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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
3
A historic retailer previews remaining summer stock with stretch pricing on items such as coir matting and suit cases. The notice lists price cuts including 18/3 and 18/8 per unit, with several items marked down well below previous tags and some items noted as no coupons.
Deputation from Dairymen Wheel and Graziers associations urged Benalla District Advancement League to reopen shops between 12 40 and 1 29 pm daily. They argued wartime measures should end and town progress rely on country shoppers, noting travel trains bring Melbourne farmers who need timely meals and services. The meeting debated hours, staffing, and impact on traders, with mixed views and calls for half day staff if possible.
Melbourne last week announced British Empire awards including an MBE to Captain Jack Chapman of Benalla aged 37 with the 2/8th Commando squadron. The report recalls his gruelling trek through hostile jungle against Japanese forces and notes his current fitness and pride of his hometown.
A garbled review notes various names and terms in a muddled movie event story. It mentions Katee and Me IPG and includes scattered references to Diners and sponsors, with a fragmented account of a promotional program and a cinema listing.
A special meeting was requested to handle trade privileges and shop access. Delegates from the country acknowledged traders' hardship while seeking restoration of prior privileges and a convenient time to resume regular market activities.
A brief ad notes crushed oats available for customers at Evans Grain Store with price per bag.
J Ginifer, formerly with the FAAF, announces he has resumed duties in Benalla District. He offers to carry out all classes of repairs and parts availability. Write or call to 4 Benalla Street, Benalla, or leave orders at this office.
Ex servicemen are invited to establish a business supplying Watkins products including soaps cleansers medicines and cosmetics. The Watkins company promotes independence security and steady income with minimal outlay. For information contact The Watkins Company 82 Exhibition Melbourne.
Ssnalis B18. prepared to sondue at the most reasonable prices, offering every class of casket with hearse and Camden on the premises. By manufacturing our own goods and keeping an organised position we can quote lower than any other firm. Crematives arranged. MELBOURNE OFFICE Spencer Estrast AGENTS: GAWLEY GWANPOOL MALONE ST JAMES WEIL DESMOND MAN. Phones listed.
The West-end Bakery Lietvina secured the servings of Mc Nichard Warr, with supplies available including Vitality Species White Reform Gpecial Brown 100 p.c. Wholemeal Gpecial Glabetic Bpecismall Geoda For Friendly Berrice Remember PREELAND Bridge Bt BENALLA.
Orders taken at BTURKEN'S Music House, Munn 1, local agent for Arboles line of Ewing machine pants.
Notice from Terrett & Co Pty Ltd regarding timber merchandise terms and bag return policy. References delivery, pricing per bag, and related trading terms. Court or commercial board contact details unclear due to damaged text.
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