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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text lists names like Wall ace, J. Mea dows Pateer, Fox and Berry with scattered terms Benchia Golde and Box maskin. The readable parts show no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
An unclear report describes a man named Wade Tully and Mrs Carey involved in an alleged assault. Mrs Carey reportedly took a boy to police after seeing injuries at a polling station and witnesses reported marks. details are fragmented.
A review notes The Adventures of Marcus Polo a romping biographical romance featuring Cary Cooper. The film follows Marco Polo’s early journeys from the Khan era through to Bambalu with a focus on trade and private enterprise.
Local reports indicate a switching problem at the Electricity Port Tun Gamab facility affecting power routing on Cememehy. No injuries reported. crews assess outage scope and restore timelines.
A local meeting chaired by leaders including J. Reon and H. Payne discussed early stages of a fundraiser between Renal Wed Som and Comforts Fund. The aim is to secure additional contributions tonight at Birpalla to strengthen the fund’s mission and future formats.
Fragmentary notes question dissolution reasons for a party, with garbled phrases about aeration, testing, and a witness statement. The legible elements include references to a person and a possible formal proceeding but specifics and formal actions are not clear in the readable text.
A deferral orders the purchase of nine machines at Shire Hall after a council vote. Debate focused on financing and timing as the matter lingered to a future meeting. Officials noted the need to relieve maintenance strain and avoid overrun costs while considering alternatives and period savings.
A large gathering marked a Ming of Age wedding at Omibble's Café with white lace gowns and festive displays. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee of the Bank of New Newih Tales, wore pale green chiffon, matching accessories, and a white lace veil as family and guests celebrated in Tatenalla and nearby areas.
A long narrative describes a social gathering at a home honoring a woman named Dorothy and her birthday. Friends from Manila and nearby areas attended with many toasts and affectionate remarks. The event featured a table of dishes, music, and expressions of goodwill for the guest and her family.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions the United Country Party and a figure labeled Mr. Meaog. The passage includes garbled names, scattered phrases, and unclear context suggesting a speech or notice without coherent details or dates.
In Benalla the wedding at Mary Trinity Church featured a wedding gown described as ivory with a Pater collar and pearl halo. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fm Taren of Muna Phreet Beastie, and her groom from Corowa, were joined in a ceremonious scene with orange blossom and embroidered veil details.
The Benalla Waterworks Trust reports overdraft year to date and total consumption figures. The secretary printed accounts showing pumps and works costs, including a £26 charge and various maintenance expenses. The meeting discussed unspent funds, property costs, and plans to renounce certain works while reporting active duties by the engineer and treasurer.
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