New Year tennis tournament at Mt Bruno Benalla
The Mt Bruno New Year Tournament drew players from Benalla and surrounding districts. The event ran from December 2 to New Year’s Day with drinks and tea provided. Winners included J B Plant and Mrs Traynor, with semi finals and finals contested before a fire outbreak at Thoona interrupted play. Sir Horace known as Red Robbie was introduced as Commonwealth Director of Recruiting at the closing social, urging local support for a national defence drive.
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Mt. Bruno
Sials
Gece Jaunal
J. B. Plant
Mra. Traynor
Benalla
Bandera
Mra. Bara
Benallar
Chet Boo
Irene Nun
Tammick
T. Rowan
Mie D. Plibewa
Tammicky
Mrs. Humphreys
Goommet Enat
K. Woods
Devnly
Mian
Baird Y Woods
Sammon
Geandrina
Plant Ana Mes
Traynor v. Sanderson
Baird
al Belcher
Succhn
E. Lindholm
Arts. T
G. O'Buanads
L. Priestly
Hewley
A. Irvine
J S@atunon wae
KK. Nicol Licketwller
G. Bele
B. Nicol
Sir Horace
Red Robbie
Gr W. McCall Bay
Jim
Youths Follow Up Training Urged Amid War Debate
A speaker urged national service training as vital for defense readiness. He warned a lack of trained men would heighten casualties and urged youths to pursue military duties through training programs. Leaders and officials praised preparedness and encouraged recruitment efforts to fortify defense in uncertain times.
Amateur Athletics to Stage Races at Wangaratta Showgrounds
The Wangaratta Cycle Club will host amateur athletics events at the Wangaratta Showgrounds in February. Programs include 5 yard and 100 yard sprints, 440, mile and medley events, plus relays. Expected competitors include R. Brock, Prong Puke, and L. O'Donnell, with local residents possibly joining.
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Ine Seeanm
Surcesalee Vrat
Benalla
Athelie Chub
Wangaratta
Winigaratta
Warty Ny
Poab
Emer Uiat Lins
R. Brock
Prong Puke
L O'Donnell
Midolo
Ie Pas Wulaty
Government urged to raise recruits amid Communist menace
A civic speech warned of World War threat and the need for Australians to fulfill military obligations. Horace pressed citizens to join the New National Service Scheme, noting recruits were fewer than in 1939 and urging action to defend Australia against Communism and aggression.
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Horace
Zional Service
Australia
Pontinn
Mercy Mission to Cocos RAAF Airlift Details
A RAAF Lincoln from No. 11 Squadron flew 1800 miles from Western Australia to reach Cocos Islands and evacuate an injured airman to Perth. On New Year’s Day an LAC from Melbourne was seriously injured rebuilding the airport on Cocos. The crew included Captain Bayle and eight others.
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RAAF
Lincoln
No. 11
Fearce
Western Australia
Cocos Blind
Perth Hospital
LAC
A.D. Jones
Albert Park Boats
Melbourne
Cocox
Africa
Bervica
Plekum Lac
Paddy" Bayle
Longreach
Zen Bers
Rocke
C.D. King
L. F. Ollworth
R. E.milner
Signallara
Classified Advertising Rates: Paring of 8 words
Fragmentary notice outlines an advertising rate item with a deadline before noon on a near date. It mentions lodging details and a 1 paring of eight words, but the exact venue or organization is unclear.
Pillar Hydrants Urged by Town Authority for Footpath Safety
The Country Fire Authority urged pillar hydrants on footpaths to replace clogged plugs, warning that parked vehicles and heavy traffic delay water access during fires. Dr Gourley supported the plan, noting town safety and parking conflicts, while debate focused on costs and street marking before extending the scheme.
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Baruch Comme
Gourley
Kerbe
McCall
Grant
Benalta Fire Brigade
Pirth
Talehing
Borough Briefs From Morough First Meeting Highlights
The first Morough council meeting of 195 gathered Mayor Dr McCallay and doctors W Ferguson Bennion W Firth L Spitner J Talochine A Gourley A W Grubb plus town clerk D C Lateh. A letter from Shire of Benalla discussed sanitary charges and borough costs. A regional appointment saw Crs Coghill Mansfield and A B Davy elected. resignation of Dr G N Davy noted. A Public Works inspector report and local matters on railway and drainage were discussed.
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Morough
McCallay
Shire of
Benalla
Negesbury
Baddaginnie
Horough
Swinney
Vywatier Comeuyter
Mil Appre
Roneelmore
Ryan J
G. N. Davy
Alexandra
Inspector of Public Works
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Wim Commettien
AW Gorin
Mir.ernnejanade
Piers
Dine Wee
M. Payne
A. Gourley W. Fernam
Wallace
P Wedemann FA Cook
Mesars
Forbes
Thwaites
D. C
Anderson
Vitor
Aft Cinhy
Alains Menarks
CF Waller
Hewiky
Ayuiere
Nacional de
MK Horace
HSI
J. Poprington
Morate
Atlor
Mir Weleurnie
Betetth
Robineon Ealdie Wis
Hulifn
Bern
ALY Horwce
Diane
Wiech
Korea
United Nations
South Korea
Monwealth Bank
Cocos
Monty
Borsa
Borough Brevitie
J Man
Wetner Fia
Lee
Mui
Srcee
Elie
Sted
Danny
Jena
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