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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
2
Local notices report postponement of the Tatong Hea Crome Circle massing from July 3 to July 1th. Rain records show 20 points on Monday, making June unusually dry. Police magistrates exam results highlight Mr C Elvish as sole successful candidate among eleven contenders.
The Commonwealth imposes government newsprint restrictions with 98 percent cuts to daily papers. Editors urge conservation and pledge to publish only essential news in a condensed format. The Ensign plans to maximize space by trimming clutter and avoiding lavish display.
Engagement announced in Benalla between Mary Josephina King and David Maxwell. Local camp updates note Wright and Trewin at camps in Gooram Bat and Wan Narellie with others visiting and returning. Births reported for Griffiths and Tanner families. nursing trainees meals and hospital transfers mentioned. Community notices include hospital stays, transfers, and a farewell for J Lonch.
Robingon and Monde report a typical fortnight market at the Benalla Corporation Yards on Tuesday inst with a sale yarding of stock. Buyers came from Melbourne Shepparton and Kuroa with local traders and graziers. Wethers and lambs sold to 64/7 and 14/6 respectively while cattle prices moved ahead of prior rates with heifers cows and calves in demand.
The Tatong Dramatic Co staged The Smiling Cow at the Tatong Public Mall on Wednesday evening. The takings totaled 14. Performers Brian Coleman and Betty OConnell presented songs and skits including There’ll Be an England and Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Read. A dance followed with music by Mrs OConnell Mrs Coghill Miss Una McCauley and Mr.
Extension of hours at Almonds Telephone Exchange announced by the Deputy Erector. From July 1 the exchange hours for telephone purposes will be weekdays 5 am to 8 am and Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.
Benalla Plumpton Coursing Club discusses a half holiday for carnival week and broadcasting plans. The meeting approves advertising funds, insurance options, and program selling, with changes to meet on Mondays and Tuesday viewing options.
Mint Eva Sinnamon daughter of Me and Mere David Sinnamon of Kew married Jamra Glen Weed son of Mr James Ward of Kingston. Ceremony at Holy Trinity Church Chapel Kew conducted by Canon Wilson. Bride wore pale blue wool voile with matching halo hat carried orchid bouquet. Attended by none. Family reception held at bride’s home.
In Benalla a group led by Memrs 0. Lateh and C. Den eer with UCP approval formed the Benalla Pals Association aimed at collecting waste paper and other scrap to aid the war effort. Fifteen members joined, groups of four organized, Ralph Williams joined, ages 11 to 18 invited, fifty armbands requested, scales needed for weighing and recording collections. The drive pledges service and loyalty, promising funds and interest free loans for a war chest.
The death occurred at Kerala Community Day for Mrs Ruth Marcia of Mir J. T. Maan. She leaves a family including Joseph Isobel Kathleen Glaniey Glenn Nobert Margaret Ann Francis Lilian Constance Dora Irene Joan Nina EK Se and a five day old baby.
The fragmentary notice notes Amy Ellen Ouf who died at 13 Church Street on a recent Tuesday morning, age not stated, and mentions relatives including brothers Seymour and Ernest Hoyt. It references Miss DuMeh and a boarding house, with condolences extended to Mrs. Lynch of Winterbereaverna and a bereaved family mourning Shiney Helen.
The article reports on a club or committee discussion about member recruitment and lists names such as M Mason of Moorngag and Delvin in the context of upcoming weeks. It notes a draft or call up process and mentions Mr Hector Munro among those involved.
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