixture list includes Hazing Day, Sunday events, progressive rinks, handicap singles, and New Year championship draws. Members must register by Minna Day and pay club dues by end of period or forfeit.

Haa Ofel Spd Match Comedtie Minna Day

Special Sheep Sale At Menara Wott

A fragmented report describes a sheep sale at Menara Wott with mentions of ewe numbers and bidders. The text lists various terms and abbreviations related to sale details, equipment, and participants, though many fragments are unclear.

Federal control of transport powers tightened nationwide

Government proposes sweeping authority over all forms of transport. A War Railway Committee report urges centralized control by the Commonwealth to standardize operations, remove state railway autonomy, and bring private and public vehicles under centralized supervision.

Wartler Werner War Railway Committee Tt Tag Bern Clennmarn Eyalem Btute Commonwealth Transport Furly Mubstitute Fuele Rother Cenential

Horse Comes Into His Own Again and How

A fragmented report describes a horse named in a park setting and a sequence of events involving companions and riders. The piece mentions Melbourne and various locations, with several garbled phrases about movement, actions, and a transfer of care or ownership.

Trade and wartime cheese imports amid intergovernmental talks

A fragmented report discusses wartime cheese supply and trade. It mentions Australia supplying 40 000 tons and New Zealand 50 000 tons, with Britain and the Empire debating import allocations and Ministry of Food measures. The text references Australia’s production outlook and shifts in procurement during the war.

Mall the Minster Avatratia New Zeadland Ministry of Food Frm Australia Tina Ryote Wimmu Peti Fey

Benalla Lawn Tennis Club Opens Tel Play and Dance

The Benalla Lawn Tennis Club announces telephone play on December 50th sixth and 2nd December with court availability on December 27th and 28th. A clubhouse dance is set for Friday night December 24th starting at 0 o'clock with uniformed entry fees.

Mesarea J Ginnivansmd EK Camphall

Ensign subscriber offer and booking note

The Ensign offers a 12 month subscription prepaid plan at 10 dollars for 12 months with 12/6 booking recorded. This notice confirms the payment in advance and reserved booking details for the subscription.

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