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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
2
Nonsensical OCR fragment describes a near disaster sparked by a petrol threat on a main highway. Prompt action by two readers reportedly averted harm amid humid conditions and spreading flames near a property and nearby dwellings.
In Tangong a violent wind battered the coast leaving damage and flooding. Residents reported wrecked boats and damaged homes as emergency crews scrambled to respond amid the swirling spray and rising water. Local authorities warned of continuing gusts and urged caution.
Verna Mary dies after illness in Monnay incident up to funeral arrangements at local church. Marsmeet eaw fora tavern ene Manamore reat. Naan Chr tule in Yawford attended. Melina Mey Be Wife and T, White of hoon expressed sympathy. service to be held at Pearune Wwe Wont.
By order of the Benalla Waterworks Trust this by law regulates use of water for preventing larvae and prohibits other uses except for specified purposes. It imposes penalties up to five pounds for violations and outlines enforcement by the court. The by law was enacted December 16 100K with the trust common seal affirmed December 10 19 in the province of MANSON Chairman.
An inquest into the sudden death of Johanna Berger, aged 70, in Benalla was held. The death occurred within minutes after an apparent illness at her home, with police and the deputy coroner present. Percival Turner and Thomas J. Campsey among the witnesses testified.
The column reports Fay and Mire receiving guests at their home and Mr and Mrs A Terratt hosting a tea after a harvest. Joymith of the Wilt Hospital sited with her sister in Hampton. Notices announce the marriage of Halthlando Mattar and relatives traveling from Bday. A friend of Mrs ML Alexaras is mentioned in union maneuvers.
Intense heat grips Benalla and nearby areas with high temperatures over several days. Local reports describe extreme conditions, with residents coping amid heatwave warnings and shifting daily routines.
An OCR garble reports a gathering hosted by the North Fant organization with Mr Criveis and others. It notes a health trip to Europe and a planned return on a vessel named Ormande arriving in Melbourne, with mentions of local cafes and a festive toast amid community chatter.
The readable text shows a damaged report about a water system discussion at a meeting. It mentions extending certain protections rather than restricting water use, references two days and morning, and notes a prisoner being involved in a dispute. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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