ENES AT WATERLOO CUP 1939 Final Sighted
Enthusiasts watch the Waterloo Cup 1939 final with keen interest and courtroom-style hush as the race determined the champion.
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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
5
Enthusiasts watch the Waterloo Cup 1939 final with keen interest and courtroom-style hush as the race determined the champion.
The Benalla Detachment of the 12th Battalion reports a successful training year with daily parades at 8, aims to boost attendance next fall, and notes malaria courses completed. The unit forms a club with Captain Liew C. Stewart as secretary and plans an early rifle shoot under regular intervals.
The Fourth Light Horse Regiment held a session at Fallah from the 14th to the 17th discussing promotions and attendance allowances for the coming year. Officers and NCs distributed pay on Thursday. several members were promoted to Corporal and Lance Corporal after meeting three years’ service and training requirements including a 18 days camp and 6 days home duty.
The Lima East Junior Red Cross held a Friday afternoon program with Mina B Howden guiding the children. Mr Pf K Evans chaired the school committee and announced proceeds of about 10 dollars from an afternoon of gifts and a sale, aided by a cheerful display and treats for attendees.
A clumsy notice reports the formation of a Benalla Table Tennis Association with officers elected including president Mr Black and secretary Mie J FCrnda. The group plans to start in July and seeks use of the Institute, with the Penal team set to play on March 24 and a Deva Cup run by the Victorian Table Tennis Association.
The death occurs at his residence in Weal on Monday for Edward Albert Giritithe a well known breeder. The obituary lists many relatives and mourners including Archibald Thien Adeline Mrs J D Whitehead Michael John Peter Joseph and Patrick Otete West.
A well attended farewell at St James Hall honored Constable Emmerson and Mrs Emmerson. Speakers praised his civic service including rescue efforts, tennis club support, and community leadership. The event featured music, a dainty supper, and tributes from local officials and residents.
Fragmentary basketball note shows scattered player names and teams. Readable items are minimal, with likely game details obscured by OCR errors. No clear outcome or standings can be determined from the legible text.
A fragmentary note covers Abfield players visiting Benalla with names and details unclear. The text lists multiple players and coaches, mentioning matches and venues with incomplete phrases and scattered surnames.
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