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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
2
Weather disrupted services and timetable changes across several lines as Victorian Railways announced King’s Birthday week arrangements. Trains from Wangaratta to Melbourne and connections at Longwood and Brent are affected with noted delays and revised departure times.
A Liberal Country Party gathering was held Monday with key figures including John McKw en and D. Tames present. The event focused on party organization and upcoming actions within the region.
Local and general rates are due today with notices to all ratepayers in Paton area. A number of unpaid accounts are highlighted. deputies prepare for Friday tasks. The article also mentions a drowning incident at Tatomg Hated Nawaasin and local social events including a ball at Baddaginn ie and an euchre party at the Catholic Wammae.
A garbled report outlines a local ugly man contest run in a week with prize money and fundraising aims. It mentions organizers, a donation drive, and ticket or book purchases to support the event, with unclear names and details due to damaged text.
In brief, last Tuesday saw a major men’s boat tournament at the town venue with notable performances from Fonty Mist Wilke and co. Ste K Domwally secured a seat finish as the event concluded.
A garbled obituary fragment mentions H Westane and associates including My W. J. Jasper Sas Bows and Mir Jesper with roles as district officials and managers. It references a promotion, a death in 1814, and scattered personal items, property values, and meeting notes from the AE District.
A patronal festival is planned at the Church of England with services on Trinity Monday June 13. A special Breita rite and Latin liturgy will be conducted by Rev. Atepha, BD, with retirement given, then a public service at the local parish followed by a communal tea for children and attendees.
An account of a gathering at Lueg Te Min AMD War 286H Plamt featuring speakers on the “nai of Ohm” Tonia and Thane Ter k, with a posttalk programme of songs and performances led by Alan Tourney and companions. The event included a supper and dancing lasting into the morning.
A fragmentary note describes Cantor and Teemmioth Cantury-Fos Dave collaborating on a late night tale. The text hints at a creative pairing, a shared project, and an implied audience, with Amb ar and copper referenced among supporting elements.
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