21 Jul 1939
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
1
The campaign will start next week under Benalla County Council. Country children may travel free by mail delivery return fare to Benella. Transport costs covered for those visiting Benalla for skin tests, vaccinations, and injections across four visits starting Monday next.
About 1.15 am Monday a car driven by F Strachan of Albury crashed into a tree after a tyre blew on the Hume Highway at Bad Dagingle six miles Melbourne side of Benalla. Mrs Strachan and Mrs Bell were taken to hospital with facial abrasions. Strachan treated for slight injuries.
Officials announce a special census data collection effort with cards issued for public receipt. The Edie department will coordinate, provide questions, and accept public assistance during the census period to support national records.
A well attended Friday evening meeting of the Hennila unemployed at Memorial Hall discussed work at stockyards and win facilities. President Mr Waters chaired the session urging classification of suitable relief and permanent aid through central officers to assist those in need.
Apex Club hosts a charity golf gymkhana with events including handicapped segments and country club participants. Profits go to Apex charity funds and trophies are awarded. entry funds support the local community effort led by Benalla officials.
At a coursing meeting in South Australia former townsmen reconnected after decades. Mr Marthint, photographer for the Age, and Mr A Fo Abfattier recalled a past charity item and a late father’s letter, prompting reminiscences of older residents and shared hometown identities.
Reductions announced in the number of country race meetings for the year with several meetings cancelled or unperformed by the Vite authority. Affected venues include Doreen Wahares Welumgn Avenel Mine Beymer Patter and others with specific cuts noted and a list of remaining meetings?
The Presbytery of Beauchworth held its annual meeting at St Andrews Hall in Benalla on Tuesday. Officers and arrangements were reviewed with plans for autumn services and the next half yearly meeting discussed. details include names and roles of attendees and governing actions.
A public gathering announced for July 28 in Memories Hall to support the Benalla Education Reform Association. The group aims to advance modern education in Whetoria, urging parental and community backing to press for school renovations and better opportunities for children.
Insurer reports payment for January fire loss across regions including New South Wales and Australia, with amounts of 141800 and 6400 followed by 5829 in Germany and related figures. The document notes nationwide settlements and currency conversions as part of the claim summary.
Ideal weather drew district residents to Tatong School Arbor Day event on Thursday July 4th. About 600 trees were planted by volunteers, with pupils and families helping, as the school committee plans future plantings and endowment efforts for generation. The day featured a luncheon, speeches, and thanks to helpers and sponsors, highlighting community involvement and ongoing support for the plantation project.
Report covers a Likert fen group gathering where McEwen accepted a challenge and others debated actions, with discussion of postal service timing and a vehicle post issue noted during the night meeting.
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