Australian Comforts Fund Maemalle Branch Monthly Report
The Maemalle ACIP branch lists work completed for May including 368 kits ages, 345 handkerchiefs, 8% socks, 18 prov es, 7 finger relievers, 2 neckties, 4 poite aborts, 50 stockings, 70 mittens, 16 balaclavas and 4 face coverings. Reading matter such as boule magazines is required for both local station and men. The secretary asks donors to send used books to the Depot for renovation before delivery.
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ACIP
Rail passes recall replaces precious metal tokens
Gold and silver all line passes are recalled except for members of Parliament. They will be replaced by bass metal pieces plated with gold for first class travellers and silver plated for second users. Originally 1608 gold medallions and 155 silver medallions were issued. At present about half of the gold and silver tokens remain unredeemed.
Benalla Lad Shines in Air Force Football Form
The report praises Benalla Lad for strong form with the Air Force team. It notes trainees at WA Station forming a competition and showcases by players including Percy Hows, CHM Begrape, Dok Hindley, Bernie Corp, EO Andrews, and Lucas. Peter is highlighted for maintaining his prior pace as a hunter.
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Benalla
Air Force
Percy Hows
Collineword
CHM Begrape
iMelbourms
Dok Hindley
Bernie Corp
Oakeigh
EO Andrews
Sandringhearn
E. Lucas
Brunewick
Eo Peter
Huntor
Rotarians Host Guides For Youth Evening Party
Rotarians entertained Guides and Guiders with a party on Friday night. About sixty young people attended the table setting and enjoyed a variety of delicacies while Rotarians assisted. Presentations included a World Flag gift to the Guides and Guiders from the Rotary on behalf of the community and committee members praised the youths and hosts for a successful event.
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Beaut
G Hall
Banalis Motarians
Girl Guides
Bakewell
Dietricet Caplilas
FL Burton
Culdea
Dove McDonagh
Demy Mat
Ifeleut
Hetty Been
Thelma Sm
Basher
Millan
Mrown Twies
Norma Pail
Ery Blow
Kathleen
Alsa Te
Podiow Tien
Ube
Giele
Therm
Mre
Ufolatac
Nfen
Homman Leu Sayers
Tan Ong
Te Hiricht
Oma
Jem Perrin
Lew
Croyient Hawkirian
Lee Carson
Cate Ae Murie
Unreserved Clearing Sale Listed for Benalia District
A sale of cattle machinery harness poultry dow and sandings is planned in Mornaynet Frabinean and Mende of Benalia on Ir Geo Goodman account. The event begins at 1 pm from a location two miles from Encila and items are available for viewing in a partitioned area of today’s venue.
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Mornaynet
Frabinean and
Mende
Benalia
Ir Geo. Goodman
Encila
Cemman Hat Legaci
Largest District Figgery Changes Hands
Mr Gen Goodman, long prominent pig breeder in the Benalla district, has leased his Roedale property three miles from Benalla. After decades in the industry he faced market shifts and rapid pig sales, with a record sale at Wangaratta topping the market and triggering a transition as he moves into new ventures and farming duties.
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Goodman
Benalla
Benalli
Himerlf
Ube
Shepperton
Menolli
Turnkull
Fragments Describe Record Rain and Flood Effects
A damaged OCR passage outlines 24 inches of rain in a month and widespread flooding. Mentions pollutants, rivers, and broken infrastructure with references to places like Colindale and Hampstead, and notes on heavy rainfall impacting daily life and warnings for residents.
Winged triumph in cricket match draws crowd and cheers
A feverish cricket contest at Pearl town drew enthusiasts as a notable player earned his wings with a dramatic finish. The event showcased skillful batting and bold fielding, ending in a crowd pleasing climax amidst tense moments and excited spectators.
Miniature Bird Entries Amid Cash Hall Anecdotes
Fragmented OCR notes describe a crowded scene at a cash hall with mentions of a year old child, a teacher, and various villagers. Vague references to a two day coupon event and a gathering of small birds appear alongside garbled phrases about work, celebration, and local figures.
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Ieee
Merle
Social event aids Red Cross at Warrenbayne
Community gathering at Warrenbayne supports Red Cross work with a charity social. Details are unclear due to damaged text but mention of patrons, fundraising, and local volunteers appears, highlighting a social for relief efforts.
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Warrenbayne
Red Cross
Strange Bird Sighting in Molyullah District
Local report notes a peculiar avian sighting in the Molyullah district. Residents describe unusual plumage and behavior, with no confirmed species identified yet.
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Molyullah District
Induction of New Rector at Holy Trinity Benalla
Canon A C H Crigan was inducted as rector of Holy Trinity Church Benalla by Archdeacon Carter Wangaratta. The ceremony honored the new appointment with parishioners and local clergy extending warm welcomes and best wishes for a fruitful tenure in Benalla.
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A.C. H. Crigan
Holy Trinity Church
A. C. H. Crigan
Benalla
Archdeacon Carter
Wangaratta
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