07 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1939
Page
1
A letter from J. Br. Darling argues for education reform highlighting the ideal student profile. He contrasts fearless independent thinking with current rigidity, urging better teacher training and freer early personal development. The piece also notes legal consequences for barracking in football under the Police Offences Act.
The Benalla Boy Scouts report damp weather has cooled enthusiasm but a 34 member muster followed a reorganized troop. New badged tests begin, outdoor games and wading work planned next Saturday, with the troop mascot Bully noted.
A good attendance of 84 youths from St Joseph’s Church gathered Sunday to form a Catholic Youth Club. Rev Father Hanshan named president with Miss Mary Ride and Mr C L Farrell as vice president and secretary treasurer. Committee members include Miss Moya Hul ton Mona White Mary Willis Messrs J Leahy D McKinnar and W Nolan. Club aims to host social functions and badminton and other sports with membership set at one shilling. Next meeting July 11 to draw up full program. A separate note reports Mill El Club’s first run to Buffalo with R Roe C Clarke K Themes and S Byrne enjoying good skiing conditions and keen prospects for district championships in August.
Swans will make history as a new speed club forms amid high enthusiasm. President Bronigen and followers expect a landmark invitational with July events and improved course, crowd growth, and new facilities. Leaders promise a strong future for the sport and the town.
A fragmented, archaic-sounding excerpt depicts marital roles and the wife’s actions within a troubled relationship. The speaker references a wife following her husband’s lead, seeking the line between loyalty and independence in a patriarchal setting, with implied social pressures.
A UCP delegate meeting in Benalla to elect its candidate for the District seat features six nominations led by Mir Mr. B. Meadows who agreed to stand. The successful candidate will face Mr. McEwen. Meadows is praised as a strong, capable supporter with broad experience and leadership, including a long tenure with the FLBLSU.A. The remaining nominees include Chindinda, Stewart, Huewtae, and others from various regions.
Fragmented OCR lists names and locations with postal and administrative notes. It mentions Melbourne, Georgia, and various place names while outlining a proposed federal rule review and potential reallocation of duties. The text is garbled and reads as a draft notice of postal service adjustments with scattered figures.
Educational exhibits review by district inspector Haddow and Melbourne Meigiel. plan to abolish competitive schoolwork sections, replace with noncompetitive displays. Emphasis on comprehensive show featuring Young Farmers, Civic clubs, and associated student projects under supervision. entry fees noted and assurances of strong support from Department and teachers.
A crowd pleaser stands out with family loyalty as the show recaps celebrate a vanished era of stage stars including Minnie, Ruby Keeler, and Conway. The article recalls dramatic scenes at the Cordelia court and the wartime theater era with a focus on the actors and their enduring ties.
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