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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1945
Page
2
An unusual livestock sale notice lists corriedale and pelwarth ewes with various ages and bonds, noting buyers and lots. The fragmented text mentions locations such as Mansfield and Plone and references multiple breeders and prices in a rough catalog style.
Local meet offers free entry and multiple events for youths and women. Highlights include Youths' Race for ages under 14, Girls and Boys sprints, high jump, pole vault, and a final 120 yards handicap. Open handicap trots and horse events listed with weights and entries. Trophy prizes announced for notable performances and champion ladies events.
A court case details the conviction of a person for wilfully damaging hive frames on private property along Fridge Street. The incident occurred in a street area, with the offender held accountable under local law. The report notes charges and resolution but omits sensational detail.
Readable entries outline events for an athletic carnival including novice handicaps, miles and furlongs races with prizes and trophies. It lists multiple races such as Five Mile Scratch, One Mile Handicap, and Carnivals with dates, venues, and prize amounts, plus accommodation notices for visitors and participants.
Notice begins with a time and date 13 January but the document is garbled. It promises hours during which water will be supplied for domestic purposes starting Friday January 13 with no further notice. The fragmentary text implies a public utility notice listing water-supply hours.
Notices report births at Bush Nursing Home Exton and Wangaratta Community Hospital. Engagement announced for Mr W A Moyling’s daughter to Wil ar Alexander. Many family updates include holidays, moves, returns from Adelaide, Inverell, and Rutherglen, and local social events at Scott’s Hotel and Benalla district homes.
After a special meeting the Benalla Waterworks Trust announces new hours for water restrictions starting today Friday. Chairman W Metall Bay warns of severe dry spells, low ground water, and the need for strict conservation as rainfall and stream flow have been historically low.
A detailed account of Elvie Greena turning 21 at her parents home in Thomais Street with a penny-tling game on the lawn and a birthday cake ceremony. Guests enjoyed music, a supper, and speeches by Mr Terry Mincheton and Mr Charles Jarvins. The celebration closed with song and thanks to hosts Mr and Mrs Greena.
Unclear fragments report Mr W D Kennedy visiting Benalla during a holiday tour to inspect the Beaut Hall and appointments. The text mentions air force associations and past officials, with scant readable details about dates or affiliations.
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