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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1940

Page

5

Tennis Club Stars Defeat Mallway in Friendly Cricket Match

In a Pleasant afternoon at the Friendly Societies grounds on Monday, the Halfway Tennis Club led by Tom Dykes defeated Mallway cricketers. Despite a brave batting display, the tennis side pursued a swift, aggressive plan and held the field to snuff out Mallway's innings. The match featured lively exchanges, sharp bowling, and a festive post play refreshment period provided by the Tennis club.

Mallway Cricketers Halfway Tennis Club Tom Dykes Arion Eelcketers Temenedd Elaine Orteketer Esther Himmelswee Tyke Stanley Ned Templeton Rome Deemans Neville Cardin Billie Epenet Mal Tom Formile Hoote Camerons Jack Gleeson Coote Stern Roarny Mirtes Weet

Dookie College Reports Weather and Harvest Impacts

The Principal of Dookie Agricultural College notes heavy rainfall this month totaling 2049 inches yearly average 22 techn. Hay cutting delayed with reduced yield per acre. Harvesting began in December with barley and orete crops affected. pest damage and wire issues noted. Clover and other crops show mixed results. late-season weather disrupted operations and plans for next week.

Dookle Agricultural College HW A. Pittman Bae Agr Up

Wangaratta Carnival Seed Wheat and Oats Club Chronicle

The Wangaratta Athletic Club prepares pedestrian and cycling tracks for the carnival amid heavy rains and flood conditions. The article traces track maintenance, stationing of pumps, and events around seed wheat and oat trials, with mentions of local officials, special trains, and agricultural research activities at the station, including varieties like Hee Bolla and Majep X and notes on harvest readiness and distribution.

Wangaratta Athletic Club Alweye Vinkting Pavane Winates Tae Peertien Karly Liege Cranks Wells Ban Perten Variou Perte Mallee France

Railways Revenue Improves Amid Drought-Year Struggles

Revenue reports show gradual gains for Victorian Railways from July to December 1840 against the prior year. Passenger and freight receipts rose, with overall revenue up by a substantial amount despite severe drought and a drop in trade. Refreshment service income climbed, and Goode revenue also increased, reflecting partial recovery amid adverse conditions.

Wool Cheque and 25 Million Pound Appraisal Details

A fragmented report discusses a Wool cheque of 25 million pounds and its appraisal value. It references the Central Wool Committee, a December meeting, and negotiations tied to shipments, deposits, and purchase terms. Names and precise figures are obscured by OCR errors.

Teelebren Evry Secoech Cremitten GM AL Eth Hell Tontly Alber Pete

Women Help The RAF In War Time Effort Details

Fragmented OCR reports women aiding the Royal Air Force in Britain during wartime. The piece mentions factory workers, clothing and equipment tasks, and collective efforts by Australian banners and Allies. It notes roles in factory lines, uniforms, and support activities as part of the Empire war effort.

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