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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
1
An event at Begala Theatre draws attention with a lineup featuring notable acts and plans announced for a weekend performance. Local readers are invited to attend as details surface about the afternoon and evening show times and featured performers.
An American Tea and social evening at Thoona Hall on a June Thursday raised money for the local Australian Comforts Fund branch. The event featured plans, speeches, and musical numbers with community members attending to support the cause.
Incomplete notice shows rates and interest details for unpaid charges. Payment due dates and totals appear, with references to household accounts and incentives for settlement.
A string of garbled notes references the resignation of Cr Hanlon and related political shifts in a suburban council. Names and locations are unclear, but the fragment hints at a governance update and potential replacements or votes tied to the term.
A fragmented notice describes a social ball at Devenish with attendees including Evelyn Martin and Been Martin as secretary. It mentions hosting arrangements and a scene of social gathering. limited readable details emphasize the event being organized with a formal secretary presence.
A local water trust contends it has authority over well water used on adjacent property for various purposes. The trust faces inspector guidance and plans to assert its power to regulate entry into the main supply, with implications for the property near Benala West and surrounding area.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local CWA monthly meeting or event in Goorambat with scattered notes on plans, attendees, and activities. The readable portions mention schedules, discussions, and a possible event in February with references to local figures and groups.
Fragmented OCR text references Benalla and various places and names, suggesting a local political or administrative note. No coherent events or dates are readable, but mentions of leverage and authority imply governance or jurisdictional matters without clear outcome details.
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