Unity pledge failure cited in Benalla electorate dispute
Message from Messrs McEwen Inchbold and McEwen criticizes Mr Cook and the Country Party campaign tactics in Benalla. The speaker appeals for votes and second preferences to another Country Party candidate, condemning interjections on unity and signaling rifts within the party.
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Nck
Country Party
Cook
Weath
Benalla
Owhoes
Conk
Meese McFinen
Inchbold
Alacampaten
Mesera McEwen
Tebbeth
Unity calls prevail in election address by Mr Cook
In a speech Mr Cook touts unity between UCP and LP as strengthening his bid and broadening support from a sympathetic government. He notes official endorsement by WC.P. executive and mentions ties to Liberal Country Party and past country organizations while urging unity beyond party lines. A friendly spirit at a sports meeting features Johnson and the Labor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Wc.p
Ti Wen
UCP
Liberal Country Party
Unity
United Action
Prices Display Rules for Fresh Produce Enforced
The Prices Commissioner Mr McCarthy orders traders to display price tickets for potatoes onions carrots apples and pears to aid housewives in comparing costs. He notes periods of scarcity saw tickets removed creating price differences for customers and warns that non exhibition of tickets would breach the law while police monitor enforcement and reporting of inflated prices.
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Mr Metarthy
Hemala
McCarthy
New Party Launched Sparks Crowd After Speech
A new political party was launched before an audience of over 1000 people. The speech criticized the Federal Government’s stance on the Militia Bul and its failure to handle strikers. Dissatisfaction with the current government and opposition was voiced as impotent.
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Militi
Charpe
All Hut ton Afiort brings wartime wit to Friday cinema
The program presents War lime remedy extro enn with Old PSL Bruce Balrefather’s wartime persona and John Mills in a lively double feature. Morland Graham adds a true to life character study as audiences enjoy patriotic humor, song, and banter linking generations amid front line drama.
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Bruce Balrefather
Morland Graham
Jetudy
Bil
John Mills
Death of Mr James Clancy in Benalla District
Obituary records the life of James Clancy born in Mou Melbourne who taught at Kiknordl Morondong Tamleach Dockers Plains and Gooramint Mast before moving to Benalla. A keen athlete and community figure, he supported Benalla Football Club and Gun Club, aided JL Joseph's Church activities, and helped with Saint Patrick's Day sports. Buried at Benalla cemetery with funeral conductors Bowdern and Henle.
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Melbourne
Kiknordl
St Morondong
Tamleach
Dockers Plains
Gooramint Mast
Benalla
Mary Collins
Clancy
JL. Joseph's Church
AL Patrick's Day
Mra
J. Finemore
Hawthorn
Jomea
R.A.A.F
Decemend
Colmn
Mesers
F. Bipmore
J. Bourke
Bot. Belt
Roa Bimmonde
Decentralization Plan Aimed at Rural Growth
F A Cook outlines a comprehensive postwar program to decentralize industry and population. Proposes government funding for primary and secondary industries in regional towns, rail and water infrastructure, housing, education expansion, and better utilities. Emphasizes returned soldiers, land settlement, and coordinated transport and power to equal city life.
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Atate
Paedera
Qilune
Akon
Atte
Renaon
O'Ahea
Matr Bt
Bonaliay
Voters urged to weigh policy and party loyalties
Letters to the editor expose political rifts as readers debate Mr Cook and the Dunstan administration. Authors defend records on services and facilities while questioning support for the Country Party and candidate qualifications amid upcoming elections.
Thoona ACIP Branch May Meeting and Fundraising Notes
The Thoona ACIP branch held a May meeting with a satisfactory balance sheet showing a profit from dances and events. Donations totaling 120 to headquarters were approved, with collectors named and plans for an afternoon tea on June 22. Garments and sweets were donated, and a parcel of comforts was sent to headquarters.
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Thoona
Acip. O
VIC
Wiedemann
A. Amery
Mee D
Theona
Mawthorn
Euvire Trina
Death notices from Beechworth district obituaries
The notice reports the Friday death at the home of daughter Mre J. Shanks in Carder Street of Kilabeth Jame Pitts after months of illness. It notes a 28 year old marriage to William Henry Phillips, survivors include Evelyn, Men Jennings, Melbourne, and others. Burial in Ben, cemetery with Rev D Clarmette officiating and Mr Ho A Abbott in funeral arrangements. Also mentions Mrs Annie Caroline Ries died in Ovens District Hospital, daughter of the late Garlepp of Ben Sears, married Joan Beleoati Beechworth. survived by 12 grandchildren and multiple children. Burial at Beechworth cemetery with Hey officiating.
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Mre J. Shanks
Carder Ftreet
Mere Kilabeth Jame Pitts
Am A
Ty Henalia
W William Menry Phillips
Evelyn
Men Jennings
Melbourne
Eilary Aurenen
William Commbel
Thy Peart Mo White
Bouth Australias
Ant Core Hve
J. Shanker
Benalla
Murial
Aetearccae
Mesere J
Fereeant
J. J. Rerpeant
A. Justice
J. Ahank
Benchworth
Annie Carolimeries
Ovens Diatrict Homphial
Lnte
Garlepp
Ben- Sears
Avanpool
Tago
Joan, Beleoati
Beechworth
Dock
Orang
Maw
George
Arnis
Mra
Wine and the Woman star Anna Neale in romantic drama
Sat and Mon show Anna Neale and Robert Mewlon as Amy Johneem and Jin Molleon in a daring melodrama tracing the real life story of Amy Johnson and Jim Millicem. The film promises sensational public life then private lives with a marriage ending amid dramatic disclosures and a cast including Edward Chapman and Joan Kemp.
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Anna Neale
Robert Mewlon
Amy Johneem
Jin Molleon
Tory Ajroncer
Anna Neagle
Robyore Newton
Amy Johnson
Jim Millicem
Owith
Fim
Supost
Edward Chapman
Seinbarne
Joan Kemp
Special Sheep Sale at Bengila Caleyards
A special sheep sale will be held at Bengila Caleyards on Wednesday next the 18th of June. New Zealand Loan and Merrantils Agency Co Ltd will submit 868 young cromshreds and comebacks. The yarding includes lines of well bred goxi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengila Caleyards
New Zealand Loan and Merrantils Agency Co. Ltd
Benalla CWA Card Party Raises Funds for Hospital
Members of the Benalla branch of the Civic Women's Association held a charity card afternoon at Wangaratta Hospital. Ten bridge tables, three for o nde, six for five hundred, and eight for euchre. Prizes awarded to Mrs Martin, Mrs Macklin, and Mrs Brewer. Donations totaled 12 to be handed to the hospital. Organisers were Mrs Dennett and Mrs Maynard, with Mr Oliver as secretary.
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Benalla
Anicy Women's Association
Wangiratia Hospital
Martin
Bridee
Macklin
Mer Berrer
Methourna Ieuchre
M. Eraser
Dodemarde
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Mr Cook
Mr. Johnson
Jim Coutry
Messao J. McRven
MHA
PB. P. Inchbold
Cheniry
Geek
Tae
Benalla Coal
Mir Dehnoon
V.O.P. Teathints
Intera
Mr. Cook
Lent Wight
Amis
Mesers McEwen
Tachbo
Jsports Gymkhane
Johneon
Rhoohin
McIntosh
Akintonh
Eheon
Winlet
NEW Party
Curtin
James Clancy
F. A
Social Services, Hospitals
Accomba
Railway
Dunstan
Jong Servien
Roilwaynen
Electricity
Kael
Victoria
Air
F. A. Coot
Alety
John Harris
Renalla Astrict
Johnson
D. Ferri
Trun
Bom
Yourr
Ole
Thoona A.cf
Elizabeth Jane Phillips
Annie Caroling Briscoll
Margaret E. Moore
C.W.A. Card Party
Wangaratta Hospital
P.3. Johnson
V.cp
el Farmer
W. BR
Fhillifa
Campaige
F. A. Cook
U.C.P. and
M Vickers
Cumpalen
LABOR
U.A.P
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