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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
2
Aspens invited to haul sewn timber from our mill at Merrijig to Benalla and vicinity. Tender close Monday mid July. Price per 106 feet, full particulars from Carters Benalla Ltd. Carrier Hirrot Nenalin. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
The new owners announce they have taken over the established W. J. Gruhh & Co plumbers and tinsmiths business in Nunn Keet Benalle. They plan a complete startup with a full range of plumbing supplies and services including tanks, cold water, beverage fittings, tin machining and plumbing repairs by first class tradesmen.
Details from a Wangaratta speed coursing meeting describe stakes and winners. Names such as Harriss Chee and Davie appear in a jumble with wager amounts and event codes. The entry includes references to hosts, veterinarians, and officials and a July timing note.
Mr J Meer argues that defense programs should be run in country districts to aid smaller towns. The Minister for Supply says these ideas are noted and that Benalla and Wodonga railway workshops may be prepared as defense annexes for technical and organizational programs.
A visit by J G Coles and permanent duty for Crabbes at Banalla mark a busy week. Miss Myrike Griffin and John H Lodge wedding planned at Henain Methodist on August 11. CWA Younger group meets at Memorial Hall with supper hosted by local ladies. Numerous church and community updates, promotions, and travel notes across Benalla and surrounds with births and hospital news.
Inspector Lauder cites corroborating evidence in a Tatong court for penalties on opossum skins. James McH Ch Wiles pleads guilty to possessing four skins and exceeding permit terms, with fines set and a one month stay granted. The second charge is withdrawn.
At a parish meeting in the Mall, President Bro. Lucas welcomed members and outlined the group’s aims of witness, fellowship and service. Rev. Kennedy spoke on how modern science and archaeology relate to biblical tales, followed by social games and activities with score totals listed.
Members of his Mother’s Circle held a memorial tea in aid of West Songol to fund a school plant. Mrs Crichton and Miss A Will won two amusing contests while Miss A Ledger donated a trophy. A fruit and cake stall run by Mrs Ackersey, Crichton, Stewart and Fraser added to the cheerful event.
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