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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented report discusses Meadows long service and stance on community rules in Benalla. It mentions his role in administration, support for past government and democratic priorities, and his reputation as a parliamentary reformer.
At the annual meeting of the Devenish Sports Club the president Mr Zr Cameron thanked attendees and reported on financials showing profits directed to war service funds and ongoing club activities.
A Lua Hall Fund Committee meeting at the Coro School on Saturday evening last attended by the wall. Decision to bold aport useing about Eight hour ty for further tude of the pprpoe fling the hall. A woman Deas Tk was nine added to a fang on Aitrastive spare proclaim Sofie. Hin expected that some good prison ill be given for the major evans. The communiee.
Fragmented report covers tennis matches and donor list from a local club event. Mentions players Jancellent Innivan Colin Bay defeating others. Verna Baker and Hirt triumph over Backlaw Gleveon. a donors list including AJ Muley Mindtion. various doubles handicaps with scores and participants such as Minne Brown Juhpeins, Stephens, and Murd.
A fragmentary report previews a theater event at Broadway Avenue featuring Jeanette MacDonald. It promises musical comedy and star turns with varied acts and a lineup including Minn Rex and Grey, plus projected titles and performances amid a bustling program.
The article records a wartime relief focus tied to schooling and community fundraising. It notes funds allocated to education and welfare, reports on school repairs, and references a committee overseeing progress, with figures suggesting substantial financial activity linked to child welfare and reconstruction efforts. It lists several local officials and contributors, including named individuals and committees, in a period-typical tone.
A Saturday inter town tennis meet near Westwind drew players from Clarendon aye area and Yarrawonga clubs. Notable results include A Crockettlaaiee and Mr Aeaiston claiming front line wins as crowds gathered at the hall with attendance by Plein and local figures.
Fragmented notes mention players Morrow Danie Culiean Kowilly Sibi Mallwayn Heit Stewartins Boers Tuddupiinte and a brief Ground in UK reference with unclear events and scores. The text appears garbled with names and terms, offering no clear outcomes or dates.
A fragmented report of a cricket match involving Chidlow and opponents Bethe Gardens, with mentions of Ernian and Rotary Club figures and a late evening draw. The piece lists players, dates, venues, and scores in a busy, partially garbled recount.
Fragmented obituary notes several residents and public figures by name and role, detailing affiliations with churches, clubs, and local institutions. It mentions memorials and dates, with scattered phrases about mourning, support services, and community response.
AW Roscoe is elected president of the Benalla branch. The report notes the branch remains in good financial position and details ongoing local governance matters, including internal elections and forthcoming duties.
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