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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 29, 1940

Page

3

Delegates Meet at Benalla Under CWA Program

Benalla hosts a CWA delegation meeting with readings and debates. Mrs Webb opened the session with a creed and floral welcome while Mrs Cashmore presented the annual report highlighting two conferences, travel talks, and branch exhibits. The meeting elected Mrs Tinker as president and set next gatherings at Yarrawonga and Springhurst with speeches by visiting officers.

Henale Mra Webb Hair Webb J. A. Cashmora Balhiai Cashmore Mianw- Neg Fbprokers Yarkandandah Mre Bargood Wodongs Wangeratia Plenic Yarkandendah Founerr Ret Bemere Katherine Bergen Red Cross C.W.A Dolemates

Popular constable transferred from Benalla station

Constable McFaul, long stationed at Benalla, transfers to a new posting. The move surprises the district, as he has been a familiar figure and source of guidance. His departure leaves a notable gap in the Benalla station’s leadership and public service presence.

Constalle McFaul Benalla Breetie Tauven Ik Tn Oporting

Easter Brides at Benalla Two Well Known Families Unite

Easter Saturday saw Mise Biiza May of Devenish marry Mr Thomas Campion Trewin of Goorambal at St Pauls Goorambal. Elder daughter of Cr. and Mrs J Martin, she wore off white cloque with leaf design and carried a gold prayer book. Groom is twin son of Mr and Mrs F Trewin of Homestead Goorambal. Attendants wore mauve dressed frocks, ivory prayer books. Best man Pere Trewin. groomsman Lloyd Trewin. Ceremony followed by Communion and music. reception hosted by the bride’s mother. Honeymoon touring the Western district. future home at Devenish.

Mise Biiza May Mariir Devenish Thomas Campion Trewin Goor Pauls Goorambal Julien Chiés A. J. Mitchell Creamiel Mre J. H. Ford Cookie Freda Kathleen Martin Sang “Hecause Hong Kathleen Alexander Mra Huberts Ann Caran Mra Heard Mathy Holy Trinty Benalla Fulna Mary Wilson Walter Hylind Rev. M. Kennedys Wilson Myton Theo Petty Fiyland Atlan Sfyland McKellar Treet Fern Myrtle Wilson Aeelons Mr and the Hyland Will

Magnolias Glamor at Easter Wedding of Miss Robbneod

Miss Mian Nelile Robbneod wed Mr Bert Wright in a magnolia tinted satin gown. The ceremony at Holy Trinity Benalla featured relatives and friends, with a long train and lace veil. The couple’s future home is Mtilda, Swan Hill, as guests and family shared a reception at McKellar Street.

Mian Nelile Robbneod Bert Wright Abe Walter Mohineon Aritee Wo Wright Loti Annette Helman den Robinson Biole Chitose Elencon Kydney Mr. Woebt Mt Kilda

Quiet wedding at St Joseph’s Church reported

A quiet wedding was celebrated Saturday morning at St Joseph’s Church with Miss Rene Carrell and Mr Hugh Quinchep as the couple. The bride is the fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs B P Carrell.

AT &T. Joseph's Church Bt. Joseph's Faeter Rene Carrell Hugh Quinchep Othe J. Carrell

Old Resident Robert Adam of Cressbanin Benalla Dies

Obituary notes the death of Robert Alexander Adam of Cressbanin Benalla aged about years. He was a noted resident, father of several, with ties to the local district and church. Funeral service at the Presbyterian Church Friday at 2 p.m. for Benalla Cemetery.

Robert Alexander Adam Cressbanin Benalla Thureias Wan O Pon Lair Tiebert Catherine Adam Lheemmo Ieee Benala Me Adam Wa Ie Timehieker W. Knight Tochera North

Farewell to Private Sam Makeham at Devenish Hometown

Residents gathered to bid farewell to Private Sam Makeham last weekend at Devenish Hesidenta. The event, organized by H.W. Wallace, referenced the fine qualities of the evening and the sense of return after the war.

Hesidenta Peveninh Sam Makeham ALPA Abn Cameron H.W. Wallace Martin

Benalla Dog Seenopit Wins Cliste Corona Final

Benalla owned and trained dog Seenoplt won the Corona final at Hun dred Monday evening. The dog is owned by Mr J Key and trained by Mr G T Davia.

Benalla Seenoplt J.key G. T. Davia

Death of New Zealand Prime Minister Sparks Mourning

A Melbourne radio report announced the death of New Zealand Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage. Born in Benalla Victoria in 1872, he rose from a local store job to political leadership, later serving as premier and party figure. The news prompted widespread condolences across New Zealand and tributes from London press noting his role in the era’s labor movement.

Melbourne Wemenday New Zealand Michael Joseph Havage New Beulland Oret Labor Benalla Victoria Inn Michaml Koavage Prime Min Fenalla Biate New South Wales Bir Baur Aurhey Biate Cirifihmow Jwbout Butherpton Co. Tete Ilion Ay Lin Tanner Chientery Rowland Ather Wien Shrew Ates

Benalla Lawn Tennis Club Inter-town Marathon event notes

A fragmented report from the Benalla Lawn Tennis Club mentions an inter-town Marathon event and a grand match at Trenalla court. It references team captains, court details, and scheduled matches with players including Mackin and Jotturne, noting ladies' reminders about Saturday afternoon play.

Cora Ehalletee Cme Trenalla Courte Teenalla Croke Warelin Wertwrod Mesdines

Benalla District Cricket amid unclear lines and names

Fragmented OCR text shows Benalla District Cricket references with scattered names and terms. It mentions schedules, players, Rosters, and various obscured entities, but lacks coherent event details or outcomes to report a definite match or result.

Military Camps Departure Schedule Amid Turbulent Route

Fragmentary military notice outlines movement to Mt Meth and Beyinedthr with April 2 and April 24 milestones. References units, contingents, and expected arrival sequence, but specifics are garbled. The text mentions patholmer Jee dentine whe and PAmvdem activities continuing through tenth, with detailing impeded by distorted OCR.

Mt Meth Beyinedthr

Car Sumarseeks Sees Multiple Rollovers Near We Corner

A Thursday evening car accident near the Brida and Charles Hirects corner caused several vehicles to overturn after failing to navigate a turn. Four occupants were taken to safety. observers described the scene as one of the most remarkable spills seen, with responders noting the engine still running as the party resumed travel.

Orelock Roaldenta Brida Charles Emery Mannetty Amd Theae Nnid Owas

Limited Fully Booked Train Service From Bundy to Benalla

Fully booked service will operate daily from Bundy to Benalla with one-way runs to Sydney next Sunday. Train departs Bundy at 0.98 and arrives Spencer Atrest at 11.48, returning from Spencer Miert at .18 to Benalla by 8.40 p.m.

Benalla Sydney Henalla Spencer Atrest Bencer Miert

Over Weight Trucks and Fines Impose for Haulage Offenses

A fragmented report notes a series of penalties for truck operators including a man fined £1 8s 6d for overweight towing and other infractions. Ronald Wood and Inspector Fetches are mentioned in proceedings against a Tallangolia ferrying goods not authorized by license.

Ronald Wood Fetches Frok BE. Wheeler Tallangolia Dhennathi

Double Road Smash Leaves Few Survivors in Fiery Crash

Fragmented OCR reads as a vehicle collision near a med booth scene with witnesses and a crowd. Names and places are unclear but indicate a serious crash involving multiple individuals and a prompt emergency response.

Renalia Stari and Renata Rowen Tournament Notes

From correspondence in the Balto Sir, mentions Renalia Stari and Renata Rowen amid tournament chatter. Names like D Mingee, L Boleer, FP Warrenn, the Siren and J Skelton appear with references to the secretary, Moore.

Celfeeerdas Renalia Stari Renata Rowen Leteer D. Mingee L. Boleer FP Warrenn Th Siren J. Skelton —Tourn J Moore

War Savings Certificates Promotion Appears in Ad Fragments

Fragmentary OCR ad text urges buying War Savings Certificates with scattered names, places, dates, and promotional phrases. The readable parts imply a broad campaign pitch and pricing details embedded in an advertising section.

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CWA Need Rosiiion Vis Mesdames Ryan Tinkler Wanmarstia Mre Tinker Mesdamee Manning Yarrawonga Brown Henallad Bpringhurst McMahon Leahy Tarrawongs Avereat Yarra Cpinep Ste Mra Sargood International Offcer Miley Te' Beers Henalia Benall Magnolia Mer John Btrachan Mre PF. J. Carrol Slimtera V. Hodgine Mra 4. Hogan Mire Mon Carroll Windsor Mr and Dire D. Carroll Nannette Bille Carroll Gewlong Mra Hodgins Sp Maid Mies Iris Vivian Mark Roane Bengt Dulien Columb's Hall Vane Polla Wetin Esparnicun Sr Wood Araou Karonhigh Lima Mr BR Swanger Woaring & AM Navy Breear Orion Evans Owl Tem Beta Ch Robert A. Adam Mr. Grieves MR Savage Mi Wr Pusey Etreeia Inet Orakel Headiona Auckland Poohadehut Pandiay London Daily Telegraph Maya Havaye Hanya Newe Chronicle Firebrand Jerry Glen Wien Mr Uswe Cierny Tatong Saville Gyi Traterrise Herrin Benalla Lawn Tennis Club Jon le Selettial Lee Lana Deen Goorambat Mark Stoblienn Thaler Tne Phamarthice Umpinet Mtewari Stiller Hiernan Kiernan Kiernan & Co Bridge Street Nelson’s Bootery Moran and Cato Nelson’s Ely Pete Pee Hilton Biren Kami Bret Tate Rey Meehan
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