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Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

5

Westwind Yacht Joins Gippsland Lakes as Pleasure Boat

The Surrey yacht The Westwind, 73 feet by 34, now licensed to carry passengers on Gippsland Lakes, previously a private cruiser. It sails up the Tambo River and through lake systems, offering daily fares from Lakes Entrance and moonlight trips, with private charters available via Variety Investments Pty Ltd Melbourne.

Oippaland Lakes Bouth Hoa Islands Wea Gippsland Lakes Ifit Marine Board Liouis London Oand Wenilemes Tambo Lake King Bairnedale Lake Victoria Gippaland Lakes Variety Investments Pty, Ltd Collins Street Melbourne

Electricity for Glenrowan to be reconsidered next financial year

Mrs Crivelli reports that funds are unavailable this year to extend security service to Glenrowan. The matter will be reviewed in the new financial year starting July, as representation from the North Eastern branch of the State Electricity Commission is included. The transmission line to Glenrowan requires upgrades when the Kiews hydro project comes online. The Victorian Western district crop yields are strong with some fields reaching high tonnage per acre and later crops in the central highlands look promising.

Glenrowan R. G. Crivelli Staite Eleo Genrowan Kiews Criveill Highlands

Old Boys Annual Cricket Match at Benalla Oval

An aged cricket gathering plans a 18 March 12 am start at the Benalla oval with social lunch breaks until 6 pm. Capt A Brown leads a ready team while old players list include Mall, P Trewin, Davis, Cook, Ferris, Meadows, Cleary, Polly, Gillies, Mitchel and others.

Benaila Oval the Oval A. Brown

Sheep sale yields strong turnout and high prices at Benalis yard

A large crowd from Berwick Echuca Kyabram and surrounds attended the sheep sale at Benalis Yard where 8000 head averaged 25 4 per head by suction. Top crossbred lambs fetched 31 8 while other lines sold to 24 7 and 18 3 for the best Romney cross. Wether and ewe weaners posted robust averages with 2420 of 4100 ewe weaners averaging 28 5 and overall yarding praised for growth and appearance.

Berwick Werribed Meams Echucn Kyabram Magambis Shepparton Seymour Aiwenel Euron Violet Town Mansfeld Yabba Katama- Ute Enes Conan Southdown Rams Corriedale Border Laicester Rama Guiness MC Romney Cross Carrawobblity Benalis

Polish War Victims Relief Fund appeals for support

The Polish War Victims Relief Fund appeals for aid in this state. Relief to nearly 100000 refuges and Polish troops in Allied service is described. Sydney donations of 2000 pounds plus clothing are sent, with further funds needed. Local committees urged to forward contributions to the Polish Consulate in Sydney.

France Royal Navy Admiralty Roral Sydney Empire London Percival Halee Rogers Supreme Court of N.8 Alfred Davidson Bank of X.blw Foland Foliah Pitt Street

Research Truck Proving Ground Tests European Road Conditions

A new truck proving ground combines motor track work with special pavement tests to evaluate international trucks on rough surfaces. It features a half mile oval, straightaways, banked turns, and a twist course with deep corrugations for stress testing. Local agents offer a booklet and expert guidance on the facility and tests.

Lorgs Stron Bet Honaia Avery Menara Beholes Simmonds Mer Greaves SLE

Reunion of Benallaites at Luna Park Friday Visit

Benalla residents and visitors plan an annual trip to Luna Park at St Kilda. Special train will carry Benalla residents arriving after 1 pm and returning by 7 pm. Luna Park manager Mr Garnet Curwen will open early for country visitors and all shows will run, with Mr John Porter assisting locals on site.

Luna Park Benulla Ft. Elida Lune Park Garnet Curwen

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