Wangaratta Bowling Rinks Highlight Weekend Matchplay
At Wangaratta the Benalla Bowling Club held a weekend event with multiple rinks competing. A 10 end three-game mini-tournament Saturday drew twenty entries, with four teams each winning three games. Chidlow’s team edged Crawford, Gorubb and Chid in a 9 to 7 finish. Sunday saw Bendila, Meadows, and Feale contesting the Meadows rink, while Fanalla’s squad contributed to the Monday rinks lineup as thirty-two rinks took part overall.
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Benalla
Wangaratta
Chidlow
Crawford
Gqrubb
Chid
Geannell
Might
Fanalla
Mrt
Bendila
Meadows
Feale
Winging
Mead
Accidents at Thoona on a Saturday injure two locals
Reported in Thoona, Robert Lowe and his cousin Maurice Webb, both of Thong, were helping with wheat when a bag lifter struck Lowe on the head and Webb on the shin. They were transported to hospital with head and leg injuries, now progressing satisfactorily. A separate incident on Tuesday involved Mrs D Tanfield, wife of a baker, falling from a moving van near Almonds, suffering a knee wound, sprain, and shock but recovering among friends.
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Robert Lowe
Maurice Webb
Thong
Lowe
Eprong
Rober
Cevers
Maurton
Rhin
Aldrew Oren
Wein
Heaplinter
Mra D Tanfield
Jorn
Almonds
Ste
Rousing Welcome Home at Devenish
The Hibernian Hall Devenish hosted a large welcome home ball on Wednesday January 7th. A crowded, joyous crowd greeted returning relatives and veterans. speeches, floral decorations, and a formal tea followed a lengthy programme honoring service members and community workers.
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Devenish
Deveniah
Wailoma
Restrictions on Use of Gas and Coal Stocks Decline
A distorted report notes gas use limits in Victorian town and a rapid draining of coal stocks as treacherous transport delays cause a delayed mint charge discussion. It mentions minimum charges and regulatory positions, with references to local industry and workers amid economic strain.
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Coe
ounHuinere
Wangaratta Tennis Tournament mixed doubles results
A number of Benalla players competed at the Wangaratta tournament held over the weekend. In the A grade mixed doubles handicap FR Kay of Melbourne partnered by Miss Wilma Eh Benalla defeated J Mathews and Miss M Carter of Albury. Miss Huff was the only Benalla player to win a trophy.
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Fenalla
Wangaratt
FR. Kay
Melbourne
Mise Wilma Eh ¢ Benalla
J. Mathews
M. Carter
Albury
Huf
Benalla
Benalla Elective Water Trust Petition Meeting
Representatives of the Water Trust presented the petition for the creation of an elective Water Trust. The meeting discussed signatures and steps to form a community body with local voters and authorities, aiming to advance a broader movement for shared water governance locally.
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Benalla
Pieter
PNM
Tate
Pheeth
OS Aa
Commonwealth Security Loan Details and Local Impact
A fragmented text outlines a Commonwealth Security Loan plan with references to funding, wartime production, and civic impact. It mentions security interests, financial terms, wartime controls, and local committee actions, aiming to mobilize funds for national effort. Names, dates, and concrete figures are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Silver Wedding Anniversary Baney cuthemie and family reunion described
A garbled report marks a silver wedding anniversary with a family reunion and celebration details. Names, dates, places, and roles are partially obscured, but a formal gathering with chairs and attendees is implied, highlighting social prominence and long marriage.
Prietar ChildrenHospital Carlton Message Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text references Prietar Children’s Hospital Carlton with faded lines mentioning fees debts potential fundraising and a court view. Names and phrases appear garbled and nonsensical, offering no clear events or outcomes to summarize.
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Prietar Children's Hospital
Carlton
United Country Party Deliberations And Conference Delegates
The United Country Party delegates discuss upcoming year plans including key officers treasurer and auditor, and arrange resolutions to be sent to the central office for conference agenda. Mr M G B Meadows addressed the gathering from Central Council and was well received.
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Mot Cleary
Preakdents
Meeers
Wallnes
Hom Willa
Wo B
Tresene
Menera
Th Meikle
M. PB. Cleary S
OP Wallace
M. G B. Meadows
Central Council
Red Cross Dance at Tatong
A Red Cross dance at Tatong featured local residents and visitors, with a program and refreshments supplied by the community circle. Organizers reported a cheerful gathering, modest expenses, and good support from attendees and volunteers.
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Red Cross
Nylon and Rayon Mill at Wangaratta
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a nylon and rayon mill at Wangaratta with references to margins, management, and local Australian industry. The garbled text mentions names and potential figures, but no clear events or outcomes are stated.
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Wangaratta
Wangaratta Carnival Report Confused By Garbled Text
An unclear OCR transcription describes a Wangaratta carnival week with scattered phrases about events, field games, and participants. The readable portions mention a pool or field activity and various names, but specifics are largely obscured, yielding a fragmentary record.
Cooperative Housing Societies Meeting Clarifies Roles and Requirements
A detailed discussion outlines member responsibilities and eligibility for cooperative housing groups. The document notes restricted access to certain sections, and emphasizes governance, financial obligations, and the need for clear records among societies in the western arena.
Postal Sunday Schools Ft Pete Abhee Fee Everaliaa
Fragmented OCR reads list of names and places about church activities and meetings. It mentions a Sunday school event at a church with unclear locations and several garbled terms. The readable bits point to church related gatherings and individuals without full context.
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Pete
Everaliaa
Belioone
Freeleg
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