Morwell Morwelland Yallourn Power Loan Opens Today
The 8.E.C. second Kiewa Morwell loan opens amid strong demand, with £1,000,000 offered and oversubscribed by £340,000. It funds Morwell briquette fuel and Victoria’s fuel and power expansion, securing government guarantees and underwritten by the State Savings Bank of Victoria, with conversion options for the No. 5 loan due 1990. The venture aims to ease power shortages, boost generating capacity, and support Victoria’s postwar electrification.
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Commission
Joan
Australia
Victoria
Sta Savings Bank of
National Bank
Queensland National
B.E.C
Mmuring Co
Chapman
Morwell
Mie
Rics
Kent Hughes
Kiev
Yallown
Klews
Yallourn
Benalla OWA Team Triumphs Over Wangaretta 9 2
Benalla OWA and Younger Set Hockey players secured a strong Saturday win at the Benalla Oval over Wangaretta. Benalla raced to nine goals while Wangaretta managed two, delivering a high scoring hockey match.
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Benalla O.W.A
Wangaretts
Benalla Oval
Benalla
Wangaretta
Goss
Arrival of Twins at Yarrawonga Hospital and Local Birth Notices
Reported births include a son and daughter at Yarrawonga Hospital on June 23, with L Pry and wife of Wedge Street congratulated on the birth of Graeme Leslie at Rosemore Hospital on June 20. Other notes mention Mrs Day returning home from Penn Hills, Mrs O Connell of Tatong and Mrs O Callaghan of Swanpool, holiday recollections, and updates on local residents' travels and health.
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Yarrawonga Hospital
Mra L. Pry
Wedge Street
Alto
Graeme Leslie
Rosemore Hospital
Prank Day
Penn Hills
W. O'Connell
Tatong
O'Callaghan
iSwanpool
Beechworth
PF. Bigmore
H. E. Ryan
Molyullan
Preeul
Melbourne
Model wedding gown brought from New York to Benalla
Miss Joan McCardel of Benalla returns from the United States with an ivory satin model wedding gown. She announces her engagement to Dr. FW Connaughton of Melbourne. Her brother H W McCardel drove her home from Melbourne after her arrival by Pan American clipper.
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New York
Joan McCardel
Benalli
United States
Mini McCardel
Heronge c Empert
FW. Connaughton
Melbourne
Lance
H. W. McCardel
Mia EL. McCartel
Benalla
Mia McCardel
Hanley
United
Australia
Miss MecCarter
Rousseau
Mire Motardel
Weighbridge erection and road funding debates in council minutes
Borough engineers approve a weighbridge project with two small tree removals. Heytenbury seeks extra road funds from parties and refers to Municipal Association. Appeals from Gordon Institute for Boys and The Save the Children Fund seek support. council delays action. Objection to garage lean-to, by-law, street repairs, lighting restrictions during a strike, and various committee referrals follow.
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Permewan Wright Ltd
Uney
Fawckner
Shire of
Heytenbury
Bave the
Punch
Mia A. M. Ledger Redeed
Ellery
Biate Electricity Commission
Baten
J. Taloshino
Sharpe Street
Orimary
Triochino
Bennison
P.4.g.'s
Una
Urerdy
Bridge Street
Ferguson
Barkly
Salisbury
R. Goodman
Goodman
Cr. Firth
Perth Street
Logyther Prairie Works
Nex
Alde Ge
Parka and Gardens Committee
Parks and Gardena Committee
Shire Council
Women’s Hospital Auxiliary Fair Plans Australian Tea
At the O W A Hall on a November Wednesday evening the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary ran through preparations and Mia O’Donnell discussed her term. A November decision set an Australian Tea for Wednesday August 3. Stall holders were chosen with display roles for several members including Briggs Moore Keavy Thornburn Gardiner Croxford and produce leads Williams Evans Smith with tea service by Meadows Harper Pickering Short.
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Mia O'Donnell
Pancy
Mesdames Briggs
Moore
Keavy
Meadames Thornburn
Gardiner
Croxford
Masdames Williams
Evans
Smith
Benalla Names First Town Clerk W G Gray
Benalla appoints W G Gray as fire town clerk with duties to commence in September. Gray, from Brightshire, formerly linked to Castlemaine and Moor shamshires, is 44, married with two children.
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W. G. Gray
Benalla
Wil
Gray
Brightshire
Castlemaine
Joseph's School Dominates Local Basketball Premiership
In Benalla area action, Joseph's School teams posted decisive results against Younger Bet and Warrenbayne while St Joseph's Blue edged PuF.A. and Joseph's Gold beat Benalla A. Umpires praised, matches played on the convent grounds and oval with even play noted in several games. Warrenbayne girls showed commendable spirit despite a loss.
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Joseph's Gold
Joseph's Behool
Younger Bet
Benalla “B
Pacwory
Benalla “A
Warrenbayne
Joseph
Benalla
Ional
St Joseph's Bluchoon
Warren Tay
Convent
Joseph's
Jocepi
PB Plas
Josepha
Mra McCormick
Trices Warrenbayne
Enthusiaan
Macches
EK. Danger
Joseph's Blue
H. Richierdoor
Joseph's School
F.C. T. Crosp
Joseph's Guild
Sam Martin Warrenbayne
Jetlcon
Road Race Spotlight As Eddie Given Wins Two Mile Derby
Saturday's two mile road race ended in a win for Eddie Given with Willy W O Callaghan taking second and J Tav Endale third. W Verhurat finished fourth and earned the fastest time. The course ran from the Junction of Mounfield and the Highway through Baddaginnis toward Warrenbayue road, then to Benalla via Reel Hills. E Green remains a top contender with Val O Callaghan close in the final sprint. The club heads to Invercloub next Saturday for a dime purse event with expectations high for Nev Ye Arnott and new member Wal O Callaghan.
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Eddie Given
Willy W. O'Callaghan
J. Tavendale
W. Verhurat
Mounfield
Main Proud
Wi Baddaginnis
Bolt Lue
Warrenbayue
Benalla
Reel Hills
E Green
Val O'Callaghan
Ute Vialeimg
Barymour
Nev
Ye Arnott
Kx Wal O'Callaghan
Val
Bett “Er
Vveti
Air Force Week 1048 Planned to Boost Public Support
The editor encourages Benalla Ensign readers to back Air Force Week from September 12 to 19, 1948. The aim is to inform on life in the Permanent Air Force, its funding, aircraft, and roles, building on last year’s cooperation with press, radio, advertisers, manufacturers, and radio groups to boost public engagement.
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Am Force
Benalla
Air Force Week
Air Parce
R.a.af
Australia
Air Force
Gener
Tie Press
Hadio
Mianufacturera
Alfa’s
Atance AP W. Na
Bt Wan
Fatima Apparitions Lecture Draws Large Crowd and Film
A crowded lecture and film show recounted the Fatima apparitions and the 1917 events. Mr Hodgkinson presented a Portuguese film showing 1848 Fatima ceremonies with 800,000 pilgrims, and spoke on Our Lady messages urging prayer and penance. The event featured CYMS and local presenters with a packed Convent Hall audience.
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Himesly
Film Company of
Portugal
Fatima
Hodgkinson
Lucia
Jacinta
Prancisso Marto
Earth
Our Lady
Hode- Kelriwon
Hodgkinen
M.S. Wade
CYM5
P.oj
Convent Mall
Mir M. Shallwe — Jreddesil
CY Mls
Farewell to Bob and Mrs Hunter at Tatong
Bob and Mrs Hunter were farewelled at Tatong as they prepare to move to Benalla to start a new business. A presentation clock and cheque were given, with speeches by local figures and a chorus singalong as the supper was served.
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Bob Hunter
Tatong
Talong
Benalla
Mideylghe
Harrison
McCauley Snr
T. Sullivas
Crowe
Jack Sewart
Percy Smith
J. Mitchell
Tetehis
Bob
W. Groby
Baurdock
Rosebud
Grubb Laen
My Murdock
Morrison
Mark
Coolei
Euchre Night At Bungeet To Aid School Fund
Mothers Club organized a euchre party at the Bungee School to raise funds. A cold evening drew a strong attendance with Mrs A W Birnie and Mr L Priestly among the winners. Miss Crawford and Mr J Gammion claimed booby prizes. The final event in the series will be held on Friday, Ed, with prize aggregates and a supper to conclude.
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Euchre
Bungeet
Mothers’ Club
Funda
Bungee
Aldones
A.W. Birnie
L. Priestly
Primea
Miss Crawford
J. Gammion
Benalla Air Service Debate Heads to Federal Action
The exchange centers on air service permits for Benalla and Bairnsdale. The Commonwealth would grant with state cooperation while Victorian Transport Minister faces federal approval hurdles. Civil Aviation Dept and aviator companies show readiness to operate pending permits, highlighting intergovernmental tensions in aviation policy.
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Benalla
Commonwealth
Transputa Ipyneta
Balsiedale
Tie Aerodrome
Bern
Parliament House
Vale Golf Club Weekend Results With Wide Range of Scores
Fifty three players entered at Vale Golf Club with many cards returned in good order. N Btephena won A grade and P Grubb took AB grade honours amid a long list of individual scores and notable performances across vários divisions.
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C. A. McKenne
A W Grubb
P. RK Larking
MH Dayte
H W Armott
J Pennington
MH Gibbs
H Archer
Lo Hind
RSL District Councillor Appointment Sparks Local Meeting
A meeting at Benalla on Saturday appointed AL W. Rotege as district councillor amidighing changes to the council. The gathering approved the chair, elected new shire secretary MP Webb, and noted the resignation of a past official while planning upcoming duties.
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Nodd Dustriet
Hote Bos L
Ile
Duigmral
AL W. Rotege
Benalla
Tungamal
Webb
Meeretasy
Coal
Jaan
Champion Cyclists Visit Benalla
Three top-line road cyclists Russell Meckridge Keith McFarlane and Eddie Smith passed through Benalla on their Melbourne journey yesterday on the way to Albury from Melbourne. Smith spoke Sydney for Melbourne feats and McFarlane Meckridge prepared for Olympic team hopes later at Worlds. The group drew local interest as they discussed track aims and road championships during a brief visit.
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Ooyellvs
Trussell Meckridge
Keith McFarlane
Melbourne
Eddie Smith
Sydney
Benalla
Smith
Melourie
Samueday
McFarlane
Albury
Mel Wourne
New Zealand
Kagier Wiler
Giaenae French
Tasmania
Keith ‘McFarlane
Winidig
Prac
Kekdi
Anip Ae Wilell
Chansionshipa Wiles
Meaalla Cie Taree Myellei Ai
Uve
Gite
McLeod
Benalla Club Draws and Championships Update
A Saturday event features an 18 bolus handicap for A and B grades with draw times including 12 30 Mire ieee Mrs Whytlaw and Mr Greening, 12 40 bere Giver and Mrs Stephens, and 19 90 Miss Wann and Mira Jobmatom among many entries. Club Championships results hint at multiple players such as Mira Cooper Mr Dickson and Mrs Cowan with ongoing meet plans and forthcoming Friday or Saturday card play.
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Mies Hannon
Mra Siman
Beer
Mre Cowan
Mra Webster
Mra Beasley
Mrestl
Mia
D Thompson
Mra Bryce
Mire Brown
Mrs Grubb
Mra McCormick
Cavin
Mine C Arnott
Armott
Mre Lewis
Mia Henry
Milne Sheppard
Mis Strpruyis
Mire Hind
Mins Hutoliteen
Dickeson
Mira Sutton
Mra Neil
Tolli
Elwo Chirp Lpe Aarp Wa
VAS Cine
Mira Cooper
Dickson
Joh Ion Dd
Cowan
McCate
Aronatrong
Sutin
McKeine
Nell
Benalla
Ae Coe
Linia
Miroore
Sutherland
Soyer
Herrin
Ladney
Charlie Rey
Lean Wood Ledger
Anberiaim
McKeneie
Wreatwond
TJ Ho Arce
Tippett
Ebore
Pennangton
Jo Strachan
PF McGormick
Thomywan
AL Smit
Coote
OF Arts
Vien
Bechell
Ceru
Lai Gapple
Atdrreon
Judd
Radler
Ramer
Finn
A Power
J. B. Ror
Cormick Shr
G. Cowan
Davis
Not Getting Reasonable Treatment In Benalla Says Housing Commission
Dr W McCall Say urged Benalla councillors that housing was scarce and land prices were too high. He said the Housing Commission staff asked about land with sewerage and water within boundaries, while Bay reported inflated prices for town land.
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Benalla
Housing Commission
W. McCall Say
Departure Of Dr Harris Regretted At Costa School
The Costa School mourns the departure of Dr S Harris who has long aided activities and guidance for young people. The engineer notes Harris’s instrumental role in school success and expresses gratitude as he moves to new surroundings with best wishes from colleagues and friends.
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Dr. S. Harris
Har
Benalm East School
Pha
Lee Young Folk
Hila
Harris
World Famous Authority On Animal Breeding To Visit Benalls
District graziers, farmers, and dairymen, and the public are invited to Memorial Hall on Tuesday for a lecture by AL L. Hagedoorn, world famous authority on animal breeding. His Australian literary work and practical farming insights are highly regarded.
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Benalls
Memorial Hall
AL L. Hagedoorn
Australia
Offtlern
Benalla Hospital Doings And Annual Ball Arrangements
The hospital committee plans several fund raising balls to be held this year. A Belle of the Ball event is to select the lead hostess with other galas organized to support the hospital's endeavours. Details include Friday events, golf chair duties, and preparations for the central fall ball as part of the year’s social calendar.
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Sonia
Auitimn SR
Teal
Fospital
Behal
Matyerre
Greer Grey Pear
Chwmeiber
Tomorrow's football clash Benalla versus Wodonga in Wodonga
Local football preview lists Benalla and Wodonga squads with numerous players named across ben a lla roster and possible inclusions for Saturdays game while noting the influence of available officials and umpires in Benalla and Wodonga.
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E.C
Kiewa Morwell
Borough News Contineer
O.W.A. Hall
Benalla's
Eddie Green
Mator
Benalla Club
Corvensil
Ntal
Delia
VALE
Wwe
Tard
Lieeller
Mba
Diawi
Weil
Crietiton
Dean Mis Tiangget
Giusy
Maxwell
Shuarii
Duwre
Lintiger Heid
Bodum
Bates Bean Dieup
Martin Ware
Whane Aoure
Mort
Miss Arion
Mins M Vvaugheys
Diego
Mra
Vaughan
Guldes Vale Golf Club
Giniden Vale
Batur
Foo Vaan
Kennedy
J McCate
W Roberta
Fra O'Donnell
Ren OF Donnell
DF Stewart
F Lauer
Tavendale
Brennan
We Toole
Ciamplerdiie
Oracle
CG Hatnicks
Thiel
Libkerar
Denne
Lear
FP Croucher
Oc Lane
T Thorburn
Motabe
Williams
Lamp
Fog Lucas
Motley
Degoel
Daorevel
Reyne
OIA
Taweredilly
Vaeuthanm
Tawerdale
A Boyle
Tierretiit
de Aeecrel Rotere
LV. Roeminedy
T Tiburtburn
Roa. O' Donnell
T Lane
M Joy
Hf O'Donnell
Wo Tavenedaty
Do Maxwell
Hutchioon
Benalla Abreoctates
Mix & Falyepyad
Leo
Beare
Mpa Leder
Ib Ab
Mboy Fo Stephens
Mra Bryew
Jobmaten
Mra McCabe
Mra Simon
Henry
Mire Arnott
Lewke
Mire Davis
Tbs i
Mire Oliver
Bbod
AES
R.S.L
Alice Bem
Benalla Hospital
Doings
Wodonga
Wodorra
Sea
Chitty
Brites
Symmes
Bond
Carson
Dunolly
Exton
Kelly
Hopkins
Jones
Bambridge
Anderson
Share
Jenny
Lighton
T. Benfield
G Allen
Milber
Olesen
P Oreen
Beth Ems
Nacity
Nacity Mr Fr, Bon Wid Uy
Arsally Flejanl Shainan
Swohewen
Cherite Ead
Rll Nicholson
Brambiett Mata
Delaney
Agdeens
Taybornis
Carter
O' Demmeld
Rhmies
Busse
Hyland
Cusgen
Surrie
P Green
L. Doherty
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