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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 16, 1940

Page

5

Liberal Country Party First Annual Meeting at Semalla

The Benalla Liberal Country Party branch reports a fair turnout for its first annual meeting. President Dr Wallace denounces central executive control as un democratic while noting membership rose to 200 and Violet Town and Dookie districts show strong growth. Delegates were elected and motions urged higher government support for Young Farmers, dairy supervision, tuberculosis elimination, and compulsory stock testing.

Benalla Liberal Country Party Wallace James Devenish Dookie Themelves Mile An Dr. Cook Mla Atle

Dirty Dairy Report From Monday Council Meeting

Health Inspector Mr Watson reported on dairy inspections noting some dairies are good while one dairy showed serious problems with cows suffering udder infections. Instruction for immediate improvements were issued. Dr Wallace called reports of dirty dairies disturbing. Council deferred action for 1300 months.

Watson

Wirth Brothers All-Star Circus Tour Heads to Melbourne

Melbourne audiences hail Wirth Brothers New All-star Circus as the best show of the year with acts from France Germany and Britain. The program features the Five Devarde aerial act the Myrena gravity show and the French clown troupe with Zarchin and the Three Leotards. The mammoth circus includes animal acts elephants ponies horses and trained brumbies with a 18‑act program plus novelty acrobatics and a final boxing/ballet number. Performances run at Careworks on February 23 with a Melbourne stop and touring plans for the rest of the trip.

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Girls Friendly Society Holds First Meeting at Devenish

The Girls' Friendly Society opened its year with a large turnout at 34 Thomas Church of England. Present were members from Devenjah Georambat and domes, with plans for an Admission service at Christ Church Devenish and about fifteen members to be admitted early.

Thomas' Church of England Girls’ Friendly Society Devenjah Georambat Domes Thoona OFA W Childs Chow Addir Alice Hymoe Pele Mien May Martin Sire Alexander Christ Church Devenish Menine Audper Ths Martin Martie Conantel Clark

Council Grants Use Of Oval For Eight Hours Log

Following BLEA’s local branch application the council approved the oval use. Only one tender was received, with interest shown by Mer Garson and others. the council considered transfers and concessions but declined to accept limited offers.

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New Swimming Pool Site Proposed by Meadows Estate

The letter proposes a new swimming pool site on Meadows property claiming Crown land status is unclear. Officials question feasibility and reference potential concrete works and access before any formal plan.

Engineering Report on Winton North Rail and Drainage Works

A council briefing outlines progress on Winton North road railwork and drainage schemes. It notes sections nearly complete, weed clearing, surface surfacing delays, and pending water channel work. Additional items cover Tecumwal road alignment, Culvert works on Loma Bunt Moa, and bridge abutment stonework with expected April completion.

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