15 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1943
Page
1
Den nishire Council discussed a gift of wallets for overseas servicemen and a prize presentation policy. A successful dance at Wintonfall raised funds for the Prisoner of War fund, with local volunteers hosting and prizes won by residents.
At a recent meeting the Benalla Waterworks Trust decided to offer its old steam plant for sale chaired by Com W W Bay with Com O Crivens A Grubb and others present. West side of core wall nearly complete as reporting continues on the dam at Yeas Creek.
A town trust discusses extending a ¾ inch water main from Bean Street to Clarke Rise to serve land owned by H Dain ning apiting and notes water supply needs for pumping. debate covers auxiliary plant, sale of old engines and boilers, and funding for new pumping equipment and power plant reliability.
The Swanpoel Red Cross Circle held its monthly gathering in Benalla. Members thanked E A Denotes for flax fund support and Mam Armeireng for lending a binder. A crochet raffle and war moving certificate raised 110 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence for the fund. Mator Andrew Macfarnan identified rain at 4 points. Three people guessed 5.5? points. Mim M Jones won second prize after the draw. The Circle thanked Mr McDonald for keeping rain records.
Recent fire calls prompt immediate action as landholders risk danger. Bengalla Muah fire brigade group pushes for linking Greta South and Lary In areas with no operating brigade. A fire drill failed when a 5 bale blaze near Lore and Ryan’s Creek could not be located, leaving landholders uninformed of a planned fire bail. If a brigade were established it would serve about seven landholders. Telephonic communication is scarce, forcing updates via Benalla and Wangaratta. The blaze affected properties including Bullocks and Mr T. Obra’s, Motyitial.
A chaotic tennis report from Lurg details Fo MeEirey and Minesh Bicholis defeating Twomler and Mibee Erogrmee in a tense match. It lists numerous pairings and results, highlighting late wins and byes, with several players including Nicholas, McElroy, and Brennan advancing through rounds.
Retiring postmistress Mis tinnley to leave after two decades serving the Benalla area. Family and colleagues plan a small gathering this week to honor her long tenure and express thanks for her dedicated postal work.
A convoluted government notice discusses sugar relief rules and eligibility. It mentions commissioners, forms, and addresses, with references to household aid and third special shipments. The text briefly notes names and locations, but the intent remains unclear.
A state leader calls for extending primary and secondary industries into rural areas. The speech aims to boost country life by creating more attractive work and prosperity in regional communities, tying growth to local infrastructure and education initiatives.
A historic ceremony at Meriva Meunetl marks the launch of a new ship with Minister Drake presiding. The event features the crowd, naval officials, and vows by the ship’s crew to uphold duty and national service during the rite and reception.
The readable text shows a garbled set of names and phrases with references to a rider and a person named Heeiet He and a place Heng da aid. Details are unclear but indicate a local incident or obituary style fragment with multiple proper nouns and scattered descriptors.
A garbled OCR snippet shows fragmented names and phrases about entertainment highlights. Readable bits reference people and events but lack coherent structure or clear details. The fragment suggests a parade or show lineup but cannot confirm dates or participants.
Fragmented OCR text references a women's auxiliary group for boys in a northern area with scattered names such as Prerua Feesoility and Hofer Tat, plus mentions of local figures and aid efforts. The legibility is poor and does not form a coherent event or outcome.
A government report indicates 214 branches of nine principal trading banks have already been shut or planned for closure to rationalize banking. The document notes most closures occur in towns with more than one bank operating.
A dense unreadable OCR fragment presents scattered names, places, and phrases. The text resembles a disrupted historical newspaper page with no clear event, date, or coherent narrative.
Fragmented text references advice from a council's solicitor and legal guidance. The readable portions mention timelines, proceedings, and possible guidelines for engagement and actions. No clear dates, names, or specific outcomes are established in the legible segments.
Farmers from Benalla to Ryan's Creek will assist this year with harvest work. Concrete work on the dam wall is planned for Monday, with district men expected to contribute in greater numbers as the job proceeds.
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