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Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
5
Public gathering in Benalla led by Shire President Dr W Mas pressed compulsory wealth and manpower mobilization to aid Grand Britain in World War. Speakers urged unity, sacrifice, and full nation effort, with appeals for War Loan subscriptions and War Bonds certificates.
Mr J Haddow urged no Ferritin committees and urged forming a recruiting body to meet wartime needs. A temporary recruiting deputy opened in the Council Chambers with 13 recruits examined. 140 district enlistments reported. Old Time Ball at St Patrick's Theatre on June 5 features strict old-time dancing and supper.
A kitchen tea was held on Wednesday evening to honor Miss Isobel Chittock who is to be married tomorrow afternoon to Mr Ivan Milley. A large gathering from all church sections attended. Rev D Clacnette and several church groups spoke as Miss Chittock received tokens of appreciation for her Sunday School work. She thanked everyone and noted the joy of serving the church, then gifts were presented and a meal followed with songs.
At a May meeting the club launched an ambulance fund and within 34 hours raised over 1 080. Donors gave many gifts under 10 shillings and were promised windscreen badges. Officials said unused departmental funds could not cover transfusion units, so outside effort was needed to supply ambulances.
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