This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Benalla Ensign
Location
Benalla, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1939
Page
6
A long fragmented item discusses Australian politics and the push to repeal a constitutional barrier. It mentions leaders and parties debating democratic reform, parliamentary debate, and public responses to potential changes. The article references figures such as D. Biler and general sentiment toward governance and constitutional power.
A cricket report from UMA EAST NEWS details a high scoring country match with notable performances. Several players such as Tod Cary and P Trewin are mentioned among high totals, while fielding and bowling figures hint at a busy innings. The piece lists multiple teams and players like Statham and Danan, with venues and names suggesting a regional showcase event.
A terse report from Benalla Shire lists works and personnel notes as Engineer 1 Monts completes tasks. The fragment hints at scheduling and intent for upcoming site activities, with emphasis on routine maintenance and project progression in the shire.
Proceedings recount Upper Tare and Revell Maes complaints about poor wine at Killicern pub and discuss road maintenance and bridge replacement near Craven Tanda. Officials consider traffic safety and emergency access, with emphasis on securing funds, completing timber planks, and coordinating with departments for urgent road repairs.
Report describes an event at the Urwea crossing where trees and roads were damaged by a barge and tender. Residents and officials discuss assessment, possible felling, and the impact of recent rains on road access and safety. Local authority actions include planning and budgeting for repairs and infrastructure safety.
The Salvation Army show opened Saturday evening with Cap Siedardon directing a lively programme. Brigadier Woopeer and Sinstone led the parade as performers presented musical numbers, with many notables in attendance. The display highlighted regional sites and charitable efforts, including a segment honoring orphans and rural communities. The event drew crowds across multiple towns and featured descriptions of local landmarks and activities.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.